I mentioned in a post a few weeks ago that I was inspired by this year's Southern Living Christmas collection at Dillards and how they mixed a classic plaid with my favorites I already use- pink and red, blue and white, and green cabbage ware style dishes. It hadn't really occured to me before to mix my usual colors along with the plaid which I also love, so it was fun to be able to use it all and you'll see some hints of that color and pattern mix on my table this year.
We are kicking off our Christmas celebrations schedule this weekend. Our ER nurse son has to work on Christmas Day, but they have a few days off this weekend so we'll celebrate together a bit early. Still trying to decide what I'm going to make for a yummy Christmas breakfast and lunch while they're here!
Christmas Tree Salad Plates (on sale!) and full dish sets here || Pink Scallop Plates or lower price alternative here || Blue Willow Plates || Bordallo Pinheiro Chargers- similar Bordallo pieces here or here and similar cabbage ware styles here || Similar Plaid Napkins || Swan- Hobby Lobby past season || Similar Pink Stemware here or here
I found some plaid tablecloths and napkins at TJ Maxx that I used to make a runner similar to the one from Dillards. This is one of my favorite plaid patterns, I'll link a very similar one under the photo that's almost exactly like this one and very good as well.
Similar Table Runner and Matching Napkins || Stewart Plaid Tablecloth here or here and matching Napkins here or here || Gold Bamboo Flatware
I'm so glad that Dillards has had this line of pagoda style lanterns in various seasonal collections this past year. They can be hard to come by and it's been nice to have a similar source to point you all to when I'm asked about my various other pagoda lanterns around my house that are no longer available. It's fun to find things to tuck inside other than a candle- there isn't any glass on the sides so it's easy to arrange things. Reminds me of putting together dioramas in elementary school!
Pagoda Lantern or Small Gold Lantern Option || Swans, Trees and Bottle Brush Trees- Hobby Lobby past seasons || Glass Trees- Walmart past season
I did find a variety of similar glass trees available now, scroll arrows and click on photo to view
Long time readers might remember these DIY candelabras. I made them years ago and haven't used them in a while but just repainted them- I think this is about the 3rd color they've been- ha! I followed my friend's tutorial to make them, slightly altering a few of the pieces and height to suit me. I opted to use remote control candles for these this time but decided they needed a little something. I thought about striping them with paint or tape, but then had a different idea. Tiny drops of hot glue and a handful of pom poms made them so much happier! The candles are all on a remote with timer options, and they glow steady or have a slight flickering mode and are dimmable!
6" Remote Control candles || Green Spray Paint || Pink and Red Striped Ribbon- already sold out
I have a set of tiny blue opaline cordial glasses, added them for another pop of color and filled them with a few jingle bells and a tiny disco ball.
I've had these swans for several years hanging out in the closet but haven't used them yet. They were in the Christmas collection at HL several years ago. I just searched for something similar but think I found this exact one- I think they'll be fun to use at Valentine's Day, too. When I share my Living Room tour later this week you'll see another swan, that one inspired me to pull these out and use them on my table.
Similar Blush Pink Runner here
I enjoyed the chandelier loaded with ornaments so much last year I did it again. Most of these are vintage glass balls I've thrifted over the years, a few are from Walmart or Hobby Lobby in recent years. I also have some newer Shiny Brites on there- Dillards carries those too and I always hit them up for half price after Christmas! I just hang them with ornament hooks all over the frame. Tip if you're doing this- bunch up a thick throw blanket or two over your table while you're working. I inevitably drop at least one ornament while I'm working and a cushioned landing keeps them from breaking. Also, lay the ornaments you're choosing from over to the side, not directly under the chandelier. Again, if you drop you don't want the ornament to fall on another one and break them both. Ask me how I know to recommend these tips to you... 😉
I didn't notice until looking at photos but I alternated gingham and plaid ribbon bows, and the plaid doesn't show very well! I think I'll go back and layer a red ribbon with the plaid too.
One of my most favorite vintage ornaments- "Merry Christmas" got placed front and center.
I had some extra bottle brush wreaths (Target a few years ago) and the open back of the new/old rattan chairs made them super easy to hang!
Forest Moth Print || Pink Gingham Ribbon || Red Satin Ribbon || China Cabinet Paint Color- "Crown Jewel" by Behr
Alright, that wraps up the Dining Room! Let me know if you have any questions I didn't address. Next up is the Porch and Entry, see you soon for that!
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Beautiful! Love all the colors!
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DeleteDid you use both a plaid & a pink runner on your trip?
ReplyDeleteSorry…I forgot to put my name on the last comment! Carol S
DeleteStanding ovation! Your tours bring me so much joy. Merry Christmas to you all!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, so cute! Love everything! I remember when you made those candelabra and I'm so happy to see them in use again. The pom pom candles are such a fun and unexpected twist. Very, very lovely- all of it!
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