Christmas Decorating

The Sparkle of Crystals, Brass, and Gold

is what the dining room is all about this season

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Sparkling lights reflecting in all the shimmery beauty

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~ The Dining Room Buffet ~
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I found the crystal and brass candlesticks and pedestal bowl
at one of my favorite flea-market shops.
My eyes lighted upon it every time I visited
until one day, it came home with me.
The sheer shimmery deep rose colored fabric
is from an entire bolt I bought at a local flea market
this past summer for $15. I have it hung with drapes
in the dining room, over another window as a swag,
and the rest bunched up into the Christmas tree!
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The gold sparkly woven fabric added to the display,
from a thrift store for $1.
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The set of beautiful spheres in the crystal bowl
were from a discount store.
I love decorating without spending a fortune!
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A Christmas Tree Skirt
under the dining table centerpiece
of bowls of red and gold
glass ornaments.
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I love how the sun is shining into the room
But this morning it is pouring rain,
with thunder and lightning!
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Here is a little vignette from the master bath.
I've had the fairy on the right for a few years.
The one on the left, found recently at one of
my favorite flea market shops.
I love the touch of whimsy
and they make me smile
every time I walk into the room.
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They have become best fairy friends
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The Christmas Carol I've chosen for today is
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"In the Bleak Midwinter"
(by Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894)
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In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow;
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
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Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain;
Heav'n and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign:
In the bleak midwinter, a stable-place sufficed
The Lord God incarnate, Jesus Christ.
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Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim thronged in the air;
But his mother only, in her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
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What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise man, I would do my part;
Yet what can I give him,
Give Him My Heart