I really have no time to post today however I do want to share pics I took on the run yesterday after pulling together some dining room decor for the holiday season. (Yes, that's me in the old sconce mirror - not the ghost of Christmas past, lol!!!)
I just can't throw out the white and grey-green pumpkins, they are still so lovely, so am using them along with my Nordic-French touches. I shopped for a Madonna figurine on e-Bay, won this one and love it. I've been buying beautiful rosaries at SuzAnna's Antiques, affordable ones, some are beyond my budget, to use decoratively.
When I spied this vintage rusty, chipped, metal tree at SuzAnna's Antiques it had to come home with me, perfect for the look I was hoping to get this year. It just fits in that corner. I was going to skip lights however they do look so pretty at night so twirled a few on.
My usual 'snowflakes' hang in the window - this year I added some mercury glass bells for sparkle. My French rustic linen tablecloth is being used folded as a runner, at night I'll be adding white candles in small fluted vintage baking tins, along with fresh greenery.......when I have time to run out to find some in the frozen garden!
My beautiful Santo is still awaiting a tiny crown - may have to fashion one myself - but she's wearing her Christmas wings and holding a lovely crystal beaded rosary. The large crown I found recently at The Depot in Concord, NC - you may recall seeing DH modeling it at the antiques mall!
The Christmas spirit is all around. Happy decorating at your home. I'll have more to share next time.
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Particularly love the Madonna and the angel. The entire look is perfect. I love that but cannot see myself knowing how to even put that style together. It is your European experiences that allow you to do that I would say. Blessings
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Oh Mary, it looks lovely. I love the rosaries and the crown and that old metal tree is perfect!
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Claudia
Very pretty, Mary. I love the metal tree! It must look fabulous at night. Your dining room is just lovely!
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Jane
That metal crown is awesome Mary!!
ReplyDeleteSUCH BEAUTY!! And the cutie in sconce mirror ain't bad either! LOL!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I missed you yet again when you were at the Depot! I hope to make it up to SuzAnnas soon!
Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics of your dining room!
Beth
Oh how I love your unique decorating style .. the image of you in the sconce mirror is icing on my cake this morning!
ReplyDeleteAll your decorations are striking and classy. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Mary. You are a master of this look. Can't wait to see more. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteI just love those Santos!
ReplyDeleteYour dining room is so beautiful Mary . The colours are so calming. Great decorating!
Pamela xo
I love all you do. You have a true talent for making a room just beautiful. Oh would I love to have a santo like that.
ReplyDeleteOh Mary! Your Mary statue is stunning and your Santo is amazing. You know how I love these vintage items. Your pictures are just beautiful. I am so glad I stopped by today. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteBeauty and elegance abound. It is a reflection of you, dear Mary.
ReplyDeleteWell other than the tiny little tree I got, i won;t be doing any decorating this time around since I am moving son into a smaller place but I must say I do so love to see your decor. You always display such great taste, Mary.
ReplyDeleteI really like the look of your table!
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