I finally have my poor, sick computer back from the shop…all well now! I guess having the computer gone for so many days has given me the time to get lots of holiday decorating completed! Here is my completed breakfast room tablescape . I'll share the entire kitchen in my Christmas Home Tour!
Our kitchen is my favorite room in the house. It is the heart of our home….the gathering place for parties, homework, etc.
The runner and napkins were a new addition this year coming from Homegoods. I am on quite the plaid kick this season!
I love our divided antique dough bowl. It has found its place on this table for quite a few years. I adore dough bowls. The faux apples are a yearly staple here. I removed about half of them and used on the kitchen counter. This allowed me to add fresh boxwood and holly clippings from the yard. As they dry up I'll be able to easily replace and for free!!! These have been here a week and still look great. I have a love addiction of yarn and quite a haul! I'll post a simple tutorial on how I put this centerpiece together later.
The chargers, candlesticks and flatware I have had for about 9 years from the former Southern Living home line. The blue and white china were from Ingles years ago! Do you remember when they had a plate of the week and you could purchase based on your total grocery bill? I collected 12 place settings. I mainly use them these days in the summer on the screened-in porch. The precious holiday salad plates I just purchased from get this….Wal-mart!!!! I am so smitten with them. They are from the Better Homes and Gardens line. I could kick myself for only buying 6!! (2 of each pattern) Oh how I love to mix china!
I like to keep our everyday dining table pretty fuss free. I won't leave it set like this all the time….too much goes on at this table. It will look like this for company and for special family dinners. I do leave the runner and the rest in place. Just keeping it real!
Here is a bit of a wider view which opens to the family room and our main Christmas tree.
Be sure to follow me as I will be posting lots more from our home. I will be sharing with you how I turned thrift store wreath forms into these simple burlap and boxwood wreaths and the easy peasy joy bunting!
Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting with Our Southern Home!
Christy
I am linking up at these wonderful blogs
Between Naps on the Porch- Tablescapes
Between Naps on the Front Porch/Metamorphosis Monday
Home Stories A2Z/Tutorial and Tips
Debbiedoo's Newbie with a Twist Party
Alderberry Hill/Make the Scene Monday
Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Cedar Hill Ranch
http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
A Glimpse Inside
The Charm of Home, Rooted in Thyme, My Romantic Home, Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life, Passion Parade Link Soiree at Petites Passions, Fridays Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense
Clever Chicks Blog Hop
Clever Chicks Blog Hop
karen natiw says
Its funny .I was a Southern Living at Home (slah) consultant and was spotting all the pieces you have iin your home posted in other pics as well.Lol.I have every piece you do and more but isn’t it fun pulling them out and still looks great year after year?love your home!!
Christy Our Southern Home says
How, funny Karen! Yes, I love my Southern Living stash and still enjoy using it!!! Thanks for the sweet words! So glad you are here!
Anonymous says
Christy, I am smitten with those salad plates too!!!! And mad that I didn’t see them in Walmart! Those are beautiful!
Christy Our Southern Home says
I went back to buy more and they were sold out. Hoping they will have them again next year!
Calypso In The Country says
So pretty! I love the table setting as well as that beautiful breakfast room!
-Shelley
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much, Shelley!!!! Glad you stopped by!
Debbiedoo's says
Your breakfast room is so gorgeous too! You make everything so inviting.
Christy Our Southern Home says
Debbie, such a compliment coming from you! Thanks bunches!!! Merry Christmas!
Lisa says
So pretty! I love your center piece and the deer plate is so cute!
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much, Lisa. I really appreciate ou stopping by! Merry Christmas~
Babs says
Christy, Love your plaid runner and the BHG plates. I saw some similar ones at WalMart, but not the cute ones you have. Love yours.
Your centerpiece looks great with the fresh holly.
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
Babs
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much, Babs for the sweet comments! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!!
Marlis says
I love those plates, I bet there are no more to be had, but I will have to check our wal-mart. Your blue underplates are perfect on this table. Love the runner and centerpiece too. Doughbowls are so versatile.. love the.. xo marlis
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much, Marlis! I went to Wal-Mart earlier this week and sadly they were sold out. I am kicking myself for only buying 6. Hopeful that they will have them next year. Merry Christmas and thanks so much for stopping by!
Shirley says
Very pretty. I love your plates and your plaid table runner.
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much, Shirley! Merry Christmas!!!
Gwen says
So pretty! Love your Wal-Mart plates! Absolutely darling.
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much!!!! Merry Christmas!
Holly Ferrera Allen says
Christy,
LOVE the tablescape. I have been combing the blogs for great ideas for myself and to feature in my blog. I will be posting the link to this blog post tomorrow morning. I know my readers will love it, too!
Blessings!
Holly
http://thesouthernhomemaker.com
Christy Our Southern Home says
Holly, how sweet! I’d love for you to do that. Thank you so very much. I’ll have to go visit your blog now. 🙂
Coastal Cottage Dreams says
Love your tablescape. The salad plates are too cute!
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much! I am so glad that you stopped by. I wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Kim says
Love your breakfast room and your style. We are kindred spirits. I have a plaid runner very similar from HG. Love those plates and need to check our Walmart down the street from me. Cute cute. I like you set the table to shoot and post and then just leave the centerpiece. Thanks for sharing at Wow. I am following you now and look forward to more.
Christy Our Southern Home says
Kim, it is an honor that you stopped by as I am a big fan of you and your blog! I love your style!! Thanks so much for the kind words and follow! Merry Christmas!!!
Kathy Shea Mormino says
Hello, new follower here and I’d like to invite you to join me at my weekly Clever Chicks Blog Hop: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/12/Clever-Chicks-Blog-Hop-12.html
I hope you can make it!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much, Kathy! I have linked up to your parties before! They are great. I’ll hop on over. Thank so much for the follow…..I am already following you. 🙂
Susan Herin says
Christy, this is beautiful! Love those sweet deer salad plates and your beautiful centerpiece! Hope you add this to Tablescape Thursday this Thursday, too. It’s wonderful!
Christy Our Southern Home says
Susan, thanks so much! I will definielty add to Tablescape Thursday as well. Means so much that you stopped by! 🙂
Pamela says
What a beautiful space!! I wish you were my neighbor!:)
Christy Our Southern Home says
Oh, Pamela the shopping trouble we’d get into!!! If you ever visit SC please contact me!! Thanks!!!
Nancy says
Love the touch of blue!
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much, Nancy!!!! I appreciate you visiting!
Becca says
What a beautiful Christmas breakfast area! I love your tablescape with wonderful pops of red … and, what a fun “Joy” banner! Happy Holidays!
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much , Becca! I’ve enjoyed following your Christmas this year. Merry Christmas from one southern gal to another!
ℳartina says
I LOVE everything about this space!!
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much! I’ve been enjoying looking at all of your holiday decorating, too!!!
Savvy Seasons says
Beautiful in every way!! xo Liz
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much! I’ve got to hop on over to see all of your pretties!!!
Shenita says
Christy, everything looks so pretty! Love the ‘Better Homes and Gardens’ plates…they make the cutest seasonal decor! I’m excited to see the rest of your home all decked out for the season. Your tablesetting is wonderful!
Christy Our Southern Home says
Thanks so much Shenita!!! Have a happy day!