Monday, December 13, 2010

CHRISTMAS MOMENTS

Rather than an all out Christmas explosion, I prefer quiet moments of Christmas when I decorate. I like to use creams, whites and silvers mixed with holidays greens. This year I used an antique grain sack wrapped around the base of my little tabletop tree. I found some gorgeous ornaments at Pottery Barn (on sale) made of folded paper and glitter.

Let's begin in the dining room shall we?
























I'll be back shortly with more moments of Christmas...

Hugs
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34 comments:

  1. Vintage Market PlaceDecember 13, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    stated so very well

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  2. BeatnheartDecember 13, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Your home is a gorgeous insiration. Beautiful informative blog. One of my wishes is to go to Roundtop. I would really love to go this year but don’t have a clue of the what’s and the how’s or the who’s to go with...I know I would love it so much so I’m going to somehow make it happen.

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  3. trash talkDecember 13, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Love the tablescape. Just gorgeous!
    There's that angel that inspired me a few years ago!!!
    Debbie

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  4. IsabelDecember 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    so beatiful!! Love the angel:O)

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  5. Faded CharmDecember 13, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Beautiful! This is exactly how I prefer to decorate. I'm keeping it really simple this year with both color and amount. I've been trying to figure out what to put on my dining room table and like your vignette.

    Can't wait to see more.

    Kathleen

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  6. UnknownDecember 13, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Beautiful! I was in Pottery Barn Sunday and almost bought some of their ornaments but I'm trying to slow down. So I went to Anthro!
    Enjoy this windy cold weather we are having!
    Hugs to you

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  7. AngelaDecember 13, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Gorgeous!! More, more!

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  8. stefanieDecember 13, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    oh, your home is gorgeous!!!

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  9. Anne LorysDecember 13, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    My oh my, absolutely stunning, Shelley!

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  10. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 13, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Just beautiful, Shelley!

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  11. " SHABBY JUNK"December 13, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Love your christmas photos! Perfect!

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  12. Sweet Old VintageDecember 13, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Just very very stunning... Love everything... Can't wait for more... It's beautiful....

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  13. PamDecember 13, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Very beautiful, but I knew it would be! Happy Holidays.
    Pam

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  14. DortheDecember 13, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    I love your dining room--looks perfect,wonderfull.
    The (don`t know what that is in english) plant climber is gorgeus, and every thing around it,-too.
    Thank`s for a beautifull post.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  15. lisaroyDecember 13, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    simply gorgeous! I love everything about it and it has a lovely vintage feel to it :)

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  16. UnknownDecember 13, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    all soooo beautiful and many of the same colors i love as well. this was so inspiring. merci for sharing!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Everything is just gorgeous!!

    Kathy

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  18. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 13, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    All that beauty and a guardian angel! So heavenly!!

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  19. Paige Thomas KingDecember 13, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    love the tabletop trees in the urns! the simple touches in the china hutch are also appreciated. thanks for sharing.
    paige

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  20. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    Oh,
    I loooove your home!! It's just beautiful all decorated for the holidays! And I adore your dress form with the angel wings, it's just perfect!
    Have a lovely night.
    sincerely,
    Melinda

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  21. CarolDecember 14, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Simply lovely and serene. Thank you for sharing with me today.

    Smiles,

    Carol

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  22. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopDecember 14, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Lets begin at my house....by that I mean you need to pop over for a cup of tea(that you can drink while you decorate)hows that sound! I'll be waiting!!!!!!!

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  23. LisaDecember 14, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Shelley,
    Jaw dropping perfection! I love your style, love your collections & the way you've incorporated your beautiful treasures into your holiday decor. So Shelley! Thank you so much for always being there for me, your a special friend. Have a wonderful, excellent holiday with your cute husband & fam. Lisa

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  24. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    OH MY GOODNESS, Shelly... I LOVE your Christmas decor!! I also love when you share more pics of your gorgeous home! You have my style down to a T... if you know what I mean. I mean that, if I had all of your beautiful antique pieces and all of your talent, that's how I would want my home to look... EXACTLY! LOVE your style girl!
    Happy Holidays to you and your family my friend!
    xoxo,
    Jo :)

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  25. BohemianDecember 14, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    I love your Christmas Home... it is truly magical and so serene!

    Christmas Blessings... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  26. blossoms vintage chicDecember 15, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    Oh Shelley, your home is so lovely! I just love all of your vignettes...the angel and all your wonderful treasures! Thank you for all the inspiration!!
    Wishes for a lovely Holiday,
    Debbie

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  27. Glamarella JunkDecember 15, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    Breathtaking Sweet Friend!!!
    Have a Fabulous Christmas to you & your family!
    xoxo Sherry

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  28. Garden Antqs VintageDecember 15, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Shelley, it's just beautiful!

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  29. Zita - Mlle MagpieDecember 15, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    LOVE everything you've done, Shelley. You are so ready for a beautiful Christmas!

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  30. julie millerDecember 15, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    Hi Shelley, Your choice in simple cream and white is just beautiful!! I love your dress form "angel" and all the other lovely elements you ae working with here! I could easily move in!!! More please!! Julie

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  31. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonDecember 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    I love all your Christmas Moment vignettes but that trellis is in my heart - perfect!
    Happy day, looking forward to seeing more.
    xo~Tracie

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  32. Janet EllisDecember 15, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    I did...follow you home that is. Not in a stalker kind of way, more like a moth drawn to flame. Everything is so beautiful. Love the tablescape, the angel, everything. Oh and the white pumpkin, adorable. I had to have one too!

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  33. RebeccaDecember 16, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    OH Shell... this is wonderful! There isn't one thing I would do differently, it is just heavenly! Love all the natural tones with the cream and white. The angel is perfection with her tattered wings and the old architectural elements you have found are amazing. I decorate the same way, little by little and I love the fresh greens.
    Beautiful post Shelly you made my morning
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  34. Lauren BDecember 17, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    This is YOUR home? Can I say... "stunning"!
    Well done!

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