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Our foyer splits into 2 rooms, with the dining room being on the left and what I call a parlour room on the right. (Off the blog, I just call it the front room, but that’s not a technical term.) This is where I put our second tree that faces the street. A few facts about our christmas tree:
- Your looking at an 9 ft thrift store tree that I got for FREE. In case you don’t know, calling me cheap is a compliment and my whole house is decorated on the cheap.
2. We have a theme for the front and dining room. It’s a woodland animals/winter wonderland theme. Our tree has owls, birdhouses, foxes, and rabbits on it. For anyone looking closely, I have a few pieces of paper stuck on the tree as placeholders. I ordered these lanterns which are a huge deal at $7.99 each to put up, but they haven’t arrived yet. Bummer.
3. Trains are sort of my husband’s thing. They are nostalgic for him since he has always had one at Christmas time and we put ours under the front room tree.
4. This is our family Santa Sack. I created a stencil from this tutorial and “painted” it using a fabric marker. I got my canvas sack for $4 at Hobby Lobby or you can easily order one for about $25 on etsy.
Our dining room continues the winter wonderland theme.
This 3-tiered stand is a new addition this year! It is actually a silver serving tray and a 2-tier cookie stand from my mom’s kitchen. I took a piece of wrapping paper cardboard and wrapped it with ribbon to make a 3-tiered stand.
The centerpiece on my dining room table is actually my year round centerpiece with this magnolia garland, some silver berries, and these black lanterns that I have had for years.
The silver coated deer tie into the foyer and I got six of them on sale.
To be honest, I am not normally fancy enough to put place cards on my table. It is usually friends and family visiting, so they can sit wherever they please. But I felt like the table needed a bit more color and something festive. I just happened to have some leftover Christmas balls and I love the pop of color on the mats.
Thank you for joining me today and I am so glad you came! If you want to learn more about us, check out a few of my favorite projects we have done:
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- How To Paint A Fridge
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- Merry and Bright Sign DIY
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- Craft Room Makeover
And check out all of the other ladies in this hop! They are so talented and we have a different room each day of the week!
Your home is absolutely gorgeous and I love the way you incorporated blue into your Christmas decor – LOVELY!
Oh, thank you so much! I always love working with what we already have, especially at Christmas time.
Great score on your beautiful tree and I love how you used blue in your dining room. So pretty!
Thank you Kristi!
I loved your santa sack when I first saw it, and it’s still one of my favorites! I’m on the hunt for a faux tree for cheap this year – but FREE?! That’d be the best!
Rachel! This is stunning! What a gorgeous Christmas entry you have! So glad to have been in this Christmas hop with you!
Your tree is stunning! The little train underneath is so adorable! And how cute is the Santa Sack?! I think I may need that in my life!
Your home is beautiful! Your Christmas tree looks like it should be on a Christmas card, so perfect!
Oh my goodness, your tree is *stunning*!! And I love how you decorated your table for Christmas! I especially love the magnolia leaves! Wish I had thought to use all my magnolia stems that are waiting to be made into a wreath!
I’d be lying if I said I’m not envious of your tree! It’s gorgeous! And I love your woodland theme, and the train, too. My dad and I usually go to see a big local train display at Christmas and I’ve always wanted to add a train to our decor.
I absolutely LOVE the woodland theme in the entry!!! And that free tree is such a great score!!!!
So pretty! Love the little blue ornament place cards. Cheers! Kristy
Thank you! I love reusing things I already have one hand.
This is stunning! Would you mind sharing how you were able to get the balls to stay so well on the plates?? We are using Christmas balls for our name cards at our wedding and I am trying to figure out the best way to do so!
Oh, I would love this at a wedding! I didn’t worry too much about the balls rolling around for mine, but I could see the dilemma. If it were me, I would take a 1/4 inch wide strip of paper and tape the ends together to make a ring or loop. Then set the ball on top of the loop so it’s like a nest. That would help keep it from rolling around the plate. You could also try something round and more decorative like a small wreath or decorative chain.
Oh my gosh! First of all that tree was the score of the century! And second, your parlour and dining space look absolutely stunning! Love the woodland animal theme!
Holy moly! How in the world did you get the tree for free? Even from a thrift store that’s an accomplishment! I love your winter wonderland theme. Everything is so pretty!
haha! So the whole story is that my neighbor is the thrift store/yard sale queen. She actually found it at the thrift store as the donators were bringing it in. The store didn’t have room for such a large tree so the people donating it gave it to her instead. Unfortunately, she found out that the tree had been in a home with cats and her boys are allergic, so I ended up with it. Score! We washed it with a pressure hose just to be safe and I added the flocking myself. Not too shabby.
I love that you got your tree for FREE!!! Woohooo!! Score!!! Your woodland theme is gorgeous and my boys would be entranced with the train.😉 What a lovely space- Merry Christmas!!😊
Yes, my son is entranced by the train and my husband loves to watch it as well. I wish I had found one that didn’t require batteries though, cause we go through a lot. Thank you for stopping by!
I love your free tree and compliment! I’ve always wanted to decorate in blue for Christmas. Pinning and sharing.
Thank you so much, Jeanette!
Your Santa sack looks FAB! Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays
Oh my word, your tree is gorgeous! I can’t believe you got that for free – that is bananas! I love all of the extra special touches you’ve added and how you’ve upcycled and customized so many things to make it your own. It’s all really festive. Hugs, CoCo
Awww, thank you so much Coco! It has taken me a few years to get it right, but I think it is just about right.
I love your theme… it is so cozy and welcoming! I love that you said calling you cheap is a compliment, too cute!
Yep, I tell my husband all the time he is lucky to have me since I am cheap and responsible, lol. Except that I make him help me with DIY projects all the time.
I just love the train under the tree! And your table looks great!
Awww, thank you Meg!
Absolutely gorgeous Rachel! Your tree and dining table are fabulous!
Thank you so much Tara! The spaces in this tour, including yours, are so beautiful and inspiring!
I love this! The colors are gorgeous!!!
Your tree is just stunning Rachel!
Wow this all looks amazing! Absolutely love the woodland themed tree and cannot believe you got it for free! Also, what a great idea with that tiered tray…so creative!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and I hope the most awesome beer fridge is stocked for your party!
You have a beautiful home Rachel! I love your Christmas tree and dining room. Thank you for sharing your place with us!