Showing posts with label Santa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Santa. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Foyer Re-do with Christmas Decor

As usual, I am behind with my blog posts.  I have lots of pictures to share, but just haven't had the time or opportunity to blog.  So, I will start with the foyer.

A while back--actually I think it was maybe a year and a half ago?--I had an accident in the foyer.  My very large crystal chandelier fell from my 18-foot ceiling after 11 years.  For no apparent reason.  It just decided to fall.  
So began a foyer re-do.  We replaced the floor with black granite, had the walls re-painted, and changed the spindles on the banister from black to white.
The foyer before was a gold faux finish with a solid black banister and spindles.  After the accident, we had it painted.  Below are pictures of the foyer with the Christmas decorations.
The paint is now a warm taupe/silver faux finish.  The spindles are painted and decorated with garland, twinkle lights, and gold/silver/white decor.
The new chandelier is very different than the old.
The new floor is absolute black granite.

The floor reflected the lights from the tree and banister.
The tree holds white ornaments hand-made by my mother years ago.
I added silver mesh ribbon and other decor to my garland this year.
The foyer table vignette is pretty much the same, but I changed the candles from gold to glittery white.
A view of the top staircase and tree.  Since both my cameras are broken, I had to use my cell phone to take these photos, so the lighting is not the best!


Tried to catch a few pictures at night--
And, since it is New Year's Eve, a few celebratory tables from a few years back!


Wishing you all a happy, safe, healthy, and prosperous 2015!  Come back soon for my Christmas table settings!!

Happy New Year!!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

A Teal Christmas Setting

The season is upon us!  I am in the midst of things, trying to get it all done and feeling a bit stressed.  I was finally feeling pretty good about what I had accomplished as far as my decorating goes, so I had some ladies come in to help me clean today.  When I heard a loud crash, I just knew... they inadvertently knocked down my Christmas tree, the one in the foyer with my mother's handmade ornaments on it.  I sincerely felt like I was going to be sick.  I know they felt bad about it, but nonetheless, I felt worse.  Alycia, I can honestly say I know how you felt.  This is the same tree, last year's pic...

I didn't have the heart to take a picture of it lying on the floor, you'll just have to use your imagination, but I can tell you it wasn't a pretty sight.  Back to the drawing board...

So I will get right down to this week's tablescape, a non-traditional theme, a teal and silver Christmas table!!

This table actually looks better in person.  I originally bought these dishes to do a beach-scape, but I think they work for Christmas too. 
Even though our temperatures have been very mild, I know snow is expected in some parts of the country.  The swirly design reminds me of winter.
The plates are Umbriaverde, Ceramiche, and made in Italy.  I purchased them at HomeGoods sometime this past summer.
Did you see these mirrored chargers at Tuesday Morning?  I originally bought 2, they were a bit pricey, but ended up going back for more.  I just couldn't resist!
All together!

Santa's hat is adorned with just the right color!

Most of the items in the center I've had for a few years.  I know the hurricane globes came from HomeGoods last year, and the teal balls, teal candles and teal birds were purchased at a gift shop.  The gift shop didn't have these candles this year, and I tried to get them online, but no luck.  Not sure if they are making them anymore.  I bought them in white, gold, and teal.  Wish I'd bought more!!

Napkins and wine stems also came from HomeGoods.
Enjoy looking, I will post a few more...





And to all a good-night!  Thanks for dropping by, I appreciate your visits and your kind comments!!