"God Jul"...a Swedish Christmas Buffet

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God Jul!

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...or as we say here in America...

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Merry Christmas!

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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!

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Ohhh boy...only 13 days until Christmas!  I have been a busy little bee.  Honey

 and I just decided a few days ago that we are going to Texas to have Christmas with

 my three daughters and my grandchildren.  This decision put a new "spin" on everything.

  I usually send gift cards, however now that we will be there for Christmas...I am wanting

 to take gifts.  There is shopping to do, then there is the gift wrapping, baking, planning

 for the trip...whew...I think you get the idea!  I need a couple of Christmas elves to

help me out! Hehe!  We will be leaving in about a week so I don't have much time

 to get everything done.  Nevertheless...I am sooo very excited!  It has been a very

 long time since we have all been able to get together for Christmas. 

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I'm not sure how many more posts that I will have time to do, however I would

 like to share a bit of the Christmas decor in my dining room with you today.

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God Jul,

Chari

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A Swedish Christmas

2011 Christmas Dining Room

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While shopping in Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago, I found the prettiest

 little heart shaped ornaments.  I immediately thought of a Swedish Christmas.

  The Swedish often incorporate hearts into their Christmas decor. 

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 Ooooh...decorating for a Swedish Christmas in my dining room would be so

 much fun!  Although my husband and I are both of Swedish heritage, this was an

 entirely new experience for me. I sure did enjoy doing something different.  I

 hope that you enjoy it too!

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So without further ado...

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"God Jul"...a Swedish Christmas Buffet

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This is the buffet in my dining room...all dressed up and ready

 for a Swedish Christmas!

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The Christmas buffet is done in a Swedish color theme of red and white.

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Lots and lots of red and white...with just a few "pops" of green!

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A Swedish Christmas Tree

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The "star" attraction of this Christmas vignette...a Swedish Christmas tree!
(at least my version of a Swedish Christmas tree)

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Small tree branches, spray painted white, are anchored in a white ironstone

 pitcher.  The heart shaped ornaments hang on the tree...ever so sweetly.

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There are three different types of Christmas heart ornaments...

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4 - solid red hearts with glitter

4 - tone on tone white hearts with a Christmas tree design

 2 - white hearts with red birds and decorative scrolls.

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Different patterns of red and white ribbon are tied onto the hearts so that

 they can be hung on the tree.

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My Honey took this photo (above).  Isn't it the most perfect display of Christmas colors?

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The traditional red, green, and white Christmas!

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Swedish Christmas Tree Vignette

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 Front and center of the buffet...

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 A large white ironstone platter/tray hosts the Swedish Christmas

 tree vignette.  A small ironstone cream pitcher joins the larger pitcher

 that houses the tree.  A frosted glass pinecone, large red jingle bells, a

 white wooden reindeer along with a set of "Old World Santa"

 nesting dolls.

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I have had the "Old World Santa" nesting dolls for a number

 of years now. I suppose that they would be considered vintage.

  They are one of my favorite Christmas decorations!

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A view from the left side of the buffet.

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The Left Hand Side of the Vignette...

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A fresh Norfolk Pine in a white ironstone soup tureen decorates

 the left hand side of this Swedish Christmas vignette. 

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Red and green jingle bells and an old vintage bell

 ornament join in with the mix.

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The Right Side of the Vignette...

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Two Swedish folk art cups and a reticulated pedestal cake plate

 decorate the right hand side of this vignette.

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I found the Swedish folk art cups at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago.  The

 red coasters came with the cups.  As soon as I seen the pretty folk art pattern

 on the cups...and that they were red and white...I knew they would be perfect

 for my Swedish Christmas vignette.

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Pretty white, ornate handled spoons fill one of the cups.  Ready at a moments

 notice...for a warm cup of tea or a cup of hot cocoa.  Maybe you would like a

 stick of cinnamon in your warm drink?

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And...there you have it!

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A Swedish Christmas buffet!

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God Jul!

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Merry Christmas, dear friends!

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I am joining these fabulous parties...

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Christmas Home Tours...hosted by Melissa over at The Inspired Room.

Metamorphosis Monday...hosted by Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch.

Table Top Tuesday...hosted by Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life.
What's It Wednesday...hosted by Ivy and Elephants.

Wow Us Wednesday...hosted by Kim over at Savvy Southern Style.

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Thank you, dear ladies...for hosting these lovely parties for us!

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Well dear friends...I'm so glad that you stopped by for a visit today.  Please
 leave me a note...I would love to visit with you!

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Warmest Christmas Wishes!

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