Christmas in the Dining Room

Thank you to all of you good friends, 

who came out to participate in the 

"Come As You Are" Christmas Linky!

I'm still going through the links for a post of a few of your homes.

A little unexpected garbage disposal malfunction,

has me waiting for a plumber and installation.

Always fun for Christmas!

(better now, than next week!)

I thought I would change out my Milk Maid Vintage Print for my favorite

William Bouguereau Madonna, "Lambs".

Each year I say that I'm not going to overdo it at Christmas; that I'm not going overboard on the decorations. It's an attempt to give me peace of mind about packing it all up and putting it all away. I did pretty good this year. I resisted the urge to cover every square inch. I love Christmas, but sometimes I let the decorations get away from me.

I wanted to use my big chalk "bird". 

I'm not sure what it really is supposed to be...

I painted it white a few years ago, 

and now it's wearing a lovely plaid ribbon to celebrate the Holidays.

"Here's your close-up, Mr. Goosey."

This is such a small space, it's easy to overwhelm it.

Good thing the ceilings are high; 

that helps to visually make it feel more spacious.

This year, I only used 2/3 of the Moonlight Tree from Treetopia.

I didn't want to move furniture, so it's sort of blocking a "shortcut".

That's OK, it's just me who needs to walk a few more steps.

I made it work in an olive bucket, by setting an urn inside.

I used a light two-toned ribbon with stars and sequins that is very subtle,

and my vintage Shiny Brite ornaments and Birdies.

On the other wall is my buffet. 

It's holding my little French Girl Bust and an Ironstone Tureen.

The Boxwood Wreath is a little heavy,

so it's just leaning up against the Mirror.

Some vintage bottle brush trees and Shiny Brites

are in this medium sized cloche.

I usually don't put Christmas things in my Dining Room China Cabinet,

but I didn't have a space for my Putz Churches, so I squeezed them in here.

They look pretty when the cabinet lights are on in the evening.

Here's the bigger cloche that I put together in the Spring.

It's only changed a little, I put in a Christmas Nest for Christmas.

It doesn't photograph well on the buffet,

so I brought it over to the table where there isn't as much glare.

Merry Christmas from the Dining Room! 

I'm leaving the Link Party up on the Sidebar,

so you can check out the links when you have a few minutes.

Thanks again for joining in!

Share it One More Time at Shabby Fufu

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

The Scoop at Stone Gable

Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Show and Share at Coastal Charm

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Share Your Style at The Essence of Home

xoxo,