Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Christmas in the Sunroom

Hello everyone,
     On this very mild but wet day, Christmas came to the sun room, as I took in some greenery from the woods to add some a more seasonal look to our little sun room.


Candles also add to the coziness.

Winterberries, pine . juniper, holly and an old vintage card added to a pretty white cone brighten the posts between the windows.


How about a cup of tea?
A mix of china patterns, but they all go together well.




Pretty candle holders from the thrift shop.



I love this old donkey- a humble reminder of the season.
The glow at nighttime is so romantic.
I will soon be done decorating our home for Christmas, and I am looking forward to cozy evenings by the fireside with the twinkle of lights and the sound of Christmas music playing softly in the background and a good cup of tea!

I have to do some finetuning on the sunroom tomorrow and I have some paper whites and amaryllis started, for in here as well.

The good news is Santa arrived here early, as a new Canon Rebel T3 arrived at our door today!

Today,I am joining Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.

Thank you for visiting,

Carolyn
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32 comments:

  1. fatim308November 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I love all the decoration, you done it well ^_^

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  2. Adriana Candida CarneiroNovember 30, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    wowwwwwwwwwwwwww...
    amazing pictures... I really loved them...
    best wishes

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  3. Ann@A Sentimental LifeNovember 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I would love to be curled up drinking a cup of tea in your cozy beautiful sunroom

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  4. My Shabby Streamside StudioNovember 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Happy Holidays, Carolyn!
    Having my holiday giveaway, stop over if you can.
    xo
    Sandy

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  5. AmandaNovember 30, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Such beautiful decoration and dishes, as always! I love the ice skates and the sweet old donkey! Thanks for sharing, Carolyn!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  6. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaNovember 30, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Beautiful!!
    ... stunning sun room:)

    Greetings from Australia♥

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  7. Heaven's WalkNovember 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Oh sooooo pretty, Carolyn! You have such a romantic way of arranging your vignettes. (sigh!) It makes me want a sunroom even more! :) And what a wonderful early Christmas gift, sweetie!!!! Excited for you! Can hardly wait to hear how you like it!

    xoxo laurie

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  8. SoutherncookNovember 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Your sunroom looks lovely in it's Christmas look by day or evening. Just beautiful and congratulations on your new gift.

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  9. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Elegance at it's best! Love everything you have done in your sun room.

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  10. Leslie's GardenNovember 30, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Your sunroom is so lovely dressed in it's Christmas finery! What fun to have that special place to play and relax in!

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  11. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)November 30, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Beautiful, elegant decor! Love your sunroom.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog::)

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  12. Jewel SaulsNovember 30, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    What a lovely room with such special touches throughout! Especially love the skates!

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  13. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Joann

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  14. Pamela GordonNovember 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Oh, you got your new camera! A lot of bloggers seem to be going with the Rebel. I hope you enjoy using it. Your sunroom looks cozy and pretty with the whites and natural greenery. It was a very warm day here but rainy - almost like spring. Blessings, Pamela

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  15. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageDecember 1, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Such a cheery space this is. Your red and white looks wonderful with all the light. I love that cozy china with the wintry scenes. Delightful! Glad your photo problems are solved. I could feel your pain! Ha!

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  16. TessDecember 1, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    GORGEOUS birdhouse...everything is just stunning.

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  17. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 1, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    All your decorations are gorgeous, every element you chose is perfect, just right to stage such a winter wonderland. I'm loving the transfer teapot, teacup and platter, jus lovely. I specially love the bird house. Come say hello, I'm partying at Susan's TT. Hugs, FABBY

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  18. CandyleiDecember 1, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    No one will leave your home disappointed and thank you for sharing it with us who can't make it to the Christmas Home tour!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Oh my! it looks so beautiful,i adore the wire basket resting on the floor full of greenery and berries it's delightful.
    Enjoy your Rebel T3 what a lovely surprise x

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  20. ElzieDecember 1, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I just love the way you decorate. Looks so beautiful. And your bird cage is a big favorite of mine, lol.
    Here we have the same weather. Wet, mild and windy.
    Love Elzie

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  21. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Hello dear I have to congratulate you because you created the festive atmosphere inside your house is fantastic .....
    Comes through the web :)))))
    You have a "touch" more for these things, you are fantastic!
    I also I love the angels, are also in my house :)))))
    Have a nice weekend
    kisses
    Sabry!

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  22. Miss JeanDecember 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Congratulations on being the December home at Cottage of the Month! Your entire home is just breathtaking. Hopefully those that see it will go to your blog to finish the tour by seeing your fabulous garden!

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  23. Connie in HartwoodDecember 1, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Such wonderful inspiration ... I'm not sure where to look next ... it's all so lovely!

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  24. PASSIONEDECO FRANCESCADecember 1, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Your china collection always leave me wowed!!

    Fra

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  25. rusty hingeDecember 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Hello! I just found you from Cottage of the Month! I love your home and your blog! I am your newest follower. I really love your outdoor pitures. My husband just bought me an old wooden wheelbarrow for my birthday. I am very excited to stuff greens and berries in like you did! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Maria
    www.rustyhinge.blogspot.com

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  26. Mid-Atlantic MarthaDecember 1, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    How lovely! I love your transferware mixed in with all the white. Stunning.

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  27. a quiet lifeDecember 1, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    always always always special here!

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  28. Katty's cosy coveDecember 2, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Beautiful photos. Blessings always

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  29. Katy NoelleDecember 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Oh, dear Christmassy Carolyn!

    I love, love, love, love, love your sun room - every time you show it to us - I love it! All of the tartan was making me smile - then, this - and I just caught a glimpse of your "Festive whites" post and it's turned my heart to water. Off I go for more happy inspiration! (and, the funny thing is....not a single decoration up, here, yet. Okay, well, one small pre-lit and pre-decorated tree and a poinsettia. This weekend is the choir concert and I have a solo and am focusing! =])

    Love to you for all of the fun joy you keep zapping me with!=]

    xxo

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  30. Betty December 2, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Your sunroom looks so festive and romantic. Just beautiful.

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  31. karanmiDecember 3, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Everything looks so beautiful. My eye was drawn to your beautiful dishes. The same dishes my mom used over the winter months for many many years. The teapot with it I had never seen. The dishes went to my oldest daughter last year after mom passed away and I would love to know where you found the teapot for them. I would so love to have one to give to my daughter to go with moms dishes.

    Karan

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  32. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Carolyn I do so love to come over for visits to your lovely home! You just do everything to perfection. I would love to enjoy it in person someday and let all my senses enjoy the beautifulness -

    Saw your new pictures on Old Painted House- beautiful is all I can say- sure wish my vocabulary was enhanced so I could lavish better praises!

    bee blessed
    mary

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn