My All WHITE 2011 Christmas Dining Room

The dining room in my home is one area that I love to change up each year. It is so easy to do so, since I have a pretty neutral color base. Green, white with touches of black. This years table is a first for me. I did an all white color scheme.

Since I decided to do an angel wings theme I wanted it to feel soft, and ethereal. I know for myself when I enter this room I kind of feel like whispering and walking by very slowly.

I started with my chandelier by attaching mercury glass ornaments with fishing line so they would look as if they were floating.

I was really excited to see that it glowed and sparkled just like I wanted it too.  I used clear crystal and some mercury glass pinecone. If you look closely you will see some snowballs with a touch of white feathers on them.

The next picture is in the day time without candlelight. I think you can see that I sprinkled snow with a bit of sparkle in a starburst shape better in daylight in the pictures….

 

I did something really fun to add a little extra glow! I just took white lights and placed them on the floor under the table cloth, at night it really glows!!!

I love the way the crystal votive holders make a starburst pattern just like the snow on the table.

My attempt to be artsy! Looking down onto the table!!

I brought my two vintage milk glass lamps into the dining room too stay in keeping with the all white color scheme!

Reflection of the table in my pantry doors. I always love this shot!

Another mirror shot!

The dining room will look complete  when my loved ones are here!!

I hope during the Holiday season you will feel the presence of angels walking beside you…….

Merry Christmas

♥Kathysue♥


My Dining Room From Christmas Past........

2010  black and white

2009 nature inspired


2008 In the Pink!
(just click on any of the above to go and see)

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The Inspired Room

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Random Christmas things to do!!

Sometimes I find it easier to write when I am writing about a  particular subject, or at least have a theme in mind. Today I am going to do what I will call a random Christmas post.

I don’t know about you,but  I find my mind goes from gift buying, too wrapping, baking, and then back to decorating. 

I just love it when my mind spins.

I am at that point in all of my Holiday planning, and getting ready where I am tweaking, and tying up last minute details and truly enjoying it all.

With that in mind I am going to show some ideas that will involve a little of this, and a little of that. Are you ready for the ride on my random sleigh?  Here we go………..

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I love, love this and it is definitely going to stay in my memory bank. Believe it or not,I am already thinking about my decorating for next Christmas. In fact I will write a post about it. I need to do that so I won’t forget!!

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Did you know that you could have custom calligraphy gift tags made?! Me either!! I love this idea!!!

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Mr. Goodwill Hunting did an impressive makeover on an old wing back chair, by painting it black,genius!! What I love the most about this chair is how he tucked the plaid throw under the cushion and then he embellished the front with a man’s suspender!! I love love this, it is so handsome!! Can’t you just see this in a library or den!!?

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Mason jars with Epsom salts that look all frosty and snowy!!

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Pretty darn cute, I must say!!

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CLEVER!

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If you have teenagers, or older children they always love to get money. What a fun presentation!

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With all the cold weather and cooking and baking that we all do this time of year,this would be a welcomed gift by any hostess or Mom!!

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I LOVE this!! What a fun way to drink anything. I know any kiddo would love this!!!

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Fun stocking stuffer!

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Design your own watch! This is great for older kids!

Okay! that is enough randomness for a Monday! I need to get going on some random things of my own!!

Happy Happy Monday to you all!

“Enjoy the Process!” Of:

All the random things you get to do this time of year!

Kathysue