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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Christmas Dining

This year was the first time ever that I put our family ornaments on the Christmas tree in the dining room. This tree has always been our more formal tree, but this year I wanted the big tree in the family room to have only silver/gold/white/tan/glass/rustic ornaments, so I decided to change it all up and I did just that. I did keep the vintage tree in the same place...the kitchen is where you will find it. Okay now let's see how things are looking in the dining room in 2011!!!
                                         Happy to have you here,
                                                       Linda

                                     A couple of NEW things this year.
                                             
                                      Fresh cedar...smells so good!
                                         Beautiful RED BIRDS!!!
                               Oh yes...put BRAND NEW lights on the
                               tree and after a few hours some went OUT!!
                               I'm I the only one out there having trouble
                               keeping Christmas lights working? I'm about
                                           to give up on them!!!!
                                        My favorite SANTA!!!!

Never thought that I would have
antlers on my dining room table!!
                              This THRIFTY shelf was such an awesome find!!



                                Spotted this tree in one of my favorite
                                gift shops last year...waited until after
                                  Christmas and got it at 50% off!!!!!!
Please be sure to join us at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY...click here to join in on all the FUN!
I also have a wonderful GIVEAWAY that you can enter here...ends Friday 12/16 at midnight.

Linking up to some fun parties..come join me!
Open House Thursday
Twice Owned Tuesday
WOW Us Wednesdays
Christmas Tour of Homes
Vintage Inspiration Friday
Potpourri Friday
Show and Tell Friday
Flaunt It Friday
Home For The Holidays
Saturday Nite Special
Sundae Scoop
Sunday Blog Love
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40 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    So pretty Linda, Love the white Faith sign and the gravy boat under it....

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  2. Amber Lyon FergusonDecember 13, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    That thrifty shelf is amazing! Going to be on the lookout for something similar now. Love the picture with its reflection in the background.

    Its Chrsitmas open house at my Junkaholics Unanimous Come on over to see my thrifty finds!

    Amber
    http://junkaholicsunanimous.blogspot.com/2011/12/two-weeks-before-christmas-open-house.html

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  3. Blondie's JournalDecember 13, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    The tree is beautiful, Linda...all the different ornaments, some I am sure that have been in your family for years. I love the memories that go with them! I am loving the little shelf, too! And fresh cedar...

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeDecember 13, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Beautiful decorations, Linda. Those redbirds are divine! I put up a garland on the mantle today and the last third of light was dark...AAARG! It may just have to stay that way. Hahaha...

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  5. AprilDecember 13, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Everything looks so festive...love it all!

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  6. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsDecember 13, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    It is perfect! Love the cardinals...

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 13, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Beautiful decorations Linda! Love the red ornaments and greenery in the dish on your table and I LOVE your new shelf!

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  8. Shorely ChicDecember 13, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Your decorations look beautiful!! I especially love the antlers on the table, so chic!

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  9. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 13, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    That tree is charming! I like it in the dining room! Love that shelf! hugs, Linda

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  10. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeDecember 13, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    So pretty Linda! Your tree looks beautiful and I love your red berries and red birds...very nice!!!

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  11. DonnaDecember 13, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Linda,
    Love your tree and seeing all the ornaments. Speaking of antlers ... what if you had the head too! My husband's man room has five of them! I could have so many antler's laying around my house :) Now they are used so much in decorating!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  12. Sunflowers With SmilesDecember 13, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Linda:

    Love your christmas ornaments on your tree.....Also like your dining room centerpiece with red christmas balls.

    Happy Holidays!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    So lovely and I like the antlers tremendously. Pat

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  14. ShirleyDecember 13, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Hi Linda, Your decorations are so pretty and I love the way you have used the red birds. Thank you for sharing them with us. A Missouri Friend

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  15. OliveDecember 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Adore those red birds and that shelf is a statement in the room for sure.

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  16. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Your tree is very pretty and loaded with special ornaments like ours is in our family room.

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  17. Debbie refresh restyleDecember 13, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Linda, your dining room looks wonderful! I hope you have a great week.
    Debbie

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  18. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Wonderfully decorated for Christmas!! I do so love fresh greenery too and I have an abundance here in Colorado to use as I have a ton of trees in our yard!

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  19. Becca BertottiDecember 14, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Beautiful, Linda! Lovin' the beautiful bowl on the table filled with greenery and gorgeous red ornaments! And, your tree is gorgeous ... I know your ornaments hold many special memories. The shelf looks perfect with splashes of red, too!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Hi Linda, love your Christmas decor. I love the Cardinals. They are so pretty. PS. I have trouble with Christmas lights every year. Last year half the tree went out a few days after putting the tree up. This year half the lights in the garland on the mantel went out. I have not replaced them yet. They are just going to be that way until next year. LOL. Sheila @ http://beyondtheportico.blogspot.com

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  21. Eileen @ Cottage Beach HouseDecember 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Linda. Yep I had trouble with my lights this year too. Your displays all look so pretty. I love the vase with branches and cardinals.
    Lots of love
    Eileen @ Cottage Beach House

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  22. KarenaDecember 14, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Linda I adore it all. I have put some very similar bird ornaments on my tablescape!!

    Please come & Enter my 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways!! The latest is Art & more from Fifi Flowers!!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  23. Pam KesslerDecember 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Your tree is fabulous. I love all the family ornaments put on a tree. And I love the branches and cardinals in your bottle. Very cute.

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  24. Tablescapes By DianeDecember 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    Your Christmas tree looks Beautiful with all your lovely Ornaments. You did a lovely job putting this all together for the Christmas Holidays.
    I hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
    XXOO Diane

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  25. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsDecember 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Your dining room looks beautiful with that tree that has all your family ornaments. I also love that shelf with its little touches of Christmas. So pretty!

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  26. Kellie CollisDecember 15, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    These are gorgeous decors! Have a lovely day, Kellie xx

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  27. KimDecember 15, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Such a charming and beautiful home for the Holidays Linda - I love it all!
    Merry Christmas!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  28. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Linda, every corner of your home is so elegantly decorated. Love the details ...

    Merry Christmas
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  29. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Love your treeand the cute bird! Thanks for sharing JoAnn

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  30. KarenaDecember 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Kim I adore it all. I put some red cardinals in with my Christmas decor, they really brighten things up!

    Please some and enter the Grand Finale Holiday Giveaway from Greyfreth! You will love it!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  31. Pam - @diy Design FanaticDecember 15, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Your Christmas decor is so festive!Your tree is beautiful! Stopping by from My Romantic Home.

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  32. Robin JohnsonDecember 15, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Beautiful. I just love all the red and white.

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  33. DiannDecember 16, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Everything looks beautiful Linda! Love your white Santa and I really love the silverware in in the silver wine bucket! Thank you for joining TTF and have a wonderful weekend!

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  34. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 16, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I think it looks fantastic in the dining room Linda. It seems to be made for that corner. I love your decorations.

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  35. The Corson CottageDecember 16, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Looks lovely Linda! Thanks for sharing at our {Home for the Holidays} party at The Corson Cottage! I really love your antlers & your grey vintage shelf. Carrie

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  36. Jen Lossing, Artistic Abode DesignsDecember 17, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    It all looks so lovely! I also love your shelf! What a great shape!

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  37. Honey at 2805December 17, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Your home is beautiful, Linda, so warm and beautifully decorated for the holidays!

    Thank you for sharing and linking to Potpourri Friday at 2805!

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  38. flea market trixieDecember 18, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Very pretty, I really love your shelf with all the white pottery.
    Happy Holidays!

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  39. EllenDecember 19, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Oh how festive everything looks... It's such a short time that we get to enjoy.....wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas
    Ellen

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  40. LisaJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    You have beautiful ornaments on your Christmas tree.

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