Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Christmas Console


Let the Christmas decorating begin!
I know many bloggers have already completed their Christmas decorating so they can share their pretty results to inspire the rest of us.   For them, I'm grateful. But for me, it's a stretch to have completed the decorations before Thanksgiving.    This is the first year we're starting before Thanksgiving, and I'm going slowly but surely, hopefully to complete the transformation before the first weekend of December.

I'm starting this year with this console table in the living room.   


This table serves as a pretty storage area all year long. At Christmas I like to hang these photographs framed in bright Christmas red and shiny gold.  Our Christmas decor is fairly traditional with lots of red, green and gold as the primary colors.  This console sets the stage for the rest to come.


I used these same photo prints in this same spot last year, but they looked quite different with the old grey walls.  This year the walls have been painted a warm brown, and it feels very different - better - to me.  


These red mercury glass candleholders are from Pottery Barn last year.  I saw them in their catalog and wanted them, but didn't want to pay for them!   After Christmas I found them on clearance in the store, and picked up two of them.    Sometime soon I'll change the candles to white, but these green candles are the only ones I could find right away in my candle stash.


I like how the greens give a pretty and natural base to the glistening red.  I like how the Santa figure's red velvet suit mimics the shiny red glass.   


The red cardinal in the evergreens is a reference to my dad, who we lost this past May.  Our family name is Bird, and my dad's favorite bird was the cardinal.   Also, lore tells us that when we see a cardinal in our yard, it's a reminder of a loved one from heaven.  


I hope you are enjoying your holiday season.   I'd love for you to leave a comment, so I can visit your blog to admire your decorations too!




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Linking To:

Between Naps On The Porch:  Metamorphosis Monday
Ivy and Elephants:  What's It Wednesday
StoneGable:  The Scoop
A Stroll Thru Life:  Inspire Me Tuesday
Creative Country Mom:   Christmas in the Country Holiday Link Up 


10 comments:

  1. Your console looks beautiful! The candle sticks are so pretty!! I would love if you would share this at my blog party, Celebrate It! It is all about celebrating our wonderful everyday lives!
    http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/11/celebrate-it-blog-party-19.html

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    1. Hi Teri, thank you! I'll be sure to check out your party. Happy Holidays!

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  2. Jenny, your console is so festive, the PB candle holders are stunning & I love your Santa. Cardinals are favourites of mine too although we never see them here in France! That's why the book "A Redbird Christmas" by Fanny Flagg is my must read every December, have you read it, too?

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    1. Hi Maggie, thank you! I love cardinals, and would be sad to not have them in the yard. Though living in France has many advantages too, of course! I've not read that book, will definitely look into it. Hope you enjoy your holiday season and please do stop by here again!

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  3. I love your simple, sweet touches! You are featured today at Christmas in the Country! Here is the link to the post! http://creativecountrymom.blogspot.com/2014/12/featured-homes-and-posts-121-christmas.html xxx...Brooke

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    1. Wow, thanks Brooke! I've added your "feature" button. I appreciate the feature!

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  4. Your decor is lovely. Those prints are so pretty! Nice to meet you!

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    1. Hi Ceekay, thank you! Nice to meet you too! I hope you'll come back to visit. Have a great holiday season!

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  5. Such pretty decor.The prints are just perfect and I have a huge crush on those Pottery Barn candlesticks. Stopping by from Creative Country Mom's. Jane

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    1. Hi Jane, thanks for stopping by! I do enjoy these candlesticks - a splurge even on clearance, but I'll love them for a long time! I hope you'll come back again. :-)

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