If you have been with me, you know this cupboard. My dad built it for me many years ago as my Christmas present. It is still one of my prize processions. The showpiece of the living room. This is probably my favorite Christmas cupboard, ever. I gave a sneak peek a little while ago but here it is in all its glory.

Adding in some trees along with the Williamsburg Tucker House, my swan gets a silk scarf with beads and silk flowers. It is a beautiful fancy, I bought for my mom years ago. Not for her to wear but, to see what she could do with it. She was the keeper of all things lovely. A few fairy lights and greens keep the rhythm going across the top.

Inside the cupboard I added and kept a lot of my beloved accessories. Antiques and vintage, that I have collected over the years. The dishes are a combination of Mackenzie Childs Courtly Check Chargers, Pottery Barn red plaid, and William Sonoma Woodland Berry and, a few of my Moms Wedgwood Creamware to round things out. I added two vintage Duncan Royal figurines The Pioneer, and Wassail Santas. They are hand painted and absolutely lovely. I kept my Royal Doulton Shepherd figurines and antique books along with a small collection of ironstone with advertising, some tole pieces, and reproduction onion bottles with tax stamps. Tucked in some faux green picks and I was done.

On the other side of the room my Ales and Spirits sign got some Christmas too. My grandmothers green silk sash, from a gown she wore when she was a girl, is wound into a couple of long multi greens that drape, with some eucalyptus. I then added some pinecones and pheasant feathers. When I rehung it, my first thought was wow, that is a way too over the top. But I decided to give it a chance. I’m so glad I did, because now I love it. This sign doesn’t change a whole lot from year to year but that is because I am still in love with this look. When I find the magic, I tend to stick with the concept.

My pond sailor over the front door always gets dressed up too. Multi faux Greens and a nordic felt garland complete the look.

In the entry, is such a tiny space only about 3.5×6.5. By extending the view from the living room into the story and 1/2 entry, I have managed to make the living room feel larger. These split entry foyers are forgotten spaces by most people, who have homes like this. Mine was forgotten too, for many years. It took some time for me to figure out how to dress it out, and make it work. I am happy with it now. I think the combination of art, and interesting objects has helped to maximize both spaces.

I will continue the entry look when I can get some better pictures during the daytime. This is such a dark space even in daylight it is hard to photograph.

Thanks for stopping

Shelley