Our kitchen is set with a casual Christmas welcome.
I kept things classic and rustic to tie in with our Mantel.
I used a simple plaid runner and Christmas plates picked up over the last few years at Target.
I went to my favorite old wooden box and filled in with fresh greenery, pinecones, door knobs, bells, ornaments and candle filled mason jars.
I wrapped the larger jars in a burlap type red ribbon found at Michael’s.
Each person gets their own wish to make for the Christmas season.
And if they are not sure what to wish for, they can always wish for magic.
I am pretty sure that is my wish for this Christmas.
I found the “wish” and “hope” tickets in a notebook, with other tickets as well, in the scrapbook department of Hobby Lobby.
The napkins are wrapped with a similar type of ribbon in green, also found at Michael’s, held together with glue dots and a vintage leather button, also held in place with a glue dot.
Easy. Peasy. Done.
I have found that now that we have a sit down island in the kitchen, we eat there more often. But when we do sit down at the table, the meals tend to be filled with more laughter and conversation, we stay a little longer. So here’s to many meals at this table this Christmas…Cheers!
I will be sharing at several of the link parties you can find here. And of course, I will be joining the party over at Layla’s here:
Thanks so much for reading – I am off to finish the front part of the house (dining room,foyer, living room) – Happy Decorating!
Could I ask where you found your wooden box you use as a centerpiece on your dining table? thanks so much!
Verna,
I actually found it at a yard sale a few years ago. It is actually my goal to try and reproduce a version of it at some point down the line!
In the meantime, ETSY.com always has some really unique old boxes, toolboxes and trays that are great for centerpieces.
Take care, Laura
Your table looks beautiful – like straight out of a Pottery Barn catalog! Mind if I pull up a chair?
Jeanine
So very very pretty! I love everything about it, and the doorknobs are not only a great collection but a fabulous and unexpected addition to your vignette. Thanks for sharing!
Everything is gorgeous! I found your blog through The Old Painted Cottage. I’m curious where you found the little fake Christmas trees on your mantle and table. That would be perfect to “spruce up” – ha ha, my dining room table.
I think your table looks so gorgeous!! I love your filled wooden box. It’s adorable,and i love your mantle too !!
Kathy
Your table is stunning, I love the plaid runner and your box is just perfect. What a great place for family meals and gathering. Hugs, Marty
Laura,
I love your blog! I found you from Old Painted Cottage. Your pictures are awesome and I love how you give instruction to your inspiration! I am your newest follower!
Maria
Hi Laura,
What a job you’ve done! Everything is so cozy and inviting. This is my first visit and I have enjoyed my time here. What are the sources for your chandelier and key (love it)?
Wishing you and yours a merry holiday,
Hugs,
Linda at Beautiful Ideas
how warm and welcoming Laura! beautiful..
LOVE the table centerpiece and all the words…I am a word girl for sure:)
xo
I love the layered candles in the old wooden box. Is that vintage doorknobs mixed in? Or if not what am I seeing? There are so many details!
New follower! You have lovely taste and your home is beautiful! I clicked on this link because I recognized the wooden box on your table!! I have the same one and love, love it. So many uses! Doing a house tour for Houzz.com and it is my centerpiece on my table. So glad to have found you! Christie at three pixie lane
This is so pretty!! I just love the rustic look!
I just found you, and I love your style of everything. I also love old wood boxes but never thought to do this! I am so excited I found you!!
Beautiful table! What is the vintage snow photo in the centerpiece? It looks like an ornament… did you make it? I really love it!