Silvery Santa and Sleigh

I've used this silvery sleigh and santa a few times.  

Each year I dressed up the sleigh a bit differently.

I collected these silvery pieces from a local garden center near my Mom's home over a few year period including the candles.

The sun was in and out throughout the day.

This year I kept it simple by adding some greenery and a couple or ornaments.  Last year I added the white fur trim to the sleigh.

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Making things pretty for the Holiday's is something I really enjoy!

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Christmas in the Living Room- Daylight

I guess we're just stuck with the gray clouds for a bit.  I went ahead and took some pictures though I would have preferred them with some sunlight to help!

A wool tartan throw from Williams Sonoma and a reindeer pillow from Pier 1

Under the tree you can see the wicker tree collar surrounding the bottom of the tree.  I made a last minute decision to put the tree skirt flat on the floor underneath it all to give it a little more presence in the room.

 Jingle Bells Poinsettia- one of my favorites

I used a little candle ring to rest on the rim of the pot and dress up the poinsettia a bit more.

 One of my favorites this year is the sleigh with the fur I added to it.

These are all RAZ pieces I've accumulated over the past 4 yrs. except the ornaments in the sleigh.

These reindeer plaques are from Pier 1 this year. 

 I love this guy (Pier 1)

The bottle brush branches ended up pairing well with the long birch logs.  They have glitter on them too but it's not showing up in the picture.

 I found the clip on gold mesh poinsettias at Bronner's a giant Christmas store here in Michigan.

The glass ornaments came from there a few years ago  I guess I should use a satin ribbon to tie them on with but I got lazy!

I found this nativity scene at the same store and love how compact it is and it's all one piece.  I enjoy viewing it each evening as I sit next to it on the sofa.

O come let us adore him…..

O Come, All Ye Faithful

 I'll show you whats on top of the wood top on the left in my next post.

So that's my Christmas living room in the daylight!

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Silver Santa Sleigh and his Reindeer with Ruby Reds

PYou might call this my 2nd mantel! I enjoy decorating this area which is the top of some built in cabinetry and helps divide the two rooms up from each other. 

 I've been building on this for a few years.  First I got the sled, then last year the new reindeer at the end of the season on clearance and this year the Santa.  The large glass hurricanes were on closeout from Pottery Barn and the two red candle holders were also from Pottery Barn last year and I used them on the mantel as seen "here"

I loaded it with some pine branches and collected ornaments.  The sparkly garland was used one year on the dining room chandelier as seen "here"  I actually used the same pieces on the chandelier minus this sparkly garland this year.  I didn't even realize it until I looked back!

I found these twisty cords at Michael's that are for tying your garland onto a handrail but I thought of them for adding a little more jazz to the reindeer.  

I think they are all made by the same manufacturer RAZ Imports.  The tea light votives are mostly from Pottery Barn over several years of collecting a few from Michael's.  I've converted to all flameless which I am enjoying.

I layered faux cranberries and a candle ring  that has pine cones, beaded berries and faux pine branchs at the base of the PB candle holders.  This was very time consuming and a kind of one shot deal.  Once those berries were dropped in place there was no moving them!

Of course nighttime is the best and I took some pictures of it all lit up.

The big red glass sphere has been with me for several years.  

This year we found some new battery operated LED lights with wiring that is more poseable.  Dan played with it and got the lights just right which I appreciate. 

I love creating atmosphere...

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Ho Ho Ho...Santa is Coming!

Actually he seems to be here already!

Sitting Santa from Bombay 2006

Woodland Santa 2005

Toymaker Santa- MacKenzie Childs 2012 

Watch their on line end of season sales at MacKenzie Childs.  

He has incredible detail and is heavy!

Sitting Santa's sleigh is all ready for delivering gifts.

There are lanterns to light the way!

The two Santas are flanking the tree.

The tree skirt is a table cover from MacKenzie Childs also from end of season sale.

 Up at the top I used the Merry Christmas

piece I've had for years.  I had some fun with the

ribbon and the new glitter garland I found.

The pine cones were collected at my Son's home in PA in October... 

 You just unwind it and let it do it's own thing

as you move around the tree.  I pulled out all my collectible ornaments this year rather than trying to do a color only look, but I did manage to bring a lot of white to the forefront.

 The clear glass candle ornaments are a clip on.  I love them!

For the first time ever we put a dressing on the arched windows.  I don't know why I never 

did this before.

Over on the coffee table I made a new arrangement with my Nativity scene. I placed a plate in the bowl that gave me a flat surface to work with.  Then I nestled in some shredded material and added a few little trees.

Baby Jesus

The real reason for the season...

The woodland Santa is joined by his reindeer who are taking a break.  The sled is full of pine cones, greens and ornaments.

I love how candles cast a soft glow on things!

This surface is the top of some built in cabinetry that divides the dining room from the living room.

This is another built in on the right.  I put the big

red mercury glass pillar candle holders on both tops to add a little to the walk-in area of the room.

 A little touch of baroque! 

I've had the angel for years- another Bombay piece before the closed their U.S. doors. The mercury glass chalice like candle holders were from Pottery Barn last year.  The Angels with the candlesticks were from a boutique store in Pennsylvania several years ago.

I topped the shelving unit with nutcrackers and some glittery fluff to mimic snow.  The 2nd shelf has some pine cones and a candle. The bottom shelf has a small collection of Christmas themed books.  The Nutcracker on the right is another old piece from Bombay.  I believe they reintroduced a look-a-like to it this year.  It's musical and the top turns slowly.

I used a tree skirt to cover this table and the tray is helping to cover the center hole..shhh!

Peace on Earth

 I tossed the loose red glitter pieces in for color

but I wanted the mirror to still have some reflection so I didn't fill it in... The pine scented candle is from Pier 1 this year...I recommend it. (Great hostess gift!)  It smells great and it's a beautiful piece!  The jingle bell garland makes for a quick decoration on the tree.

And the final picture!

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