Do you know what today is?? Today is the day I show you how I’ve decked the halls in our dining room this year. I’m teaming up with 20 other bloggers to bring you a {one room} holiday homes blog hop and I’m so excited!!
When my husband and I moved to Texas I got rid of almost every last piece of Christmas decor. It was a sad day when I watched the garage sale masses swoop down on all of my holiday goodies, but it was necessary. After all, when you have to fit your whole life in a U-haul, you need to make sure to only take the important things.
One good thing did come from selling all of my holiday decor–I got to start from scratch! The bad news–it’s hard to build up your supply when you’re living life on a budget. There’s just no way to justify going crazy on decor that only stays up 4- 6 weeks of the year. 
For this year’s Christmas dining room tour I got creative, but kept things simple. Everything I used I either made, bought marked down after Christmas last year, or had managed to miraculously hide from my husband when we moved. I did purchase a few items this year from Target, Dollar Tree, and splurged a little on an artificial tree.
But seriously, what Christmas decor is complete without a tree (or a bunch of mini trees)?
I stuck to a metallic/rustic theme, with some reds thrown in. I was really crushing on all of the red and plaid this season that I just couldn’t help myself. So if this tour is a mismatch to you, sorry (not sorry)!
Oh, and I should mention that when I say this is a Christmas dining room tour, it really is my dining room, sitting area and entryway. But it still counts as one room, because it is!
See what I did there?
And be sure to hop over to see the rest of these beautiful ladies’ perfect holiday homes!
1. Casa Watkins ~ Winter Home Tour, Part 3
2. Kolb Corner ~ Christmas Dining Room Tour and Holiday Homes Blog Hop
3. Green with Decor ~ 5 Must Haves for Christmas Decorating: The Family Room Christmas Tour
4. Karen’s Up On the Hill ~ Holiday Hallway and Holiday Homes Blog Hop
5. Twelve on Main ~ Farmhouse Christmas Dining Room Tour
6. The House Down the Lane ~ Holiday Homes Blog Hop: Red and White Christmas Dining Room
7. Creatively Homespun ~ A Vintage Christmas Dining Room
8. 2 Bees in a Pod ~ Guest Room Christmas Home Tour
9. Sew a Fine Seam ~ Dining Room Decked Out For Christmas
10. Knock It Off Crafts ~ Holiday Homes Blog Hop: Festive Master
11. Vintage Paint and More ~ Christmas Home Tour 2015, Part 1
12. Inside the Fox Den ~ Candy Coated Living Room
13. Penny Love Projects ~ Holiday Home Tour
14. Made In a Day ~ Mini Holiday Decor Tour
15. Refashionably Late ~ Holiday Home Hop
16. Pretty Practical Home ~ Simple (and Cheap) Holiday Porch Decor – Holiday Homes Blog Hop
17. Intelligent Domestications ~ Christmas Traditions Home Tour 2015
18. Our Crafty Mom ~ Outdoor Holiday Decor: Front Entry
19. Lehman Lane ~ Green and Gold Christmas Dining Room
20. C’mon, Get Crafty ~ 2015 Holiday Homes Blog Hop
21. My Pinterventures ~ 2015 Holiday Homes Blog Hop – Festive Family Room
And because you asked, here are some of the handmade items I used in my dining room tour:
DIY Chalkboard Made with Weathered Wood
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
December 16, 2015 at 8:42 AMAmanda – your home is beautiful! We love all of the creative decorative touches that you have added…the chalkboard art is fantastic. So fun sharing the tour with you. Merry Christmas!
Amanda says
December 16, 2015 at 1:02 PMThank you so much! My chalkboard is my absolute favorite thing in this space–so versatile! This holiday home hop has been SO much fun!
Jill Flory says
December 16, 2015 at 11:52 AMYour room is lovely – love the tree in the center of the table and I really like the metallics and rustic with the red tossed in the mix! Not mis-matched at all – its awesome!
Amanda says
December 16, 2015 at 1:03 PMThank you Jill! I’m glad I’m not the only one who likes the combination!
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
December 16, 2015 at 11:56 AMI would never have thought you were short on supplies, because everything looks perfectly placed! I love the ornaments in the glasses, and the pops of red!
Amanda says
December 16, 2015 at 1:04 PMThank you Megan! I really had a lot of fun trying to make everything come together, and I’m pretty happy with the results. I already can’t wait for next year (especially after I hit the after Christmas mark downs)!
Erlene says
December 16, 2015 at 3:15 PMI would be so sad to have to get rid of my holiday decorations, but on the plus…you get to start all new! I love the simple touches you’ve added and I hope to someday do a rustic look in my home too.
Tara @ Lehman Lane says
December 16, 2015 at 9:40 PMAmanda, I can’t imagine getting rid Christmas decorations. i am sure that was really hard but your dining room looks great! That chalkboard is awesome and the sprigs of green on your plates are so pretty. Merry Christmas, Tara
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:01 AMIt was SO hard, but in reality my decor taste has changed since then so it’s for the best. Thank you so much!
Shirley Wood says
December 17, 2015 at 5:53 AMAmanda, your home is beautiful! I especially love that red plaid basket and your stair rail! I couldn’t even imagine parting with any of my Christmas decor but then I’ve never had to move a long distance either.
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 8:38 PMThank you Shirley! It was hard parting ways, but I love that I can start again!
Meg @ Green With Decor says
December 17, 2015 at 12:14 PMYour table looks great – I love all those little trees!
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:01 AMThank you Meg!
Karen says
December 17, 2015 at 1:54 PMAmanda, your home is beautiful! You did such an amazing job!
I am still having the same issue after moving into this house 2 years ago! I donated all my holiday stuff and I am still trying to build it back up!
So fun joining you for this hop!
Happy holidays!
Karen
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:01 AMIt really takes a long time to build up doesn’t it? Thank you for stopping by Karen!
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says
December 17, 2015 at 2:40 PMAhhh! I love your dining room! So bright and cheery. And I love that you have a festive chalkboard too!
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:02 AMThank Chelc! I love my chalkboard, it’s probably my favorite item in my house!
Kim~madeinaday says
December 17, 2015 at 4:38 PMLove love everything about your beautiful home! I was seriously slacking this year on decor! Thanks for the inspiration!
Kim
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:03 AMThanks Kim! This is really the only space I decorated, but love how it turned out.
Kim says
December 17, 2015 at 11:57 PMI love that you kept it simple and I love all of the natural touches. The splashes of red pull it all together. Beautiful job!
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:03 AMThank you Kim!
Tiffany says
December 18, 2015 at 3:19 PMHi, Amanda ~ This is such a beautiful room! I love the colors on your dining room table and your simple, elegant touch with your decorating. I’m putting that chalkboard on my list for Santa! :0) Thank you for joining the hop, and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:04 AMThank you for putting everything together Tiffany! I had so much fun, and I hope that Santa brings you a chalkboard 🙂
Helen Gullett says
December 18, 2015 at 8:45 PMWow gorgeous house you have!
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:05 AMThank you Helen!
Ruthie says
December 18, 2015 at 8:46 PMYour dining room looks adorable! I love how it turned out! I also love your chalkboard!!
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:04 AMThank you Ruthie!
Kathy says
December 21, 2015 at 8:17 AMLovely Amanda! You have such a creative eye for what to put together, how and where!
Amanda says
December 21, 2015 at 10:06 AMThanks Kathy! It’s changed a bit since you saw it last, but your beautiful crystal is still on display! High enough so the cats can’t get to it lol
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins says
December 26, 2015 at 11:38 AMBeautiful! Love the combination of the berries and greenery. Very festive and pretty! Pinning and sharing!
Creatively Homespun says
January 5, 2016 at 7:44 AMThis room looks so nice!! I absolutely love how the red pops! It was so fun doing this hop… I’m so glad you were a part of it!! I’m getting so many new ideas for next year already! haha! xo!!