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January 27, 2012

Living Room Wrapped UP

Well I guess I'm done for now with my tweaking around the living room.

Recently I showed you my new bowl I had purchased for the coffee table

and I felt it was too big. Our room is set up to view tv, listen to the stereo and use the computer...sort of an an inclusive package! Anyway, I didn't want something on the coffee table that was tall or intrusive to viewing without having to move it. Our TV is set low to be at a natural viewing height when sitting so I have to be careful what I put on the coffee table.

I have this bird cage I got from Ethan Allen many years ago but I seriously overpaid for it and I'm so stubborn I keep trying to find a way to use it! I managed to get a floral ring inside there and set a topiary ball in the middle. This is a new look for me and this bird cage. It's had pot-pourri in it, and a faux orchid on a stick with rocks around it too! Funny thing is- it's never had a bird in it! Of course not a real bird!

My elephant seemed to go well with the bird cage and my new deco ball from T.J. Maxx. The bowl is also new and I felt it was a good pickup to the look I was displaying on the table.

It's actually a glass bowl that is painted from underneath. I was looking for a bowl but I never imagined this!

The green in the bowl works well with the sofa and it makes me happy to see the bird cage in use and my elephant! I love elephants!

This elephant lamp is on my desk along with this clock that looks like an antique but is a reproduction find from T.J. Maxx. This is my view when I'm on the computer (which is probably too often!)

I edited out 3 other picture frames. I looked at my table and thought "I'm turning into my mother" it was too busy! (sorry Mom!)

A couple of views of the room. I hope to be able to get new curtains in the near future.

As you can see we have a very large screen tv and speakers. I can tell you the earth does feel like it's moving sometimes when we play a movie! Behind the tv is a sub-woofer and it can make you feel the seat! I have the room fashioned to view the tv but it also works well for socializing.

Just to the right of the room behind the sofa is a built in drawer unit with a wood top. I currently have some books there with my new Lion bookends.

Another T.J. Maxx find!

I guess I'm building my wild kingdom!

They are holding a shield

The kids gave us a framed portrait from the wedding and I've been working on this corner to create a family area. It's subject to change a bit, but you get the idea!

I have one more area to the right that I'm not happy with yet, but I hope to settle on something soon! You know how it is- you just have to keep playing around until you feel it's right!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Liz

I'm joining Marty at A Stroll Thru Life
for Tabletop Tuesday

December 20, 2011

Holiday Wrap Up!

Are you all about done yet?

I just need to wrap some gifts.

I thought I'd put together a walk through

the house with some pictures you've

seen and maybe some you haven't.

My kitchen tree with cupcakes, ice cream cones, candy canes, milk shakes, mini kitchen tools and more!

My three chefs are there to

make sure I'm doing

things right!

I swear I heard them singing

the other night too!

I put three small poinsettias in this basket

which made for a nice centerpiece

for everyday.

My kitchen table chandelier.

I have a wreath mounted upside

down with ornaments and ribbon

added for decoration.

My chest of drawers with

some small village pieces.

This little battery operated cutie

turned out to be a surprise!

It constantly changes the colors

inside the houses !

This is a neat piece too! The

tree turns and there are carolers

and a nativity scene. Soft

lights make it cozy like a

silent night.

Just to the left of the door

is my burlap covered round

table dressed up with my

Santos Cage Doll and the

three white dove finials

that were a gift by a friend

last year!

My pencil tree fits in

nicely!

This tree is set up with

a woodland theme with

birds and berries

Directly behind is my dining table.

It sets in the area that used to be

our living room before we added

on in 1996

And just to the right of this table

is the living room.

This wood top is a transition

area to the living room. On one

side are built in cabinets for the

stereo and surround sound equipment.

And on to the living room fireplace

mantel. It is the focal point when

you enter the home or are viewing

from the kitchen or dining areas.

My Italianate styled mantel

The reason for the season

My 2nd pencil tree, this one

is 9 ft. tall. I don't have much room

to spare and this fit in real nice!

Oversized mercury glass ornament and

candle votives with a scarf

wrapping it up!

Another oversized ornament

on the coffee table surrounded

with a wreath

On a table sets an arrangement

I put together with an angel

I've had for several years

(remember Bombay- she came from there)

There are two glass angels

sitting in front but the light

reflection makes it hard

to see them.

Another Bombay piece my

nutcracker musical piece.

You wind the red base and they

go by slowly like a carousel

while the music plays.

This sets just behind my sofa

and next to that is another wood

top of more built in cabinets.

This a big lantern that is outfitted

with a tree, some birds and a

Santa ornament.

Last year I had Dan outfit it with a

light. Here is last year's link

to the post I did about it.

The large red ball has battery

operated lights inside it.

(I'm a geek, I like gadgets!

I love to peak in- like I'm out

on a street looking in a store window!

Inside are a pair of cardinals

sitting amongst some snow!

I decorated this with a lot more detail

last year as seen in this link

I kept some things a lot simpler this year.

From my home to yours!

Have yourself a

Merry Christmas

Relax and share some love!

Liz

Linking up with Marty
@ A Stroll Thru Life
for Tablescape Tuesdays
and
with The Nesting Place
for 2011 Christmas Tour of Homes

December 13, 2011

Ruby Reds and Golds

Even though my dining table won't actually be used for dining this season I decided to go ahead and dress it up so I could finish my vision. Don't worry- we'll be sharing great food and visiting with family but at a different home this year!

I got my inspiration and vision for this tablescape a while back when I saw a picture posted from a tour at
Mary Carol's home (Nell Hill's)
(posted by Lynne's Gifts From The Heart)

My main draw was how they mixed up the centerpiece with varying candle holders and the tall vases with the
evergreens.

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This is the table as it sits daily

This is the table finished and ready for dining! I created the height with the hurricanes and artificial florals and I brought in different candle holders to create a mix of heights and interesting things to look at.

I am a traditionalist at heart and I went goo goo over these simple but elegant dishes by Macy's from their Charter Club group collection. As I've learned they

have different designed pieces they offer at different times of the year for mixing with these.

That's practical, affordable and

smart in my book!

I selected the red-rimmed dinner plates, gold edged salad plates and red-rimmed soup bowls. They also had a set with a traditional holiday design on them but I elected to keep it simple. The chargers are from Michaels

My Wallace, Euro Beads gold flatware got used once again!

I was tickled to find these champagne flutes with the

gold rim and fleur-de-lis design.

Since fleur-de-lis was on my mind I brought out these napkins with the fleur-de-lis embroidered on them.

The tablecloth is from T.J. Maxx

A simple ivory design with gold threaded detail

I still have visions from my childhood when Mom would set up the formal dining table for special events. I guess I got my love for pretty tables a long

time ago!