A White Ironstone Christmas

I hope you everyone had a very nice Thanksgiving. 

Unfortunately we had some sad news just before Thanksgiving...

My 92 year old father-in-law passed away.  

He had only been in our family a few years but he was a very special man

and will be dearly missed.  

 My hubby and I have since been spending alot of time with his
Mom trying to help her through this difficult time.

Now here it is already over a week into December!

I'm just now starting a bit of decorating for the holidays,

but having a hard time getting into the holiday spirit:(

I did put together this little vignette with some white Ironstone pieces I've been collecting for a while... and it helped cheer me up!! Yay!

The cutout vase was from Target. 

The branch and pine greenery from my backyard, (free)!

The white ornaments and snowflakes were from the Dollar Tree

These little musical angels were also from Dollar Tree! 

Aren't they sweet?!

 I considered spray painting the branch...

maybe in white or bronze but couldn't decide...so I left it natural. 

What do you think?

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UPDATE...
I decided to spray paint the branch after Cathy's suggestion, and before Sue said I should leave it natural.  It honestly didn't make a huge difference but I do think it stands out a bit more nicely painted...


Branch painted with Krylon's oil rubbed bronze spray paint.

 These two pitchers I bought just the other day at my favorite local T/S!

The cabbage plates were from Marshall's a while back.  I thought they looked nice in the background to pull the white and green colors together.

I like to mix cut fresh greenery with artificial picks
it helps give them a more authentic look.
These picks above were also from the Dollar Tree.

 And yes... My very first official real cloche!! 
I got so excited to find this one at G/W! 
Looks so cute on this white Ironstone plate with this little green bird,
and a green and white gingham ribbon bow on it.

This little cut work votive holder also from the Dollar Tree

looks cute alongside the cut work vase. 

 Here's another little display I did in my open kitchen cabinet ...

Love my whimsical little Bailey's winking cups...
Hmm... Baileys and coffee, always sounds good
on a cold winters night around holidays! ;)

I had been wanting a cute soup tureen, and finally found this one with a fruit motif
that went well with my kitchen decor. 

Along with my collection tranferware dishes.

Well it's a start, but I have much more to do!  I hope I can get it done soon or Christmas will have already come and gone!
Time just seems to go by so fast these days! 

Maybe I'm just getting much slower than I used to be....
Nah, couldn't be that ;)

Hugs, Sherri:)

I know this is not the traditional tablescape
but since it does have dishes on a table I'll be linking to

Tablescape Thursday

Thank you to Susan our sweet hostess from
"Between Naps on the Porch".

I'll also be linking to
White Wednesday
with Kathleen from "Faded Charm".

as well as
Hooked on Holiday Tours

Okay one last one ...

Marty's Christmas Cloche Party

Please visit all these wonderful blog events
and the other participants for some wonderful inspiration!!
Thanks!!