Finally.. Christmas Pics To Share! #1

13 years ago

I took these pics several days ago, but had trouble posting.

Fingers crossed..I'll show them in a couple of posts.

Breakfast Rm Hutch (DH Made)...

All the Christmas Dishes were from last yr CTS. I mixed them in with Johnson Bros Old Britan Castles..

The Santa Boot was from Michael's 1/2 off sale..

the little cardinal votive from a TS.

The Santa Sleigh was a gift from a friend. It was her mother's and is quite old.

The Figures are also CTS and also the Cardinal..

I didn't do too much in the Kitchen..not enough space now that I'm sharing it with DD..(help me)...lol

This is a little shelf DH made me for displays..

I have two of my Antique Choco Molds here along with a few

old an new things collected over the years. The old oil lamp is one of a pair we bought this summer at a Flea Mkt.

The little primitive burlap doll's head is made from a Walnut and her little baby is a 'peanut'!

The vine wreath I made and the hanging ginger bread was a gift from DD yrs ago.

Some of my Santa Collection and the other Oil Lamp..

Tree (in the same place)..The only thing different with it this yr is that I didn't do the bead garland, and the mantel has a 'Natural' look to it. I used twigs and vines from my property.

It kind of loses it's effect from these pictures, but IRL, it has lots of different texture to it.

I took my old wreath and worked vines and twigs into it..again, it loses it's effect in these pics..

Night shot..

OK..GTG - Hope you enjoyed looking.

If Photobucket is Kind to me...I'll post more tomorrow.

jane

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christmascandy
13 years ago
Jane,
It is all just gorgeous!
I love how you layered the plates, and obviously I love the gingerbread and candy canes in the kitchen!!
Your tree is stunning, and even though I know what you mean about pix vs. IRL, I think your mantel looks wonderful.
Your family room looks very inviting and I did enjoy looking,
Candy
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yachter123
13 years ago
Oh, the red & white dishes in that white breakfast room hutch is so striking, what a beautiful display.

The little cloche on the red stand caught my eye right away & the stone on your backsplash looks somewhat similar to mine.

I'm liking the natural look of your wreath & your mantel is very warm & cozy looking.
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I like it all, especially the poinsettia in the bird mug & old lamps & natural twig ,greens & berries with the fire, makes it so welcoming! I've always loved both blue & pink in those English plates. Jan
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I want to come sit in your living-room, and enjoy it all!
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excessfroufrou
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Wow, I'm having some serious dish envy after seeing those red dishes displayed. They are wonderful and all the little accents too. My favorite is the Santa boot. In the kitchen I love the red stand with the cloche, too cute. And your tree is lovely as well as the fireplace with all the natural touches.
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ladypat1
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LOVE, Love, love that breakfast hutch layout. I am just getting into collecting red transferware, and yours is great. Also like all the greenery in your room with the fireplace.What an inviting room.

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phonegirl
13 years ago
Jane, hutch is stunning. Your dishes are beautiful together. All your little figurines you've added are perfect on it.

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kathleen_li
13 years ago
I love how you mixed those plates in Jane! It looks beautiful! Wish I could just borrow your place, and enjoy it! I don't know how you got it all done with the added family! DON"T TOUCH! :)
Your home is just so lovely, and decorated so tastefully!
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valleymagpie
13 years ago
Jane,

Your hutch is just beautiful. You have such a knack for arranging all your lovely things. The kitchen vignette is great, I love those candy molds. And you know I would lust after your "natural" mantel. It gives such a comfy look to your room.

I'll be over later, put the coffee on and we'll sit in front of the fire...

- Magpie
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nana2010_gw
13 years ago
Jane, I don't know what to say that hasn't been said already.
Everything looks wonderful. The dishes look beautiful together.
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plainjane425
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank You..Thank you Everyone, for all your lovely comments. It makes my heat feel good at this moment to know you enjoyed looking and liked what you saw.
I'm sorry to make this a short response..I'm whipped from a late night at the Hospital with my Dad and will be up early tomorrow to go back to the Hospital...
Anyway all your comments made me look at my home again, 'thru your eyes'...if you know what I mean.
Thank you all again...

jane
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