Some of you know my take on decorating for Christmas…my mom always had our house completely decorated by Thanksgiving week. Her thought was that she’d be able to better enjoy the holidays from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day, if her house were ready. So that’s what I do! With that in mind…let’s have a look at my small dinning room…I’m almost done decorating my it, so I thought I’d show you what I’ve done so far!
I had the dinning room done in deep red in years past.
But this year it’s hues of tranquil teal, icy silver and splashes of pink…
It’s a budget year so I couldn’t spend a bunch of money…I painted the glass hurricanes with an easy lacy technique and blogged it HERE.
See all the darker teal glittery ornaments? I got those at Walmart for almost nothing. I planned on spray painting them to soften the color, but fell in love with them when I started decorating. I did spray a matte finish over them so they would quit shedding glitter! It worked like a charm!
The Ornament centerpiece is just 3 cake plates with my Gramma’s super old pink ornaments and some newer tealish ones thrown in! No matter what colors I use to decorate I always pull out these pink Christmas balls. They are old, old, old and remind me of Sweet Gramma. (She loved pink!)
The snowflake on top is a tiny tree topper that started out white until I got hold of it…me and spray my spray paint! I loves me some spray paint!
These birds started out gold then they were blue and now…
The napkin rings are ornaments, only a dollar, at Walmart, tied on with some pretty ribbon~
The chargers started out shiny gold until I used bronze and silver spray paint to tone them down…
I love changing things up a bit and the challenge not to spend a lot was actually kinda fun!
I’m linking to the wonderful Hooked on Houses for her surprise Blog Party today!
I’m linking to Between Naps on the Porch today. It’s Tablescape Thursday and I’m counting on some great ideas~
Also linking to Vintage Thingies Thursday over at Colorado Lady’s fun blog-home!
And it’s the start of Melissa’s Holiday Linky Friday! Check it out at Inspired Rooms!
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I LOVE these colors together and I love your dining room!
Mine is normally traditional and pretty much the same for Christmas. I changed it up for thanksgiving this year so maybe I’ll be inspired for Christmas.
I love teal this year!
And as soon as Thanksgiving dinner is over, my tablescape will be transformed into a Christmas one!
Reid
You are all blinged up already! I love the shinybrites as the centerpiece. So many lovely ideas.
Susan
.-= black eyed susans kitchen´s last blog ..DINNER FOR TWO …. AND PIXIE =-.
Everything is just gorgeous. I love it all. The teal and pink is just so pretty together. Love the tree up too. You’ve done a beautiful job on the table and all of the decorations. Lovely. Hugs, Marty
.-= Marty´s last blog ..Tablescape Thurs. – Thanksgiving Dinner =-.
Hi Robin,I love yor beautiful table… You did a wonderful job…Love the pink christmas balls…
Happy Thanksgiving
xoxo
Julie
This sure looks like you spent a million bucks!! I had turquoise & pink as my colors a few years ago & I loved it. Yours looks really pretty & good job on all that spray painting.
fondly,
Rett
You use spray paint the way I use hairspray! You really transformed so many things! I am very impressed. Your dining room is lovely. I am taken with the teal and pink. Beautiful together! I also noticed that you layered a tablecloth and a second one diag. and a runner. That looks fantastic.
I will be back for a visit. So creative, and well done even on a budget. Kudos!
Happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
Yvonne
.-= Yvonne@StoneGable´s last blog ..Second Thanksgiving Table =-.
What pretty colors you have for Christmas! Wish I was started with my decorating.
The centerpiece is such inspiration! I am going to try that this year. I offically name you Queen of the spray paint! The entire table is just lovely.
.-= Jeanette´s last blog ..My first Tablescape Thursday and Goodbye to an old Friend =-.
Hi Robin! What a wonderful table you’ve set! I love the 3 tiered cake stands with the olden ornaments on it! You’re not afraid to use your spray paint, are you?
You have so much pretty on your table! And your tree in the background – beautiful! Oh, you’re really getting me into the decorating spirit.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
.-= Shelia´s last blog ..Tablescape Thursday ~ A Little November Romance =-.
Oh, my! You are all ready for Christmas. This all looks stunning. You’ve used some clever ideas and created a delight. ~ Sarah
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..Vietri Bellezza =-.
i just love the colors you’ve chosen, robin!!! what a wonderful idea of sealing the glittery ornaments from walmart with a matte spray paint – i saw them at walmart the other day, but my hands were covered in glitter after handling a few of them! i’m thinking now i will have to give them another try.
thanks for being an such an inspiration!
.-= jane carter´s last blog ..An Amazing Woman =-.
mmmm! love the pink on the centerpiece–that is just awesome. Pink is growing on me!! Love your tree—outstanding!!! Love the idea of the ornaments for the napkin ring thingy. Great ideas here!
.-= nannykim´s last blog ..getting ready for Tablescape Thursday =-.
ps. The bird needs to go for some psych. counseling—he has got to be confused!
.-= nannykim´s last blog ..getting ready for Tablescape Thursday =-.
Love the pastel colors. I remember seeing all those colors with reds and greens on my Grandma’s aluminum tree in the 60′s.
Wow! You’re way ahead of the game! Everyone’s into Thanksgiving and you’re ready for Christmas.
- The Thanksgiving
Stunning table…I have the same plates…they are some of my favorites!
.-= Mimi´s last blog ..Not Quite What I Had Planned… =-.
What a beautiful table! I really love the color scheme you’ve used. Though not your typical Christmas colors, they really look nice and festive together. I love how you’ve used the ornaments on cake plates. It almost looks like a small Christmas tree in the middle. Very pretty. Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!
.-= Kathryn@BonafideSouthern´s last blog ..Tablescape Thursday: Thanksgiving Blessings =-.
This is so beautiful and the colours are so elegantly festive. Thanks for sharing these great ideas. Best wishes, Natasha.
.-= Natasha´s last blog ..M’s tablescape Thursday =-.
Fabulicious!!! I love the colors.
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Thanksgiving Tablescape =-.
simply GORGEOUS Christmas decorations & settings..LOVE it ALL!!
Spectacular! I love your color combinations. I’m starting to feel festive!
.-= Allison of Dominant Hands´s last blog ..1950s Red Party Dress This Vintage Thingies Thursday =-.
Looks like a million bucks! Love how you did it on a budget and don’t mind saying it.
Beautiful! Now I’m inspired to get ready for guests tonite.
Great pics too by the by.
Kathy
.-= Kathy´s last blog ..Vintage Christmas Gnome Ornaments – VTT Post! =-.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the pink and teal. Especially the Pink! I am a Pink girl! I do a small silver aluminum tree (passed down from my Nanny) in my master bath. I have the small old pink balls on it. And I love it! I also do a small pastel baby pink tree in my master bedroom with all white and silver ornaments.
I just love anything old and anything pink!
I enjoy all of your blog. You do such a good job. Thanks for sharing.
Have a blessed day!
~Velvet
LOVE your table. Everything is so very elegant! You did a fantastic job on making over items to work with a new ‘theme’. A creative touch to it all. I, too, am planning to change some holiday decor up this year. I did NOT however think about spray painting some of my ‘old’ stuff to match the new idea. So THANKS for the inspiration.
.-= Sherri S´s last blog ..$5 Christmas Decor Project =-.
Oh Robin, this color combo is SO beautiful, calming and restful to me…..perfect for the dining room! I wish I had room for a tree in my DR!!! AND, I am definitly using your idea of decorating for Christmas BY thanksgiving next year! God bless your Mother!!!! I love all the beautiful things on your table!!! XO, Pinky
Lovely table! You have me thinking about my Christmas tablescape. Happy Thanksgiving!
.-= Cynthia´s last blog ..Tablescape #12 Thanksgiving =-.
So much warmth! It seems tranquil and calm with a hint of whimsy thrown in. So pretty!
.-= Vicky´s last blog ..The Carpet Picnic. =-.
Beautiful…and what a great idea for cake plates….very inspiring post today, makes me want to get busy around here, usually I am done decorating, and well…I have not even started! Have a great VTT and a wonderful holiday week ahead!
.-= Suzanne´s last blog ..VINTAGE THINGIES THURSDAY: Vintage Ironstone Bowls =-.
LOVE your centerpiece and birds!
.-= Brittany´s last blog ..Seasonal Soundtrack: Chris Tomlin "Glory in the Highest" =-.
Hi,
Your table looks very pretty. I got those ornaments too at Walmart. how can you beat them for a buck? I am going to tie mine on packages, but I like your idea of the napkin decorations. Have a blessed holiday!
Debbie
.-= Debbie´s last blog ..Teacup Thingies Tuesday =-.
Your table is beautiful! The hurricanes turned out so good and are perfect in your setting! It all came together so well! I know you are thrilled and your family will be too.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Heavenly Hill Country Hide-Away =-.
Lovely! Lovely! Lovely! I remember the pink ornaments when I was a child…. I am not a big pink fan for Christmas, but I sure do love those vintage Shiny Brite ornaments!
Love the teal! It seems to be popular this year. I love the tree in your dining room ~ so festive while you’re enjoying your meal.
What a beautiful job you have done with decoration. I LOVE the color pallet you have chosen for this year.
Happy VTT,
Jo
Oh wow. This is stunning. Every detail is in place and it’s all so beautiful. I really LOVE your color choices this year!
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Thanksgiving Table 2009 and the Kid’s Table too! =-.
This is gorgeous! I love that you have a tree in your dining room. Everything just glistens.
WOW, your dining room is amazing. It looks like it belongs in a magazine. I love the stacked cake plates with ornaments. It’s all just beautiful.
.-= Debbie´s last blog ..Vintage Thingies =-.
Just found your blog today. Really liked the hurricanes…I think I may try that! I’m considering changing my colors to the blue/teal look a bit this year as well. Thanks for the inspiration.
On a side note, I do have to point something out that is meant purely to help rather than hurt…
The goblets go on the right side of the plate – at the top of the knife. The spoon should be to the right of the knife. If it’s meant for dessert, there should be a second spoon at the top of the plate (as you have it). Also, the salad fork goes on the outside of the fork section if you are eating salad before the rest of the meal, on the inside if you’re eating it after the main dish.
Kristen, I realized my goblets were wrong but only after the picture was edited… thx for the other suggestion on how it should be set! I’ll remember next time
Lovely lovely table! And the Christmas tree back there is gorgeous too! My favorite are those pink balls too. And I’m with you and your Mom. The sooner you decorate, the sooner and longer you can enjoy it!
Happy VTT!
Carol
Absolutely beautiful! Very elegant. Thanks for the inspiration.
.-= Karen´s last blog ..Nice Snood, Dude =-.
Hi!
That sure is a pretty table you’ve got going there! What an interesting color combo that totally puts a new spin on the traditional red and green – I really like how fresh and fun it is. And I love the vintage pink glass ornaments. The old ones are the best, don’t you think? Great use of the cake stands, I’ll steal that idea from you if you don’t mind!
I’d love it if you’d stop by for a visit sometime.
XO
Heidi – Heart and Home
.-= Heidi´s last blog ..Heart and Home’s a Winner! =-.
I would say that you cerainly personalize things-again and again! It is so very lovely and I am envious that you have such a head start on me. Take time to enjoy Thanksgiving this next week!
.-= Jean´s last blog ..Thursday Tablescape-Breakfast on the Banquette =-.
your dining room is beautiful! I don’t have a dining room, we have an eat in kitchen. My table is always cluttered and barely room to eat let alone room to decorate. Oh well, I can enjoy looking at yours.
.-= Janet´s last blog .."First" Christmas Ornament =-.
Delightful post, your earthy tones for autumn are so artfully combined and inspirational. Am working on my Thanksgiving post and looking forward to sharing soon.
Wow, I’m impressed! Everything up by Thanksgiving. I’ve been thinking for years that some day I would be really organized and be able to do something like that but, at 47 years old, I’ve just given up. I will still be putting the final touches on for Thanksgiving this weekend!
Christi @ A Southern Life
.-= Christi at A Southern Life´s last blog ..Southern Sides =-.
Very pretty! I like the pink and teal colours together. Your tree makes a lovely backdrop to the tablescape!
DD
I like this year’s color scheme better than the red…more soft & soothing. The vintage pink ornaments are my favorite! ;O)
.-= Tardevil´s last blog ..Halloween Tablescape =-.
I’m afraid of what you could come up without a tight budget, this is beautiful!
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Crafting Crazy Chick =-.
Gorgeous table and tree! You’ve inspired me!
.-= Dawn-Hydrangea Home´s last blog ..I’m Getting in the Mood… =-.
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