This past weekend we hosted a party for our Sunday School class. Perhaps the biggest compliment I could have gotten, aside from that our house was very homey, was that it smelled good. I know that's weird but when you have 3 dogs, a cat and two little boys, that's a huge deal!
I took you through the foyer and kitchen in my last post. Next is the dining room...
The mirror has greenery, the manger scene is set and in the mirror you can see a Christmas ornament ball wreath is hanging in the window. I made one a few years ago in golds, oranges and teal blues to coordinate with our colors.
I also have an authentic wooden carousel from Germany. My parents brought it back from one of their trips and it's always fun to show the kids how the heat from the candles turns the carousel.
My table this year is filled with mercury glass - ornaments, candles, trees. With a little pop of red thrown in for fun.
I love the mix of sparkle and shine and it doesn't compete with the other colors in the adjoining rooms.
I put our Christmas tree in a different spot this year. It's usually over near the couch but I thought I'd switch it up. While I like it here, I like it better tucked over near the couch. This blocks too much view in an already divided house. You can see what I mean in the pictures below.
The living room always has a little something on the table tops...a Santa here...a reindeer there...
I love our coffee table this year. I bought a round wooden tray to add to the mix and with some fresh greenery and a few books, it looks very cozy.
Some find it crazy that we have so many things "within touch" with kids. I've always had it that way. The boys have learned from a very young age that there are things they can play with and things they can't. Now it's not a big deal and they appreciate the decorations.
So thanks for taking our little tour. Our house is always open and we hope it always feels welcoming to all who enter.
Merry Christmas!
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