How To Style A Christmas China Cabinet

I wasn't even sure if I was going to decorate the china cabinet for Christmas but then, as I was going through my dishes, I found some that I have had forever and have never displayed.  The china cabinet seemed to be the ideal place to show them off!

On the bottom shelf I layered some bright red chargers and added these cardinal plates I got on clearance from Macy's several years ago.  The cardinal candy dish is from Kirkland's.

Even though I have never seen one in real life, cardinals are one of my favorite birds. And their red coloring is perfect this time of year.

I kept the top of the cabinet simple.  Just a few of my favorite pieces. Santa was a gift from my mother-in-law, The reindeer came from clearance at Stein Mart and the decorated sled is from Goodwill.  I added holiday picks to fill it in.

Gosh, I just love Santa!  And this one just speaks to me.

For the inside shelves I used some square red plates from Safeway years ago and placed ornament plates from Pier 1 in front of them. Several Godinger Shannon goblets hold red and gold ornaments.  Judging by this cabinet and my mantel decor, red and gold seems to be my theme this year. A shiny gold bowl sits in the center.

On the top inner shelf I used some white Johnson Bros dinner plates from Goodwill to anchor more of the ornament plates. 

Another Santa, shiny red mercury glass at that, sits on the right side. He was another gift from my MIL.  I'm guessing she does really know me! 

I'm really pleased at how my digging through dishes helped me to create such a pretty display in the china cabinet for Christmas!

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Christmas China Cabinet - 2012

How's your Christmas decorating coming along?

I know some of you don't even start until 

December 1st.

You know I start as soon after

Thanksgiving dinner as I can!

One of my favorites to decorate

is the china cabinet.

I usually start at the top and work 

my way down.

I didn't change it much from last year.

 I like having my angels up above,

looking down and guarding us each day.

The only addition this year is 

the red mercury glass tree between them.

My large red decorative plates

are like bright halos behind them.

For the shelves I chose to go more

formal on the top shelf

and a bit of fun for the bottom shelf.

Shiny green chargers sit behind my

very favorite Christmas plates from Kohl's.

If you remember from last year,

I could only find three of them, and 

I haven't been able to find even just one more.

They are marked

St. Nicholas Square

Holiday Laurel.

If you every see any in your daily travels, let me know!

I would love to get one more to make a set.

 In front are salad plates I found at 

Goodwill a few years ago.

I paid .25 each for them and I actually got six of them!

They are marked

The Elegant Table

Redd & Barton

Holly Berry

I think I scored pretty well with that purchase!

The fun little polar bears are from The Dollar Tree.

They add a touch of whimsy to the otherwise

traditional dishes.

On the lower shelf I used a pair of

handpainted snowmen salad plates.

They were also found at Goodwill and cost a total of .50

In the center is a larger

snowman dish that I found thrifting.

I'm pretty sure I didn't pay more than a dollar for him.

A little girl skating by a minuture tree

sits in from of an icy glass snowman.

While on the opposite side,

a little boy skates in front of a

jolly pink cheeked Santa.

I'm very pleased with the china cabinet

decor this year.

Some things remained the same

while others changed, just like the seasons.

I want to remind you of the
 holiday blog hop I am co-hosting with some
of my very favorite blog gals!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Blog Hop

We want to celebrate the season and share Christmas cheer so, we are hosting a four week Christmas link party! 

 Four blogs are joining together to share your holiday creations. 

Each week we will host a theme party to feature,

desserts & holiday food, 

ornaments & holiday decor, 

mantels & tablescapes,

and trees and wreaths. 

The host of each week will also share a fun project with you.

Nov. 28th  Life on Lakeshore Drive will host ornaments & decor.

Dec. 5th    Kathe With An E (that's me!) will host mantels & tablescapes.

Dec. 12th  House Honeys will host trees & wreaths

Dec. 19th  One More Time Events will host desserts & holiday food

**There will also be a Grand Prize giveaway from 

Cook in Stuff 

for those who share at all 4 parties!**  

This pan retails for $64.99!

So, be sure to join us each week!

We want to see you at each party!

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Don't forget to come by on Tuesday's

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