With a collection of mercury glass that I’ve been adding to over the last couple of years, this console table is pretty much the same as I did last year, with a couple of additions. I love silver all grouped together and silver pieces mixed with mercury glass is just so magical this time of year.
Most of this came from the after Christmas sales from years past and I always add a little bit of fresh greenery to my tables to add to the cheer. 
Simple and elegant, again just what I’m enjoying lately. I only pulled out about 1/2 of my Christmas bins this year and it feels really good not to do as much. That’s just what I’m feeling this year. 
These 2 silver pieces were found at yardsales and I love them both. The candelabra is great this time of year and adding those crackled glass balls on top is just perfect. The little tray is such a unique shape and I love them stacked together. Filled with assorted silver ornaments it creates a shimmery vignette. 
Mercury glass Christmas trees and a few other ornaments scattered around is an easy way to decorate a table like this. This sort of arrangement takes no time to put together. 
I found that mercury glass seashell last year after Christmas too. 
Another little yardsale silver piece, this cute little stand is good for raising up a tinsel tree that I wanted to highlight.
I did find this little tinsel tree this year over at The Classy Flea in Marietta. It just grabbed me and begged me to bring it home, so I did. I don’t think it’s vintage, but sure has the feel. 
Mercury glass has such a special appeal and I know many of you love it too.
Piled together, the mercury glass and simple silver ornaments just say Christmas in an understated way.
And I love looking at them.
Thanks for stopping by again to see my Christmas decor this year. It’s always so fun to look forward to each year as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I’m particularly grateful this year for my personal relationship with Him and what He has done for me. I couldn’t make it without Him, that I do know. The Deeper Still conference over the weekend with Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Priscilla Shirer was so meaningful to me. An awesome time of praise and worship and just exactly what my soul needed right now!
I know that there are lots of hurting people out there and this time of year just magnifies the pain, loneliness and hopelessness that we can all feel at times, because of circumstances in life. Life is not always easy, but this one thing I know: Every answer that you need is found in Jesus and there is no problem too big for our God!
Today is my birthday, which I don’t particularly revel in seeing that number go up, but I’m grateful for another one of those too.
Merry Christmas to all my friends out there!
Tomorrow is the continuation of our Holiday Home linky party and Kate is our hostess with the mostess for Christmas Crafts, so stop by and link up if you have a Christmas craft to share. I do not, but I’m sure there will be some fabulous items shared and lots of inspiration to be had.
Finally, the winner of the Chocolate Silver jewelry giveaway is fortunate #172, Linh C. Congrats, Linh, I’ve emailed you so get back to me. I never know who the Random number generator will pick. This goes to show that it can land anywhere. There were 186 comments, so even if you get in at the end, you still have a chance.
Love mercury glass as well but…..HAPPY BIRTHDAY…that’s my big message today!
I do believe that your vignette has inspired me to shop the after Christmas sales! I’m generally so over Christmas by the time they come around, not to mention too full to waddle through the aisles 🙂 Your mercury glass and silver are ethereal and gorgeous. When thrifting, is there any discretion you use when buying silver? I run across things often, but they are always so tarnished and I’m afraid they won’t come clean. There are always differences in the weight and density, as well. Would love to hear your advice. Enjoy your holiday!
Gorgeous decorations and Happy Birthday!
So pretty, Rhoda … love the mercury glass! And, Happy Birthday! *Becca*
Happy happy birthday to you, Rhoda! Your blog is one of my favorite go-to’s for beautiful, creative inspiration. Hope this day and year are full of many blessings for you!
Happy Birthday, Rhoda…and thanks for the message of inspiration, I particularly needed it this year. I haven’t pulled out the Christmas decorations yet, but if I could do one thing, it would be a silver and mercury glass display like yours…lovely.
Andrea from Florida
Love the beautiful mercury glass!! Happy Birthday….it is my oldest son’s birthday today. He turns 32! Hope you have a blessed year Rhoda.
I sent you a HB wish on your FB page but to be sure you get it here it is again: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR RHODA!
Judy
Happy Birthday, Rhoda! My son’s birthday is tomorrow. I remember as he was growing up we always waited until after his birthday to put up anything Christmas, so he could celebrate his birthday just like everyone else.
Happy Birthday! Beautiful Christmas decorations. Thanks for the inspirational reminder that Christmas is the celebration of our Savior’s birth. Merry Christmas!
Hi Rhonda,
I’ve really enjoyed reading your post and looking at all of your delicious mercury glass pieces. I just featured my mantel showing all of my mercury glass candle sticks. I am in love with the stuff.
hugs
Sissie
Happy Birthday to you!! Hope you have a wonderful day and a wonder filled year! I’m so glad I found your blog a few months ago. Enjoy your day!
Rhoda,
Happy birthday!! Hope it is wonderful. Such a pretty display of Mercury Glass. I love how you put everything together!! Great Job!!
xx-Gina
The mercury glass is wonderful…such a beautiful Christmas vignette!!
Hi Rhoda,
A big Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have a great day!
You have quite the collection of mercury glass! It’s beautiful, I just love it all!
So glad you got a big ole blessing…someday I hope to attend…….
Have a fabulous Birthday…and I love all the mercury glass. Now go enjoy your day!! Janell
Happy Birthday, Rhoda! May you have a year filled with happiness and love! : )
I love your vignette with the silver and mercury glass. I have to say you were smart to go with your instincts in decorating; I think I forced myself to put out more than I was really feelng. It’s up and out now, but I’m finding myself drawn more and more to simpler displays that still give that festive look.
Happy Birthday, My son’s was the 1st. Planning Christmas decorations around a December birthday was always tricky. Love the silvers and mercury glass. So wintry, you could leave them out until spring.
Sweet, Rhoda!
This is magical, indeed! I love all the mercury glasses around your house and I truly love the idea of using the balls on top of the candelabra. That’s unique and fabulous!
I also would like you to know that I have a very interesting post today. “The Godfather’s” house is for sale and I would love if you could take a look and let me know what you’d do with the interiors, because you have “the vision”, if you know what I mean. 🙂
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Rhoda, I am sorry, I forgot:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May God be always inspiring you do be your best in this life and that you can be always this person that touches so many lives thru this blog. I know we don’t know each other for too long, but I must say that you’re one of the ones I that I look up to. You’re a very gifted woman.
God bless you always, always, always!!!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
looks fantastic rhoda!!!