Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Dining Room Tree



I'm finally beginning to get a little holiday spirit, and I decided to decorate the dining room for Christmas.  With a little inspiration from Cindy, at My Romantic Home, I wired up some teacups and hung them on the tree.






I'll probably add some ribbon today, but I'm liking how it looks so far.  :)
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38 comments:

  1. Kathleen GraceDecember 9, 2008 at 6:26 AM

    Perfect for the dining room Mary. Cindy had such a great idea when she did that. I just love your dining room:>)

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  2. SueDecember 9, 2008 at 6:27 AM

    Morning Mary, Could it get any sweeter than this? Ribbons would be perfect! Wish I had a diningroom tree...Have a great day decorating!! xo

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  3. MiaDecember 9, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    I've never seen a Christimas Tree decorated with cups, but that's gorgeous!

    I can't wait to see more of your Christmas decorations.

    Have a great day.

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  4. Cottage ContessaDecember 9, 2008 at 6:35 AM

    It's beautiful Mary! Cindy certainly is a fabulous inspiration isn't she?! Have a happy day sweetie!
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

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  5. ksarraDecember 9, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    Mary, this has your usual style and flair. I have a container of old demitasse cups, I can't wait to try this idea. Since I'm trying to do a "Cajun" Christmas, the little cups and enamelware coffeepot should work. Thanks for the inspiriation, LOVE your little red house....

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  6. AnonymousDecember 9, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    What a fantastic idea! It looks great.

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  7. LacyDecember 9, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    yep.....I saw Cindy's tree, too...perfect!!..can't wait to see the rest of your lovely home!!..thanks for sharing...Lacy

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  8. Mental P MamaDecember 9, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    Love it!

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  9. CatHerderDecember 9, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    That is absolutely gorgeous! I would be making mosaics shortly after putting that up (our 5 cats would be shattering those cups at an alarming rate)!!

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  10. VeeDecember 9, 2008 at 9:55 AM

    Oh I saw that and you're right! It looks just fantastic!

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  11. PaulaDecember 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    I have a small tree in our dining room with miniature teacups and saucers, and I love it. You've inspired me to perhaps try a bigger tree with real cups! This looks beautiful!

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  12. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~December 9, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    It looks great Mary! It's so nice that you have room to display more then one tree. I wish I did, but we so "cozy" here, not much room for even one tree, lol!
    Enjoy your day!

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  13. DonnaDecember 9, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    How pretty! It's a great idea for a dining room.

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  14. Anke MartinDecember 9, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    OH how awesome is this!!!!!! I love it!!!!!! So inspiring! Your whole house is, looks like you got into the Christmas decoarting mood! I loved all the photos so far!!!!! Wonderful place to celebrate Christmas!
    Smiles, Anke ;)

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  15. SueDecember 9, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    Good Morning Mary....I love it with the teacups....so perfect for a dining room.....

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  16. AnonymousDecember 9, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    Hi Mary! Oh, how sweet your tree is! I love the tea cups dripping off the branches! Cindy's good, isn't she? So are you. I love your home!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  17. RueDecember 9, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    Hi Mary :)

    I love your version of Cindy's cute tree and it looks lovely in your beautiful dining room.

    The colonial house put me in a decorating mood too. I've been trying to get it all done for days. Hopefully I'll be done before I have to take it down LOL

    Hugs,
    rue

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  18. AnonymousDecember 9, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    The teacups make perfect ornaments!!! Lovely!

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  19. GlennaDecember 9, 2008 at 2:01 PM

    What a beautiful idea! Love it!

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  20. SandyDecember 9, 2008 at 4:38 PM

    love the teacups! perfect idea!

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  21. SuzanneDecember 9, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    Lovely. I've been doing a teacup tree in my dining room for years and it's everyone's favorite. I add some faux fruit to the branches and walnuts that have been spray painted gold.

    - Suzanne

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  22. Blå-hvit samlemaniDecember 9, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    What a great idea! You probably have many lovely cups! With ribbons the tree will be just gorgous! Lvoe the room with the red plates in the cabinet.

    have a nice day

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  23. Susie QDecember 9, 2008 at 9:06 PM

    It is just beautiful and perfect for your dining room.
    How I love your home Mary...

    Love,
    Sue

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  24. TaraDecember 9, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Mary

    What a great idea--is that cute! Looks perfect just where it is...now, are you planning a silverware one for the kitchen? Hee-hee!

    :0)
    Tara

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  25. PicketDecember 9, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    Girl that is the sweetest thing I have seen for a dining room..just perfect and ohhhh I can't tell you how I love seeing your wall paper & that little red chest there...just beautiful! Great idea girl..what an inspiration! Hope you have a beautiful week!

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  26. BittersweetPunkinDecember 10, 2008 at 12:22 AM

    Hi Mary...remember me? LOL

    I am terribly behind in my visits and I am trying to catch up with friends...I LOVE that tree....what a great idea...I haven't been over to Cindy's yet but I am headed there soon.

    Very lovely!
    Hugs,
    Robin

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  27. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    I absolutely LOVE LOVE that idea! I might just steal it from you. It's lovely!

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  28. A New England LifeDecember 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    My goodness, your tree is adorable! What a great idea! You don't mind setting the table for an extra guest at Christmas dinner, do you?

    ; )

    Sharon

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  29. CindyDecember 10, 2008 at 7:39 AM

    I love your teacup tree!!! As a fellow lover of dishes, I think our trees really fit our personalities!!!

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  30. abbDecember 10, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful! What a clever idea.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    Oh My, I love the idea of decorating the tree with the tea cups. Your blog is gorgeous. I hope you don't mind if I link to your blog so I can find my way back again soon. :)

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  32. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesDecember 10, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    Mary, did you say "ribbons?" I used ribbons but for some reason thought perhaps it was not being done so much lately.
    Even if you are not in the mood yet..you are doing great and I feel Christmas spirit coming on you. Merry Christmas, Mary!

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  33. AngelaDecember 11, 2008 at 6:45 AM

    I love this idea with the tea cups. I may use it for next year on my Christmas tree in the diningroom. found your blog from Vee's and when I got here I remembered, "I've been here before!" I love you blog and plan on adding you to my bloglist so I don't lose you again,,lol.
    Blessing to you and your family..
    Angela

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  34. AnonymousDecember 12, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    I highlighted your blog on mine today. I so adore that teacup tree I had to share it. xoxo

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  35. JudyDecember 17, 2008 at 12:47 AM

    Oh, Mary how I've missed you!

    I love your tree next to "my" red chest and all the teacups hanging on it....so "Mary"!

    I hope you're keeping warm in New Jersey, we are having 70+ temps here this week! We'll be at the lake on Sat. for Christmas with all the family so I hope it stays warm enough for the kids to play outside....if not, we'll be toasty warm next to the fire!

    Merry Christmas!
    Judy

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  36. PJDecember 21, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    Soooo, you don't have a cat?????

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  37. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    What an excellent idea! I love it and your dining room tree looks gorgeous! I might even borrow this idea for next year as I have a lot of teacups!

    Mary in Oregon

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