Skip to main content

Christmas In Our Dining Nook

Uh-Oh!
It's almost here.
Are you all scrambling to be ready for the big day like I am?


It will all get done - at least good enough, right?
That's what I keep telling myself.



We're actually going on a short ski trip right before Christmas.
I'm not sure who's crazy idea that was!
With our oldest being in college now, it's more difficult to find 
a time when we can do things as a family.


So my deadline is very near.
I need to have everything ready before we leave.


But don't worry (just in case you would) - I won't be skiing.
You can find me in the lodge by the fire with a warm drink.



Sounds very relaxing about right now.

I hope you enjoyed these pictures of our simple dining nook as I rambled on
and I hope to share a little more of Christmas at our house before we leave on our trip.



Have a wonderful and productive week with hopefully a little bit of
relaxation and enjoyment of the season mixed in.

Thanks a bunch for visiting!
JoAnne

- joining -

NESTING PLACE ~ CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES 2016
BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH ~ MET MONDAY
A STROLL THRU LIFE ~ INSPIRE ME TUESDAY
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE ~ WOW US WEDNESDAY
THE ESSENCE OF HOME ~ SHARE YOUR STYLE


Labels:

Comments

  1. Junkchiccottage12/12/2016

    Sounds like you are ready JoAnne. Enjoy your ski trip with your family. I would be right there with you in front of the fire with a nice warm beverage too. Have fun.
    Kris

    ReplyDelete
  2. Nancy Lou12/12/2016

    I'd be right there, between you and Kris, JoAnne! That sounds like the perfect time away to me. Enjoy!
    Your home is lovely, by the way. :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Vickie @ Ranger 91112/12/2016

    Your home is looking festive already, especially that last photo with a view of your pretty tree! Enjoy the special time with your family. It is hard to get everybody together, but so worth the extra effort.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Unknown12/13/2016

    JoAnne, I love that you have it very simple and not overwhelming at all. Very clean and elegant decor! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Debra@CommonGround12/14/2016

    Hi JoAnne, such a pretty serene space. Have a fun trip and stay safe. I'd be having a hot drink with you by the fire! thanks for joining in for the party!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Amber12/14/2016

    Your home looks so beautiful and cozy! Enjoy your trip!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Stacey12/14/2016

    Serene is the right word for your home. I agree with Debra on that. :)

    Merry Christmas girl!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse12/18/2016

    Your Christmas decor is perfect, don't touch a thing and enjoy your time away by the fireside!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Blue Kitchen Cabinets 2017

I have done a couple posts on kitchens with blue cabinetry in the past, after all it is my favorite color. It has been awhile though, so today I have rounded up some more  amazing kitchens with cottage style that also incorporate blue in  the design. source The kitchen above and the one below have white upper cabinets and soft shades of blue on the lower ones. This is a nice way to use blue without going overboard or ending up with something that you would get tired of quickly. source source Finding the right shade of blue would be key and using a lot of white and wood tones along with it creates a beautiful and timeless look. source source Isn't the kitchen above just so very unique? It has sort of a french country feeling but in an updated way. Wish there was a better picture of the script that's on the wall  on the right. source This kitchen is from Remodelondo la Casa and I've always thought the w
127 comments
Read more

Family Room Reveal

Hello Everyone! I've been meaning to post about our updated family room for a very long time and I'm  finally doing it - yeah!! I had been ready to replace our brown leather furniture for a while and when a new Ikea opened very close to us last summer, I jumped at the chance to take a good look at their slipcovered furniture. Originally the plan was to buy another sofa and loveseat like we had but when I  saw the Ektorp sectional on the showroom floor at Ikea, I was sold.   It just seemed so cozy and I could really envision it in our family room. As you can see, we purchased the sectional with the white slipcover. You just can't beat the prices at Ikea and the quality is definitely good enough for us. I'm at a point where I don't want to buy expensive furniture that I feel like I have to keep forever.   We even had the sofa delivered and they took away the old sofa and loveseat  for a very small fee. We purchased this dre
48 comments
Read more

AFFORDABLE WALL DECOR

Hi Everyone, One of the things I find the most difficult about decorating is finding wall decor that I like and is also affordable. That is one of the main things that I am always on the hunt for and sometimes I have to come up with some creative ideas. Just yesterday, I found this beautiful image of a  white hydrangea at The Graphics Fairy . The Graphics Fairy I printed it out in a size that would fit in a frame that  I already had.  I think it looks so pretty in the simple white frame. I'm probably going to hang it in our bedroom. I'm making a few small changes in there and I will show you when it's completed. This star is actually from the garden section of our local Meijer store.  It was originally silver metal and I spray painted it white. I have seen a lot of people decorate with bread boards. This one fit perfectly in the narrow space between my  cabinet and window and I love the warmth of the wood.  I love th
25 comments
Read more