Holiday Dining Room Decor
Yesterday, I went shopping for pink (yes, pink!) Christmas ornaments. Seriously. What was I thinking?!? Hobby Lobby is one endless row of empty shelves after another. Online shopping will get you ornaments shipped after the holiday at the end of December. Not admitting defeat, I checked out Michaels. Again, hardly any inventory, but I went down every aisle and hidden, in a strange out of the way place I found what I was looking for! And now the holiday decor for the dining room is complete! To see more about the decor evolution of this room, click here.
This year, I am happy to report that we have a live, Noble fir tree tucked into the corner andit smells H.E.A.V.E.N.L.Y! If you recall, this is the room with the burgundy/pink rug (clashing with the typical red and green for Christmas). But the fresh tree and a pretty roll of pink striped ribbon, is the basis for the inspiration. Click here for the ribbon.
With our Michaels’ purchase of a few packages of miscellaneous ornaments and floral picks, my sweet daughter, Elisabeth and I began decorating the tree. Since ornaments do not seem to come with their own hangers, we use pipe cleaners to attach them to the tree.
Still debating whether I need a tree topper of some sort, but for now the pink striped ribbon bow will do.
The glittery floral picks catch the reflection from the clear light strands.
To cover the tree stand, I use a pink and white quilt (that typically makes an appearance for Valentine decorations).
Completed with wrapped packages decorated in fun pink holiday paper, the tree is complete.
The pink tree ties in nicely with the mantel, which has a variety of bottle brush trees, garland, pink peppercorns, gold berry picks and a garland of sparkly balls. To see last year’s mantel decorations and the sources for the trees, click here.
Though not really planned, it appears trees are the theme in this room. On the dining room table, tinsel and white conical trees, candles and pink roses make up the centerpiece.
With our dry weather, I don’t need to polish the silver tea/coffee service often. But it hadn’t been cleaned since last December, so it is definitely time to do so. Not my favorite task, but a little elbow grease is rewarded with gleaming silver.
A simple addition of more trees here too along the pink linen runner from Williams Sonoma.
My second Christmas painting, done in 2017, rests on the wainscoting trim behind the buffet.
In stepping back to look at the room, I just love how it looks this year.
I have always wanted a tree in this room. Initially I thought an artificial tree, perhaps a white one, but the fresh tree looks spectacular and fills the room with the scent of the great outdoors. Such a delight!
A warm, magical holiday mood happens at night when all the lights from the tree and mantel are on, and the candles glow in the windows.
So the big fresh tree in the living room gets decorated today. It fell over last night but thankfully it was bare without ornaments and lights. Missed my December 15th deadline for sending out our Christmas cards too! But who cares? It’s the holiday season and time for merriment, right?
Have an amazing Wednesday!
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Oh this is gorgeous Mary – I love the pink! It all looks beautiful in your lovely dining room! Take care down there my friend!
Oh! I can see granddaughters LOVING this !! Not sure why since mine is only 8 months old, but love how this all came together. Glad you waited for the tree to use the ribbon too!!
It looks GREAT, Mary! I especially enjoyed your pan back pic – it made me gasp – can only imagine how it would really look in real life.
Well done – sometimes a gal just needs a little bit of pink.
Well done. Merry Christmas!
Looks amazing friend, and so glad to see it after hearing the story on our call yesterday. I know the pink will allow you to potentially enjoy it maybe even until Valentine’s Day? Hugs to you!
Oooohh, I didn’t think of leaving it until Valentine’s Day, but you may be right! Last year, I left the pink balls that were hanging from the crystal chandelier up until Valentine’s Day and just loved it. You are such a creative person!
Wonderful.
Thank you!
It looks absolutely beautiful, MarY! I LOVE the pink tree
Janie,Coming from the queen of Christmas decorations, that means ALOT! Thank you!
Mary, it is beautiful. I think it is my favorite room yet! So elegant!
Susan, well you have excellent taste so I’m happy that you like it!
The pink themed decorations work great in your home Mary!!! Very nice!! Any chance Phoenix will get snow for a White Christmas?
I actually said out loud, “Oh, what a pretty room!” The pink and silver are beautiful – a great inspiration. Thanks!
When you start these things, you never really know how they are going to end up! But I’m happy with it and so glad you like it too.
Beautiful job, Mary! The pink and silver is a wonderful ‘nod’ to a midcentury color palate. Very elegant, and fun! I love this!
Damon, thank you for your comments. And I love the reference to a midcentury modern palate!
JOB WELL DONE!
FUNNY I WAS CLEANING A SILVER TRAY EXACTLY LIKE THIS YESTERDAY!
LOVE THE PINK DECOR!
That is funny that we were doing the exact same task! I’m happy you like the pink!
Just so pretty and joyful!! I’m anxious to see the tree in the Living Room. How wonderful to have the family all together. It’s never been more important and meaningful!
Shelley
Shelley,
So agree with you! Am loving having the children home and slowly decorating the house!
Gorgeous! I love the sparkle picks with the pink ribbon. Just so pretty.
Thank you! This was such fun to put together!