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Holiday Home Series: Christmas Dining Room On A Dime


Welcome back to The Holiday Home Series.  




Today, I took the day off to stay home with a sick little one.  Between the bright, sunny day we were blessed with and time on my hands, I got a little camera happy in our Christmas Dining Room...










Over the next few days, I will break down each project to show how this room was decorated on a dime...literally.  







Every element shown here was either a thrift shop, 
  







 discount store,






or Dollar Tree find.






By mixing new with old,






real with faux,






and a little of the unexpected,






I was able to create a semi formal dinner setting








for the Holidays







without breaking the bank.







Using my everday dinnerware and table linens
I have created a setting that looks special for Christmas, but not too formal.







Still inviting and casual.








I look forward to sharing the details on how it all came together. 







Click here to see how I created the tablescape with Goodwill finds







along with some tips on thrift shopping for dinnerware.






Thanks for visiting.




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Merry Christmas,
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21 comments:

  1. michelle starlingDecember 2, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Lovely dining room. My CHristmas decor is what I've used for years. In fact, my manger scene is about 17 years old and I still love it. I also use what I already have and every year it always seems to look a little different than the year before. Thanks for sharing your lovely home.

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  2. Comeca JonesDecember 2, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Its beautiful and not over done I love it!

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  3. TeresaDecember 2, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Every time I come to your blog I love it- you just reminded me today why I love black and white with a touch of red =) happy day

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  4. Linda @ it all started with paintDecember 2, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Very pretty!

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  5. Lisa @ Shine Your LightDecember 2, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Sarah, love all your red festive touches! You have such a nice touch! Do I spy rosemary as one of your greens? I'll have to incorporate mine into Christmas decorating this year.

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  6. Yvonne @ StoneGableDecember 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    So gorgeous... and shows that you don't need money to have style! Love the bold, beautiful look!
    So beautiful done!
    Hope you little one is well soon!
    Yvonne

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  7. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Oh! I love the red frame and gorgeous red high chair! And your thrifty decor is beautiful! I would have never guessed that it came from thrift and discount stores. You are a master!

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  8. NoelleDecember 2, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    You know I love it!! Love those trees on the buffet! You always make such beautiful spaces in your home!!!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    So beautiful! Love all the attention to detail, your dinner guests are so lucky. I have to ask where you got the house tealight holder you have stacked on the cake stands? Love it - so me! :-)

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  10. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    One word: stunning!

    I love so many things in this post. What lovely ideas!

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  11. kristincitaDecember 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I especially love how the red high chair and red frame pop

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  12. ScribblerDecember 7, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I love the graphic quality of these photos, and the room is a showstopper.

    The pops of red are genius!

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  13. Janette - The2SeasonsDecember 7, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    It looks just beautiful. I love the red frame. It's the exclamation point in the room. I'm visiting from No Minimalist Here. Stop by to see my photos of Ralph Lauren's table.

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  14. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GDecember 7, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    You did a fabulous job decorating this room and table on a dime! Beautiful!

    Newest follower! :)

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  15. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    W.O.W!

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  16. poppilinnstudiosDecember 7, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Absolutely perfect! Just love the way everything pops!
    -Lynn

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  17. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Elegance on a budget! That's my passion too! Your room is lovely.

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  18. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 8, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    How gorgeous everything is! I specially love the two trees on the buffet, sooo pretty. I believe taste is better tahn amoney, sometimes people with lots of dough, don't know how to displat their homes. Lovely. Mery Christmas. FABBY

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  19. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Talk about sensibly chic! (Remember that show on HGTV?) Your dining room is elegant and gorgeous. Just goes to show that great taste doesn't need to be expensive. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Sharon

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  20. AngeDecember 13, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Love black and white with red! Digging the gray walls too, a beautiful room!

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  21. Natalie MeesterDecember 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    gorgeous! Love it and all your posts as well! very encouraging and very creative.

    hugs,
    natalie

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