A French Country Christmas Dining Room

"What do you mean you aren't going to put up a Christmas tree?"

That's what my friends said when I told them I was not going to have a tree this year. 

I planned on just decorating our small living and dining room space
in a simple French Country feel. 

I wasn't sure I'd stick to it but, since I'm trying to simplify my life, I wanted to attempt it. 

I could always put a tree up later if I really missed it. 

Besides, I had some nice vintage decorations that I thought would be just as festive.

This white bird has always perched on top of our Christmas tree 

so I wanted to give it a special spot, here atop my antique mirror.

Here's a wide shot of the old farmhouse mantel trimmed out for the holidays.

The silver bells, tied with a red ribbon bow, are Ron's. His mother gave him one each year 

at Christmas, engraved with the date. Now, they're a special feature of our holiday decor.

A simple natural centerpiece on the dining table grounds this small room 

with a bit of bling and candlelight. The vintage silver tray sits on an old grain sack. 

Bringing the outdoors in with this metal patio lantern and some greenery
is a nod to a French Country feel. 

I found two of these gorgeous wire urns at a yard sale last summer. 

I switched out the red geraniums for a collection of teddy bears in each one. 

Ron points out that OU's football team is in first place!

Adding a few bottle brush trees in front of this antique medicine cabinet is a simple vintage touch.

I thought I was almost finished decorating when I remembered the vintage sled 

I found at an estate sale last summer that was somewhere in the attic. 

Once I found it, I propped it against the farmhouse mantel and tied a small wreath on it. 

Isn't it a beauty?

This paper house looks welcoming at night, casting a warm glow on a stack of ironstone plates. 

With all these charming holiday decorations, I'm really not missing a Christmas tree this year.
Do you have a tree(s) this year?

I hope you come back next week to see my French Country Christmas living room/foyer.

Will there be a tree in that room? We'll see.

Happy December!

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