Sunday, December 18, 2011

~~~Our Christmas Dining Room and Stairway~~~

Good Sunday evening everyone! I hope you have had a great weekend before Christmas! We have been busy, busy!!!! I won't list all we have done but let's just say, lunches out, dinners out, shopping, 2 parties.....you get the picture! I wanted to show you our dining room all dressed up for Christmas. This Santa is called a Belsnickle Santa. My son gave it to me, I had admired several that he had so he gifted one to me and I LOVE it. I love the bottle brush tree he is holding and the pack on his back.
 Here is the table. I usually have a pretty gold and black beaded runner on here but this table cloth is also something I treasure. It was my in-laws and it was made in Italy, hand sewn and has 12 matching napkins! It is beautiful in person.
 This is the gold centerpiece that I showed you before, flanked by 2 large gold reindeer and then 2 sets of candles.
 On the candle sticks are 2 sparkly gold candles surrounded by pine candlerings to which I added some sparkly gold acorns. I LOVE sparkle!!!!!!
 Then I have my tree candles. I will burn them on Christmas at dinner, probably.
 In one corner I have a collection of white santas on this tray table, another gift from my son.


 On the left wall is my server. I have a wall tree above it and the server is covered with more santas, 2 gold lit trees and 2 gold reindeer. Next to the server is a large Byers Choice Santa.
 I got him on SALE several years ago, and was thrilled because they NEVER go on sale! I really lucked out on this!


 some details of the wall tree.

 On this round table is a gold tableskirt, with a leopard overlay. I leave it on cause I like the look even at Christmas.



 This guy is new this year, I treated myself! The bottle brush tree is an old one, and I love the vintage ones.
 Pretty face on the tall guy.


 Yup! I even decorate the window sills in here:)
 On the right wall is the bakers rack and it is filled with some more Santas!
 These next 2 pictures are out of order, sorry. This is the middle shelf...
 this is the top shelf,
 and the bottom one.


 On the top shelf I have my sparkly Santas.


 A garland with lights is draped across the top of the hutch.
 Now we move on to the stairway. This is at the back of the house so the only people who see it are the ones who use the guest bath. This is what you see when you come out of the bathroom. The Santa is a Jim Shore.
 I used this pretty holly ribbon so incorporated a LITTLE red and mostly gold in the decorations.
 He has a battery operated candle in his lantern but I forgot to turn it on for you.

 Some pretty dancing reindeer,
 and some birds and pinecones.

 I also love different shaped lights. I am on the lookout for some new ones for next year for the mantle too!
I hope you are ready for Christmas. I need to get the gifts wrapped. We have a party to go to tonight (Sunday) so I will schedule this to post while we are out. Next week I will be taking you downstairs! I will join these parties:
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Motivated Monday at Be Colorful
Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter
More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project
Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z
Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess
Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely
Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here
Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations
Remodelaholic's Anonymous on Friday at Remodelaholic
Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating
Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Potpourri Friday at 2805
Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Sew Darn Crafty Sunday at http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/
Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

Christmas love to you all!!!!!! XO, Pinky

26 comments:

  1. Have I said lately how much I love coming here to see your beautiful displays.. They are just amazing and I enjoy my visits very much.

    I know its a lot of hard work for you but I do love seeing it all..

    thank you for sharing it with all of us.

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  2. Your home looks so beautiful. I love that gold and white tablecloth. That is an heirloom. Merry Christmas to you and your family. xo

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  3. Every vignette in every part of your home is beautiful! Your house looks so elegant and inviting, with all those great santas. Lovely. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a blessed one too. FABBY

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  4. EVERYTHING looks great! I really love the gold & white tablecloth & those gold reindeer!

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  5. Pinky,
    WoW...lovely Santa collections! My favorite have to be the white ones! Have a wonderful time at the party, dear friend!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  6. Merry Christmas, Pinky!

    Many blessings,
    Barb

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  7. Pinky it all looks so beautiful! I love that white santa with the snow shoes! Better keep an eye on him!!
    I always enjoy touring your home! If I ever get there you will be shocked because I'll know my way around already! LOL
    Take care and have yourself a Very Merry Christmas!!
    Liz

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  8. Your christmas dining room are beautiful and lovely santa collection.Happy merry christmas.

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  9. Oh how beautiful. All of your decorations are so pretty. I absolutely love all of your Santas. I have a tiny collection and can't wait to add to it. Yours are all fabulous. I love the tray with the all white ones, such a great idea. Hugs, Marty

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  10. Everything is beautiful Pinky! Love the Santas...I hope you are able to rest after all the decorating! Merry Christmas!! Kristen

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  11. That was me above...I didn't realize Chase was signed in.lol

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  12. Pinky, what a fabulous collection of Santas! They are all wonderful; and I just enjoy coming over and seeing your holiday decor! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! Merry Christmas!

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  13. Pinky, what beautiful Christmas vignettes. I love your Santa collection. You have quite a few!!

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  14. :Your dining table photo is just beautiful. The lighting, colors and objects are so perfect. I also am crazy about your white Santa collection.

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  15. Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous. You really outdid yourself. I am in love with all of your Santas (They are my weakness). I would love it if you could link this amazing post to our What's It Wednesday linky party. Hope you can join us.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  16. Oh my, Pinky, you have so many darling Santas! What a fun collection. I love your tree on the wall, too...so pretty. Merry Christmas!!

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  17. What a wonderful collection of Santas you have pinky. I love the animal print table skirt too. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family.

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  18. Everything looks so beautiful, Pinky!

    Merry Christmas!!

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  19. Love all of your Santa's! You have a nice collection. The house looks beautiful. Merry Christmas! Pat

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  20. Wow, gorgeous, Pinky! You have one of the most beautiful collections of Santas that I've ever seen! Your family must LOVE gathering at your splendid home for the holidays!

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  21. Beautiful golden table, Pinky! And wow oh wow - I've never seen such a wonderful collection of Santas!!!

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  22. Your home is beautiful! Love the Santas.Merry Christmas!

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  23. Hi Pinky, Your Christmas decorations are beautiful! I especially love the santa collection. Thanks for joining my party and have a very Merry Christmas.
    xmas hugs,
    Sherry

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  24. Pinky! Everything is just gorgeous! I love your wonderful collection of Santies! Your home is just so pretty and I love all of your vignettes!
    Merry Christmas.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  25. So pretty Pinky. Your house is lovely with all of your special touches. Merry Christmas, my friend.

    Linda

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  26. I checked the gorgeous Italian tablecloth and you're right, the same kind and they're both vintage if they're from the in-laws! Hugs lovely Pinky. I can't wait to see your home tour, so exciting, even though it's hard work moving!!
    FABBY

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Thanks you for leaving your lovely comments. xo, Pinky

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