Christmas Table Decor

Time to set the table!  Christmas is right around the corner, and one of the areas I enjoy decorating for the Christmas holiday is our dining table.  Setting a pretty table is a real joy for me, I enjoy the creative process and endless possibilities.

This year I am loving lots of green, gold and creamy white.

These evergreen pine chargers I've had for a while, they work well for the holidays.  I used them under my candle holders and centerpiece this year, and I really like the look.

I layered each place setting using a round placemat, pretty charger, stack of plates, a green cloth napkin and gold glass pinecone ornament, and I tucked in a little pick of greenery with a gold pinecone.

To this end of the table I added a small tiered tray I decorated for Christmas.

Here's a close up of my Christmas themed tiered tray.

I am ready for Christmas!

  

 

Fall & Thanksgiving Table Decor

Decorating my home has always brought me joy.

Adding seasonal and holiday touches gives me a creative outlet, it fuels my soul.

And, styling a table is always fun, whether a simple casual setting or a more elaborate fancy or formal look.

From the imagined creative plan to seeing the end result, my heart is happy doing it!

~ My simple Fall & Thanksgiving table decor.  In keeping with the gold tones I've used for this fall season, I added a fall floral pick with golden leaves and a creamy colored mini pumpkin.  My gold flatware and crystal glasses were the perfect touch to fancy it up a bit.

Thanksgiving is almost here!

 

Fall Centerpiece

It’s been a “leave the back door open” kind of day…A warm November day, beautiful and sunny. We’ve had a few of them this week.

This view along with a little fresh air and sunshine is making me smile today!

I've enjoyed this box and changing it for the seasons and holidays.  Here I've given it some fall picks with golden toned leaves and cream colored pumpkins, and a pretty cut-crystal candle holder in the center.

I'll be sharing my fall & Thanksgiving table decor soon.  I love to decorate the table!

~ Red, White & Blue Salad ~

Serve up some patriotic food with this beautiful and delicious salad!

::: This salad is perfect for the Fourth of July holiday, or anytime. A perfect summer salad too.

~ Red, White & Blue Salad ~

Salad greens, fresh Strawberries & Blueberries, Feta Cheese, and Walnuts. Serve with a salad dressing of your choice. We like a Vinaigrette or lite-Italian.

~ Wishing everyone a fun, safe and spectacular Fourth of July celebration!

God Bless AMERICA!

 

Our Breakfast Area Decor for Spring

Welcome beautiful May!

It will be only a day longer than April, but I sure hope it feels longer than that...April went so fast!

This is our breakfast area decor for Spring, 

Enjoying this view of our breakfast area and beyond.  Spring is showing off on this beautiful first day of May.  Green being one of my favorite colors it brings me joy, and it's going on outside and inside.

I love this heart shaped tin, and this beautiful green painted wood and iron piece I’ve paired it with. So easy to change up for the seasons.  Both are favorite thrift store finds.

I fell for the heart shapes within them...because “hearts” are a happy-heart making thing for me!

 

Happy May!

Dining room View ~ Spring 2021

We're having lots of sunshine today!  

I love soft neutral tones and I'm enjoying this view from our kitchen into the dining room.  Light and bright for Spring.

Bright & Beautiful days are the best!

Winter Decor

Winter is the time for warm and cozy!  I've added a touch of winter decor for after the holidays.

I’m loving this beautiful pine and pinecones *pillow cover, it’s a nice addition to my winter decor and other pillow covers.  A simple pillow change was all that was needed to change this look for winter!

I love making floral arrangements.  Fresh or faux, simple or more elaborate. Greenery is the basic element and flowers are always a perfect component.

I tucked some buffalo check ribbon into this arrangement to coordinate with my decor.

It’s a simple addition that I like to include which helps coordinate, along with adding color and interest!

Over on our breakfast table I have this *Interchangeable Centerpiece, it had Christmas embellishments a couple weeks ago, you can see it here, now it’s simply styled with candles, evergreens, white florals and checked ribbon!

***You can find the direct link to the  “Interchangeable Centerpiece” & "Pillow Cover" and more at my LIKEtoKNOW.it link!

Cozy winter vibes from our home to yours!

Patriotic Decor

Happy 4th of July!

A little patriotic decor in our upstairs hallway.

Wishing everyone a happy Independence Day! And even though it may be different this year, I hope we all can enjoy a wonderful celebration of this beautiful country and our home sweet home!

“Happy Independence Day & Happy Birthday America!”

Our Golden boy Aeon isn’t so sure about all of the noise associated with this holiday, but we keep reassuring him that it’s all good and everything is fine, that he’s safe here with us, has our love and protection, and extra hugs!
We celebrate our flag, our independence and this great country today. It’s a great day to celebrate, a great day for America!

God bless us all and God bless America!

Be safe!

XOXO ~ Tammy

Patriotic Red White & Blue Salad

Serve up some patriotic food with this beautiful and delicious salad!

This salad is perfect for the Fourth of July holiday, or anytime!  A perfect summer salad too!

~ Red, White & Blue Salad ~

Salad greens, fresh Strawberries and Blueberries, Feta Cheese, and Walnuts

Serve with a salad dressing of your choice. We like a lite-Italian or Vinaigrette.

Wishing everyone a fun, safe and spectacular Fourth of July celebration!

~ God Bless AMERICA!...

Thrifty Centerpiece~Styled Four Ways

I’ve truly gotten my money’s worth from this thrifty decor piece I scored last spring for a couple of dollars!  I’ve changed it with the seasons.  It’s back to the look I gave it originally last spring, except I’ve added some pretty roses.

It began as a simple candelabra that I found at a thrift store.  My original post shows how it looked when I found it and what I did to it after I got it home, pictured below.  I was so pleased with my new treasure, and the minimal price paid for it.

Centerpiece Makeover

I enjoyed the look for Spring and right into Summer!  

Fall Centerpiece

A little trip to the dollar store and I had some new items to change it up for Fall!

Christmas/Holiday Centerpiece

When the holidays were approaching I used different candle holders and candles, along with some holly with berries, pine cones and red tulle bows tucked in for a new look!

Bye-bye winter! Hello SPRING!

Hello Everyone...I hope you’re all doing well and staying healthy!

“Home” is even more precious these days, isn’t it?! Our safe spot, shelter, a place of hope shared with family.  We are all facing this covid-19 pandemic and unsure about how long we will be sheltering at home, alone together!

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius

I’m staying busy and finding things to focus on that bring joy and peace to my mind. What better time to “shop my home” and do some redecorating?!

Oh, and it’s the last day of winter, that makes me smile! And, we are expecting temps to reach 80° tomorrow, as we welcome spring!

~ Bye-bye winter! Hello SPRING!...

Winter Tablescape

How’s your new year going?

As the new year began I added some sparkle with touches of gold glitter to our dining room table. Helps me chase away the winter blahs!  Just changed it up a little since I hadn't done much in here over the holidays.  We spent much of Christmas away from our home visiting family.    

Now I’m thinking about next month, hearts and Valentine’s Day!