Old world christmas tablescape

Bowl of oranges

I've always loved an "old world" Christmas. The dining room here at Welch House is the perfect space to create that feeling. A simply dressed Christmas tree with twinkling lights gives off that cozy Christmas glow. This year I wanted to give a nod to the Nutcracker Ballet. I swapped out the mirror over the piano for this gorgeous Degas print of ballerinas. The dining table is dressed with fresh greenery clippings gathered from the yard, and simple embellishments. Three sweet vintage…

Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion Recently the local Preservation Society held its annual Christmas open house. Several historic houses throughout downtown opened their doors for an old-fashioned Christmas. The homes were decorated in victorian and period-style decorations. Music, choirs, Victorian carolers and a barber shop quartet provided entertainment. Father Christmas also planned an appearance. Lovely belles greeted guests as they arrived. Beautiful silver trays throughout the house served…

This 'Velvet Dream' styled shoot is filled with the most stunning Dark, Moody and Luxurious Wedding Inspiration, perfect for Halloween

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I’m at the table with Parchment Rouge for a Merry Mikasa Christmas table! With its vibrant red border and gold scroll pattern, Parchment Rouge is a natural choice for a holiday table. Silv…

Welcome to the Christmas Dining Room, friends. This last several years I've been pushing myself a bit to come up with new ways to decorate this room. I have relied heavily on Tartan Plaid in my Dining Rooms for years, but recently I've tried to move toward a more French Country look that relies more on neutral, natural garden elements. I've used this large Pottery Barn lantern here on the table for years. (I have two of them, but since they're pretty large they tend to overwhelm a space if I…

English country Manor House Christmas