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Christmas in the Dining Room

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I thought you might enjoy seeing what I’ve got going on in my dining room right now. It’s looking so festive and fun that I almost don’t want to sit down here and eat. Almost :). My sweet birdie plates and cute bell napkin holders were purchased from Pier 1 last year, the red plates, goblets, and napkins are all Target finds from a few years ago, the chargers were on clearance last year from somewhere, and the placemats can currently be found at the dollar store.

That fantastic greenery in the center of the table was snagged over Thanksgiving while visiting my parents. Isn’t it magnificent??? My mom selectively cut pieces off of her beloved juniper trees for me. For some reason she didn’t trust me with her clippers. I think it might have had something to do with the way my eyes lit up when I heard that a recent Nor’easter had taken down a tree, and I mistakenly thought that it couldn’t be replanted. (Just think of the wreaths and garlands I could have made with that baby!)
While clipping, I asked my mom to make sure she only chose the branches which were spider and bug free (you should SEE the spiders that live in these things…mini tarantulas I tell you) and to make sure that my branches had plenty of berries. I think she might have said something like, “Anything else your highness,” or “Sheesh, will you give me a break already,” but the wind was blowing and I couldn’t quite make it all out. Love you Mom!

Christmas table

The cute Santas are from Hudson Goods and were a recent giveaway win from The Lettered Cottage.

I love them and think that they really make my table! The Santas are made of porcelain and the detail on them is magnificent. I’m sad that my picture doesn’t do them justice. The little birdie staff is removable and the birdhouse is free standing.  I also love that they remind us of the three wise men and their humble gifts to the Savior.

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For the chairbacks, I made some little wreaths from some leftover dollar store garland and stuck a cute sign in the center of each . So cheap, easy, and cute!  Have I said cute enough times for you yet?  No?  Okay.  

Caaauuuuttte!

chair wreaths

My apothecary jars always seem to stress me out at Christmastime.  Am I alone here?  I feel pressure to do something “new” with them.  This year I just decided to go to the fail-safe of balls and cranberries.  I’ve never seen anyone mix the two together, however, so how’s that for new?  I also added some of Matt’s grandmother’s silver spoons to give it a little extra glam.  Plus all those red beauties look good enough to eat up with a spoon :)!


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So, what’s for dinner?  I’m too tired from all this decorating to cook.  I bet McDonalds would taste super fantastic at this table.  What do you think?

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  2. I ordered those same Santas a few days ago (they were 40% off)! I cannot wait for them to arrive.

    Please tell us where you got the red birdie plates. I am in love!

  6. Sonia, I replied back through email (I usually respond to all of you that way) but know I'm realizing that some (most???) of my emails aren't going through. Anyhow, my apothecary jars came from various places. One was from Ross and two are from TJ Max. None of them were over $10. The tallest jar in the middle is about 20inches and the other two are around 16 or 17. They are big. I love them. Hope that helps!

  8. I love your red candlesticks…and the greenery on you buffet lamps is so cute…happy holidays

  11. ANYTHING would taste good at that table, what a beautiful dining room! Lovin' all the red!

  12. OMG-53 comments??? Wow. So the wallpaper was an either or thing. I was thinking of just stacking the frames as high as I could go (which would only be one more layer) or just using the wallpaper instead. I love the wallpaper, but obviously an additional expense. It just feels a little off balance, since the wall is so tall.

  15. Love this table! What a wonderful inviting setting you have created. I do love the Santa's. The birdie plates are just too cute! Was your McD's good? lol!

  16. You did a fantastic job. I love the way you used the cranberries, etc.
    @cheapchichome.blogspot.com

  17. Sooooooooooooooo beautiful! I LOVE red at Christmas time. I love how you used the red ball ornaments in the window sill. And I love the cranberries! I just did a post about cranberries. My mom used to decorate with them every year. They are timeless.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Traci

  18. Looking forward to meeting the three wise men – human and on the table – tomorrow ! Yaay – and their human creator and sustainer, sustained herself by the power of Christ, the ultimate Wisdom !

  21. Lovely tablescape! Love the cranberries with the bulbs, love the bird plates, love the dangling bulbs & love the wreaths on the chairs… so much detail & care… very pretty!

  22. i think that your placesettings are lovely. i just used some cranberries in our christmas centerpiece. i will post pictures a little later. love all that you are doing around your lovely home!

  23. wow beth, that looks so great! I love your apothecary jars with the cranberries and ornaments and the siver just adds to the arrangement! You are quite the talent!

  24. Beth, it is WAAAAAAAAAAAAY beyond cute! It's elegant, festive, cheery and only missing one little thing that I can see….ME!!!!!

    You'll tire of hearing me say you're a genius, so my new term for you is MAGICIAN!

  25. So cute and festive! I love the slipcovered chairs and the little wreaths on the back. Adorable!

    XOXo
    jen

  26. The Santas look too cute on the dining table. How fun to let us see where you put your prize. McDonalds, Taco Bell, Boston Market….they'd all taste fabulous on the table. 🙂

  27. I love it. The tablescape is gorgeous and the setting really compliments it with that brick well. Great job. –Delores

  28. That is a perfect looking Christmasy table. I love it! Yes, I totally know what you mean about the apothecary jars. I always have trouble thinking of what to put in them. Yours look great and I LOVE the little wreaths on the chairs!

  29. Wow! You have a beautiful dining room. I love all of your tablescape elements, but that brick wall is incredible! Eating from your table is worth a spider or two crawling onto the plate…as long as it's yours and not mine. 😉
    Merry Christmas!
    Teri

  31. WOW Beth look at you go! LOVE all the reds! hmmm my dining room has our tree in it and a couple little things…may need to "steal" some ideas from ya!

  32. I love the tablescape with the birdie plates, you have such good taste, I have used the same plates this week, they are one of my favorites and I love the way you have used them…

  33. Beth your dining room Christmas decor' is beyond breathtaking! I just adore the three wise men and the chair backs. ~Gorgeous job! 🙂

  34. Hi! I'm stopping by from SITS.

    Your dining room is amazing! I do not have a knack for decorating, but love drooling over the wonderful creations of others. You did a fantastic job!

  35. Fantastic! And can I just say that each week you post I drool over your brick wall in the background?!?!?!?!?! I think your apothecary jars look truly beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Lana

  36. Hi Beth,
    I really love your table that you set. So lovely. Those bird plates are so pretty. They are calling to me. That brick wall in your dining room is very cool…Everything looks great together…

  37. Well I just love everything about this table. Love your brick wall. And you were so lucky to win those cute Santas.

    D

  38. I like the use of the cranberries in the jar and also the wreaths on the back of the chairs. Now those plates with the red birds are really popular and so cute.
    Joyce

  39. I love your table!! So cute and the jars look so nice together with all the red.
    Where did you find the red wine glasses? I love them
    Valerie

  41. I love your festive red table, especially the little bird plates, adorable. What a unique candle holder that you have used for the Christmas ornaments.

  42. Oh yes! This is wonderful — the Santas…the color…the fresh greenery (you lucky girl!). And I love the cranberries and balls in your jars — this looks wonderfully festive.

  44. Beth, your table looks magnificent! Love all the red & lucky you on the Santa win. Those are too cute too. You did a great job with it all. Hope you'll join my Christmas tour on Dec. 10th! It will be fun! 🙂

  45. Beth, you really did a great job with this table, and I'm glad you were able to recycle that fallen tree. I love the red candleholders. They are a good pop of color, and I love the tiny berries in the greenery. Those remind me of my aunt because they had huge evergreen in the yard of the house they lived in for many years.

    What I liked best was that unexpected pop of color in that wreath on the back of the chairs. That is a fun, fun touch!

    Great job with this 'scape!

    XO,

    Sheila

  46. I love that brick wall!!! Your dining room is right up my alley..and the table setting is great. Love the dishes.
    Susan

  47. Gorgeous! Love those chair covers with the bit of decor on the backs and the plates are adorable!

  48. Girl, I love it!!! and I entered at Layla's also hoping to win those Santas 🙂 love love love what you've done and envious that you have that loft home! a brick wall?! get out of town 🙂

  49. It looks really great! I wish I decorated like you do! : ) Do you always keep your table set like this?

  51. love your decorations (for all the seasons you post). question…where did you buy your apothecary jars and what size are they? thank you for you blog and creativity.

  53. I love it!!! It is so pretty. Do you know where you bought the gorgeous candle holder? I would LOVE to do something similar.

    Thanks for sharing.

  54. Your Christmas dining room looks just wonderful. I love all of it, especially the jars with the balls and cranberries. Good Idea! I may try that. I am about to finish all of my decorating to be ready for our house tour on the 13th. My new camera came yesterday so I hope to post pictures of my excitement.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Charla

  55. Okay, first I love that brick wall…but I think I say that every time I comment. Let's just leave that as a given for next time. Love. It.

    And where does your mom live? 'Cause I'm sneaking over there and stealing her juniper tree! Mmmwwahahaha! Wait, that seems wrong and not in the Christmas spirit…she can give it to me as a gift 🙂

    I always forget about Pier 1, I'll have to go there – soon!

  56. Gorgeous! Absolutely beautiful! I love all of your little details, and I have to agree on the apothacary jar thing. I bought 3 of them recently, and I just can't decide on something to put in them. I thought Christmas bulbs and ribbon, but then sighed and just left them in the storage bin. I'll let you know if I figure out what to do with them. 🙂 Really, your set-up here is amazing!!

  59. Truly this is the best decorated dining room I have seen in the blog world so far! I LOVE your style!!!

  60. very very cute. can you just come to my house and help me out! 😉 so many great ideas. that's when i miss the united states. all those great and inexpensive finds that come together to look so gorgeous!

  61. so festive! i love it.

    and i REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY love that brick wall of yours!!!!

  62. Your table looks great, Beth! I love the candlesticks too. I think just about anything would taste fantastic at that table!

  63. Gorgeous! Love those birdie plates. I just love a red-based color scheme for Christmas. That's how I did my tree this year. 🙂

  65. Beth, it all looks wonderful! You really go all out with decorating don't you? I wish I still did but the curious hands of Abe and Abby Lu and still "curious" Cedar have seriously cramped my style. 🙂

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