Christmas Table - A Glimpse

I know it is January, but I want to share some of my Christmas dining table with you. This could be applied to any occasion.I had picked up some glasses at the local Salvation Army thrift shop back in December, as you know, and had decided to use them for my as centerpieces. Here is a glimpse of the table.

We were hosting and as you can imagine, it was a busy day. I had taken some pictures earlier in the day as the setup was coming together and then forgot to take some when the candles were lit and the rest of the table was laid but thanks to a family member I got a few great ones.

Going back to what I used in the center. The glasses from the thrift store.

I loved their shape and height and thought to repurpose them as vases. They could be used collectively or individually throughout the year. I wanted to paint them silver and gold.

There was no time to work on a pattern - something I would like to consider down the road. We had a ton of windy days so spray painting was ever so difficult but I was determined. Were it not for the weather, this would have been an easier project.

I spray painted the smaller glasses silver...

....and the larger ones gold.

 

I had to do several coats due to the wind.

 

Overall, I am thrilled with the color and the idea.

 

I will share further details and more of the table with you later this week.

For now, a glimpse.

 

 

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The Candelabra from west elm

One of my favorite pieces which I enjoyed very much this season is the Manzanita Candelabra from west elm. I had purchased it about a year ago; it's branches have been stunning on my dining table and subsequently on the coffee table. 

 

 

 

 

I had used it on its own without candles for the entire year. I had not purchased the mini taper candles at the time and later I could not find the right-sized candles anywhere. I displayed it as a sculptural centerpiece, adding a form of nature to my coffee table vignette. Clearly, this is a very organic piece.

 

 

(Picture from earlier this year).

 

This past December, west elm brought the mini tapers back in for the holidays and I was finally able to display the piece with all its nine candles. The candles take the candelabra to a different level altogether. They add further dimension and more height.

 

 

The Manzanita Candelabra continues to be a conversation starter and is something that can be used all year long. Perhaps some day I will consider lighting the candles but for now I am enjoying everything as is.

 

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The living room this Christmas

I wanted to share some images of the living room from this Christmas. I had no time to put these up sooner.

 

The crib.

 

 

It sits on an ornate chest and I added some silver berry branches and a few flameless candles.

 

 

 

 

 

The Elf on the Shelf still makes an appearance in our house.

 

 

He moved every night.

 

 

Here is one appearance in the dining room.

 

 

Other glimpses.

 

This crystal dish was a great find at the Salvation Army thrift shop last month. It is perfect for m&ms.

 

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We shall enjoy these for a few more days.

I hope you all had a great holiday!

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Every candle I light this season....

...will be more meaningful.
 

 

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Every candle lit will be for all those who lost their lives in a terrible tragedy last week and also for their families. Newtown, CT is just an hour away. I have family who lives in Connecticut. I am a mother. This event has hit close to home in different ways.

 

 

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My Christmas Mantle

This year's Christmas mantle was a quick setup. I did something similar last year and have used almost the same items over the last few years.

 

 

As long as my kids are still home I will always have some kid-related Christmas pieces on display, like the train set. It makes me think of The Polar Express, one of my favorite movies to watch with the kids this time of year. 

 

 I have had the stocking holders since the kids were babies. The drum is a tree ornament but this year it sits next to the cross which never leaves the mantle.

 

 

I have 2 stockings, one for each child. I did not grow up with the idea that stockings were hung in order to to be filled with gifts of some sort. In fact, in a couple of the countries in which I lived when I was a child there was no fireplace or mantle to decorate at Christmas.

None of the items on the mantle are new. The wire trees are from Pottery Barn from years ago; the ornate angel from Treasure Island.

 

I like to incorporate elements of nature - the silver berry garland, the red berry cluster ornaments and the pine cone. Natural elements, in their simplicity and occasionally their fluidity and random shape, balance the ornate nature, structure and colors of other pieces.

 

I have also included a couple of crystal votive holders to add some sparkle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can see, I do not work with symmetry in decorating the mantle. I like to  mix things up. Although I have incorporated traditional Christmas colors there is less green on the mantle this year but there is plenty of green in the room. A glimpse on the right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This was last year's mantle below (picture taken during the day). Not a whole lot different but I believe my photography skills have improved with the new camera.

 

 

 Again, this year's mantle (picture taken at night).

 

 

 

 

Most of my holiday decorative items are10 years old; I like that they have a history. They are more meaningul, as a result.

 



For those of you who recognize and celebrate a holiday at this time of year, I hope your preparations are coming together.

 

Starting Friday evening, I have a weekend packed with holiday preparations, performances and events.

 

Enjoy your weekend, whatever you do!

 

 

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