Gifts are wrapped. Shopping is done. The last of my Christmas decorating is complete.
The dining room lighting and arrangement has made pictures a challenge, but here it is. As you can see, some pictures are a little different. I’ve been snapping pictures almost every day for a weeks to try to get it right and during that time, a little rearranging happened. Does that happen to you too?
View from the kitchen…
I love this view.
What do you think of the new area rug? I love adding in a modern element. But hey, hounds-tooth is classic. Someone loves it…
A little shabby. A little rustic. A little country. A little natural. A touch of vintage…our cozy farmhouse.
Clean dishes within easy reach for entertaining…
Christmas chalkboard…
A big coincidence with other blog friends, but I added vinyl lettering to my big mirror too, along with a thrift store sunburst mirror.
The tree is decorated with burlap ribbon, thrift store finds including a sweet bird cage, eating utensils with wooden handles, pine cones, gold and brown ornaments and topped with a grapevine star…
nestled in an old crate, atop an old steamer trunk to give it some height.
Christmas centerpiece this year is a winter wonderland terrarium. A little Christmas-y greenhouse…
{photographing glass is not easy!}
Right off of the dining room is the sitting room…
I love the flow from the dining room into the sitting room…all neutral, warm, full of charm. More seating for entertaining too. 🙂
Just gorgeous. I love your farmhouse dining room. So pretty with all the details. Love the branches above the china cabinet.
Gorgeous as always. I have a question, though. Did you make the side table that you have your plates on it? That is exactly like one I want to make for my kitchen and I’m wondering what the feet are like. I can’t see them that closely in the picture. If you did make it, I’d love to know what you used for the feet. Thanks, Roeshel, and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas.
It looks gorgeous Roeshel! I hope you have a wonderful holiday!!1
It looks fantastic, but I’m totally smitten of your hounds-tooth rug!!
Fotini
That’s quite the terrarium and a beautiful centerpiece for your table. Everything looks so wonderful!
Happy Holidays!
Everything looks beautiful Roeshel! And yes I snap tons of pictures too and rearrange in the process! Makes the photos a little confusing 😉
Merry Christmas!
It is just gorgeous! I think your pictures are fabulous, you are too hard on yourself. Wishing you a very merry Christmas.
XO
Kristin
Just beautiful, love every darn thing you have there and made! Have a very Merry Christmas from one Pennsylvanian to another:)
Beautiful, welcoming, and festive. Merry Christmas, Roeshel!
xoxoRosemary
Beautiful pictures or so I think…. so all your efforts paid off for me. I love the addition of the gorgeous table cloth. And everything is truly fabulous. I was wondering if you could tell us how you made the grape vine star?
A Very, Very Merry Christmas To You And Your Family!
Simply stunning Roeshel! Love it all! 🙂
Merry Christmas!
-Shayna
Looks great – no worries about the quality!!
Love it! So pretty! I just finished my shopping today and am so glad It is done. Now wrapping and cleaning needs to be done! Have a wonderful Christmas!
it looks amazing, roeshel! i always love your dining room! 🙂
I love how somehow you were able to make a neutral white feel warm and inviting. Great job! My favorites are the lettering on the mirrors and the chalkboard, which is a really neat way to reuse these materials during other seasons. The Christmas tree is stunning, too.
Beautiful! I love the rug, the terrarium, I love it all! Merry Christmas!
Oh..it’s all so pretty Roeshell! Love the new rug. Love the terrarium filled with snow and greens.
Looks amazing Roeshel – love the hounds tooth rug – maybe you should call it cat’s tooth!
Kelly
Everything is so beautiful, Roeshel! Merry Christmas!
Beautiful dining room. So light and airy and Christmasy AND I love the new rug!
Everything is balanced, organized, beautiful and shows your efforts, Roeshel. Yes, capturing glass in camera is really challenging, as it also shows the person taking picture and I have seen lots of such photography blunders even in professional’s work. 🙂
Anyways how did you manage that ? They are taken perfect.
Your dining room is beautiful. I love the rug 🙂 I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!
Debbie
I love your house!! I’m new here, found you thru Beneath My Heart linky and your chartreuse door. Gorgeous!! I was wondering if you could please tell me where you purchased your houndstooth rug? It is exactly what I have been looking for! I don’t care for the computer-ish/ pixelated looking houndstooth. Thanks!
Courtney, It’s called Brighton rug in gray. Here’s where I got mine at a Joss & Main event (http://www.jossandmain.com/invite/Roeshel). It was a ridiculously great price too. The events expire so it’s not for sale there currently. (https://www.jossandmain.com/Our-Best-Selling-Rugs-Brighton-Rug-in-Gray~TIXH1015~E2730.html)
Wayfair had some others listed though: http://www.wayfair.com/keyword.php?keyword=houndstooth+rug&ust=&dpthead=&command=dosearch
Sorry I can’t be of more help!
Looks amazing! I love your house! You’ve added so much character!
My best,
Shell
Awe, thanks so much, Michelle! Best comment today…thanks for the smile! 🙂
Your taste is a lot like mine! And, I too take photos to help me the next year!
I just love your tablecloth! Is it something currently available or, an old family treasure?
Thanks, Janice! I’m so glad you stopped by! 🙂
We bought the tablecloth in Playa del Carmen, Mexico a few years ago…sorry I can’t be more helpful!