Tablescapes, Winter Sparkle
I am envious of those who have holiday decor neatly tucked away
and all things neat and tidy
We’re still in Christmas Chaos here,
oh my gosh almighty!
I’m trying to purge as I put away,
what should go and what should stay…
I’m not ready to store the holiday lights,
they’re just so pretty on these dark winter nights
Parts of the house are neat as can be
But just outside the window,
guess what you’ll see?
A fireplace that’s almost as tall as a tree!
It started out small and then grew quite tall!
Day after day of rain
has been a big pain
But this winter scene
helps keep things serene
The sun did shine brightly on Christmas Eve day
and decorations outside made things jolly and gay!
The pizza oven is built now
and the Green Egg is built in
HHjr didn’t waste time getting it going
He smoked chicken to eat for Bama’s big win!
If it ever stops raining, next step is the stone,
we’re so excited about this new part of our home!
I try to stay neat and keep things nice and straight,
but this holiday project will be well worth the wait!
I will keep the lights going and enjoy winter things
All through January and the peace this month brings
Lots of plans and projects are on my “want to do” list,
but for now I am going to just enjoy this post holiday bliss
If things are messy, you’re getting things done,
so don’t sweat the details, enjoy the fun!
❄️☃️❄️
Winter Moon {the painting over the mantel} is available as a print or on many other things in my Society 6 Shop here
Everything {except furniture} is 30% off today, Sunday, and tomorrow, Monday!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters
Weekend Potluck Sweet Inspirations Happiness is Homemade
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I am enjoying the [relatively speaking] clean slate of post Christmas chaos, just catching up on a stack of magazine subscriptions that piled up during Nov/Dec. I love your entry table and its soft glow, and that outdoor kitchen area is the bomb, just perfect for you guys! Yet another party on Monday night to cook up another storm for your crowd, no doubt. Enjoy!
uh oh, haven’t even glanced at the magazine stack 🙂 ! Yes, party is on tomorrow night!!
Lovin’ your great new grilling area Jenna! Can’t wait to see it finished:@)
I love your winter table. I am slowly packing away yesterday, today — probably longer. Like you I will leave up some lights to brighten the dark winter days and nights and two small “winter” trees because I like them and can’t let them go yet. And bring out some snow folk. But oh, it’s hard to bid it all farewell. I’m sorting too — Donate or Give. Never easy, to be sure…
I filled up 3 boxes to donate today, so proud of myself 🙂
No worries! We’re adults now and we can make our own rules, right?! I too, am slower than most at taking things down as the lights are too pretty and creates such a cozy atmosphere, Why rush. January is long and cold and the warmth they bring to my heart is worth it all. I believe it allows me time to reflect (because it’s way too hectic during the holidays) and time to plan for the New Year. The outside stuff is down and put away. The manger scene and few Christmas items will be put away this week, but the greenery on the mantle with the white lights will stay up for several more weeks as it just looks wintery. Go get a cup of tea and a piece of raisin bread, put your feet up and relax. Ahhh, isn’t that better? 😉 Your outside fireplace and grilling unit is the bomb!
Thank you Cyndi, I actually got the dining room cleaned up and organized today, so I’m feeling great about that! As much as I hate January weather, I love the feeling of no pressure this month brings, with no big events on the calendar!
I can’t wait to see the pizza made in your new oven!
me too!!
Jenna, I can’t wait to see your finished outdoor fireplace and pizza oven. You are going to really enjoy it this spring. It is a dream of ours to have one. Enjoy your day!!!
Stone is going on tomorrow, we’re so excited!
Great advice to relax and do what you want to. The only pressure we have is what we put on ourselves.
Everything is basically put away from Christmas here but a few things like the outside lights. I’m hoping to organize my closets but it is a huge undertaking. I wish I had an organization fairy!
Your outdoor fireplace is going to be fantastic. 🏈🅰️🐘
Thanks Bonnie, I wish I had an organization fairy too, let me know if you find one!
enjoy the bliss! <3
Love your blog Jenna. What a great fireplace you’re going to enjoy once it’s all done. I love your Xmas décor still hanging around. Ours is too and we love lighting the lights each night. The days are still so short…we need that extra bit of sparkle each night. We won’t start boxing things up until the last week of January or maybe after Candlemas on February 2nd. Until then we will continue to enjoy them! All the best to you and your family this new year.
Thank you Diane! I am so glad you enjoy your decor throughout dreary January, that is always my plan but then I get tired of it! Happy 2019!
Jenna, your outdoor fireplace is going to be gorgeous when completed. All of the sparkle is cleaned up and put away at my house. I have to admit, my house looks bare. Enjoy this month of quiet doing things you enjoy! The weekend sunshine was glorious. Roll Tide Roll🅰️🅰️🅰️
I had a feeling you would be all tidy Pam…I did make progress yesterday and everything is put away but my snowmen and some greenery, but I think that’s going to disappear quickly, I am longing for my house to look bare like yours!
Oh you’re going to love having that outdoor kitchen area Jenna! I feel your pain with the rain…we were 18 inches over our annual rainfall for the year. The sun came out yesterday and I hardly recognized it 🙂 Enjoy the twinkle and glow of the lights. I’m still putting things away and trying to organize a bit as I go.
We finally had sun this weekend too, such a welcome sight! Stone is going on the fireplace today!
I am right there with you….rain rain go away! I know I should be more forgiving because in our area if it were colder it’d be snow but sheesh! Pick a season. I am completely in love with your fireplace already and your table is calming me down too 😉
ha ha, thank you Christine! I’m so glad I could send you some calm!
I love the sparkle of your entry table, Jenna. We all need a little light and twinkle in our lives. It’s exciting to see your outdoor fireplace and kitchen in the beginning stages. How wonderful that your son even used the built in green egg to smoke chicken. I enjoyed your rhyming words, as always. I hope you have a wonderful week.
thank you Kitty! Much excitement today as the stone is being delivered and we will actually get an idea of how it will look finished!
Happy New Year – Purging is on my list of things to do – it feels so good. I currently have 3 empty drawers in my home, which is rare!!
Wow, don’t be tempted to fill them up! 🙂
Your outdoor kitchen is looking outstanding!
Your winter table is beautiful!
Best wishes for 2019! Happy Monday! Happy week!
Thank you Nancy, we are loving it already!
So exciting! You have such a beautiful home and property.
LOVE that outdoor kitchen! YES, YES, YES! I do adore the simplicity of the tablescape. Those trees are darling. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
thank you Cindy!
I don’t blame you for leaving part of Christmas up. Mine is down and the house looks so bare. Love your outdoor kitchen and can’t wait to see it when it is all finished. You will certainly be the envy of your neighborhood.
Thank you Karen, we have had the dreariest weather, I am ready to put away my winter trees and bring on some spring!
Oh, I am so excited for you!! Your outdoor oven looks FAB!! 😃👍 And I love your tabletop trees, so pretty! 💗 We put away our decorations over the weekend. It is always hard to put things away as I agree, it does add some cheer to a dreary day. ✨🌟 I wish I had your decorating touch! ❤️
Oh thank you Jill! Yes, we are beyond excited about the kitchen, my son can’t wait to cook pizzas in the new oven!
Jenna, your home is so lovely and I love sparkle!!!! Decorations for the most part are still out here. I’ve put a few things away but for the most part having to wait until I’m feeling better to do that. But, you know how much I love Christmas so not minding. I love your “eat, drink and be merry” chargers, just awesome! Wow, the fireplace is really coming along with all the rain HHjr has had to deal with. I love the design, good job Jenna! And, how pretty with the decorations. I love the idea of an outside fireplace and pizza oven. Hope your week is off to a great start and you are feeling better………..