Christmas Dining Room 2018

Have you started decorating for Christmas? Would you believe that as a blogger, I got started late October! I am pretty much finished inside with the exception of the front porch. I plan on finishing that tomorrow!

Since I started blogging in 2012, I've been decorating early to get rooms photographed and posts written. I'm used to it now and really love the earliness. Getting it all completed early gives me the time to sit back and enjoy the efforts. 

Today is my first holiday tour of the busy season. I hope that you get some ideas from each of the other beautiful blogs participating. Be sure to find the other links at the end of the post to visit them as well as information on a wonderful GIVEAWAY!

Today I am sharing our Christmas Dining Room and a peek into my husband's study. 

I am so happy that you've stopped by!

This room is still a work in progress. If you've followed a while, you may notice that we sold our dining room suite. This is our new one, and we love it!!! We are moving towards hiring movers to bring in the beast of an armoire that is going on that back wall. It will really be the star of the room. 

This year's tablescape came together fairly quickly. The pair of deer always seem to find their way to the table. They are just so majestic looking. 

To get the look, I placed the deer and then arranged individual greenery picks around it. 

Then you will fill in with faux eucalyptus and ornaments. Easy Peasy!

See those little red ornaments. They were too small alone. So I clustered them together. You can watch my short Facebook live below on how to achieve the look. 

Plain gift tags make great placecards. Here I've used 2 different ornaments with a dainty satin ribbon. 

Nothing new was purchased for the table this year. The eucalyptus was new for my fall decor. It can be used all year. The polka dot napkins are a fun whimsical touch! 

I've had the clear glass candlesticks for many years!!! They are all from dollar stores and Big Lots!

Love mixing high and low-priced items….more on the low side when possible. 

I love the casual elegance of the new dining room suite. We dine in here so much more now.

I kept the small buffet very rustic with just a little greenery and ornaments in the tiered stand.

Here is the view into my husband's study. It has been really cold here in the south. It was 23 degrees last night!!! We've been running the fireplaces. 

The pencil tree in the foyer is a little sparse this year. We have a new kitten, and I didn't want to lose any treasured ornaments with unexpected play! 

I hope you enjoy all of the featured homes today on the tour….so many wonderful ideas and inspiration! Be sure to sign up for my email list! I have 4 tours coming up next week! Would love to have you visit.  Check out the information below on the giveaway and tour links! 

 

Today I am joining forces with a fabulous group of bloggers to bring you the Home for the Holidays Tour!

The tour is sponsored by Bespoke Decor. Read on for an opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $200 gift card to Bespoke. Happy Holiday to you a bit early!

Bespoke Decor is filled with beautiful things for your home & lifestyle from one of a kind vintage to elegant linens. You are bound to find more than a few items you'll love. Enter to win the chance at a $200 gift certificate by clicking HERE.

Entries for the Bespoke Decor giveaway must be in by December 1st. Our winner will be randomly selected and notified by email.

I hope you enjoy the tour! Below is the lineup! 

Monday

Maison de Cinq * My Soulful Home * French Garden House * Savvy Southern Style

 

Tuesday

So Much Better with Age * Cynthia Weber Designs * At the Picket Fence

 

Wednesday

Becky's Farmhouse * Love of Home

Thursday

Little Farmstead * Our Southern Home * Celebrating Everyday Life

Friday

Starfish Cottage Blog * Housepitality Designs * UnSkinny Boppy

 

I hope you enjoy the tour! 

 

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