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December 7, 2016

Winter Buffet Table in the Dining Room

*I have some very simple winter buffet table decorating ideas for you today*

For the last couple of years, I’ve given myself the best gift. It’s not something that would mean a whole lot to anyone else, but it definitely means a lot to me. And it’s a gift that keeps on giving, long into the new year.

What is it, you ask? Well, I had an epiphany last year when it came time to decorate my house for Christmas. As I began to pull out the bins of decor I felt almost myself having an almost visceral reaction. I just couldn’t bring myself to make the house soooooo very Christmas-y.

Winter buffet table decor atthepicketfence.com

 

And what I realized is that if I were take a more winter-y approach to my seasonal decorating, I could leave it all up long after Christmas was over.

Then and there I decided to give myself the gift of time. Of not having to pack everything away on January 1 and then try and figure out how to fill all of those blank spaces with decor that would carry me till Spring.

So I look at every surface and tabletop a bit differently now. I think of what I can put out and leave out for a few months.

Like sweet little frosted trees.

Christmas buffet table decorations atthepicketfence.com

And even though Santa is making an appearance, he can easily go back into hibernation and be replaced with something else once his job has ended for another year.

Santa figurine on a stack of plates

This gift I’ve given myself has removed so much of the pressure and I’m actually enjoying the sweet, simple touches of winter so much more than the overtly Christmas decor.

Cinnamon sticks in vintage silver creamer

Of course, the only downside to leaving it like this all winter long is that it will start to collect dust and I’ll have to actually do something about it.

Winter buffet table decorating ideas

 

But, it’s a small price to pay for not having to give the buffet table a second thought until the first signs of Spring begin popping up.

Until then, I’m going to go enjoy my gift, my extra time…hmmm…what to do? I’m thinking another cup of coffee is in order!

I hope you are having a wonderful start to your holiday season my friends,

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  1. Laura Heywood says

    December 7, 2016 at 4:17 AM

    Brilliant!! So simple but so true.

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 7, 2016 at 7:03 AM

      Thank you Laura!

      Reply
  2. donna zoltanski says

    December 7, 2016 at 5:17 AM

    classy and elegant Christmas – perfect

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 7, 2016 at 7:02 AM

      Thank you Donna!

      Reply
  3. anita roth says

    December 7, 2016 at 8:31 AM

    What a wonderful idea!
    Wanted to let you know what a joy it was to meet you at the book signing last sunday! You are such a sweet kind person! Can’t wait to read more of your book!
    Have a blessed christmas!
    Anita Roth

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 7, 2016 at 10:03 AM

      Oh it was SO nice to meet you too Anita! I can’t thank you enough for coming to the signing and for supporting our book. May your Christmas season be filled with joy!

      Reply
  4. Carol Reddin says

    December 7, 2016 at 11:22 AM

    I’m going to do this too here in Florida (if I don’t look outside I’ll be ok). Love the decor on your buffet – and love you! Mom

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  5. Pamela says

    December 7, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    When I take my Christmas decorations down, I fill in the spaces with red candles and other Valentine’s Day decorations.

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  6. rose l. says

    December 7, 2016 at 7:31 PM

    Looks like straight out of BHG magazine! Lovely!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 7, 2016 at 7:42 PM

      Oh thank you so much Rose! What a lovely thing to say! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Joan Katafias says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:07 AM

    It seems like many of the things you’ve used are old things. I love the concept of reusing what I have in new ways. It makes me remember why I bought them in the first place.

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  8. Marie says

    December 21, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    This is really beautiful. I’m wondering if you have a resource for your interesting clock.

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 21, 2016 at 2:54 PM

      Hi Marie! The clock is from Home Goods. 🙂

      Reply

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