T stands for ta da

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Aine and Deet’s dining room is ready for Christmas. New windows, all new wainscoting crafted by Deets, walls primed and painted by Aine create a warm and welcoming room for my parents’ dining room set. So many wonderful memories and meals were enjoyed at this table. It’s nice to see it being used again, and new memories being created here.

 Table lovingly refinished by my parents.
Brunch on blue willow china
Cheers with mimosas!
Happy to start the Christmas festivities.
More baking to come.
Holiday greetings 
Hopefully delivered on time!

Warm holiday wishes
For the new year.









 

Comments

  1. My name is Erika.December 29, 2020 at 6:14 PM

    The table looks beautiful. They did a super job and it fits that room perfectly. I love the baking photo of your girls hiding behind their cookbooks. They have awesome shirts for the event too. Mimosas are certainly wonderful breakfast drinks. aren't they? Hope you had a lovely T day Nan and happy new year! Hugs-Erika

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethDecember 29, 2020 at 7:32 PM

    What a lovely newly refinished dining room table. You definitely don't see a whole lot of wainscoting anymore, so that was a treat. Looks like you had quite a festive Christmas meal with my favorite color blue, too.

    Your mimosas look wonderful. You are the second person today who shared them at their Christmas meal. Erika did, too. What joyful shots of the girls ready to bake. Thanks for sharing those incredibly beautiful Christmas envelopes, your parents' table, the festive meal, and the mimosas with us for T this Tuesday, dear Nan.

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  3. Divers and SundryDecember 30, 2020 at 6:26 AM

    I'd be glad to join you for a mimosa. Cheers! I love that the dining room furniture is sparking old memories and being a part of making new ones. Happy T Day!

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  4. Let's Art JournalDecember 30, 2020 at 7:09 AM

    How wonderful to celebrate Christmas with them in their new home and it looks like you all had a wonderful time 😁. Loving those festive tops - perfect! Such beautiful mitten envelopes too. Happy Holidays, enjoy the rest of the festive season and all the best for 2021! Hugs, Jo x

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  5. DVArtistDecember 30, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    A beautiful dinning area for a wonderful celebration. Love the photos. Many wishes for 2021.

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  6. CJ KennedyDecember 30, 2020 at 1:20 PM

    The kids did a beautiful job in the dining room and the dining room table and chairs are gorgeous. Thank you for the adorable Christmas card and gorgeous envelope! Happy T Day and Happy New Year!

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  7. pearshapedcraftingDecember 31, 2020 at 3:30 AM

    They've done a great job, it all looks wonderful! Brunch looks good - one of my favourite things to eat when we go to France. Not many places do brunch in the UK.
    Love those envelopes! Belated Happy T Day and Happy New Year. Chrisx

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  8. KarenDecember 31, 2020 at 1:06 PM

    What a beautiful table, and lovely setting! There's nothing like a family heirloom to make a room feel like home.

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