Christmas Decor Ideas

I added a few new elements to the Christmas decor today. Decided to add a small tree to the family room, that's where I watch TV at night, so I can see it's twinkle all the time.  The big tree is in the living room, I only get to admire it when I am passing by. So I added this little one to the table with the Nativity.

I dressed it all in white with just a few of my book page angels.

which I posted how I make here

We have a white/ snowflake theme going on around the house this year, with lots of puffy white snow as a backdrop for just about everything, so when 

 I found some of those big white snowflakes I've been seeing around blogland,  I couldn't resist adding a few to my windows for a wintry feel, in the dining room,

I love the golden glow outside on the bare tree branches today!

And more snow drops in the family room

And a few vintage additions

In the family room on an old basement window I found at the curb years ago with all broken glass.

.I had the busted glass replaced with mirrors,  attached a shelf and distressed painted it all at least 10 years ago. It is still one of my favorite wall pieces in my house. 

I love the old original locking hooks.

I usually have a few pictures on it and some roses garland but of course it has to get dressed for Christmas.

And on the dining buffet I added a couple little old cream cheese crates.

 I almost passed this little crate below by, because I didn't like the area where someone once almost painted it green, but I decided it was coming home with me anyway, at such a great price...
3 dollars!! I've learned to accept it's imperfection.
What struck me about these 3 crates is they all have different brand names, and it really surprised me because I thought Philadelphia brand Cream Cheese was the only one that made cream cheese!

I think they will add some nice vintage charm to my kitchen even after the Holidays, don't you?

And just a dab more bling in the family room, with some branches cut from the bottom of our real tree, , added to a shiny urn.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

............well.... besides summer time!

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White Christmas Dining Room

I am making it simple for myself this year and keeping my Christmas easy peasy.

A pretty all white wreath that I made hangs by the door,

I'm bringing out the hand  crochet tablecloth that I love. It reminds me of snowflakes.

Our dog Duke decided to help with the decorating this year. He came hoping in the back door dragging this big old wintry branch with him. (How he got it in without breaking it,  I can't figure!) but as I picked it up to throw it away, ( grumbling at him and the mess he was making for me) I took a second look at what the dog had just dragged in. ...It rather resembled some branches I'd seen around for sale in the home Decor stores that I liked. .....I really liked it. And I knew the perfect spot for it.

with some book page angels added

Silver balls, little brush tree and greens from the yard. Thanks Duke for the inspiration!

And a vintage  book that says KING to honor Christ

The table gets my frosty vintage bottle dressed in greens

 It's a  simple centerpiece that will leave plenty of room for the Christmas feast.

To create a tiny village, the corner cabinet is getting my mom's biscuit jar 

Which I accidently dropped the lid and broke in my 20's

 and I remember mom and I glueing it back together!

I've added a few dollar store houses and figures to it to create a little town.

So that's pretty much it for my Dining Room this Christmas, I might add some white lights that's all.

I'll be joining some fun linky parties this weekend.

Vintage Inspiration Friday

Feathered Nest Fridays

No Minimalist Here

White Wednesday

Book Page Angel Christmas Garland

This time of year is such an inspirational time. There are always so many fun crafty things to make, and getting the house all dressed up for Christmas is so much fun. I like things that are vintage or remind me of vintage.
 I made this simple garland out of old book pages, twine and sand dollars.

A few little nautical knots in between

I used for each one, 2 book pages folded accordian style and then almost in half. The shorter end creates the wings.
Glue the bottom/ longer portions together, with a string or twine in between for your hanger, and then glue on your sand dollar face.

Tie to twine. Intersperse with 2-3 inch sand dollars, and a few nautical knots. That's it.

I'll probably put these on my tree, when that goes up.
I got lot's more to make.
 I'm also working on this pine cone and starfish garland for the tree or the mantel.

I can't really decide.

 Better get busy.

Happy Holidays!

Thanks for stopping by.

Joining in on some fun Holiday Parties:
Feathered Nest Fridays with Courtney
Coastal Christmas @ Sally lee by the Sea
Coastal Charm with Linda
Funky Junk Interiors with Donna
Get Schooled Saturday