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!

 

Lemon Themed Summer Tablescape

I have a real love for cut-glass and crystal…

These lovely pieces were thrift store and antique market finds.

I love their sparkle and how they dress up my table like beautiful jewelry.

These napkin rings are actually acrylic, they we’re a must have when I found them, especially since they match so well.

I always enjoy setting a beautiful table, these pieces make it easy to create simple and elegant styling!

Lemon Themed Centerpiece

,It’s always fun to change up this centerpiece…

Lemons are the perfect touch for now, and these add a lovely summer vibe.

I love lemons and I’m loving these lovely lemon & wildflower picks from thenestedfig.com

I simply tucked the picks in with some other greenery, added a beautiful crystal bowl and candle to the center, and now I have a new look for our table.  And it's perfect for summer!

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!...

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!

Fall/Thanksgiving Tablescape

Thanksgiving is only days away now and soon we’ll all be gathered around our tables enjoying one of the best meals of the year!

I’m looking forward to sharing the day with my family, and enjoying all the delicious food as we give “Thanks” for our many blessings!

~*~

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!...

Fall Decor~Greens, Golds and Pumpkins

How is it the last weekend of October already?!  We’ve had a couple chilly mornings, but it’s been warm most days and there is still plenty of green outside.  My clematis vine even has new blooms on it!  We’ve definitely had some weather swings, but that is true to the South!

A touch of Fall over here in front of the window is a match to the greens and golds in the view beyond!  I found this beautiful heart shaped tin container at the thrift store, I love it all the more now filled with greenery and a Fall variety!

My happy heart loves a thrifty bargain, and anything heart shaped!!!

Happy decorating!...

Thrifty Fall Tablescape

It’s always fun to set a pretty table!

Those golden suede pumpkins were my inspiration for this festive Fall tablescape.

I pulled this fall setting together by using mostly $one dollar$ items and what I already had on hand!

The beautiful amber glass candle holders-with medal leaves attached, Fall florals-(tucked into the lamb’s ear greenery), plain & printed napkins, and burlap leaves are all from the Dollar Tree.

The adorable golden/mustard suede pumpkins are from Target.

Total cost was 10 bucks!

I shared my thrifty Fall Centerpiece makeover in a previous post.

I enjoy the challenge of not spending a lot to change up my decor!  “It doesn’t have to be expensive to make it beautiful!”

Happy Decorating!...

Simple Summer Style Tablescape

I just adore styling a table...

I’m enjoying this simple Summer style on our dining room table with beautiful flowers and lots of lamb’s ear.  Even if we're not going to be dining at home today, seeing the table set is pleasing to me.

  

I like the appearance of an inviting table that looks on the ready.  Styling a table is something that I enjoy doing.  Making it beautiful makes me smile!

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::: We enjoyed a great birthday celebration dinner out with family yesterday for our Son-in-law. We visited a new to us restaurant, “Henry’s Louisiana Grill” in Acworth GA, it was very delicious!

::: Today we’re staying in having a quiet restful day, and later we’ll enjoy some grilled goodies for our dinner.

~ I hope you’ve had a wonderful first weekend of August!

Happy Fourth of July Food & Fun!

Happy Fourth of July!

I've set a fun and festive table for today!  Just keeping it simple for hubby and I.  We’re starting off with my Red, White & Blue Salad!  Hubby has had Beef Ribs and Baked Beans slow smoking on our Big Green Egg all day!  The smell has been fantastic!

This salad is perfect for today’s holiday, or anytime!  A perfect summer salad!

~ 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!

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We’re going to enjoy this delicious holiday meal and then watch our neighbors put on his awesome annual fireworks display!

~ God Bless AMERICA!

Red White & Blue Table Decor

Wow, May is slipping by so fast!  It's hard to believe June arrives next weekend!  But first we all get to enjoy a long holiday weekend for Memorial Day!

Hurray for the Red, White & Blue!

...And, Target for these cute napkins I scored for a dollar each! {shhh...bandanas}*wink*

Wishing everyone a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

*** As we celebrate and enjoy family gatherings and cookouts over this long holiday weekend, remember all the service members who we owe so much gratitude and respect!

I’m very grateful for those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom!

~ God Bless America

Easter & Spring Tablescape

When what you had envisioned comes together ...and you step back and just ...SMILE!

I put this simple tablescape together using some recently purchased items and what was on hand.

Those cute painted-wood bunny napkin-rings were the final element that had me a bit giddy to pull them altogether for my sweet and simple Easter & Spring tablescape.

Sources:

} Placemats, Faux Tulips & Wooden Bunny Napkin Rings - Bed Bath & Beyond

} Green Plates - Homegoods

} Gold Chargers - Hobby Lobby

} Gold Flatware - Target

} Glass Egg Cups - Targets Dollarspot

} Gold Cloth Napkins, Cut-Glass Candle Holder - Flea market/Thrift store

I'm very pleased with how this all came together!  It definitely made me smile! :)

I hope you find something to smile about today!...

Green for Spring~ Decor Inspiration ~

S*P*R*I*N*G...I’m so happy you’re here!!!

The days are getting longer, and warmer too.  And, there’s lots of green going on outside.  I love the freshness of Springtime!

It’s just the inspiration needed to add some fresh green decor inside.

- These cute place mats and pretty faux tulips were a happy find at the Bed Bath & Beyond - Spring sale!

This view is making me smile today!  And, of course Springtime too!  What’s making you smile today?!

Hope you’re having a beautiful day!...

A Romantic Table for Valentine's Day

I'm serving up some love and hearts!

I love these sweet little cookies “Mini Palmiers!”  Not only are they sweet and delicious, they look like hearts!  They are perfect for Valentines Day!

For a romantic table I’m using some roses, sweet treats and these heart plates I found years ago, they’re also perfect for Valentine’s Day!  I used a faux rose with a long stem and simply wrapped the stem around a pretty gold cloth napkin.  

Since I had used most of this table decor recently for the New Year table and was still enjoying the charger plates and place mats on their own, I only needed to change up or add a few things.  I also still had part of the previous centerpiece, however I removed the winter greenery and added more roses.

I often prefer to be able to change up the look without changing everything.  Not always, but sometimes.  Especially if using some favorite items or something that was recently purchased and I want to enjoy it a little longer without going to something completely different.  And in the long run that leads to inexpensive and easy decorating, which I'm always all for!  And, that simply makes for a much easier way of decorating sometimes.  It doesn't have to cost a lot to make it beautiful!

We'll be doing our Valentine's Day celebrating/dinner on the Saturday after.  Hmmm, I'll be needing to buy more of these sweet cookies by then! *wink* 

Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day! 

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!

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!

  

My Fall Tablescape

~ My Fall Tablescape ~

I've said many times before that setting a pretty table is one of my favorite things to do, when it comes to decorating.  And, I enjoy finding inexpensive items to add to my tablescapes, which give me the ability to change up the decor easily and without spending a lot of cash to do so!

I found some cute little green leaf plates at Target dollar spot, then at Hobby Lobby I picked up some 12x12 craft/scrapbook paper sheets with a Fall image of trees & leaves to use as placemats, and to add more fall color.  These were the only new items I purchased, everything else I already had on hand!

I simply layered the craft paper with a white paper doily, then a glass plate, a cream cloth napkin, the green leaf plates, and topped each place setting with a mini white pumpkin.

I’m pleased with the results and think it looks even better than I’d imagined!  

Plus, it was inexpensive to create.  I love thrifty decor!

Happy Decorating!

Simple Summer Tablescape

It’s a bright and sunny Saturday!

We’re having beautiful summer weather!

I just finished doing a little prep for our Saturday dinner.  I picked up some sale items at Hobby Lobby and couldn’t resist styling my table with them!  Even if it’s just for the two of us.

A couple of the succulents were used as cute napkin rings, and the green dish cloths work as napkins. I shopped my home for the other items to complete this simple look.  

I used a couple of white cloth napkins under each place setting, used my everyday dishes, and my golden tableware from Target!  It doesn't have to be expensive to look nice!  I set a pretty table using what I had on hand and a few bargain priced items.  Easy low cost decorating at it best!

Setting a pretty table is one of my favorite things to do!  And, I believe it makes a meal taste even better!

~ Happy Saturday and Happy Weekend...