Even though my kitchen is pretty big, the actual dining area can only squeeze about 4 people-- 5 if you are really skinny (which I am not). So if you are dining at Falconhead Cottage, odds are we are going buffet style.
For this weeks Dare to DIY, I decorated our buffet instead of doing our table. Grab a plate and let's check this bad boy out. (..and I'm serving garland and pinecones. Mmm, ruffage.)
I had this dream of going super rustic and natural this year, but I love my metallics too much to give them up. So, I call this look 'rustic glamour'. I snagged my silver serving tray and added some greens and my vintage Christmas balls. And by 'vintage' I totally mean 'Walmart circa 2007'.
Bird's eye view, whut whut!
Lit candles with a toddler in the house= living on the edge.
The whole idea of Dare to DIY is to actually DIY something. My DIYing time is limited these days, so I finally made the West Elm twine Christmas trees that were super hot in 2009. I have been coveting these for three years now, and I wish I had known how easy they were to make.
I picked up a couple Styrofoam trees from Michael's and some jute twine at Lowe's. (Note: DO NOT get twine from a craft store. That stuff is unnecessarily expensive. I got a gajillion meters from Lowe's for under $3, and I didn't use the whole roll for this project). I wrapped the twine around the tree, starting from the bottom, and glued the top. Rusticness achieved.
If you have a hot second, pop over and check out the other entries for this week's Dare to DIY. I haven't finished looking at all of them, but so far I am loving Claire's glitter plates. You know me and glitter. It's like a moth to a flame.
Always & Forever,
ME
I'm reading this :) Love your buffet decor. Love the twine cones :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty set up! I did a buffet display, too...great minds think alike, right?
ReplyDeleteRustic glamour indeed. I love it, obviously. The greenery, the sparkle and the twine wrapped trees. The trees are my favorite. Awesome work, my friend. And with a toddler no less. You rule.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up.
You had me at rustic glamour :) Such a cute and festive way to decorate your buffet. I love the twine trees. I'm working on glittery ones right now.
ReplyDeletei loove the rusticness! haha my glitter reindeer can live in your buffet forest. i love those twine trees - and great tip about lowes - i just assumed they were complicated too, but now i guess i should try it!
ReplyDeletegreat job! (and thanks for the shoutout!)
Mmmm, ruffage. :P
ReplyDeleteLove the trees and colors. Thanks for joining the Dare to DIY!
I think you're onto something. Especially considering Pottery Barn recently had their Rustic Luxe Collection. "Inspired by the pairing of opposites - rustic textures and materials mixed with with soft and luxurious surfaces."
ReplyDeleteRustic glam is my obsession & you just gave me some awesome eyecandy. Also, I'm obsessed w/ pinecones lately (probs b/c Quinnie finds them on our walks & won't let them go) so of course I'm loving your holiday decor!!
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