Monday, December 9, 2013

Creating Christmas-My Rustic Dining Room



Welcome, everyone!  I'm so excited that Jann asked me to be a part of her Creating Christmas Link Party this year!

My theme is 'Rustic Christmas.'
It's no secret that I LOVE incorporating a  rustic vibe to my decor...rough wood, chippy patina, rusty metal, and the raw simplicity of vintage items really speak to me!  (Aka Good Junk!)

My dining room is one of my favorite rooms to decorate for Christmas as the pale green walls and dark green painted floor create a perfect backdrop.  This space really reflects the rustic aesthetic, and this holiday season I've used a lot of natural elements such as greenery and pinecones, along with some splashes of red for festivity.

I hope that you enjoy this tour of my 'rustic' dining room!















































































Thanks again to Jann for including me in 'Creating Christmas'!  I hope that you'll join in and link up your holiday decor here, then be sure to visit the others the rest of this week!
Have a wonderful day :)

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48 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 9, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    So many pretty Christmas vignettes. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. DawnDecember 9, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    It's all just cute as can be, I love the color combo:)

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  3. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryDecember 9, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Lovely vignettes -everything is so pretty.
    Mary

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  4. UnknownDecember 9, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Wow! Your creamer collection! And your seltzer bottle collection! FABULOUS!! Those green boots are really cute with the laces. I really want to visit your home someday!!

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  5. bj December 9, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    I love your beautiful dining room. Thanks so much for hosting this fun part of the holiday parties.
    xo bj

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  6. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageDecember 9, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Oh Susan, your dining room looks wonderful! I love rustic year around, but especially at Christmas time! I adore your tree farm bucket! What a great find!!

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  7. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 9, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    I always love seeing your wonderful vintage vignettes, your seltzer bottle collection is amazing!!

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  8. Julie's LifestyleDecember 9, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Hi Susan, I love how your dining room is decorated for the holiday! I love the accent with the red ornaments and the greenery! I do hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Thanks for hosting this fun party and have a nice week.
    Julie at Julie's Lifestyle

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  9. pballardDecember 9, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Oh how I love your home. You know that of course. If your ever in need to find a home for a seltzer bottle I am your one. lol

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  10. Patty SumnerDecember 9, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    It all looks just beautiful! You are truly blessed with a beautiful gift of design! Your home reflects it.... Love the simplicity! Blessings!

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  11. Sew a Fine SeamDecember 9, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    So lovely! Love the radio flyer and the boots! So cool!

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  12. farmhouse-storyDecember 9, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    your boots and little silver cups are darling, susan! it all looks fabulous and ready for the holidays!

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  13. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 9, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    What's not to love about every treasure you've decorated with!!! Gorgeous. I love how you've displayed your tarnished silver cups and that Radio Flyer is so precious.

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  14. chateau chicDecember 9, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    I LOVE how you decorate for Christmas, Susan! The little radio flyer is just too cute! Gorgeous dough bowl on your table with the greens. And those green boots filled with greens are darling. Your rusts and whites make the best backdrop for the greens and bits of red.
    Mary Alice

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  15. Savannah GrannyDecember 9, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    I love your dining room and it is especially lovely with the Christmas decor. Have a blessed week, Ginger

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  16. OliveDecember 9, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    The seltzer bottles, the white creamers on the ledge, and the dough bowl all make me smile. Add the Christmas touches and it is all warm and charming. Happy Christmas, Olive

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  17. Vickie @ Ranger 911December 9, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    The little child's riding toy is adorable! Your collection of seltzer bottles and white ironstone on your windowsill are amazing! Thanks for the tour, Susan!

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  18. BECKYDecember 9, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Sooo pretty Susan! I love your ironstone pitcher collection! I need to add to the few I have. One of my favorite things!!

    Have a lovely week!!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  19. sweetvintageofmineDecember 9, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Hi Susan, i love the mix of rustic and romantic(white)! The natural greens are always a favorite of mine with UNIQUE touches ( the childs vintage scooter)!! So many beautiful items to see!!! I love the mix!! Blessings~~~Roxie

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  20. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow December 9, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    The Radio Flyer is stealing the show; it's so cute! It's all beautiful! I also like the simplicity.

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  21. cynthia lee designsDecember 9, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Loving your rustic Christmas dining room...so pretty!! And that Radio Flyer is adorable...love it!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  22. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsDecember 9, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    It just never ceases to amaze me on the glorious things you have to decorate with…oh, be still my heart over that Radio Flyer trike!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Love your beautiful vintage Christmas vignettes. The Radio Flyer is fantastic!

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  24. Rose LDecember 9, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Love the Radio flyer and frames within frames!

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  25. Just JudyDecember 9, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Love your "Rustic" decor. So peaceful and relaxing. Love the ice skates. My daughter had a pair years ago and don't know what I did with them.....going to have to hunt them down...Will have to go digging in the closets...I hope I didn't give them away!

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  26. JunkchiccottageDecember 10, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Ohhhhhhh Susan it is all so gorgeous. I love that little radio flyer and OMG those boots. I want those boots!!!!! Everything looks so pretty. I love all the natural elements you brought in with your vintage and rustic. Great job.
    Kris

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  27. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 10, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    You sure don't disappoint that's for sure! Love how you put the unexpected in, like the darling radio flyer. The boots wonderful and I have spied that tree farm bucket on another blog and have been drooling over it. Everything is displayed fabulously! So happy to have you join in!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  28. Art and SandDecember 10, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    E V E R Y T H I N G is P E R F E C T!!!

    There are so many sweet touches . . . love it all.

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  29. Blondie's JournalDecember 10, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    I can see why you love this room so much! It reminds me of an old farmhouse dining room! The touches of real evergreen are just beautiful, I like the ice skates and the bucket...well, I like everything, but you know!! ;-)

    XO,
    Jane

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  30. Jeanette@Creating a Life StudioDecember 10, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    I loved the tour of your rustic Christmas dining room! So many charming details...the beautiful bottles, the natural elements, the white pitchers. But I think the boots are my favorite!

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  31. thompsontammy6463@gmail.comDecember 10, 2013 at 4:45 AM

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  32. thompsontammy6463@gmail.comDecember 10, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Susan, your C'mas decoration's just keep getting better .I don't have a favorite room, I love ALL Yor touche's !!The snow this morning will make it even more charming.
    I guess at 4:45AM , I need to find my glasses & have a cup of coffee before leaving a comment. Lol 2 hour school delay down our way. Signing off from Holme's County. (headed to the Keurig!!)

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  33. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieDecember 10, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    I love how you create simple down to earth items and make them look over the top! Everything looks amazing Susan. You have a special touch that always captures the essence that we all look for in decorating. (I'm in love with the Tree Farm container. Is it old?)

    Stop by and see what we've been doing for Christmas! We'd love to have you stop over for a cup of tea...

    Blessings at Christmas and always, Edie Marie

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    1. must love junkDecember 10, 2013 at 11:47 AM

      Thank you, Edie Marie! I actually found that Tree Farm bucket at...will you believe TJ Maxx?! I thought it was really fun and a good 'knock off' of an old piece! :)

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  34. Carlene @ Organized ClutterDecember 10, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Susan, of course I love your rustic Christmas dining room! Especially the Radio Flyer and white pitchers in the window and silver ones on the rack.

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  35. JeanieDecember 10, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I love your rustic Christmas! It's so clean and sparkly, yet filled with magic and creativity! What joy you must have looking at it!

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  36. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Love the watering can and boots. The whole effect is stunning. Thanks for sharing

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  37. CynthiaDecember 10, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Susan, I just love what you have done, that Radio Flyer is so cute. Love the cup next to it and the pot the plant is in is gorgeous. You always to a fantastic job, girl!

    Cynthia

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  38. ReviDecember 10, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Your lovely vintage metal pieces - especially the ones with words on them - never cease to excite my sensibilities! Always a pleasure visiting, Susan.

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  39. JP December 10, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Hello Susan and Happy Holidays!
    I just stopped by to see your post and happened to see the party and linked up....thanks for hosting it!
    JP

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  40. Lady of the ManorDecember 10, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Your rustic dining room is perfect! So many charming touches, the radio flyer, the white pitchers, the ornaments in those little tins, the dough bowl filled with greenery! I just love it all!! Thanks for hosting Rustic Christmas!

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  41. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageDecember 10, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Loving your Rustic Christmas, Susan! I love your vintage vignettes with the perfect touches of red and green. The green bottles are perfect for Christmas! And I love the striped runner too. I really like your fresh light touch with a rustic theme. So cheery!

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  42. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 10, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Gorgeous rustic dining room with the boots and lovely vignettes. Magazine worth! Thank you for hosting such lovely C'mas party. Hugs,
    FABBY

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  43. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Susan - your style calms me!!! Looks fabulous as always!! Would love to see some of these items in your boutique after Christmas! (wink) !

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  44. SalmagundiDecember 11, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Thanks for hosting -- what a fun Christmas party! Sally

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  45. LindaDecember 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Thanks for hosting. Happy Holidays! Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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  46. ornate splendorDecember 13, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    So pretty! Love that radio flyer vignette -- and the tart tins with ornaments. I even have some of the same tart tins -- great idea. Merry Christmas, Catherine

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  47. Laura S ReadingDecember 15, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I love your decor- especially the Radio Flyer scooter and the evergreens in boots.
    I have those items and constantly hear from the male household members "WHY?"
    Thank you for showing I am not the only one who appreciates them and thinks they are beautiful.

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