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.
Tardevil says
Happy Birthday! The mercury glass is always pretty. I saw that Target has candlesticks in a nice aqua version of it this year. Had not seen that color before.
Peg says
I enjoy reading your blog– thanks for taking the time to share!
Wishing you a happy, happy birthday!!!! 🙂
Maven says
Happy Birthday, Rhoda! I hope that the upcoming year is very happy for you!
Today is my husband’s birthday, too – we are decorating and cooking for that today and will start our Christmas decorations tomorrow.
Melesa Garrison says
Rhoda, I love the mercury glass, very pretty! I wasn’t feeling like going all out this year either, but a little can say alot, right?
I’m so glad that you are not afraid to speak out for our Lord and Savior and that is what the celebration is all about 🙂 I love Beth Moore and would love to see her some day as she is one of my faves!
I hope you have an incredible Birthday and you find joy in all the blessings that are in store! God Bless 😉
Linh C says
Hoping your Birthday is going fabulously!
I’m trying to convince my hubby that we need a longer console table so that I have more space to display my treasures!.
I’ve sent you a email back about the giveaway. Thanks again. I can’t wait to shop. 🙂
Carolee says
I love your mercury glass and silver, Rhoda! Hope you have a wonderful birthday.
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Gorgeous Rhoda! I love the mercury glass!
Centsational Girl says
Happy Happy Birthday my friend! Your hall console looks so sparkly and lovely, just like you! You shine always!! I loved your sentiment and I wish you many blessings today.
xoxo
Kate
Mary Catherine Sears says
Happy Birthday! I always knew we were kindred spirits…I have the same birthday! Anyway, your home looks beautiful, and I love all of your mercury glass grouped together. Lovely.
kinga at blueloom says
Hello Rhoda
This is beautiful, so festive! You have a great collection to show off at this time of year. It’s amazing how many choices there are to decorate for the holidays, from traditional red and green, to silver and gold and even blues. I’m amazed how creative all bloggers are! We don’t have a fireplace in our living room, so we decorate a sofa table instead of a mantel.
Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for your inspiration.
Kinga
Rhonda says
Rhoda,
This is so pretty…simple, but elegant. The mix of silver and mercury glass is magical and the little touch of fresh greenery finishes it beautifully.
Rhonda
Patti G says
As magically delightful as you fill our thoughts with can do ideas-
it is my wish your day is doubly magically delightful.
We all thank God for your presence – it really is a present to us all.
“i thank God for my every remembrance of you”
hugs,patti
SoCalLynn says
Happy birthday, Rhoda! I hope it’s a merry one!
I am keeping my decorations simpler this year, as well. I made a glass and silver vignette with epsom salt snow on my console table that turned out so pretty! (I don’t have a fireplace or mantle.)
Sue says
Your table looks so pretty, Rhoda. I love silver and mercury glass; it is a theme in one of my rooms this year. Happy Birthday to you!
~ Sue
Carol Bass says
First of all….Happy Birthday!! I loved your post today…the pictures and the message. It hit home for me today. Birthday blessings to you!!
Michaela says
I love all your decor…so sparkly and beautiful! I have that exact same silver Christmas tree and just adore it (:
Tina M says
Happy Happy Birthday to you. Your designs this morning are BEAUTIFUL, thank you for the inspiration and for sharing!!!! And for the winning chances!!! Have a blessed Birthday and congrats to the lucky winners!!!
Pam @ House of Hawthornes says
Well Happy Birthday! Glad you had a good time at the conference. You can’t go wrong with mercury glass and silver. Those pinecone ornaments are very cute!
The Peach Chablis says
Thank you for reminding us what this season is all about! Happy Birthday as well!