Showing posts with label Christmas 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas 2014. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Hummel Nativity, The Reason for the Season

I love, LOVE my Hummel nativity set and wanted to share it. Hope you enjoy seeing it too. We started out with just the family of Mary, Joseph and the baby. Then for our 25th anniversary our best friends gave us the stable.
 Each year we added to our collection.
 Joe sets this up each year. It is his favorite task.
 And this shepard is his favorite piece. He just looks so humble.

 I love the animals breathing warmth onto the baby.

 The camels were a major purchase. At first I told Joe not to spend the money but he didn't listen to me. Now I am very happy he didn't!!




 This piece is not actually part of the nativity but he seems to be calling to everyone to praise the new King!


 
Thanks for your vist!! I am leaving my Christmas up for awhile. We are hosting 20 on New Years Day. Then I will think about taking it all down. Happy New Year everyone!!!! XO, Pinky
I am partying here:
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

Judy @ DIY by Design for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday
Confessions of a Plate Addict - The Scoop
 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME
Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Let’s Dish!
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop


Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

Thursday, December 18, 2014

A Slightly Vintage Look for the Table

I have had this tablecloth forever, it was my Mom's and I have never shown you, I don't think.Actually the tablecloth and a dish on the table are the only "vintage" things. I wanted to set a table for Joe and I and decided to USE it! I love the simplicity of it and then I realized I had napkins that are a great match! So, a simple table was born!The sun actually made an appearance this morning, literally for SECONDS and I snapped away!!!
 On the tablecloth I layered a solid green placemat, a red and white placemat, a green dinner plate, a square salad and a glass compote with a ribbon design that matches well with the tablecloth.

 I added some faux cranberries to the glass dish. And some sprigs of faux holly between the dishes.

 My centerpiece has stayed the same but I have an idea in my head to change it too:)


 This vintage dish holds the S and P and a toothpick holder. It also covers a stain that I can not get out....keepin it real people:)

 I have 4 of these plates and they all have a slightly different tree on them.

 I am also using my green handled flatware.

 At dusk we can light the candles:)


 I love the glow of the tree and the candles.

 
Thanks for your visit!! I hope you are all getting those last minute chores done and will have some time to ENJOY the holidays!!! I am partying here:
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

Judy @ DIY by Design for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday
Confessions of a Plate Addict - The Scoop
 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME
Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesdays
Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Let’s Dish!
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop


Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

Thursday, December 11, 2014

A Christmas Kitchen Bar Vignette

I set up a little vignette on the kitchen bar a few weeks ago and am changing it so thought I should share it. As you saw with my mantle post I have TREES on my mind this year! And as a total aside a whole section of lights on my big tree went out last night:(:(:(  I went and bought some lights today to string in there. Anyway, I set this up as a little tribute to my Mom. Her nickname started out as Rosebud and then got shortened to Buddy but whenever I see one of these sleds I think of her. This is a little ornament that used to hang on the tree and I added it to a Santa figure.
 This is actually a Byers Choice Santa. I love, LOVE them . Joe wanted to start a collection of the carolers YEARS ago but I said we didn't have a place for them. But I have a FEW pieces now:):) I am sorry for the quality of the picture but it is gray and cloudy today and the camera would not take this without the flash.
 My checked runner with trees at the ends.
 a tiny tree on a sled
 and a Santa on a sled
 It is SO hard to get a shot of this bar without including surrounding areas, so you are getting a peek at some kitchen decor..
 I love the big sugar pinecones, they kinda look like trees too!
 The pine tree is sitting on an old wooden and iron sled that I LOVE!!!

 I had to add a few antlers too
 the tree also has a tree stump base.  Here you can see details of the sled, wooden seat and iron frame.

 I found these cute reindeer candle holders this year for a steal:)
 added some dreid hydrangeas too


Thanks so much for your visit. Please let me know you were here by leaving a short comment. Also if you haven't signed up for e-mails, please do. I know alot of you aren't getting them:(  
XO, Pinky 
I am partying here:
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Judy @ DIY by Design for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday
The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday
Confessions of a Plate Addict - The Scoop
 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME
Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Let’s Dish!
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday
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