Winter Decor ~ Our Breakfast Area

It’s only mid 40° outside today (brrrr!), but at least the sun is shining!

It really brightens up our breakfast area, and lifts my spirits too.  This is where we begin most of our days and also enjoy most of our meals.

Of a morning our Kitchen and Breakfast area usually gets lots of light, and of course if it's a sunny day it's even better!  Currently I have this look since putting away all the holiday decor.  I like it light and bright, and the creamy whites give it a calm neutral feel.  I've added a pop of color with the greenery and touches of gold, and some black with the iron pieces.

  

A closeup of the breakfast table decor and to show this beautiful tray, a gift from my youngest daughter for Christmas. I absolutely love it!

- I switched out the smaller tray I had here before and I’m enjoying the glow of this large, beautiful, golden tray and using it as part of our breakfast area table decor.

I enjoy styling this area and finding thrifty decor to change it up for the seasons!

- I painted our old step ladder with chalk paint a while back, it’s perfect for a corner and to display some treasures.

- I used some gold metallic paint to transform my terra-cotta pots for the topiaries up on the shelf.

I love what a little paint to do!

- I must have flowers always, and greenery. Whether fresh of faux, they bring me joy and add beauty to a space!

A closeup of this corner with my painted ladder and thrifty finds. I found that large pine cone out in our backyard.

I’m thinking about next month and Valentine’s Day. I usually have hearts around my home all year, it’s a favorite thing of mine ‘cause I love hearts.

::: This will be an easy transition to Spring!

A message on my chalkboard for now, "Warm Winter Wishes."

~ Warm winter wishes to you!

Our Golden Boy is Six!

This sweet, handsome boy is six today.

“Happy Birthday” to our golden prince Aeon. Our gentle giant with a heart of gold, and a great smile!

~ He’s a bright spot in our everyday!

Winter Decorating ...cures my winter blahs

Winter has made it's way to the south, like it or not we are feeling it all around us.  We get a warm day here and there and then ..."wham" it's bitter cold again.  I'm enjoying this bright view inside while it’s cold and gloomy outside!

After the holidays and taking down the Christmas decor most of us are looking for a fresh start.  Creating and decorating pretty spaces warms my heart and helps to keep the winter blahs away!  And, this certainly looks much better than the outside scenery at the moment!    A pretty floral arrangement of soft creamy flowers with winter greenery and pine cones are center stage to this layered look I created and have on my counter in the kitchen.  Shopping my home for items is my first source for decor before making any new purchases.

I’m enjoying a fresh new look to our surroundings.  This is a favorite color palette for me.  Creams, whites, greens and golds.  And, I always love adding some sparkle!  Our hall table is a fun spot to decorate throughout the year.  So often small changes give it a new look without changing everything.  I like that I had all these items already.  Thrifty no-cost decorating!...My favorite!

I used a few thrifty finds to create this sweet vignette too, and it's also something beautiful to cure my winter blahs!  Winter can be beautiful, and even if it is cold outside it can feel warm and cozy inside.  I'm ready to hibernate for a while, so I better enjoy what is going on in here!*wink*

I hope you're warm and cozy!

Happy New Year! Hello 2019~ Holiday/New Year Table ~

A new day, a new month and a New Year!!!

~ Wishing all the best for everyone and a wonderful year ahead in 2019, I hope it brings many blessings for all of us!

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One of my favorite things to decorate for the holidays is our dining table. Of course the Christmas tree is always the star of the show, and our fireplace mantel is another favorite too. But the dining table is something I truly enjoy decorating and have fun with different creative ideas.  We celebrate our family Christmas a little late so we can all be together, so it's often a Christmas/New Year celebration.

I wanted to share our Holiday/New Year's celebration table.  I enjoy setting a pretty table, I know I've said that numerous times here, it's true and I feel it always adds to the dining experience.  I like to share the table decor ideas I use, and it's nice to document them so I can come back later for inspiration and ideas, and I always hope it helps you with your table setting as well.

I kept the centerpiece decor similar to my Thanksgiving table, but made some simple changes.  Of course I removed the pumpkins and also changed the floral arrangement, and tucked in some winter greens with the lamb's ear greenery.  I added some simple plain holiday wreaths to the back of the chairs.

For each place setting I used these round neutral place mats and pretty cream chargers.  I placed a golden pine cone ornament embellished with a small gold painted pine cone with pine and holly greenery to the center.  A beautiful gold cloth napkin simply rolled up and secured with a pretty gold and pearl beaded napkin ring.  Later I'll add clear plates, the tableware and glasses, but I often like this uncluttered look for photographing the main decor.

I hope you have had a wonderful Christmas holiday with your family and friends.  Wishing you a healthy and prosperous new year ahead.

 “Happy New Year” Hugs & Kisses!