A Thoughtful Place: {Christmas Cheer Link Party} Holiday Vignette

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

{Christmas Cheer Link Party} Holiday Vignette

It's time to get your Holiday Vignette on! Welcome to the second link up party in our "Bringing Holiday Cheer to the Blogosphere" series. I am showing you my sideboard today. It is in our dining room and I like to keep it pretty clean and simple. First and foremost, because that is largely my style, but also because we love to entertain and it often becomes a spot for guests to pour themselves a drink or grab a dessert. My color scheme this year {as you can tell from our Giving Tree} is gold, cream and green. 


I relied heavily on Christmas ornaments to give me the simple bling factor I was looking for. I don't think I spent one dime this year and really tried to use pretty containers and items I already had. 


 The flameless candle is wrapped in ribbon and secured with a tack. 





I like the way the mirror reflects the wreaths that are on the French doors. I left the grapevine wreaths up for a natural look and simply tied a large bow and one hanging ornament. 

 The trees hold special meaning as the large one is from my mom and the smaller gold one belonged to my Grandmother. Because she is no longer with us, it's a nice reminder. 







So I may have stretched the "vignette" a bit, but I needed to show you more of the space so that it all made sense. I enjoy this area most at night when everything is softly lit. What about you? What are you cooking up over at your place. Feel free to link up any fun decorating you have been doing. I can't wait to check them all out. 


Grab a button for your vignette post or sidebar if you wish! Pass along the merry! 

Michaela Noelle

Posted by Courtney {a thoughtful place} at 9:00 PM
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33 comments:

  1. Two things:
    1) What am I doing up at this hour?
    2) It's settled. You can do no wrong.

    (I love that some of the decor holds special meaning for you and that you didn't spend a dime. That's my motto...except I haven't even begun my decorating yet.)

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  2. This has to be one of my favorite color schemes of the season. The pop of green is just perfect. Love that you used what you had and reorganized! And it is always great to add those meaningful pieces in the mix. Just lovely!

    xoxo

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  3. So pretty, Court!! The colors are just gorgeous... such a calm but elegant space. And hello, zero money spent? Can't beat it. Great job, love! Are you carrying that color scheme over to your tree? Can't waittt to see it! : )

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  4. You can never go wrong with gold in my book, and I love that you include your special treasure from your grandmother! So pretty!

    Thanks for hosting the party for everyone!

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  5. Thanks for hosting! It all looks AMAZING!

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  6. Very pretty! I used gold too so I'm totally loving yours:-)

    Realized that I was not following your blog. I fixed that:)

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  7. Your side board...really your whole dining room looks fab! So many great details...especially the trees! :)

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  8. Everything is beautiful! I love your decorations!

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  9. So pretty! I can't wait to poke around the other links. Thanks for doing such a fun party!

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  10. Oh your house is looking so festive. I can tell it must look magical with dim lights and lots of candles. I linked up two of my little vignettes, hope that is ok.
    Thank you for the party!
    Marianne

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  11. Your dining room looks gorgeous, C!!! and I love the diy canvas art for Grady's room!!! thanks for hosting this fabulous par-tay...now point me to the drink station!

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  12. I love love love what you did with your chandy! The whole room looks so beautiful!

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  13. gorgeous! how special are those items from your grandmother, i love incorporating such special items into holiday decorating.

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  14. Your vignette is so wonderful. I wish I could come over for the holidays!! Thanks for hosting girlfriend ((:

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  15. Thanks for hosting. Beautiful vignettes. I'm using lots of green and gold this year too...and I'm a total sucker for apothecary jars :) My first visit here, and glad I stumbled upon your bloghome.

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  16. What a beautiful vignette...so clean and sparkly! I love it. thank you for hosting!

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  17. Gorgeous and classy as always! I am so jumping on the glitter train this year...love it!

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  18. Just beautiful! I positively love the ornaments and greenery hanging from your chandelier!

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  19. I love all the gold! Your decorations are just beautiful! Thanks for hosting. Maybe I can find more inspiration to finish decorating the rest of my house!
    -Shelley

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  20. Thank you for hosting! I'm new to your blog - I found you from Megan! Can't wait to read more. :)

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  21. It's beautiful, Courtney. Your color combination is pretty and elegant. I love being surrounded by meaningful things, especially at the holidays. The trees are fun!

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  22. I am sooooo happy to have found you! We seem to be sooooo very much alike!!!! I am a stay-at-home mom and I LOVE all things home, home decor, organization, and I can't help myself over a good bargain!!! I have so enjoyed reading & looking at all your beautiful pics!!! Wish I could have you over for a cup of coffee and get your ideas for some decorating progects around here:)

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  23. Thanks for hosting. Your decoration photos are so pretty and I love the colours. The tip on using a tack for the ribbon on the candle is a great idea that I will keep in mind.

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  24. Thanks for having me today. I'm so glad I found your fun party!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha

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  25. I absolutely love your Holiday Vignette...simply adorable and just enough! Thank you for the party, you're a fabulous hostess :). I posted again, I'm sorry, I just had to. After 4 hours on the floor with the hot glue gun, I figured I better share the finished product. Happy Holidays!

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  26. I am so glad I found out about your party, I am going to take a look at all the links!! Love your green, gold and silver, so, so pretty!! Merry Christmas to YOU!!
    Kathysue

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  27. So pretty Courtney! I like getting peeks of the whole room!

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  28. Super excited to link up! Thanks for hosting!

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  29. Hi Courtney, I just found your blog and wanted to join you for your Christmas Cheer party. Thank you for hosting and sharing your lovely sideboard vignette!
    Hugz,
    Kim

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  30. Hope it's ok...I popped over and added another link for the kitchen shelves I just decorated yesterday. Thank you again for hosting!

    Kristine

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  31. Hello!

    I am new to your blog but I have just linked up my Home Tour posts. I have 15 trees in my home with every room decorated.

    Thanks so much for hosting!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie A A Debbie-Dabble Christmas

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  32. I am new to your blog also. I look forward to reading more about you and your home. I've linked up my Bronze and Teal Country Christmas post. Happy Weekend!

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  33. Both your mom and grandmother are gone? That is rough. I'm glad that you have some things like the trees to remind yourself of them. You can't put a price on sentimental value.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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