White & Wood Winter Table | $100 HomeGoods Giveaway

by | Nov 8, 2016 | All Things Home, Decorating, Dining Room, Holiday, My House, Winter | 945 comments

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The Farmhouse Holiday Decor Series is back and today I’m sharing a winter tablescape.  I’m not quite ready to break out the Christmas decorations, especially since I use a lot of fresh greenery, but I like the idea of a festive winter table to fill in that decorating gap.

This week’s “theme”, a holiday/Christmas tablescape, was sponsored by HomeGoods, so I drove out to the nearest one with my mom last week to stroll the aisles and pick up some goodies.  Now, when I go to HomeGoods, I need to carve out at least a couple of hours.  There is no “popping into HomeGoods real quick.”  That just isn’t possible for me.  It may be because I don’t live very close to one, but, more likely, it’s because it’s a place I need to really comb through to make sure I don’t miss anything.

I had a few things unrelated to this post that I was hoping to find, like the rug I shared yesterday, but I also needed to find things to incorporate in a holiday tablescape.

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My other blue-and-white loving friends will relate to the fact that it’s hard to find decor that isn’t red and green.  I don’t oppose red at all.  I actually love it, but for my home, I love blue and white.  Even at Christmas.  And if you add red into the mix, it looks like the 4th of July.

I didn’t want red, which immediately nixed well over half of the Christmas decor.  I also like decor that is flexible.  Yes, it could be used for a holiday table, but it could also be used in other ways or other times of the year.

I walked through the aisles, waiting for inspiration to strike.  Right away, I gravitated towards some round wooden cheese boards covered with handblown glass cloches.  I grabbed two that matched.  I didn’t know what I was going to do with them, yet, but I’ve learned to claim things I like and then edit once I see everything together after the first pass through the store.

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I also found a petite hobnail milk glass cake stand.  I like using cake stands to add height to a table and the vintage styling of this one caught my eye, so it went in the cart as well.

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I found a lovely set of French steak knives with cream handles.  I don’t have any steak knives and having steak with our Christmas brunch is a tradition of ours, so they seemed perfect.

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And then I spotted these “wood slice” coasters…

…and I had a clear direction for my table – white & wood.

It was at that point that I recalled seeing a bunt pan, with the forms of six little houses, in the baking aisle.  Wouldn’t that be a fun little addition?  Every guest can have their own little cake house!  And that could be the place card holder, too. 

I actually dropped the first six houses on the floor in a spectacular display of my clumsiness.  Sebastian was the only one who was around to appreciate it and help me clean up.

The houses were about 90% successful, but powdered sugar for these houses is like caulk to wainscoting.  It can hide a multitude of mistakes!

I made little tags out of brown paper and wooden coffee stirrers.  HomeGoods had ironstone-ish white plates and pretty white napkins, but I already have enough to host an army, so it seemed silly to buy more.  You could certainly replicate this look, though!

On top of the milk glass pedestal, I put three ironstone cups and filled them with small taper candles.   One of my favorite “tricks” is to group smaller things together for a greater impact.

On a whim, I filled the cups with raw quinoa from the pantry to keep the candles stable.  The color and texture worked perfectly with everything else happening on the table.

 

In the holiday section, I found this beautiful garland made of dried leaves, small pinecones, and bundles of sticks.  I wish I could’ve found one more, but I snagged the one I did find.  I thought it would be perfect to weave around the pedestal and cheese cloches to add texture.  It did have some faux red berries on it as well, but I plucked them off!

I filled it out with some of my own pinecones and some shelled nuts.

In that same aisle, I found a garland made of whitewashed wooden snowflakes.  I cut the garland apart, restrung the snowflakes, and hung them from the chandelier.

I love how hanging something from a chandelier draws the eye up.

I’ll share the other things I found at HomeGoods in another post, but those were the things I found on that shopping trip for the table.  As I was working out the table in my head, I knew I would want a few more things, so I went to my local TJMaxx.  There, I found the faux white mini-trees…

They really do look like snowy branches and even the burlap-wrapped bases fit in with my loose theme.

I also picked up the little birdhouse ornaments…

…and the porcupines…

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They were both perfect to tuck around the centerpiece and will be equally perfect as ornaments when we put up our tree.  I fleshed everything out with a few fresh trimmed branches from a tree in our yard (that gets mauled every time I need fresh evergreens), and some warm LED string lights.  (I hid the battery packs under the cheese boards.)

I also picked up some “sweater” pillows with faux fur poms at the corners.  They just made me smile.  Again, they look festive and wintry, but don’t scream, “I’m a Christmas pillow!”  They also have feather inserts, which always win me over, and they were on clearance at my TJMaxx.

So, there it is!  My white & wood wintry table…

When my son’s came home from school, Calvin declared, “Oh, isn’t this cute!”  I don’t expect much of a reaction from my boys when it comes to decorating, so it’s always nice when I overhear a little word of appreciation.  And they immediately found and claimed the cakes with their names on the flags.

And, because you may be feeling inspired to hit your local HomeGoods or TJMaxx, I am offering a $100 gift card to one lucky reader!

If you’d like to enter the giveaway, just leave a comment telling me what you would hope to find and spend that $100 on.

Valid entries will be accepted through Friday, November 11, 2016, at midnight PST.  Readers must be 18 years or older in order be eligible to win.

Good luck!

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    945 Comments

    1. Toni

      I love what you did! But I always do! I like the woodscape scene and it’s very tempting!
      If I won the gift card, I would probably refresh my holiday decorations, as they’re quite old and dated.
      I am leaning more towards white…

    2. the cape on the corner

      love all the woodland creature touches. my mom was talking to me about more chanukah decor, and they usually have a small selection at homegoods and tj maxx. thanks!
      b

    3. BP

      A comfy winter throw, new dishes, seasonal decor…all kinds of goodies!

    4. Sue Simoneaux

      I just love those sweater pillows and with feather inserts, its a bonus…..I also need a winter throw for those cold nights…Just love your blog and Homegoods….

    5. Marsha

      I would love to find some organic home decor also. Thanks to you and Homegoods for hosting this giveaway. –

    6. Joanne Bolyard

      I would find treasure, as I do every time I enter Homegoods. That money would be gone in a flash!

    7. Mary Anne Saunders

      Just moved to Florida this year so I want some lighter Christmas decor.

    8. deb k

      i always linger over photos of your chandelier. this time it grabbed my heart and shook it like a snow globe!

      your table is so lovely!

    9. Heidi

      I would like to find an etagere that could be used in a tablescape and when it wasn’t needed for that I could use on my bedside to keep my earrings, reading glasses safe and tidy as I tend to leave them about the house and have to hunt for them daily so would aid me in being more tidy. I like things to have more than one purpose, I could “borrow it for a tablescape” then instead of storing it between uses it would look good and be functional on my bedside for the rest of the time. Recently I saw a stack of plate stands one on top of the other with artificial fruit Whih had small beads all over. They were subtley beautiful displayed like this and made me think of the etagere. I have made a pact with myself to have less stuff ( I’m sure you did a post about this ) and that is why I like things to be multifunctional. Good luck everyone x

    10. martha crittenden

      HOMEGOODS!!!!! Need I say more… I would search for anything and everything!!

    11. Cami Jenson

      I too have been in search of the perfect rug……off to TJ to look…..again!

    12. Casey Watkins

      I just cannot get over the pinecone hedgehog. So adorable! My husband and I are almost finished renovating our living room so I’m in need of new artwork and throw pillows and storage and so many other things! Obviously this giveaway would help with that. 😉

    13. Sandra

      I love your table and the way it makes nature through primary focus. if I went to Home Goods, I would step out of my red and green decorrect after 59 years of it and do the white, green, and brown vibe. Love all your ideas.

    14. Adriana Berariu

      I love this natural look, and that you could use it way beyond Christmas time! I loved your rug from the family room that is something I could definitely use!

    15. Thelma

      Beautiful non-Christmas like pillows,

    16. MaryE

      Gasp! Home Goods is my love language 😉 I could browse for hours too, but alas I have wee ones and they limit my time. If I won I’d look for baby friendly ornaments, along with new bedding, maybe some of those sweet pillows, I could go on because you never know what you’re going to find! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

    17. Amy K

      That is lovely. I’m leaning towards a woodland theme this year for my table. I’d use this gift card on some mini trees, maybe a wooden cake pedestal and those little hedgehogs are so cute! Always enjoy what you come up with Marian.,

    18. Peggy

      I would look for some things I could give as gifts. I like their housewares and Christmas decorations. Also, I love the flowers.

    19. Helen

      I had already started gathering things for a woodland theme Christmas this year and most of what you found would fit in perfectly. I love the snowflake garland. I always hang something over my table. Home Goods and T.J. Max are two of my favorite places to shop. You can always find great buys there.

    20. jim

      I need a comforter or quilt for my bed. I’m just using sheets and blankets currently. That’s what I would spend the hundred on. Thank you.

    21. Cindi

      We’re hosting our Christmas dinner this year and am doing a rustic winter wonderland theme and those wood coasters, snowflake garland and steak knives would work perfectly!

    22. jessica orlando

      I would love to update my Christmas decor as I have two little ones so thinking of soft, fluffy decor to replace my mercury glass 🙂

    23. Linda

      Those little houses….that hedgehog..I was resisting the urge to stop at HomeGoods as I spend way too much time there…I need some of those though…thanks so much for the inspiration once again!
      Marion has talent!

    24. Ali

      Always host Christmas dinner and parties at our home center pieces and décor are always a must.

    25. Krista Petersen

      I would definitely look for some winter/Christmas decor to create a tablescape similar to yours. Beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

    26. Faith Kelly

      I would def buy the glass cloches and the cake stand and the cake pan!

    27. Edwina

      I love that your tablescape is wintry vs. Christmasy! Thank you for the inspiration and the chance to win-I would definitely look for some items for my winter table and maybe some sweater pillows.

    28. Harriet Clark

      I’m not picky especially at Home Goods. Could have lots of fun with $100. By the way, I love your blog.

    29. Samantha Dickey

      I hear HomeGoods will be coming to my town, but I’m not sure when. Either way, I would be on the look out for a nice plate set – we still have hand-me-downs from my parents, and they’re chipped (not to mention the several I’ve broken…).

    30. Kristen

      I’m dealing with a BROWN living room with a BROWN ceiling (previous administration, painting will happen, just not quite yet) so I try to inject as much light and white into Christmas as possible. I’d love more mercury glass, the amazing little LED lights, and thanks to your sweater pillows, those too.

    31. Laurie

      Thank you for the chance! I would try and update my Christmas decorations as they are really dated and and need a refresh. Love your table decor – beautiful!

    32. Starr

      Those snowflakes dangling from the chandelier charm me. We have a new *tall* tree that will need lots of large pieces to avoid looking forlorn.

      Thanks for sharing your home and encouraging readers (me) to strive for beauty.

    33. Karen Chaudoin

      I have never been to a Home Goods store before. So I would have no idea what it is like. But the items you found are wonderful. Since I love to bake I would say the pan for the houses would be tops on my list!

    34. manda

      I would like to get a rug.

    35. Peggy Polly

      Thank you Marian for all of the wonderful things you show us. We are retired and live close to the beach, so, your blue and white makes my heart sing. Home Goods is a real treat to visit. I would love to have some lovely pillows for my living room, so, I hope I win. Thank you, again. Peggy

    36. Lisa S

      I love your use of natural elements like the pinecones mixed with white and wood! So lovely. Thank you for the chance at the giveaway, Homegoods is my favorite store!

    37. Vida

      What a beautiful table! Thanks for sharing these lovely ideas! I would love to find some of those whitewashed snowflakes as well as a couple of sweater pillows. 🙂 I’m also looking for a rug. (Your post about finding a rug at Home goods reminded me to check for one there too. :-)) Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

    38. Tammy Loucks

      Your table is lovely and so fun, too! There would be no problem finding beautiful holiday gifts at Homegoods. Thanks for offering the giveaway!

    39. Tanya

      Love your tablescape and especially your creativity to pull it all together. I’m having guests this holiday season and would love to use the Home Goods gift to upgrade my table decorations. You’re so inspirational!

    40. Jolene

      So adorable! I love those pillows you were able to find. I tend to hit up Home Goods without a game plan and usually end up with a wide variety of goodies!

    41. Omasoozin

      I LOVE the Winter White & wood & would definitely be looking for that garland & cloches! BTW, the rug is perfect & inspires me to look for one at Home Goods! I always love all that you do!!

    42. Lacy Pinegar

      LOVE your winter table!!!…especially love the pinecone garland!..that’s what I’d look for @ Homegoods!!..

    43. Esther

      I’d love to find some pallet wood end tables!

    44. debra Packard

      Love the Hobnail cake , the houses are so cute, love to bake.

    45. Christan

      I am on the look out for a table runner/ tablecloth! Thanks for sharing your great finds!

    46. Rebecca

      We just moved into our house and we have very little “stuff.” So we have plenty of room for a Christmas tree! That’s what I’d hope to buy.

    47. Anne Anzil

      Thanks for the inspiration! I hope I can find some goodies like you did. I could really use some Christmas pillows this year!

    48. Denise

      Would love to use to add the wood into my tank escape!

    49. Lynnp

      This year I want to bring a bit more sparkle to my holiday table by way of mercury glass and greens using garlands…steering way from red too…
      Great table once again Marian…… Happy holidays all….

    50. Ashley C

      I’d love to find something to decorate my mantle/fireplace for Christmas!

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    51. Kim

      I would love to find a rug to go under my dining room table. It has to be neutral, 7ish by 9ish and virtually indestructible with two boys and a cat! I love the natural look and texture of jute or sisal but need durability.

      Would you mind sharing info on your dining room rug? Thanks for all you do:)

    52. mami2jcn

      I’d love some new dinner plates.

    53. Janell loeber

      I would likely be in search for a rug for my sunroom. Of course at Homegoods it is easy to get sidetracked. They have so many cute items.

    54. Ellen Hammer

      I would love to find a garland and deconstruct it like you did with the one you used for your chandelier. Looks fabulous and festive and not too holiday-specific so I could leave it up for the whole season of winter and Christmas. Great idea!
      Thanks for the inspiration.

    55. Sarah S

      I really need to find the right table for my foyer! I just moved to a new hours and we now have a foyer, and that table would be the finishing touch!

    56. Cheryl Licht

      Honestly, I have never been to a Home Goods, but I have been told by friends and observed from blogs that I would have no problem spending my money there when I am out of state. ? I would hope to find lots of things that speak to me that would be “unique” Alaskan speaking and would fit in my suitcase, or I guess I could always ship something home.

      It’s a super cute table you set, and as a fellow blue and white lover — your rug is perfectly perfect!!

    57. Kristi

      Porcupines! Oh my!

    58. judi mcgoven

      I do a blue & white Christmas too.. Need The cheese board and the steak knives

    59. Chloe Potts

      I would love to be able to find a rug for my living room to keep our older pups from slipping and sliding all over the tile.

    60. Veronica R.

      Just lovely! I’m hoping to find table linens. I’m going out this weekend to find a pan for those little cakes!

    61. Cassandra e

      Delightful! I’m especially in love with the hobnail cake plate and the snowflakes. I would grab them with or without gift card. xo

    62. Emily Lu

      I love all the whites and wood. I would love to add similar touches to our Christmas winter decor.

    63. Ashley

      I love the wooden snowflakes! Also, I thought the quinoa was bird seed at first. That would be cute too!

    64. txdakini

      Your table is fabulous! You have such an artist’s eye. I’d love to find all the things you found!!!

    65. Cindy A.

      I love HomeGoods! I bought my bedroom rug there and am hoping to find another one for the living room. Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful giveaway.

    66. Dana Tiner

      I am ALWAYS on the lookout for rugs, lamps, and seasonal décor. HomeGoods has a fabulous selection of ALL of these!!!!

    67. Monica

      Oh, there are so many things I’d love to find there, but most of all would be a coffee table, some art and some winter decor for my living room. Maybe some pillows for my couch. I’d also like to find some christmas tree ornaments. Basically, I’m hoping to update my living room this winter. I love your table Marian, and especially those wooden snowflakes! Thanks for sharing!

    68. Sunny

      Those woodland garlands would make it into my cart! I love the little birdhouses, as well.

    69. Susane

      I would love to find some lamps that would go with my new furniture. Thank you for the give away. Love, love your blog…. so many inspirations!!!

    70. Lori

      I’d really love to find a new rug for our living room, our current one is definitely past its prime.

    71. Marcie

      I would love some garlands or even an accent chair for the bedroom.

    72. Gina

      I just got married a few months ago, so I’d love to get some Christmas decor that is “us”.

    73. janet

      Love how you take items and make them your own–like the snowflake garland and the use of the quinoa to stabilize the bunch of candles. Very clever! I would look for natural or white items to decorate with from Home Goods.

    74. Andi Hartley

      I would love some Christmas decorations and lovely pillows. Thank you!

    75. Alicia

      You sure know how to make any space look so homey and inviting, Marian. And I love how the simplest of items you found at HomeGoods transformed your space…. I sure hope I find some white wooden garland too….but if not, you have given me the inspiration to think outside the box, so thank you for that.

    76. Brenda

      I really love the cake pedestals. I am like you in that I have to go slowly through the store, then go back again! Our closest one is pretty far away so I don’t go as much as I like.

    77. Michelle Wooderson

      Beautiful as always. I love your unique use of the candle bundles in the ironstone. I recently moved an antique armoire up to my dining room and gathered all my ironstone and entertaining pieces into one cabinet. The entertainment center, some call it. I’m hoping to update my holiday decor with more neutral pieces and maybe find some frosted looking greenery. I too do wood and white and last weekend we cut away some old wood pieces from my dad’s old barn. I’ll use it as a simple table runner for the holidays. Hoping to find some low profile items to place on top as my husband likes guests to not have to peek around tall items.

    78. TinaLou

      I’m just swooning over those whitewashed snowflakes – so glad my HomeGoods is not far away! I’d love to add some winter knit pillows – those are gorgeous – or perhaps a new rolling chair for my sewing room.

    79. Laura B

      I’d spend it on table decor and for a Christmas dinner party I’m throwing. There will be 16 guests, so it will take a lot to fill the tables 🙂

    80. Christy Kullman

      I would love to find the garlands that you used. Your tablescape is beautiful – my favorite!

    81. Christina

      Hi Marian,
      I absolutely love your Christmas decor! It’s so beautiful. I love the more natural look for Christmas. I would love to find some Christmas decorations with the $100. I think I would love to find some of the cloches, and I love the snowflakes you hung from the chandelier. I also love the little bird houses! They are adorable. I can’t wait to have my own house one day to decorate it for Christmas.

    82. Cynthia

      Love the snowflakes from your chandelier. I would love to find something similar.

    83. Lisa

      I definitely am in the market for a rug! Love your new one. HomeGoods always makes me drool!

    84. Dana

      I love the snowflake ornaments. I have been looking for just the right container to plant some succulents in.

    85. Jan M Brunette-Hunyady

      I would love to find some white plates and that sweater pillow is perfect for ‘winter’ not just the holidays.

    86. katie

      I’d love to find a storage ottoman for behind my couch. i need to store the millions of throw blankets!

    87. Marsha Gulick

      I love everything about your table! The pompom pillows are adorable! They remind me of little girls in pigtails!

    88. Robbyn Mendleski

      I would love a rug for my front room and some of those fantastic squishy chunky knit pillows for the couch.

    89. Monica Duelley

      I’d love to find some new ornaments – that little hedgehog on your table is adorable and he’d be so cute tucked onto a branch! I’d also love that cheeseboard and cloche – it would make a great year round centerpiece for every holiday!

    90. rachel

      I love that snowflake garland you took apart, it has the perfect rustic feel! I would definitely look for that!

    91. Joy in Alabama

      I am trying to move to more simple, Scandinavian/woodsy Christmas decorations (I love red!). My husband is a pastor and we’ve just moved into an older parsonage that lends itself to simple. With every move, I find I need to change things a bit to reflect the particular character of the house we’ve moved into so it would be very helpful to have some money to spend. I also really, really need a rug for this little living room instead of the maybe one that was here. Thank you!

      I love your style!

    92. Lyndsey

      I’m always on the lookout for rugs, but usually come up empty handed. I would most likely buy Christmas decor. Love the snowflakes on your chandelier!

    93. Dominique

      I really need to find some holiday decor for our new house…that rustic garland sounds perfect!

    94. Monica Poling

      What a lovely table you have set, Marian! I usually find stores like this overwhelming so it was helpful to hear how you went through the process slowly and step by step. I would love to find some of those cute sweater pillows for myself. And a new rug for my entry way would be nice. ?

    95. Kristen

      I love your table. I think I would hope to find things similar to what you picked. You always do a beautiful job.

    96. Katy

      I LOVE those white trees! I would be buying those for sure!

    97. lilly

      you are right, cannot just have a quick trip at home goods! will love to find some rugs for my master bathroom. thank you for the cool giveaway!

    98. Diana J

      You are so creative and the table looks great! I would love to find a rug that fits into my house as well as yours does into your home. Thank you for all of your inspiration!

    99. Julie B.

      Would love to find some silver, gold, and white decorations. They look so elegant!

    100. Kathryn B

      I would love to find some woodland animals

    101. Gilda M

      I’m loving the hobnail pedestal and the comfy pillows.
      I look forward to your daily blog. It’s so inspiring and cozy.

    102. Jana

      I would love to find some white or cream sweater pillows. Great job on the tablescape!

    103. Latanya

      I love getting wreaths and pillow covers for my front porch.

    104. Johanna

      I would get started on my Christmas shopping; my sister wants a set of nice towels and I bet I could find them!

    105. Sian

      I would like to find the sweater pillows and snow flake garland. I love your table!

    106. Kitty Smothers

      I swear, if I won, I’d have to look for some similar perfect touches to brighten the eyes of my own two little girls for Christmas!

    107. HS

      I would love some decorative pillows and dinnerware.

    108. marjorie herbert

      what would I get? well I have a long running list, but since you asked i would get a nice dinnerware set. Large enough, or even buy two, so that all the plates match when we have guests. No more pink, oranges, green, and blue colors re-enacting the weird disney movies with the garish foods they make and dont seem to know that neon is not in fact found in nature and just should not be consumed hahha im sure my guests don’t think that at all, but when they come over its always in my head

    109. Amanda

      I would love to find that snowflake garland. I have a chandelier just like yours, and what you did with the snowflakes looks so sweet! I’m also on the hunt for some sweater pillows to brighten up our dark couch. I love the look you created and I can’t wait to see all of your Christmas decor this year!

    110. Sara H.

      I would love to find some Christmas salad plates and tableware to “fancy up” my dining table for the holidays! Love your dining room!

    111. Stephanie Phelps

      I would hope to find new decorations for my kitchen and dining room for the holidays and I know I will. I need things like bowls and gravy dishes and some general things like napkins and new table clothe!

    112. Karen

      Some pretty plate chargers would really float my boat! ⛵️

    113. Anita

      I’d hope to find a wreath and some wintry sweater pillows! Lovely table setup!!

    114. Vivian L.

      I would love to find some new Christmas Decorations for my table!

    115. Sally

      I love everything, but those snowy trees! Those are gorgeous without being over the top. I’d put them in my shopping cart along with those pillows. Then, I’d sneak in your new carpet!! ( just kidding)

    116. Bonnie

      I need those white mini trees for my son’s rehearsal dinner Dec. 16!

    117. Sharon

      LeCreuset cookware for my daughter for Christmas.

    118. LIsa Hankins

      I”d love some mine trees with burlap around the pots like you found! I need those and some rustic glam ornaments for the tree. LOVE your tablescape Marian!

    119. Kathy LeTourneau

      I’d love to pick up some festive table linens.

    120. Samantha

      I am loving your restrung whitewashed snowflakes hanging from your chandelier – I currently have some ornate mercury glass ornaments, which I just couldn’t bring myself to put away after LAST Christmas! SO, I should probably replace them with something else, & those snowflakes are perfect!! I would also “need” to add a few of those adorable pine cone hedgehogs to my menagerie of twig & pinecone animal ornaments to create a nice woodland scene! I, too am a blue-and-white-er, but do add lots of green at Christmas (and not so much red), so your look is something that would “fit” me to a “T”! Thanks for the inspiration!

    121. Caryn

      I’m looking for some small Christmas trees and glass or mercury glass candleholders. I love the cake stand!

    122. Audra Blair

      What a delightful display of loveliness!

      I am on the hunt for green velvet pillows. Something inviting to curl up with in front of the fireplace.

    123. Ann Kelly

      Beautiful! I loved the look, minus the obvious Christmas red. I would buy the garland, mini lights, wood slice coasters & sweater pillows.

    124. Dodie Leibecke

      How lovely the table looks. The pedestal cake stand would be on my hit list for sure. Love the snowflakes on the chandelier. I am with you. While I love the traditional Christmas colors my
      preference is white and gray. And definitely items that can be used for decorating other than
      just atChristmas.

    125. Paula Tuggle

      I would like to find some pretty new goblets and interesting decorations for my Christmas Eve party dinner table.

    126. Lori

      I would be looking for some new table linens, candlesticks and something gorgeous to hold a flower arrangement. I love how you decorated your table. Homegoods is not close to me either but always worth the drive!

    127. Patti D

      Love to pick up a round wooden cheese boards covered with glass for my table as well, along with some similar Christmas décor….I have never decorated my table for the holidays but looking at your pictures you have inspired me. The hunt for such items would be so much fun!

    128. Tina

      I would love to find a new tree skirt and stockings and one of the hobnail pedestals.

    129. Lori

      I’m hoping to find the rug that you showed yesterday.
      I too do not like red in my Christmas decorations, but I’ve found that I love burgundy and it goes with both my red and blue transferware

    130. Cindy Jothen

      I love that you didn’t go traditional red and green. I just get so tired of those colors. Your table looks so fresh and inviting. I would love to have those cheese board glass cloches!

    131. Janie Mary

      Oh my stars! Faux fur throw, lamp, dishes, bruger backhoe toys for grandkids!! How many things can I list?!!

    132. Kris

      I would love some glittered deer and some sparkly glittered jingle bells to put under a glass cloche. Love your table!

    133. Sherry Kay Semon

      If I won I would love to give a grand look for my daughter and her family for Christmas. They are building a new home. She would be so happy.

    134. Laura

      I’m going big and searching for an accent chair for my living room, but I love the cute decorations you found, so I might need to do little digging too…

    135. Olivia

      I think I’ll be looking for a rug like yours… or something with the soft muted colors that works well for this blue & white girl.

      Thanks for the chance, O.

    136. Tracey

      I would love to find some wintery pillows to cozy up my sofa! That would add a nice touch! I like those trees you found. They are so pretty! Thanks for the giveaway.

    137. Sherri Mailes

      I would love some winter pillows and maybe a throw.

    138. Jan Ross

      Your tables cape is so fresh and organic and beautifully planned. If I could go to HomeGoods I would be looking for the little bark birdhouses, and the possum. But I love that store, and would be persuaded to take it all in!

    139. Courtney Darder

      I would freshen up some of my Christmas decor!

    140. beverlee

      I am always surprised that someone in a totally different age group (I am old) likes the same things I do….it is all just perfect. all of it!

    141. Debbie

      I need areas rugs and paintings for our new house.
      Love the wood and white theme! Beautiful

    142. Sharri Niehus Reeves

      For me , I want the hobnail cake pedestal and wouldn’t mind the garland you found. I’m also in need of some more white dishes, and the wood coasters, I have a couple but really need to fill in.

    143. June Pope

      My 32-yo daughter bought a new house in June so I’d like to buy her some Christmas decorations to glam up her new place. She never even bought a Christmas tree for her apartment but the pride of homeownership has made her focus on the holidays and how she’d like to dress up her home. She really deserves some nice new things.

    144. Heidi Ferguson

      Beautiful post Marian! Get’s me in the Christmas spirit for sure!! From Homegoods…so many, many things!!! We are about to start building a house and I’d stock up on white/marble/barnwood/industrial type home decor!!!

    145. Lorwtta

      I want some “realistic” looking faux greenery. Possibly some topiary style trees or small wreaths. I also want some mercury glass. I love it with white candles.

    146. Lorna

      Love what you did here. So natural and inviting! I would look for some etched Mercury glass, a patchwork throw, and I love the pinecone animal.

    147. Mary K

      I like the porcupines and the birdhouse ornaments. Also love birch bark candles.

    148. susanj

      I am looking for some “holiday” pillows that will last throughout the winter, so I love the sweater pillows that you chose! I also have very large open windows in my kitchen that need some attention and dressing!

    149. Catt from Kentucky

      Just fabulous! Love all the detail and the theme. You did a great job!!

    150. jan

      I’m needing a new rug

    151. Debra

      Love the pompom pillow and the wooden snowflakes deconstructed from a garland! Time for a Home Goods/TJ Maxx road trip! Just beautiful and tasteful, as always.

    152. Elizabeth Fox

      You wrote that you found a cooper pot there. Would love to get one!

    153. katienearchicago

      Just found some wonderful fall (wonderfall?) items at Home Goods. Would like an excuse to go back for winter goodies — maybe the white LeCreuset pans I saw!

    154. Susan

      I would like to find fur throw pillows or fur and plaid throw pillows–so cozy!

    155. Debbie Nisson

      Beautiful tablescape. I am looking for off white accents to lighten up my family room. I have two sofas in the room and I have off white slipcovers (Pottery Barn-ish) that I use in the spring and summer. The upholstery is cranberry velvet on one and burnt orange chenille with flowers that include the cranberry on the other. I love my slipcovers but am usually happy when I make the switch. Not this year! Maybe an off-white area rug?

    156. Heather Stevens

      I would go into HomeGoods and find the perfect mirror to help furnish our new home… (#21stcenturybutterfly) Or…maybe a rug…mmmm….maybe a new lamp? No….wait!!! I need some new Christmas stuff! Geez! There are so many amazing things at homegoods!

    157. Anne Pik

      Definitely looking for a great rug.

    158. Lucy Anthony

      Such a lovely table…love it’s natural esthetic! I would like to create a similar look for my Christmas table with that gift 🙂

    159. Teresa Gonzales

      Love the feel of your table. Love Home Goods too.

    160. Jan Polley

      I would like to find vintage looking cream houses to add to my dining room farm table.

    161. Sally P

      Love this store!!! I would love to find some flannel sheets for my daughter!

    162. Jewel

      Love the wintery effect! I too like to use objects that can transition from the holidays to winter and like to use a lot of white and silver in my decorating. I am hoping to find a couple of faux fir pillows for my living room couch, fun dessert plates and sliver candlesticks for my dining table. Can’t wait to start decorating for the holidays/winter!

    163. Stephanie

      I love reading your blog!
      I’d buy a duvet cover and some sweater pillows !
      Thank you, Stephanie

    164. Beth Ann Burns

      Love the snowflake winter theme! Perfect!

    165. Andrea S.

      I would love the sweater pillow you found! I also am looking for a black and gold pillow for our redecorated guest bedroom. Silver candlesticks in varying heights would be on my list too.

    166. Cindy Ash

      LOVE the bunt pan idea for place card holders!! I love the idea you brought to life! Every year we do something special/homemade, and this could be it! Although he won’t admit to it, my 16 year old son loves to bake with me and this could be a fun team project. Say yes to the bunt! or several – to give as gifts 🙂

    167. Chris Mullen

      I would love to pick up some holiday pillows, throws, candles and rugs to make my little 105 year old bungalow especially cozy and inviting for my 3 little grandsons. HomeGoods always has so many wonderful options to choose from. I love what you have done in your home!

    168. Taysha Riggs

      I’d love to find some fun things for my son’s room.

    169. Caitie Goossen

      I would love to find some “woodland” Christmas-y decor! Lots of wood and natural looking decorations, like pinecone garland and wooden coasters, with bits of white mixed in with the dishes, candles and napkins.

    170. Deb T.

      I just adore all your precious finds from Home Goods! I would love to win this drawing so that I can get started on my decorations for Christmas too!!! Thanks in advance..

    171. Jackie Beardsley

      You had me at those adorable Bundt houses! Fortunately If I drop any when I bake mine I have a Sheltie helper in my kitchen whenever I cook so they won’t hit the floor!
      Thanks for all the lovely ideas!

    172. Jenny B.

      Love how you used the garland on the light fixture. 🙂 I would look for two comfy dining chairs.

    173. Amy raney

      Need a dining room rug! Would love gift card to go to that purchase!

    174. Linda

      I usually do a white and silver theme to keep it going through the winter but I love how the wood elements really warms it up. I would definitely look for some of the cheese boards and coasters for my winter tablespe!

    175. Marc

      I would like one of those cheese boards and some white plates and serving pieces.

    176. Debbie Bell

      Beautiful table setting the trimmings are wonderful would love to go to home goods and find some special items!

    177. cookie SHELDON

      Love everything because I love white decor.

    178. Mary Kay

      I would love to get the wooden snowflake ornaments and those little cake house pans!
      Beautiful winter tablescape.

    179. Melissa W.

      I would love to get some of those mini white trees you have displayed, they are so pretty!

    180. cookie SHELDON

      I would shop at HomeGoods in Florida and find some beauties to decorate there.

    181. Christine Varner

      This year my daughter and I want to have a “silver and white” Christmas. So…I am hoping to find silver items for our mantel and some white accents to go along with the theme. I always seem to find something great at HomeGoods!

    182. Janet

      I love your tablescape! My wishlist includes a few of the items that you purchased like the trees, porcupines & wood slice coasters. I also want to incorporate some texture in my Christmas decor with linens, throws & pillows.

    183. Courtney

      I always find fun things at Homegoods, but I would prolly work on my gift giving. I love making custom gift baskets and Homegoods always has unique ideas to add to a basket to make it fun!

    184. Betsy

      I’ve just reclaimed our formal living room (which used to house the bar cabinet and was rarely used by us) as my office/library. I’ve moved things out, re-organized the room, and brought in new pieces (a writing desk and a wall cabinet/bookcase unit). I would love to decorate this room in new holiday finery after Thanksgiving; the Home Goods gift card will go a long way to helping me make this possible! (Oh – and my 10 year old son is a HUGE fan of hedgehogs – I am now on the lookout for the ones you found at Home Goods!)

    185. Jillian

      Such a beautifully simple and rustic theme! I love the wood snowflakes and the cute porcupine. Such little details can go a long way. Nice job as always!

    186. Becky

      Love the tablescape! I would like to find the bundt pan for the little house cakes along with some pillows and throws.

    187. Jelena

      Unfortunately, we don’t have a Home Goods store in our area. If I were to shop at TJ Maxx though, I would probably get a free-standing pet gate because we are trying to teach our little Irish Setter to sleep on a dog bed in our bedroom instead of her crate.

    188. Amber S.

      Winter is coming.

    189. Robin

      I just bought that cheeseboard at my Homegoods! It’s sitting on my entry hall with a colourful Autumn gourd inside right now. I need to make another visit to HG and track down those wooden snowflakes for our great room chandelier this holiday season!

    190. jan

      cozy flannel sheets and a furry throw for naps!

    191. Rena Madison

      I love HomeGoods- and yes, I understand being able to spend 2 hours in there! With the GC I would get a new rug for our dining area. We are hosting Thnakgiving and that would be a perfect item to add some color for guests!
      Thank you for all your inspiration!

    192. Diane Westbrook

      Oh what a lovely table!! I love Homegoods, as well. The nearest one is about 40 minutes away so not too far. I love most of what they have and will go soon to try to find those cheeseboards…love those! I will also look for gifts for others for Christmas….always so many great choices there….thanks to you for all your wonderful ideas and to Homegoods for the generouse giveaway!!

    193. Rebecca J Moore

      I really enjoy your posts. This one exspecially due to the winter vs Christmas theme. If I would be so fortunate to win the $100, I would hope to find the wood/glass cheese platters. I love The blown glass dome and use them year around.

    194. Alicia

      I’ve been eyeballing some pillows & a quilt for my master bedroom(put it in my cart & walk around then put it back up!)but feel guilty spending money on my room when my little guys’ rooms aren’t quite done yet…but if I won the gift card then it would be like a gift from Marian & not technically a purchase!

    195. Stacey Sykes

      I love those little birdhouse ornaments. I would love to find those!

    196. Martha Novacek

      Ohhh my i really love that wite washed wood snowflake garland! I also like the white handled steak knives and the other pine cones and bundled sticks garland. Your whole wintery setup is so lovely and cozy looking as well.

    197. Holly

      I absolutely love your color schemes and the festive look that can be used for anything during the winter season! I am not a red and green girl for Christmas either! I love whites and metallics with a touch of pastel. I tend to lean pale pink or pale green, but some years I just make it ALL white and metallics, and I mix my metallics. I am excited to see what is available this year. I really like your whitewashed wooden snowflakes hanging from your chandelier! You always have such creative ideas using items in non-traditional ways!! You have me excited for the holidays now!! Some years it takes seeing something beautiful that catches my eye to get me motivated, and your tablescape did just that!! I am ready to shop now, and I am hoping there will be some pastels and metallics available to go with my winter white decor!! Thanks for sharing, as always!!!

    198. Amy

      I really want to find the wooden snowflake garland. I love what you did with it!

    199. Traer Beaudette

      Oh I would have no problem spending the $100 there!! I would probably get new ornaments for my tree this year! And a new tree skirt!!

    200. JeanaB

      I am on the hunt for some great throw pillows for my new couch and love seat. I would love the $100 to go towards that purchase!

    201. Lugene

      I would use new linens for my dining room table for the holidays and Home Goods is just the place to get them!

    202. Penny

      I really need a centerpiece for our dining table, for the holidays and beyond. I have had my eye on different pedestals for some time, but haven’t quite found the right one/ones. I really love the woodland creatures too. So, it would be easy for me to spend $100.00.

    203. Lynn

      I would love to find some unique dessert plates for a tablescape for a fundraiser I will be part of in March. HomeGoods and TJMaxx always have such great items you can always use. Thanks for always giving your readers lots ideas we can use.

    204. Carla from Kansas

      Honestly Marian, not sure what I would get but would love the opportunity to be surprised myself. Home Goods has so many great things. A gift card would be icing on the cake or maybe powdered sugar?

    205. judith

      I would probably buy some of those cute pom pom pillows and maybe one of the cheese board/cloche combinations. But that hobnail cake stand might have to come home with me as well. Thanks for doing the giveaway. And your table looks beautiful. I loved reading your son’s comment.

      Judith

    206. Rose

      I love the woodsy, wintry, white look of your table. My home also gets the addition of red, which I love.
      I also fill my cart with things I love and then “edit” before I cash out. My husband often goes for coffee or lunch killing time while I’m in there.
      In Canada it’s called “HomeSense” so I guess we don’t qualify to win but I love that store anyway.
      I just missed out on a white Christmas tree, but I’ll be going back to see if they get another one.

    207. Julie

      I am into mercury glass this year. I would pick up some Mercury glass accents.

    208. Wendy

      I would really like to find some natural elements for a woodland themed baby shower/tea party I’m hosting for my daughter. I really love the wood slice coasters you found; they would be perfect. 🙂

    209. pamela Straub

      I need some new bedding. It’s amazing how much you can find for $100 at HomeGoods!!
      Thanks MMS! Love your ideas 🙂
      Happy Holidays,
      Pamela

    210. Pattyk

      Love a trip to Home Goods. I need to find a rug for our upstairs hall where we just pulled up the carpet!

    211. Nadine Ang

      Your tablescape is beautiful. I was just at Homegoods yesterday (love that place) and even if I saw all those wonderful things you picked up I don’t think I would have the creativity to put it together like you did. Thank you for sharing such a lovely inspiration. Hope to maybe be lucky enough to find some of those cute thinks you featured.

    212. Chelsea

      I would love to find some little mini trees. Similar to what you got, but now with burlap. Something a bit more…umm… French I guess? A cute little bucket or olive pail or something. And something checkered! I love checkered things for winter. All in a cream color scheme.

    213. Cynthia Hogue

      If I were to win the $100 Homegoods gift card I would probably look first at the lamps. We’ve been needing a reading lamp for beside a chair in the living room and nothing I’ve tried fits both style and function. They usually have a wonderful selection there. If not a lamp, I will be setting up a new home office in the new year and need just about everything!

    214. sandi

      I live sometimes in Europe but just bought a house in the US so I am looking for everything—-anything in white that is French looking but not wall art. I think Christmas deco is sort of at the top of the list as everything I own is still in Europe & will miss the season altogether. I like deer and natural stuff—a trip to HomeGoods is on my list too! I love those steak knives.

    215. Patty

      I would love a couple of those cheeseboard cloches and the wooden snow flakes, too. I go to Home Goods every week – it’s always the store that I ask for gift cards for special occasions (ie birthday, etc). I’ve been wanting a new living room rug – so the $100 would certainly help with that purchase – I’ll just keep looking until the right one pops up. Your table just looks lovely!

    216. Jennifer Baker

      I would scoop up a faux Christmas tree because Marc and I don’t have one this year. It’s proudly displaying my Christmas ornaments in my booth ?

    217. Toni ehle

      I love it all but the pillows are my favorite

    218. Jamie Mann

      I would probably buy some Christmas decorations 🙂

    219. Taffy Pritulsky

      I found “Royal Stafford” transfer ware in a beautiful Christmas pattern the past few years at my local TJ Maxx at an amazing price! love Home Goods!!, but your right, it’s really a day trip to see everything! your table is so pretty! Thanks MMS!

    220. Cathy J

      Love Homegoods! I would buy glassware for my holiday table!!

    221. Becca

      The hobnail cake stand and wood slice coasters would the first things on my list!
      Love your theme!

    222. Isabelle Kohler

      I would love to find some pretty garlands like the ones you used! So beautiful!

    223. Michelle James

      Your table is beautiful! I’d love and a appreciate the $100 gift card to buy my daughter a rug for her new nursery that’s for my 1st grandson, due around Thanksgiving!

    224. Lisa

      Love the texture of the sweater pillows! Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂

    225. Erin

      I’d love to find some wooden coasters. So sweet.

    226. Deb C

      I just bought a new dining room table & chairs & now need a tablescape for both Thanksgiving & Christmas. HomeGoods would be a perfect place to shop for holiday ideas. ?

    227. Robin Defenbaugh

      I love all things milk glass and especially love the cake stand you found. Hopefully I’ll find this stand and so much more!

    228. Jerry Stocks

      I would like to find the porcupines like you purchased at T.J. Maxx. A friend knitted me one for my birthday and they could be friends on my table.

    229. Terri Sullivan

      I just stopped in my local Homegoods for the first time a few weeks ago. I agree that it’s a place to spend some time perusing the aisles. I saw several things I’d love to spend the gift card on…such as a wood/metal mix tray, a rug for our family room or one for my daughter’s room.

    230. Barbara H.

      I don’t have a HomeGoods close (darn!) but I often visit TJ Maxx. I usually just go in with an open mind to see what calls to me. I love so much of what you highlighted in your post – the cake stand, the pine cone hedgehog, the snowflake garland. Your table looks beautiful

    231. MICHELLE

      I too want to go a little rustic this year for the holidays. I always host for the family so I like to make my home look a little different each year. I really need some woodsy looking accessories. I love the wood coasters, birdhouse and porcupine ornaments and the milk glass. I need some new garland too! Your table is gorgeous and gives me many ideas for my holiday decorating. Thank you and I look forward to your next post. Have a wonderful day!

    232. Amy

      We just moved into a new home. Trying to get our guest room together before kids come home for Christmas. Would love to get some new bedding and rug. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    233. Lan Hoang

      Ooh! I would love to buy new bedding!

    234. Sarah Wilby

      Love your winter table Marian!! Thanks for the inspiration! ❄️ Can’t wait to hit up my Home Goods for decorating fun!

    235. Sheila Collins

      I’m obsessed with my Home Goods store.. if I won I would look for turquoise red and silver items.. this years theme!
      Fingers crossed..

    236. Gail

      I would love to find some natural elements to add to my Christmas decor. I also need some new sheets and towels desperately

    237. Heidi Iddings

      I would use the gift card to purchase that hobnail cake stand and get some Christmas shopping done! Thank you for sharing your beautiful tablescape and for offering such a fantastic giveaway!

    238. Mary Ann

      I’m always looking to find natural, white, wood, or greens that can be used or transitioned for other seasons as well, just dressed up with lights, ribbons, and other elements. Also like old fashioned glass ornaments.

    239. Paige

      I would like to find a rug for my dining room. I have HG rugs in my daughter’s room and the master bedroom, but haven’t found the right one for the dining room yet (at the right price anyway!)

    240. Aimee Kronberger

      I think your question “what would you hope to find” should be “what would you NOT find”. I love shopping HomeGoods, I never really go in with anything particular in mind, but always come out with something special that has caught my eye! $100 would help in finding that special something!

    241. Sara

      Décor for the nursery.

    242. Debbie Reynolds

      Love your beautiful table! I would have no problem finding beautiful things at Home Goods! I would look for a pretty, natural garland like yours and maybe some faux greenery. Oh, yes, did I mention pillows?!

    243. Denise

      I have had the same Christmas tree decorations for about 12 years. They are very elegant decorations and I love them but I have changed my home decor to coastal farmhouse. Of course my current decorations won’t do so I am completely changing my tree decor to coastal farmhouse. My tree is 7 1/2 ft. tall. That’s a lot of decorations! I am making some ornaments but I could use a lot more. I would spend every penny of it on my tree decorations.

    244. Rose Figueroa

      I would love to find some rustic/farmhouse looking placemats that could also be used for “everyday use” as well. I just redid my kitchen table and am on the hunt for placemats.

    245. Kim

      I would like to find a new Christmas treasure to add to my Santa collection!

    246. Lauren Becker

      Oh, I just love Homegoods. I’d love to find some blankets and pillows for the upcoming winter season.

    247. KAra

      I would love to win and would use the money towards decorating my table for Christmas!!

    248. linda melz

      I would like a cake stand and the wooden cloche also a blue and white lamp for my counter Youre table is very neat every thing just flows

    249. Alison S

      I would like some new ornaments for my tree!

    250. KAra

      Would love to create a beautiful centerpiece with the money!

    251. Elizabeth Snead

      Holiday Table runners and a center piece are on my list. Love Homegoods!

    252. Sharon

      I love Home Goods & can only imagine the myriad of things that I might find with the treat of a Gift Card! I’m in the mood to feather my nest for the Winter Season so anything that would help bring in the light would be ideal.

    253. Sue Stafford

      I would hope to find wood snowflakes like or similar to yours, they are beautiful. I don’t live near a home goods, but could order online from T.J. Max. ?

    254. Sherry

      I’m thinking new bedding or a cool rug! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

    255. Janice F

      Oh my….two of my favorite places to shop! Since we just moved into our farmhouse in April, I would love to find some unique holiday items that would fit in with that relaxed feel. I am making some of my tree ornaments right now, but would love to find some perfectly suited ones already made, too! We have a screened back porch overlooking a stream, so a few cuddly blankets would fit the mood nicely! I am sure I will not have a problem finding a good many items at either of these retailers. Thanks for the opportunity!

    256. Shannon

      I would love to find something rustic that fits in with my regular day decorations but adds Christmas to the table. I have had a tough time finding stuff at the local Home Goods by me but I am very hopeful this year. This will be my first time hosting dinner at my new house so I want to make it look good!

    257. Cathy Newland

      Thanks for the giveaway and your inspiration. I would probably buy some new decorations. I haven’t for several years.

    258. Suzi M.

      That milk glass cake stand is calling my name. Going out to look for one now.

    259. Diane

      Hi Marian. Like you, I am a hunter and gatherer and like to pull things together and weed it out as I go. I also like to use things that could be used year round. I would love a cake stand that resembles the dome covered cheese dishes. I would also love to find some pillows for my living room. I am on the hunt for a small side table to set next to a chair in my new living room rearrangement and I would like to replace my nightstands in my bedroom. Wait, you said $100 right? That’s a tall order. haha I’m sure I could find something…or, I might just split it with my mom and we’ll buy $100 worth of yummy smelling candles! Thanks for the opportunity and thanks for getting me into the Christmas spirit!

    260. Vicki Brawley

      I hope to find some felted ball garland and vute woodsy creatures for decorating. I could use some festive pillows as well!

    261. Jennifer Hesse

      Such a cute table! I would love to buy that white hobnail cake stand

    262. Linda E

      Oh my goodness, I always find something I ‘need’ at HomeGoods, but I don’t have your vision to put it together in such a beautiful display. Thanks for the inspiration!

    263. Nancy H

      I would love to find the snowflake garland…it is beautiful!

    264. Jenn Dynys

      Linens and I had my eye on a huge cast iron skillet that I spotted at HomeGoods!

    265. Betty Mitschke

      Betty Mitschke in West Texas says:

      First, I love your style and I also have blue and white in my home. I have never been to a Home-
      goods store. I love the natural elements, clear glass, white dishware.and those sweet little trees.How fun it would be to shop in a new store and have an extra $100. to spend.

      I’m dreaming!!!!!!

    266. Lisa

      I cannot walk out into HomeGoods without buying far too much stuff. I love that place. I guess I would look for some things for my mantle. That’s where I’m currently having trouble.

      On a separate note, we have the same chandelier in our dining room. I think it’s original to the house or at least the first electric one since we used to have gas lights apparently. I’ve never seen one like that before. It’s the pineapple!

    267. Lois Munn

      I’m looking for houses, to spray white if needed, to use in a woodland setting on the dining table.
      Love your style and you are so kind to share so much with your readers. So miss finding ironstone, never see any now that we retired to Florida!

      • marian

        There were some cute white ceramic houses (I think to paint) in the dollar section of Target. I think they were $3.00 each. You should check that out!

    268. Susan Guynes

      I agree “Oh how cute!” What is so funny I picked up some of those same items at my store. I just didn’t have your vision, but now I do. I feel about hobnail the way you feel about ironstone. I didn’t see the steak knives, but now I will be looking for them. Thanks for the inspiration.

    269. Terri

      First, I have to say that I chuckled at Calvin’s comment, “oh, isn’t that cute?” Sounds like he has some decorating talent from his momma! If I were to receive a gift certificate for Home Depot, I would buy some pillows for my home. I have taken the last couple years to pull things together and pillows would be icing on the cake.

    270. Stacie

      I am looking for a 120 inch tablecloth… and anything else that happens to finds itself in my cart ?

    271. Debbie w

      Love the house cake tins…..and the steak kniv s!!! I ❤️ Home Goods!!!

    272. Alice R.

      White pedestal bowl, wire baskets, maybe pillows for the couch…I love Home Goods!

    273. Kelly J Hostetter

      I need a new kitchen rug!

    274. Sandra

      Will love to buy new doggy beds and gift for friends. I love Home Goods!!!!

    275. Linda Charlton

      Although I do a red and green Christmas, I have come to appreciate the soft neutral style. Wish I could just get all new stuff. lol

    276. Ana

      I am sure I will have no trouble at all finding something I love at Home Goods.
      Thank you for sharing with us !

    277. Sue Davies

      I love your table. I’m planning on doing a woodland theme for my mantle so I’m looking for some sort of deer to use in the center and some white trees for each side. I would also like to maybe fill in with a few woodland animals like your hedgehog.
      Sue In Florida

    278. Rick S

      I would love a bunch of “winter” throw pillows for Christmas festivity and to snuggle into until winter is gone.
      rick

    279. Darlene Champion

      I need new dining room table settings for the Christmas Holiday. We recently renovated a 1920’s craftsman/ bungalow, four square (there is such a combination) and the current style of dinner wear I have just doesn’t work in the new dining room.
      Thank you

    280. Linda Miller

      Hello, HOMEGOODS: Honestly I would use the $100.00 for a local SPCA Hillside in Pottsville, PA so I could purchase dog and cat items like warm blankets, food and water bowls, leases, collars, shampoo, tasty treats, and comfortable dog and cat beds. That would make their Christmas so much merrier! Thank you, Linda Miller.

    281. peggy hunt

      I would love to find more wooden spools of ribbon. I can’t seem to get enough of those..

      Your woodland theme is so pretty.

    282. Shelle Mondon

      I would hope to find some natural elements at Homegoods to use in my winter decorating. Specifically I would like to find a pedestal that looks like a tree ring and some white platters. I also decorate with blue and white year a round. I love Homegoods and I love the inspiration I get from your site.

    283. nancy

      Great pics!! So fun I had to run by Home Goods today. I love their lamps.

    284. cecelia

      I love the dishes at HG! And the pet items…and the stationary…and the bakewear…and the ornaments….

    285. Stephanie

      I would love to get new plates that match for my table

    286. Michelle Nason

      I would love to find some holiday linens and pillows to give to my newly married daughter for a Christmas Gift. Lovely table setting.

    287. Lori

      Oh, my. I would probably just walk into the store and surprise myself…If I didn’t find anything, then I’d buy some candles. Love candles this time of year.

    288. allie

      A $100 Home Goods credit would be AWESOME to make entertaining special!!!

    289. tamie

      I’ve always wanted to decorate my boys rooms a little for Christmas. Like Pottery Barn does in their kids catalogs, but without the PB prices, which is why HomeGoods is so great!

    290. Kaitlin Nygren

      I would love the wooden snowflakes and cake stand for a cookie swap party I’m already planning for December!

    291. Beverly Ozburn

      Ah! Beautiful tablescape! I would hope to find a cake pan like the one you got and the whitewashed snowflakes. Those are both just delightful!

    292. Jeanie

      I would hope to find some mercury glass candlesticks and a pedestal serving platter.

    293. Bev

      We will be moving to a new home at the end of the month, so I will be looking to score some seasonal items to make the new house warm and festive for the holidays. I absolutely love to shop at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods no matter what time of the year it is! My decorating theme is usually rustic & elegant, so all of your finds would be great choices for me as well. That $100 gift card would go a long way toward decking my halls! Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

    294. Michelle

      I decorate with blue and white also. This year, I am using white, silver and burgundy in my holiday decorating. So, on my next visit to Home Goods, I will be looking for garlands, ornaments, table runners and pretty accents in those colors. I am excited for the hunt!

    295. Terri

      I love it all at Home Goods.. soooo I am trying to think … I would really really love some new Christmas plates and glasses… but then I get sidetracked by the greenery and garlands …. WOW .. see what I mean !!!! Hopefully… I can spend that $100.00 wisely at that amazing store !!!!!!!

    296. Kathy

      Rugs are my nemesis also, so I’d put it towards a rug. We only recently got a HomeGoods in our area and they do have a nice rug selection I noticed.

    297. Jody K

      Hi,
      I would spend the $100 gift card buying as many of the cute little items you bought as I could find. LOL.

    298. Sherry Fram

      I would like to add to the Christmas decor that I already have for my dining table & living room. Thanks for the giveaway!

    299. Lori

      I love HomeGoods and so does my daughter. She and her husband who is a Captain in the Army moved back to NC with their 10 month baby girl and have purchased their first home. It closes next week. This would be a nice surprise for the new homeowners

    300. Sandra Deppe

      I thought the quinoa was mustard seeds! Your table looks beautiful as always!

    301. Amy Oliver

      I love HomeGoods and TJMaxx and can always find something!

    302. Dana

      I would love to get a le creuset casserole dish

    303. Cammie

      I love the wooden snowflakes! and I’m also decorating a guest room and need bedding as well as pictures. Thanks for sharing your vision with us!

    304. Carol

      Pretty bathroom items for our newly remodeled bath.

    305. Lisa B

      I’ve found myself gravitating towards a more muted holiday color scheme and would love to find decor that is more “wintery” and less holiday, so some cream and white and gray pieces would be a welcome addition to my seasonal decorating.

    306. Annabelle

      Love the chandelier and the natural look to the diningroom decor.

      Maybe, a comfy throw for my couch would be lovely but I might change my mind if something else catches my eye : ) Thanks for the inspiration and giveaway.

    307. Melinda Ragle

      I need some primitive bowl fillers!

    308. CJ

      I’d love to find a nice enameled cast iron skillet and small dutch oven. Last year I bought a large dutch oven, love it, but as empty nesters it’s usually too large so need a small, maybe 3qt. size.

      Love the tablescape…….wood and white, a little glimpse of winter in this warm autumn weather.

    309. Annie (Canada)

      Hi Marian, What a lovely tablescape you created, you truly have a nice eye for detail. I would love to find a table runner and maybe some white china dinnerware. For some reason my husband absolutely hates our current china and only wants white! Cheers

    310. Jill

      I would use the gift card to buy, among other things, one or two cute wood-slice garlands to hang over my fireplace mantle.

    311. Jamie

      What a beautiful table! I would love to find an advent calendar and table runner at Home Goods to decorate my buffet.

    312. Amy Hendrix

      My husband and I just purchased a retirement home in the mountains of North Carolina. I have always used a traditional red and green Christmas theme with many natural elements, but want to use a more neutral palette in this home. I will be starting from scratch but am excited to do so. Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Marshalls…love them all.

    313. Char

      In the spirit of downsizing, I am replacing 3 sets of dishes with a simpler white set. So I would shop for serving pieces and fresh linens.

    314. Sue Murphy

      Like many others, I don’t live near a Home Goods but when I do get the chance to visit one I take my time and enjoy. I am downsizing- 3000 Sq ft to 985 Sq ft so I have purged quite a bit. Most of my old Christmas decorations didn’t make the cut. So Xmas decorations would absolutely be on my list!

    315. Hollie S

      Such a beautiful tablescape! I am in need of some more lighting in our house so this would be perfect for picking out some pretty lamps!

    316. Garden, Home and Party

      Marian,
      I love what you come up with. You are one of my favorite stylists…it’s always such a pleasure visiting your site and coming away with inspiration.
      I have been looking for some small faux trees for a few spots around the house. That is what I’d look for if I win.
      xo,
      Karen

    317. Belinda Jo Camou

      Love what you’ve done.

    318. Trisha Dankworth

      I am on the hunt for a new living room rug. Perfect place with the perfect price

    319. Margie

      Bless you for the cool winter look! Always looking for an affordable German nutcracker to expand my son’s collection.

    320. Linda Brunette

      I love your wintry look! If I was so fortunate to win the $100 Home Goods card, I would look for the steak knives and the silver trees. I love them. Home Goods and T.J. Maxx are always my “go to” stores. Thank you for all of your beautiful ideas!

    321. Dawn Richardson

      I love your tablescape with all the natural elements. I would love to win the gift card to go to TJ Max and get those same white pom pom pillows you got plus a few more.
      Thanks for a great give away!
      Dawn R.

    322. Dawn Tidd

      So pretty and it will carry through Christmas into January! I would use a gift card for organizational supplies! I’ve got tons of that coming up!

    323. Mary

      I actually love HomeGiod’s kids section- so I would definitely look there! Thanks

    324. Holly

      I need a rug … i love yours. I would put the 100.00 toward that purchase. Tuank you and Thanks Home Hoods for the chance at something lovely for free!!!

    325. Robin

      I totally understand how you can spend an entire afternoon at Home Goods. I think I would definitely start with pillows-my holiday pillows need a lot of help. I could use a few things for my kitchen, but honestly who knows when I get there, I have a tendency to go off in a complete different direction…it’s so hard not to love it all.?

    326. Morgane @bear, dolly and Moi

      your table is so beautiful, so “wintry” and inviting! and I thought the one from last year was perfect, well this one is even better. I am trying to go your way with more neutral, without any red this year…not sure I can pull it off.
      thanks for the great inspiration!

    327. Wendy Allen

      What a beautiful table! I love that everything can be repurposed in other areas of the home. It has a timeless appeal. If selected I would purchase items to decorate our foster care agency for the holidays.

    328. Nicola Tager

      I have always been a lover of natural elements for Christmas. Wood and old metals. I love greens and whites, so I would love a beautiful large antiqued white stag/ reindeer for a display, surrounded by green trees made from wood or cedar like boughs. Haven’t found him yet but I keep looking, one of these years Home Goods might surprise me with one!

    329. Pamela Jones

      I love your tablescape!
      I would get the steak knives, they are really, really nice.

    330. Colette

      I need an excuse to visit my closest HomeGoods store. The one that opened a year or two ago that I still haven’t been to. LOL. I know I’ll find something!

    331. Rose

      I would love to find those lovely sweater pillows. Love your inspiration – thank you Rose

    332. Christina Goudy

      We just purchased a second home in the mountains and it needs everything! I’ve got a good base with furniture, but the previous owners decor is not my taste at all. I would love to peruse the aisles to find just the items that speak to me and make our new place, home. Oh, and finding bargains is what I live for!

    333. Gina

      Home Goods is like a toy store is to a kid for me! I want everything I see. However, my favorites are table linens, tableware in blue/white or plain white (hard to find ironstone here in Southern California), pictures, and furniture. Would use the GC for my son and family expecting new baby this Christmas. Happy Holidays Marion, to you and your family.

    334. Traci Rye

      I would love to get some new pillows for the family room!

    335. Gina S.

      I love your table! I need a rug badly for my living room.

    336. Judy

      Like you, I need a couple of hours in my Home Goods store, and it’s not far from my house. I view it as my “me time” on a Saturday morning, and can always find things I love. $100 would be well spent on adding some extra interest anywhere in my house. Thank you for your blog and for the opportunity to have another good excuse to go to Home Goods!!

    337. Tori

      There isn’t enough space to list the things I would like to find!! Homegoods is my favorite store! ?

    338. Danielle Rivenbark

      New towels! It’s been 7 years since I purchased new towels and between my husband and 6 boys I’m long overdue!

    339. Sandra Marrs

      I would love to find a beautiful wool rug to use in my living room.

    340. Linda Oldenburg

      My husband was born in Germany so most of my Christmas decorations are from there. I really love the “old world” look…lots of burgundy, loden green, cream and gold. I always keep my eyes open for things to add to my collection. We are also lovers of feather beds and pillows so no polyfil for us. Your home is lovely and I could move right in and live there! LOL

      Your table scape is something I would do….in my colors of course. LOL

      PS Any chance of Savon de Marseilles being availabe before Christmas?

    341. Leslie Collison

      Turning my guest bedroom into an office/bedroom. Need some new items that can be worked into both situations. I am positive HomeGoods has some great options.

      Love the wintery woodys wonderland tablescape. It can be used for many different holidays coming in the next few months. Awesome inspiration! You’ve got me planning already!!

    342. Kathleen Grace

      What a great giveaway! I am searching for a rug for the living room so the gift card would probably go toward that…unless I see something else I love. The chances of that are pretty good. I always find something I love at Homegoods!

    343. Jan

      Marian,

      Thank you for showing us such a beautiful table! It is always inspirational to see how you transform items into something that works better for you! I have just moved ‘again’ and it would be such fun to spend some time at HomeGoods, I always find too many things that I would love to bring home! Please continue to amaze us with your beautiful rooms, you are always an inspiration!

      I look forward to each and every email that you send!

    344. Kim

      I love buying the big knotty throws in the winter!!

    345. Brenda

      I love red and green and shop at Homegoods frequently. I would love to find some unique decorations. You found some unique items that can be used all winter long.

    346. mary schnieders

      very sweet

    347. Elizabeth Hawley

      I find so many wonderful things when I wonder through Homegoods! I would probably but new towels or bedding or throw pillows!! Or tartan throw! Or candles!!

    348. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      Just love your winter woodland table! Also love Home Goods. I’m on the hunt for the perfect rug for my bedroom!

    349. Mary Deckert

      Oh how I love HomeGoods. My closest one is a 100 round trip, but it’s always worth it. My home is also blue and white with brass accents and red and green Christmas décor just doesn’t work. I’ve had a white and wood Scandinavian tree for several years that I love and has the same feel as your table. HomeGoods is always a surprise, affordable and unique when searching for something special.

    350. Jill@the welcome home

      I will be hosting our family holiday gathering for the first time in many years. I’d love to find some cloth napkins and maybe some chargers to use on the table.

    351. Lynn

      The pillows and snowflake garland are perfect. I would love to try the cake pan in the shape of a little house. So clever to use as placecards.

    352. Ronda Rockey

      Oh, My! It would take nothing for me to drop $100 on Christmas decor at Home Goods! I am looking for a new tree skirt and would also like to have a few more “non-Christmas” Christmas pillows!

    353. Patti

      I, too, am looking for items that are not red and green. Items I can use other than at Christmas. Love your table!

    354. sarajane

      I don’t have anything specific, it’s always the thrill of the hunt at either HomeGoods or TJMaxx!

    355. Annamarie V

      I love Home Goods in fact I think I’m going there tomorrow they have the best price on coffee k cups. I think I would like some new holiday decorations this year maybe just an upgrade on the same old stuff I have been using the last 10 years and the gift card would go a long way at home goods.

    356. Shervine Abraham

      I would love to buy some new Christmas decor!!

    357. Katie

      Would love to find a lamp for my living room. Home Goods usually has a great selection.

    358. Connie J Harbor

      The little porcupines and the garlands! Love those for a casual table display!

    359. Carole Core

      On the hunt for a new rug for my foyer.

    360. Mona

      I would love to find a rug for my living room.

    361. Judy

      Hi Marian, awesome wintry look! I would purchase new Christmas decor for my new home if I won the gift card. Thanks!

    362. Kristin McCullough

      I have enough pillows and dishes so I would have to say new towels would be a nice Homegoods splurge!

    363. Debbie

      hmmmmm…I love to browse Home Goods ! It would be even better to have $100.00 to spend ! I have equestrian decor in my house and sortof a lodge-type feel so I love to decorate with wood and white at Christmas as well. It would be so wonderful to find some equestrian type decorations as well. It is not a rarity to find something horsey to decorate with at Home Goods. It is so worth the trip to go there. They have up to date items that make your house sparkle with whatever your personality desires!

    364. Holly

      Love HomeGoods pillows, never have enough!

    365. Sue

      Wow, this is your nicest table setting to date. Absolutely beautiful. Every little detail is perfect.

    366. Karina

      Beautiful table! I would purchase a rug for my cold wood floors if I won.

    367. J.Straub

      I would love to find those cloches!!

    368. Janet H.

      I would love to purchase more woodland themed ornaments for my dining room. I just started this look in that room and hope to add to it.

    369. Judy

      Now that I saw your silverware, possibly something like that. But a girls gotta look first.

    370. Anne

      Hi Marian…such a fun tablescape…love,love, love it ! I am actually going to Homegoods tomorrow..planned excursion with my gal-pals.. I won’t be able to sleep tonight after viewing all your wonderful inspiration ! THANKS ! Anne

    371. Kim

      A rug just like yours!

    372. Nancy

      Those pillows. So cute. And the snowy trees.

    373. Heidi S

      Hmmm… New pillows, quilt/coverlet or window dressing for my master bedroom! Thanks for the opportunity!

    374. Katherine

      looking for somei ndividual faux Winterberry stems that look realistic but don’t cost a fortune. So far, any finds are either very fake looking or are more than my budget will bear–

    375. Jen Milsaps

      I love Home Goods and spend a couple hours there when I go as well :)) Those pillows and wood ornaments are my favorite of your finds. I would spend that $100 in one trip for sure, I usually do! Happy Holidays Marian

    376. Irene Roth

      I love your wood and white winter table! HomeGoods is also a favorite of mine. I’d love to find some rustic winter décor items – this will be my first Christmas with my own tree and I don’t have any of my own ornaments so winning this gift card would be super!

    377. Lezlee S

      Well……all of the things in your photos would suit me just fine! Especially those wooden cheese boards with handblown glass cloches. I have gone over each of the pics several times and wondered why I was getting “hung up” on the chandelier over the table with the snowflakes. (Besides the fact that it’s gorgeous). Mesmerized! Something about that chandelier?!? Duh! It’s the exact same one I have hanging over my dining room table!!! Ha ha ha! No wonder I love it!

      Thanks for sharing your awesome display with us, and the chance to win a gift card to Home Goods. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the Farmhouse Holiday Decor Series.

    378. Sonja

      LOVE your table. Gave me some great ideas! I have not bought new ornaments in almost 30 years – it’s high time, so that is what I would purchase from Home Goods or TJ Maxx if I won. Thanks for the fun giveaway!

    379. Nicole Strom

      I would love to stubble upon a sea grass area rug and more white service pieces…not that I need any more, but who ever needs more.

    380. Shirley Bennet

      Would love to find a pretty bar cart to use during the holidays and on the patio next summer!
      Thanks for the opportunity

    381. Lee

      Your nature themed table is delightful. Certainly didn’t need red at all.

    382. Carole Prisk

      I love Christmas , so I would be tempted to add some fresh items to my collection. I like Belsnickles and Santa’s, so I would hope to find one or two new ones. My daughter likes to receive a new snowman every year, so a snowman for her would be perfect. Both of my granddaughters like pretty jewelry, so something seasonal like snowflake themed necklaces would work. By then my shopping spree would probably be over, but I would have made a big dent in my Christmas list!

    383. BARBARA WITT

      Marion,
      We just got a HOME GOODS store in our area, only one hour from home. I went there two times the first week and I can’t wait to go back again! I had no idea what I was missing. I treated myself (I ALWAYS buy myself a Christmas gift) to two stuffed deer, one standing, the other lying down. Their fabric was a black and white herringbone. I HAD to have them. If I win your drawing, I would like to get something to go along for my mantle…the deer will be there on the floor by the fireplace as well.

    384. Elizabeth

      Lovely, absolutely lovely. You are so creative to repurpose the snowflake garland. they’re perfect for the chandelier.

      The sweater-pillows are such an unexpected pleasure. Very inspired.

      Thanks for offering the gift card. If I’m lucky enough to win it, I’d like to buy a cake stand that’s even half as cute as the little one you found.

    385. Jude Jones

      I would purchase any of the items that you have, although I wouldn’t clip the berries off the garland. I think the tiny bits of red would be a nice touch, but I get where you were going with it. I love all of your ideas and it is fun to see how your shopping trip morphed into this terrific decorating feast for the eyes!

    386. Angela Bingham Willis

      I love your blog! I enjoy many colors and patterns in my home but then I look at your blog and want to clear the slate and start over!! I would, of course, use a Home Goods gift card to re-create, as much as possible, your lovely wood & white tablescape! I think it would look great in my chocolate-wall dining room!

    387. Marilyn Craighead

      Everything! I love how you can walk in and come out with this tablescape! Lovely and calming! Those little cakes just got me! So cute! The birdhouses are charming too. My goal at our much smaller new/old home this year is to simplify and go more natural and cozy. So thank you for helping to jumpstart my creative process.

    388. Connie W

      Homegoods is my favorite store. I find great buys there all year long. Would LOVE having a gift card for them.

    389. Elise Zimmermann

      Love the blue and white! I used it in a guest room and my guests always compliment me when they leave!

    390. Susan Cohen

      I love Home Goods! Sometimes I visit 3 different ones in a weekend. I am wishing for some Swedish folk art dolls that I saw there last weekend. I absolutely love your table! The small natural looking animal ornaments are similar to the ones at the Branywine River Museum in Chadds Ford. ??

    391. Gayle Mathues

      love your tablescape and love HomeGoods! Win -win combination!

    392. Madeleine Ward

      I would love to find some great candles, charger plates, a centerpiece , stocking stuffers for my friends, and the list goes on and on

    393. Elise Zimmermann

      Love the blue and white! Year round it looks great

    394. Carlotta Lee

      Your room looks beautiful & certainly reflects your taste as I’ve come to notice through your blog. I would look for some items for my family room or dining room if I were to win the money. Home Goods is my favorite home decor store & its’ sister store, TJMaxx is right up there with it when it comes to household & clothing.

    395. KC

      Your table looks amazingly beautiful! I love Homegoods, TJ Maxx, & Marshalls for home decor and more!! I would use the gift card for new decorations for my large marble fireplace mantle.

    396. Kelly Bhatt

      I agree with trying to buy things that aren’t really a one season only thing. We are on the same wavelength because I just bought a fall wreath that was all white and woody. Now I want to go to HOME GOODS to find a perfect wooden bowl to put in the middle and transform it into a table centerpiece.

    397. Gwyneth Miller

      I’d love to find some unique decorating pieces for my side tables and mantle. Something different yet something I could leave out into the new year…once I get my holiday packed and schlepted back to the attic!

    398. Julie W

      I love the snowflakes and pillows…perfect for bridging that seasonal gap! I love finding beautiful throws, pillows and décor items at HomeGoods. It’s one of my favorite places!

    399. Linda

      LOVE your groupings…I have lots of little things, but by themselves they just get lost. You certainly have vision and such an artful way of display! I would start with those darling wood coasters…who knows where it would lead!? Thanks for the chance!

    400. Lisa

      Where to start…I love the pillows you found and usually gravitate towards their pillows and throws. I also love their seasonal decor. Thank you!

    401. Maria

      A nice cozy throw and pillows would be my choice for using the gift card if I was to win. Thanks for the opportunity!

    402. Angela W

      I would like to be able to find and purchase the milk glass pedestal, hobnail milk glass cake stand; anything to help elevate décor items on my dining table, buffet, and island with the $100. Thank you for this opportunity to win!

    403. Casey

      Love the garland and the wintry birdhouses. My kind of Christmas decorating…with a liberal dose of fresh greens.

    404. Lorrie

      Two tall lamps to put on the table behind the sofa!! Just redecorated and
      these are the last pieces.

    405. Mary

      I”m always drawn to pillows and I love your white sweater pillow! I like to decorate specifically for Christmas but it’s such a short time between Thanksgiving and Christmas and I am putting those decorations away. I have been looking for things that can be used after the holiday as there is plenty of winter decorating to do!

    406. Gwenyth Dolce

      I’d love a magnolia wreath!

    407. Anita Alexander

      I always enjoy your blog and seeing the way you decorate. I love your style! HomeGoods is one of my favorite stores to shop for stylish decor at an affordable price. I would love to have $100 to spend guilt free on some new Christmas decorations this year.

    408. JeanFB

      Your table is gorgeous – it makes me miss the snow! I adore those steak knives – they would definitely be on my list. And I love how you cut apart the snowflake garland and did your own thing – it looks great! In addition to the knives, I’d use the $100 to get a set of tulip-shaped drinking glasses if I can find them ( I used to own a set and they’ve gradually broken over the years – can’t find any like them anywhere!). If I can’t find them, I need to start on a new set of white dinner dishes. I have matte cream ones now that mark up if they even spy a utensil anywhere near them on the table. Enough is enough! Awesome post!

      • Jessica | Petal + Ply

        Jean, try cleaning the scuffs on the plates with BarKeepers Friend. It’s a tip I keep seeing everywhere online AND it works wonders on our white porcelain sink.

    409. Patty

      There is not too much I wouldn’t like to buy with that $100.00 I am a sucker for Christmas decorations and dishes so I guess that is what I would use it for.

    410. Jean Goza

      I love your white and wood theme! The porcupines and little bird house ornaments are adorable. Like you, my holiday theme does not include red. I decorate in a Victorian style using lots of pink, cream and mauve. And what’s not to love about Home Goods. I always find inspiration there. If I was lucky enough to win the gift card I would be searching for decor items to fit my holiday theme (I have a thing for little trees and glass domes) and also unusual little items to give as gifts to my quests. Thanks for the giveaway and the inspiration!
      Jean

    411. Betty Hummel

      I love the wood snowflakes and white pillow. What fun to spend a $100.00 on these items.

    412. Kathy Fuhs

      Being inspired by your post I would be in search for a milk glass pedestal as well as wood slice coaster. Actually the mix of wood and white is really catching my eye. Fingers Crossed!!

    413. Debra

      Hey Miss Mustardseed…..I love everything you have for your White & Wood Winter Table. What really stands out is that Hobnail milk glass cake stand, love it. When my daughter sees it she’ll love just as much and I’ll probably give it to her for her Xmas gift. So maybe I’ll just have to buy two 😉

    414. Janel Baird

      Beautiful dining room as always! I love how you put all the details together! I would definitely look for an area rug for my living room. Home Goods is the place for all the details.

    415. Janet H in Kansas City

      I would have to have the cake plate! Very cute! And flexible to use for many things.

    416. Evie

      I’d love to be able to find some natural looking things like pine, fir or even berries to finish out the Christmas mantel. I fully know what you mean to ” carve out” a couple hours for HomeGoods.. It’s quite a store and content changes almost daily. Love it.

    417. Kristin troha

      We have a new Homegoods love it and your blog thanks you are an inspiration

    418. Jessica | Petal + Ply

      Oh I love it! Such a pretty table. Right up my alley with the white and wood color way too. I don’t typically care for the traditional red and green palette either.

      If I had $100 to Home Goods I would definitely be hitting the rug aisle to find a 8×10 or larger rug for our family room! Though I’d definitely be tempted to pick up some holiday goodies as well. 😉

    419. Janet Johnston

      What a generous offer….I absolutely love TJMaxx and shop there regularly, but Salem, Oregon could use a Home Goods. I would look for new holiday decor for certain and to give as gifts.

    420. Lynette Baugess

      I use a lot of cake stands with vintage items ……I would use the gift card from home Goods ( my favorite store ) for frosted pine and snow flake decor to add to my displays .

    421. Stephanie Henry

      I love those pillows and the little birdhouses. I purchased a bunch of little critters like your porcupine’s last year and can’t wait to put them on my tree this year!!!

    422. Karen A

      The table is beautiful! I like everything you purchased!! I like green rather than blue as an addition to my white, though, so I would shop for green and white accessories. Thanks for the opportunity!

    423. Kathy Bruns

      I’m looking for a beautiful blue throw blanket.

    424. Bonnie Formisano

      I’d love a winter throw and new pillows for my couch! Thank you!

    425. Sandy

      I absolutely love your tablescape. I too love the whites, ( aqua & Iime greens too) for Christmas. The red is jus too much in my home. I would love some small boxwood wreaths for my windoows if I could find them at Home Goods.

    426. Dee

      I would love to find some nice pillows and throws! Love the table and all the details, Thank you for the opportunity 🙂

    427. Diane

      I’d love to pick up some winter wonderland touches to get me not only thru December but January too. It’s the little things that make a house a home and home goods makes it simple.

    428. Bonnie Bryant

      I would love some new accents for Christmas decorating.

    429. Kathryn

      I love the wooden snowflakes, too. I need a few pillows and a throw, always good ones at Homegoods!

    430. Ellen Vogel

      Anything white and Christmas would be my choices. I am a sucker for pillows, throws, dishes, candles, tablecloths, placemats, and everything Homegoods has in stock ?

    431. Denise P

      I’ve never been to a Home Goods before! My decorating style is minimalist, but throws and pillows are always welcome additions to the family room.

    432. Joan Clanton

      Home Goods is amazing! i think i would look for some basic things like white plates, silverware. all of the pretty holiday pieces would be very tempting, too.

    433. PATRICE BURCHETT

      I would like some pillows, throw and neutral Christmas decor

    434. Jen Van Hooser

      I would love some cozy pillows and throws to “winterize” my living area and if I had a little cash left a yummy candle. I’m all about experiencing cozy with all my senses!

    435. Mickey

      I would love to find some Christmas themed plates at Home Goods.

    436. Susan Mills

      I too have to make a special trip when going to HomeGoods, which is across the bay. I love what you chose for your table! The winter theme works before and after Christmas. Enjoy!

    437. Barbara

      I’m looking for bar cart supplies such as a wine rack and ice bucket. I’ve seen these things at Home Goods in prior years and I’m hoping that they’ll carry them again this year.

      Thanks for this chance!

    438. Nell

      I too live more than an hour from the nearest Homegoods store, and I have to really spend some time in there when I finally get a chance to go.
      If I won I would make the trip and look for new Christmas decor and maybe new throw pillows with a cozier winter feel.

    439. Shelley

      I would love to find some rustic holiday plates and platters…we are thinking of having Christmas at our camp on the lake this year. So something festive, but rustic would be perfect for there!

    440. Monica

      Love how the table turned out! I can’t wait to look for some fun Christmas decor to update our home this holiday season – love the wooden snowflakes, mini Christmas trees, and we need a new tree skirt!

    441. Sarah

      What a great giveaway! I would use the $100 to get cooking equipment for a friend whom I’m about to begin teaching how to cook. He has gone vegan and needs some help to eat properly.

    442. Bridget

      I would use the $100 gift card towards a new rug to go under my dining room table.

    443. Steve Weber

      We need a nice new rug for the front as well as some Christmas decor.

    444. Debra

      An ottoman would be great for my living room!

    445. Bridget

      I would use the $100 to help me buy a new rug for my dining room.

    446. Cope Kamlowsky

      I’d live to find some soft green accessories! Maybe sage green pillows, or napkins, or…something surprising!!

    447. Mayanna

      Beautiful table!!!

    448. Karen A.

      So generous of you! I’d love to decorate with lots of white and wood tones as you have done. Really calm and peaceful! Thanks for the opportunity!

    449. Sheila

      Modern Milk Glass?!!! And I love those steak knives.

    450. Julie K.

      Hi Marian, It warms my heart to read about your shopping trips with you mother. My late mother was my best shopping companion and I miss her! Every year around this time, we would scour TJ Maxx and Home Goods for European glass blown tree ornaments to add to our collections. Even though our trees were already full, we always made room for one or two special ornaments a year. In the past few years, I have started my teenage daughters collections.They love to go shopping with me to find special ornaments for the small trees they have in their bedrooms. The tradition continuous! This is what I would look for at Home Goods.(among other things, of course).

    451. Ann Howell

      Maybe sheets, a rug, a lamp. Who knows?! I like it all at Home Goods!

    452. Kim C.

      I would love to find a new holiday theme for our new home in the Mountains. Rustic, woodsy and cozy!

    453. Valerie

      I would love to find a Christmas quilt to use as a tablecloth. I have wanted one for years!!!

    454. Danielle Miller

      We just finished our addition and remodeling of our downstairs today! 18 weeks living in chaos and I would love to buy some things for our new surroundings. I don’t have a Home Goods nearby but love TJ Maxx! Your decorations are beautiful. Happy Holidays.

    455. Claudia A.

      Oh gosh, I LOVE Home Goods! Recently at our local store they had a beautiful gray Lennox dining room tablecloth. I would purchase it, napkins, placemats and other gorgeouse items for Christmas dinner…it’s my turn to host!

    456. Hannah Rose

      I’m looking for two rugs – one for each of my boys’ rooms. But, now I’m thinking I need new Christmas decorations! 🙂 Home Goods is the best!

    457. Connie C Moore

      With the $100 I would create my own Winter table.Would be nice to take a road trip to my closest Home Goods.

    458. Terri E.

      I would love some new pillows to refresh my sofa for the Holidays!! Maybe a cake plate or two also!!

    459. connie nolan

      I would buy natural looking things for my theme. Like wood greens etc. I hope I win!

    460. Lori Tiedgen

      Some throw pillows and home decor items for my new counter in my kitchen.

    461. Zhaleh

      A plush throw and a few other things to cozy up the house for the holidays!

    462. Susan Ross

      I. Love. This.
      Alas, I am not a blue/white person, but am definitely not a red/green person. Softer greens and bronze are more my flair.
      And I am loving the cake plate.

    463. Pat Smedley

      Love the table scape. I would love to use the $100 Home Goods gift card to buy some neat Christmas decor items or new towels for my master bedroom.

    464. Rosanna

      I don’t know exactly what I would spend it on, as I’ve never been to a Homegoods store! But; great news,we now have a new store approx an hour away!! I imagine I would go through the store oohhing and aahhing as I went and then have to choose carefully, because alas, I couldn’t buy everything that caught my eye..

    465. Tammy Gardner

      I passed up 2 beautiful wool ChristmasStockings at a nearby TJ Maxx. Got home and wished I had bought them. Went back 2 days later and of course they were gone! So I’m on the hunt for them stopping by every TJ Maxx I go by ( even some that are a few miles out of the way) . TJ Maxx and Homegoods are my happy place! Just ask my husband! We have driven miles out of the way to go there to shop! My dream trip is to plan a route just hitting Homeggods and TJ Maxx stores. I love it that much!

    466. Anne Scaramuzzo

      Ooo Homegoods is my weakness! I would like to add some sparkle to our xmas and buy some mercury glass candle sticks and some flocked trees

    467. Patti

      While doing some good ole “therapy” shopping would do; I need a new den rug and of course whatever I can find for my precious grands! Thx!

    468. Lori

      I usually don’t know what I “need” until I go through Home Goods row by row, but I’m always looking for pillows. My mom also bought a rug at Home Goods, so I’m helping her find pillows to match as well.

    469. Beth smith

      I seem to gravitate towards the table linens!

    470. Sandy Fruhwirth

      throw pillows for Christmas, candles-can never have too many candles, Spode serving dishes or glasses to add to what I already have:))

    471. Maggie S

      pillows and more pillows!

    472. m burk

      HomeGoods is a great resource store! I’d like to update my white & silver china with some silver chargers & new glassware.

    473. Cheryl

      Wish I saw this post earlier in the day. I would have hit Home Goods this afternoon!!
      I want everything. Going to make a list and head to the store near me this week.
      Love the little cakes, the snowflakes and the hobnail cake stand. Beautiful!
      Thanks for the inspiration!

    474. Erin McQuillan

      I have always loved Home Goods and I would go for anything that is silvery-sparkly. I use items like that through January after I take down my “traditional” Christmas decorations.

    475. Sandy Ross

      Some wintry not Christmas decor would be fun, looks like there should be lots of choices!

    476. Diane Anderson

      $100…..well, I have not dressed my table in many years, your post has me itching to now do the same. I’m with you, I’m not fond of the red / green look. I will be using the gift card to find “antique looking” hobnail pieces, silver baubles, and items with a blush of sea foam/teal. I’m excited for this adventure!! Pick me!!

    477. Debi

      I would love to add to a new holiday theme, but, it’s going to be a very tight holiday financially. Therefore, it would be used to by gifts for my family. Happy Holidays!

    478. Alice

      I would love to buy some Christmas mercury glass and garlands even traveling quite a ways to do it would be necessary. Your table is beautiful

    479. Wendy

      Elegant draperies for my master bedroom windows!

    480. Cyndi

      I’m not sure exactly what I would buy because they have so many cool things. Maybe something Christmas, or lamps, or who knows. It sure would be fun choosing.

    481. Kathy Nelson

      My son and his family are getting ready to move into a new (to them) house so I’d get something for them.

    482. Dale Ballard

      ….would love to pick up some more Christmas decor that has a “natural” look, tired of the glitzy look I’ve had for so many years. Love Homegoods!

    483. Cyndi

      I’m not sure what I would choose but it would sure be fun!

    484. Gloria

      I would love to find a chunky cable knit throw – but $100 goes a long way at Home Goods! I’m sure I could find lots of goodies.

    485. Sharon

      We have a new home in an entirely new environment, think Pacific Northwest to Arizona, I would love to find some lovely decor to ‘Bliss’ our new home.

    486. Maggie

      I love Home Goods and we just got a new store here! I would look for some new pillows and I always end up in the kitchen department. Thanks for the giveaway!

    487. Pam N.

      I have been looking for some white dishes!!

    488. Miriam

      I would look for some more blue and white Spode plates for my collection. But a new rug for the dining room would be great. Or, a reading lamp for the chair by the bookcases. Oh, the possibilities!

    489. Sharon comly

      I love Home Goods! I shop there almost every week. I would purchase some wooded bowls to add a more natural, textural element to my home.

    490. Penny Howard

      Festive holiday dishware, for starters!!! New bed linens, den rug…oh EVERYTHING!!!!!

    491. Carol P.

      I would just love to stroll the aisles and see what’s out there! Maybe Thanksgiving themed, rather than Christmas right now…

    492. Susan Hostutler

      I’m in need of a new rug also and would love to update my Christmas decorations! Thanks so much!

    493. Katherine Peters

      So cute! I always want plates and platters from homegoods!

    494. Linda collingsworth

      I want the wooden snowflakes and coasters!

    495. Sherri Schulze

      Not sure what I would spend the $100 gift card on. But I LOVE Homegoods. Saw some some blue dishes there I fell in love with. There’s lots of things there I love.

    496. Addie

      LOVE it ALL!!!! mmm….I could go for the steak knives, the hobnail cake plate, the wooden ornaments, the cheese cloches or even the birdhouse ornaments….I am sure I could do some damage at any of these stores!!!!!
      It all looks great!!!!

    497. Suzann

      I would love to find a new rug- maybe even the living room rug you just found (it’s gorgeous)!

    498. Robyn

      Love so much in Home Goods! I am not sure what I would buy, but something for our newly created study/home office would be nice. Perhaps a nice beachy lamp?!?

    499. Cecily Carroll

      Something Christmasy and blue….

    500. laura stewart

      Your table settings always look like a magazine. You are so very talented. I would spend the gift card on my angel tree angels this year. Money is tight this year more so than any other year but there is always ways to find a way to be able to give to those less fortunate.

    501. SoCalLynn

      I’d like to find a couple of cozy throws for our new sectional and I love those snowflakes you hung from your chandelier!

    502. Becca

      Finding one or two of those wooden whitewashed snowflake garlands would be a treat! They’re perfect for rustic, wintery themes.

    503. Wanda Aills

      I need to find a rug for my family room! Love your inspiring tablescapes!

    504. Gail

      I:’d love a new rug!

    505. Linda

      I would love some new pillows for my family room from Home Goods. I might also try to find some of the things you mentioned in this post!

    506. Sabrina

      I would buy farmhouse Christmas decor!!!!! Love me some home goods!

    507. Kesha

      I would love to find a pretty Christmas tree skirt! I love your winter table! It is so elegant and pretty

    508. Nichole

      Holiday table decor, new bedding and a candle or two (or three ?)

    509. Jeanne

      The sweater pillows are lovely – love the snowflakes too…they can stay before, during and even after Christmas…like the rustic sparkle. 🙂

    510. Ange

      Since our white German Shepherd puppy took a bite out of my kitchen rug, I would love to replace it with a Home goods gift certificate. Thanks for hosting the giveaway. The white and wood tablescape is lovely, especially live the hobnail cakestand

    511. Kyle Curtis

      I have never been in a Home Goods store nor is there one near us!! I love everything that you did for this year’s table, so would love to visit a Home Goods store to see what I can find. My decor is more natural, country/farmhouse with smattering of certain types of antiques, so am very excited and interested in visiting and hopefully winning a Home Goods store gift certificate!

    512. Linda

      I would love a new rug for my living room!

    513. Kim Bolzenthal

      I’d love to find silver accents to blend in with the white Christmas items I have collected so far. A nice table runner too. Maybe some glass jars to put little Christmas vignettes in. Oh, I’m off to Home Goods I can’t wait! 🙂

    514. Cathy R

      The way you think out of the box to achieve your holiday look is amazing to me! I’d love to find some pillows and throws for the holiday season.

    515. Kathy

      What great finds! I’d love to find a pillow, wooden garland, and some beautiful ornaments to add to the tree??

    516. Bev

      I would love new bed linens and some fun Christmas table goods

    517. Jennefer

      Mercury glass for my table scape. I also have a blue house and avoid red and green.

    518. Dee

      Love everything about your tablescape…….the cake houses are adorable. I would shop for some new Christmas dishes. Love that store.

    519. Susan

      I would like to have the $100 to spend on a rug, mirror or lamp. But I would have no problem finding other items if none of the above are suitable. As always, I love to see what you come up with on your foraging trips.

    520. Caroline O'Hara

      This is SO pretty and elegant! I love it. But how do people actually eat a meal on a table so filled with pretty stuff? It wouldn’t work at my house. But I love how it looks!
      I’d use a HomeGoods gift card to buy some of the wood accents (I saw that wood dish/glass cloche today and passed it by, thinking it was too much money!).

    521. Arlene

      I don’t get to Home Goods very often as we don’t have one close by but I’m like you – I need at least an hour – if not two so take in everything. I’m looking for a new throw and some pillows and haven’t had luck anywhere else in the color I need. I’m hoping to make a trip to Home Goods soon. Love the tablescape – it’s my kind of décor.

    522. Susan Phelps

      I’d look for preserved boxwood topiaries. Your tablescape pictures were so fun and pretty!
      Loyal follower,
      Susan

    523. Breezy Mason

      I would love to have some ironstone white plates for the holidays ?

    524. Linda Quinlisk

      I would appreciate a new rug for our bedroom floor. Thanks!

    525. Margery Heyl

      I love your tablescape especially the cheese board cloches and the cake stand so I would want to purchase those!

    526. Cynthia Krantz

      We have a limited budget so I think I would use the Homegoods gift card to splurge on nice holiday pillows for our living room. The pillows would be festive while adding an element of comfort for friends & family (as well as myself) to enjoy while visiting during the holiday season.

    527. CoCo

      This table is so pretty! I need new pillows and sheets. Thanks so much for the chance to win! Hugs, CoCo

    528. Peggy spencer

      Love your tablescape.I like this because they can be used all winter,not just Christmas.I would love to be able to buy flatware that I have wanted for years.I see it but need service for 8 so the 100.00 would be perfect.I have no problem with anything Home Goods has.My favorite store!

    529. Kate

      I love the garland that you found, so pretty!

    530. Argelia Brown

      Though I would love to use the gift card for myself. I would use it to buy blankets and pillows for our local Homeless Shelter. Christmas is our families favorite holiday, but it’s about sharing and giving. As long as we have good health we are blessed. Thank you Marian for all your inspiration, you’re amazing!

    531. Teresa

      I love all of this!!

    532. SueH

      Loved your new rug. I would love to update our family room with a new look.

    533. Rachel W

      This time of year– I’m using a gift card to buy Christmas gifts! : )

    534. Karen

      I would love to get a rug just like the one you found for your family room!

    535. Barbara

      I like you do not choose to decorate in red and green. For two reason though, one because of my taste and the second because we host many friends of other faiths over the holidays. We try to be festive but not “Christmasy”. I would just love to spend 100.00 at Home Goods especially, now that you have given some great ideas. Thanks so much Marian.

    536. Annie Adkins

      I would love to find some fabulous bedding at our new HomeGoods store! also, I could use a comfy
      chair for my “ladies den”.

    537. Wendy D.

      I would spend it on Rae Dunn anything and new throws. Love all the inspiration, but the Chandelier is my favorite!!!!

    538. Sue

      I’ve used a woodsy theme for my holiday decorating for years now. All my ornaments for my tree are blown glass pine cones and nuts – walnuts, acorns, chestnuts – and antique chandelier crystals that stand in for icecicles. I would love to add some Homegoods cloches to my table and place some pretty pomegranates under them!

    539. Anne floyd

      Love all your finds!!
      Would love to find white hobnail goodies!!
      And white pillows!!!

    540. Linda

      Marian, You are always so creative with your decorating! I haven’t been to a Home Goods in quite a while. I would love to go there and find some new décor items to freshen the look of my living room. A decorative wall shelf would be nice or several! Thanks for a chance to win the gift card!

    541. Karenann

      I’d love to get some beautiful decorations for my little baby girl. She’s just three months old, and I’m trying to make her nursery sweet and beautiful, just like her!

    542. Courtney

      I would really love to add some seasonal pillows! And I LOVE your snowflakes. Those would be pretty all winter. I’m really a white-decor-lover. This is really beautiful!

    543. Erica

      I would buy some white accents to go with my very colorful Fiesta dishes.

    544. Sheree Sharpe Winstead

      I love Home Goods and would love to add to my wintry, woodsy, Christmas decor!???

    545. Kristyn Baker

      I’d love a cozy throw and / or throw pillows☺️

    546. Maggie Judi

      I would spend the $ on newlamps for the guest room!

    547. Candice Janco

      I always find great stuff for my baby at Home Goods, although we really need a rug for the rec room now that the baby is rolling around on the floor!

    548. Carol C

      I would buy something festive for my home and some Christmas gifts!

    549. Joanne B.

      When I think Christmas I think mercury glass! Candle sticks, ornaments, ANYTHING in mercury glass! I like your idea of looking for things that can be used year round and for me, that is mercury glass! Thanks for the giveaway!

    550. Jennifer

      I would like to find some winter white decor. I really like the garland and trees. Some cozy pillows would be a fun addition.

    551. GeNell

      I have not visited my local stores yet to see what the holiday selection is this year, but I feel the urge to make a trip to check it out. I like to add a Christmas item that is dated with the current year. You have inspired me to look for some copper pots too. Your table looks lovely!!

    552. Nora

      I never win anything but this time I will have faith>
      I would buy a little horse like the one you found last year!
      Love your style 🙂

    553. Karyn

      I’d love to find some more neutral Christmas decor. I”ve already started buying a few things this year!

    554. Gail

      I would love to find some Christmas Pillows at Home Goods/T J Maxx for my living room. Your snowy winter tablescape is beautiful. I love the little birdhouse ornaments.

    555. Andreea M

      I’m a “blue girl” too and I agree it’s hard to find Christmas decorations matching a blue color scene, so I am hoping to find them at Home Goods!

    556. Peg

      I found several olive wood pieces at my local tj maxx just a couple weeks ago. I’d head right back to buy some if I win!

    557. Deb Landy

      What would I hope to fine at my Homegoods? Thanksgiving place card holders and cards. Each Thanksgiving holiday we host almost 30 family members for the big dinner. We like to mix up the seating and it’s always a last minute scramble to make place cards from something we have on hand. It would be so fun to find something nice that we could use each year.
      “Got Placecards?”

    558. Theresa Van Eck

      I would shop HomeGoods for the perfect winter throw for my sofa…something warm and cozy while we wait for woodstove season to begin!

    559. joanna n.

      beautiful job as usual! as often happens, i don’t know what i’d be looking for…whatever speaks to me!

    560. Robin Guthrie

      I would love to find a sweet rug for my girls bedroom and some Christmas pillows for my couch!!

    561. Elizabeth H W

      I’d really love to find some beautiful holiday decor!

    562. Yvetta

      Marian, I too must travel to visit Home Goods. Two whole hours! I stay forever ( according to my husband)as I have to walk every aisle at least twice! I plan to visit this weekend and see if they have the cute hobnail pedestal. I also love the snowflakes that you cut from the garland for your chandelier. Wish me luck!

    563. Judy

      A Home Foods just opened near me…yippee. I love the steak knives…but you never know what goodies will be found. I agree with you hours are needed…but what a fun few hours.

    564. Janae

      Hi, would absolutely love being able to shop for some winter pillows, a throw, and a few more items to give our “recycled”(read-adopted castoff mismatched furniture) living room a cohesive and cozy vibe!!! Always love seeing how you bring things together, and can be creative with mismatching, as we have a lot of that!!!- an inspiration, for sure:)

    565. Kimberly

      You are brilliant, Marian, this tablescape looks wintry and holidayish without screaming Christmas! Your décor could be used all winter long and still look fab, but have special meaning on Christmas as well. Great job as usual!

      I adore Home Goods. I could literally move in and never leave, I love it so much! I’d shop for some new bedding as I’m attempting a low-cost bedroom re-fresh and this would be helpful in putting a major dent in the cost of much needed new bedding! Thank you for hosting this great giveaway!

    566. Sherry

      I would Hope to find those white Christmas trees! I would love this !

    567. Laura Peugh

      I’ve just moved so I would like to get some new decor that, as you were doing, will serve to be a wintry decor rather than just Christmas.

    568. MJ Lepley

      I’m really hoping to find a long box that I can use on my table. One that will let me change out the “filler” every season. I’m also hoping to find those cute wood coasters you showed in your tablescape & chargers just like them would be a bonus. Thank you for hosting this contest!

    569. Sheena

      Thank you for the chance to win. I love Homegoods! I’d look for those ornaments. I love how they look hanging from your chandelier. It’s an understated, pretty layer. Thanks again!!

    570. Starr

      I love, love the cake plate and cloches! Oh and that little porcupine, love at first sight!

    571. Lila

      Lovely table setting! I think I would put the $100 towards a new rug as my family room could definitely use a new one!

    572. Frances Cox

      I would love to find a wooden horse like you found there. I can see it on top of my hutch. Think I would even try my hand at painting it!

    573. Donna Burke

      MY husband knows if he’s waiting and I’m in Home Goods that he had better have a book to read- there is always something I find!! I’ve paired down my holiday decor over the years to more natural winter type decor and can leave most of it up during the cold blah winter months. Love your tablescapes!!

    574. Shannon

      I love Homegoods!!! I would look for nature inspired holiday decor!

    575. Vickie Moore

      I would love to find some non-breakable ornaments since this is my first year to have grandchildren that are walking & exploring.

    576. Lori G

      I would love to find those wooden white snowflakes you bought. I love snowflakes for Christmas and all winter. I love Home Goods. It’s such a fun place to find treasures.

    577. Lc burlew

      I love your table. I would to love to find a rug and I’m in love with the French steak knives. So sweet to hear your sons comment.

    578. Suzen

      I would love to find wonderful oversized ornaments for my 9′ tree! And that white sweater pillow with the pom poms is fabulous! Pretty much anything white and Christmasy!!!

    579. Colleen Savage

      I would love a new comfy throw for snuggling with my kids. The white winter theme is so peaceful. amazing!

      Colleen from New York
      Owner of the grey tool bench from Lucketts 2015

    580. Sue

      I would love to buy a small Christmas tree for my daughters bedroom ?

    581. MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA!)

      Your table scape is lovely! Those little houses you baked are so cute! Such a great idea for a place card holder! Good thing you have your Sebastian as he is a good cleaner-upper! I’m sure he enjoyed his little treats!

      Love to shop at Homegoods whenever we are in the U.S. I just love to spend a few hours looking around at everything! That store is great — and so are their prices!

      Blessings!

    582. sarah

      ohhh I would love to find the little lights and some fun garland.
      I also need some cozy pillows!

    583. The Style Sisters

      Oh wow what a beautiful tablescape! I love the white and wood and your chandelier above just sparkles. What would I like to buy at Home Goods? Some fabulous white Christmas decor mixed with pale pink Christmas decor. I usually try to do a sugar plum fairy dining room tablescape for my grandkids in pink, turquoise, lime green and lots of white. It would be fun to have some pretty silver pieces to serve some “sugar plum fairy treats” on ?. Thank you for the chance to win.

    584. Susan

      I’d look for some of those sweater pillows–anything white and wintery!

    585. Deborah Lemmer

      Whenever I go into Home Goods I have something I’m looking for and come out with something I discovered and loved, so I end up having to pass on what I originally went shopping for! I would go looking for something elegant, glittery and white for my dining room table for Christmas or some silver plate chargers. I find so much joy in creating a table setting for the holiday. I think the table gives the whole occasion an ambiance that makes gathering together for the meal so special.

    586. Donna Bobby

      Since moving to East TN I have been going through the worst Home Goods withdraws since the closest Home Goods is 2 hrs away. My husband and I have planned to make a treck to this store for quite a while. $100.00 is a great incentive to finally go. I am a very careful shopper and I could make
      that amount go very far, might just have to add a few dollars to make the trip even more worthwhile!

      Thank you for this opportunity,

      Donna

    587. kelly

      Loved your table decor! I haven’t been to HomeGoods in a while but now I’m itching to go! I’d look for something to inspire me to redo the office. It’s slowly become a dumping ground and needs a redo!

    588. Cindy Jones

      I’d love to find some fairy lights and a few more little houses for our mantle. I’d like to find some trees for our dining room buffet.

    589. beth

      I love everything you got on your shopping trip! If I were to win the $100, I’d look for some really nice sheets for my son’s bedroom. He’s off at college and I’m making small improvements to his room. I’m setting up my grandparent’s 100 year old brass bed in there and I want it to have new clothes!

    590. Carla

      I’ve been collecting snowflakes for the past couple of years. I think I will also have a winter white wood theme this year. Thanks for all your great ideas!

    591. Clare Bauer

      I would love to find the bundt pan with the forms of six little houses Perfect little desserts for my grandchildren. I love your addition of powered sugar! I’m off tho Home Goods tomorrow.

    592. Karen Umbrello

      I’m definitely looking for some new fresh neutrals for my holiday decorating! I also prefer to decorate more for the season, as you can put it up earlier and leave it up later!
      Karen U

    593. ginette4

      I would love to add some more rustic Christmas items, whether it be ornaments or pillows

    594. Lynnette

      I would love a beautiful, soft throw for my sofa…and I LOVE that hobnail pedestal.

    595. Susan Christy

      I’d like to find some Christmas decor with foxes. If not, I’ll be looking for some maple syrup for my holiday baking.

    596. Julie

      I’m on the hunt for just the right size rug to go by my bedroom door!

    597. Carol

      I would like to get the boards, items to make a Christmas tableau on my mantle and the sweater pillows. You have a wonderful eye. Thanks for inspiring me.

    598. Laura Lynch

      I am inspired by your wintery table decor, and would love to find some neutral items that I could use fot the holidays and leave up all winter. It always makes me sad when I take the tree down, this might help!

    599. Dionne

      This table is just stunning! I would definitely hunt for the same things you found if I won! Thanks.

    600. B. Folk

      Just looked at Home Goods and TJ Maxx last week (unsuccessfully) for a torchiere lamp that can use an LED bulb- to get me through winter in the Pacific NW. Hopefully, I’d win the $100 and be able to find the right lamp! A cozy rug for the living room would be nice, or a few sweater pillows; anything cozy! That is the cutest porcupine (or, is it a hedgehog?). Beautiful job on the tablescape.
      Thanks for this opportunity, Marian!

    601. Marie

      I would love to find some additional pieces to match my dishes since we will be having family and friends over for the holidays.

    602. debianne

      I would love to find a side chair.

    603. Dawn Shaver

      I would love to find something beautiful for my table for the holidays!

    604. Holly

      I would love to win the gift card for Christmas decor and throw pillows for our couch!

    605. Katie B.

      I could spend hours wandering around Homegoods! I would be on the look out for pictures or other wall art to fill my empty space.

    606. Mildred Hoppe

      I am envious how you walk thru HG and select the most random items and when put together they make such an awesome display. If I won the $100 I would shop for a rug to put down over my “scratchy” sisal grass rug in the living room. And maybe some sweater pillows for my sofa.
      Thanks for sharing your talents and decorating skills with us.

    607. Donna

      I really love all the natural winter items you used. I love Homegoods and TJ Maxx. I would buy some Decor for my table and dime pillows and a throw I think.

    608. Karen Weiss

      I recently shopped the local TJMaxx and spotted some linen Christmas stockings, the kind that look like they were made from European tea towels. I would use the gift card to buy the stockings along with a plaid flannel blanket I also spotted to lay over the back of my couch.

    609. Shari

      Would love pedestal cake plates!

    610. Shari schultz

      Cake plates

    611. Deb Plapp

      Oh my gosh, I would love to win money to spend in HomeGoods! I was just there last week and bought a throw I just love, it’s so soft. Your table looks amazing! I love all the stuff you bought, thanks for sharing.

    612. Eunice

      Christmas decor!

    613. Carmen Vidal

      If i won the gift card for HG and TJ Maxx, I’d look for a rug for my living room or some white slip covers for my couch.

    614. Christi Wallander

      I would like to give my daughter some clothes for Christmas from TJ Maxx.

    615. Bri D.

      I love Homegoods! I would like to find some more Christmas decor to add to what I already have.

    616. Deborah

      I would like to decorate my mothers home for the holidays
      Since my dad passed away a few years ago she has gotten rid of all our decorations
      And though we do exchange presents and have our breakfast that my dad made for many decades
      I would like to decorate her home for Christmas with help from Home Goods/TJ maxx and have her wake Christmas morning to a decorated home

    617. Renie Gile

      Absolutely beautiful! What an Inspiration!

    618. Charlene Prigge

      I love the cloches!

    619. Linda

      It’s taken me awhile but now I appreciate the color white and what it can do for a room, so I would look for some accent pieces in white for the holiday season.

    620. Mary Jo Wyse

      I would love to find some milk glass decor, or maybe a rug as well!

    621. Karen

      Hi Marian!

      I would love to find your beautiful Family Room Rug! Thanks!

    622. Terry Hall

      Would LOVE to try to replicate Marion’s tablescape!!

    623. Amy Gallardo

      I would love to find a settee or loveseat for our reading room

    624. Kerri

      I’d buy new pillows and throws!

    625. AnnW

      I would love to find those little house cake pans. I collect little houses from England, so that would be perfect!

    626. Nancy

      I would use the $100.00 to purchase new wine glasses and a serving piece. Thanks for the chance!

    627. Jennie smith

      I would use a gift card to help my daughter and her husband decorate their first Christmas tree!

    628. Jennifer

      So beautiful! I’m dreaming of a pretty holiday table. Would love to find some multi-purpose winter decorations like you did. I’m also dreaming of cozy winter pillows to snuggle during Christmas movies.

    629. Judy Wille

      Home Goods is opening this Sunday near me and I can’t wait! I have never shopped there and hoping it will be all that I have heard about. Please enter me in the giveaway!

    630. Deb Hasheider

      Home Goods is wonderful. I love their Christmas decorations, so I would splurge in the Christmas aisle.

    631. Tatiana Nelson

      I would get cute Christmas throw pillows for my living room couche and a plush lap blanket!

    632. Amy b

      I have been transitioning my decor to white and blue with silver accents…this table look made me start thinking! Gotta get to my home goods!

    633. Sandy Bray

      I would buy some new Christmas pillows

    634. MARTHAIA

      Clearance aisles would be on my list for Christmas ornaments ….Thanks

    635. Di Scherbarth

      What a fantastic opportunity to do some holiday shopping! I would love to shop for some winter time pillows and see if there are any fun nutcrackers to add to our collection.

    636. Judy

      Love the wood snowflakes. I am always inspired by your ideas.

    637. Margaret Dugaw

      I really love the white handle knives, would like to find them.

    638. Junitta

      Rugs are always nice or Christmas decor….
      I Love EVERYTHING @ Home goods. We don’t have one close either…

    639. Micki Harmeson

      I love Home Goods. It’s my weekend treat after working hard all week. I would spend the gift card on silver frames (they have the best selection) to capture family pictures to display and give as gifts.
      Your table is beautiful. Love the holiday look without red.

    640. Natalie in Ohio

      I buy a variety of toys every Christmas to donate to my local Police Department because they collect for “Toys for Tots.”
      I’d head straight to the toy section if I won a $100 Home Goods gift card! 🙂

      Love your beautiful Winter tablescape Marian!

    641. Alisa Miller

      I would love to find some Coastal Christmas ornaments and accents since I’m really into everything beachy lately and maybe a new duvet cover as a splurge for myself. Thanks for this opportunity I love HomeGoods!

    642. Deb H.

      This tablescape has me over-the-moon! I adore and would purchase the faux garland, the hob nail pedestal, THOSE TREES, and the wooden snowflakes. I too avoid red and green and uses blues and whites in my home. I have started my “decorating” by putting winter scenes in my cloches and vignettes and would love to shop for a few more goodies for that purpose. As always, your project turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing and for the contest, Marian!

    643. Mary Jo

      I can’t think of one thing that I NEED……..it would be something that catches my eye! So many neat things at Homegoods to look at!

    644. Angie

      Your table is perfection!
      I shop there regularly for decor, clothing, gifts, etc., so who know what a gift card would be spent on, but it would be appreciated!

    645. Vicki

      I would love a rug for my dinning room! Thank you so much for such a generous offer!

    646. Carole livesay

      Oma would love to see your table set with her silver ?

    647. Mary Porter

      My girls are remodeling their bedrooms so I’d use the giftcard to buy bedding and accent pieces. Their colors are gray, white and blue.

    648. Beth W

      I love Homegoods, too! If I won, I would buy towels or other items for my bathroom.

    649. Sarah McNamara

      I’d love to get some new white dishes to replace my set of old chipped everyday plates. And a few of those cute garlands would be great, too.

    650. Mary Porter

      My girls are remodeling their rooms. I’d love to buy them bedding and accent pieces. Their colors are gray, white and blue.

    651. Sheri

      I just love your table! And I’d love anything copper to add to mine…

    652. karen l

      I hope I can find that cute little hedgehog pinecone, but will first look for the wooden whitewashed snowflakes to hang from my chandelier. I always hang something, and this will change it up. Time to get shopping!

    653. Jessica

      Your table is beautiful. I would love to get Christmas decor. My husband just built me a large covered porch and I can’t wait to decorate it for Christmas.

    654. Karen

      I would like to shop with “new eyes” finding a simpler look this year that could be enhanced with a few of the items already in my holiday stash.

    655. Charlotte Sammons

      I would love to find faux trees in a couple different sizes!!

    656. Kathryn Leigh

      Would love to find Christmas decor and serving pieces. Home Goods is a wonderful place!

    657. Dee

      Love your table. I could use some of those cute pillows.

    658. Laura Werley

      I would love to add some cozy elements to my home like pillows and throws to enhance the winter feel! I love your white and wood theme, elegant and wintery.

    659. Dorene

      I love every aspect of your table. It is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for hosting the contest, and if I were to win, I would love to add some of those sweater pillows to my winter decor.

    660. Gina

      I would love to add some new ornaments and décor to my Christmas Collection. It has been a while since I have brought in anything new and I absolutely love your “white” table. It is fresh and fun and so inspiring! I love Home Goods and all the wonderful things they always have.

    661. Michelle K

      Love home goods! I would love some new art work!
      ~Michelle~

    662. Dawn Dannenbrink

      I desperately need front room holiday decor! it’s blue and white in there with a couple chairs I bought from you 2 years ago at Lucketts! The white items with wood would look amazing and I could carry the idea to my DIning room too! Please please pleas pick me!!!!

    663. Joanie Dannenbaum

      The table looks wonderful! I would love to find the cheese boards with glass cloches.

    664. Jessica

      I like the cheese boards with glass cloches. I’m going to have to stop by TJMaxx, Marshall’s and Homegoods today to find one; yes, I have all three by me!

    665. Kandra

      Please sign me up! I could easily spend the gift card on white and neutral garlands, pillows, cake stands and a cloche or two!

    666. Barb T

      Home Goods is my go to and I am always delighted with what I find there. I’m looking for gifts for family and clients plus any decor surprises!❤️??

    667. Debbie

      I’m so lucky to have a TJMaxx in my town that has been my favorite store for almost 30 years! I need a new winter coat, but would love a warm, cozy blanket!

    668. Kimberly

      Honestly I’d love any of the treasures you picked out cause treasures they are! But definitely the cake stand or a similar one or the wood cloche’s oh la la, or is that supposed to fa la la. 😉

    669. Jenny A

      I love your table! I would love to find hobnail milk glass at Home Goods!

    670. angela

      I hope to find some new Christmas things. I wish I had a Home Goods but going to Tjmaxx will have to do. I hope some day we will get a Home Goods.

    671. Yvette

      Ahhh, I love HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and Marshalls–they are where all good things come from! I would love to find some holiday goodies to decorate with, or new holiday themed bedding to decorate the bedrooms!

    672. Leen

      I would love to just browse! Lovely table!

    673. Mecia

      Everything looks very nice. I really like the wood and white look.

    674. Heidi

      Love the hobnail cakestand!

    675. Levi

      I like the wooden coasters.

    676. Valerie

      Lovely! Anything would be nice to have!

    677. Pam

      I love the wooden coasters as well. Home goods always has something great!

    678. Frances Kaklikian

      Winning this would allow me to set the perfect table for my family this Christmas.
      Every time I go to Home Good I dream about all the beautiful additions I could add to make the perfect table setting.

    679. Kristen Shields

      I’d like to find a pretty duvet cover. I have been looking for probably a year and the ones I like are too expensive. I know Home Goods gets pretty ones from time to time and I would love to be able to splurge. I’m thinking cream and blues, or maybe something with red in it for the holidays, or maybe just white and then add accent pillows and blankets. Hmmm, so many ideas now lets get shopping!

    680. Kathy

      I love your winter table! It had that snowy winter evening feel & is so pretty.
      I would love a Homegoodd gift card to shop for a new area rug….or dishes….. Or Christmas decor ! A new one is about to open in our town & what a treat it would be to win!

    681. Deb

      I’d like to find the wooden snowflake garland. It would also look really good in January.

    682. Deb

      The hobnail cake stand is beautiful! Sign me up!

    683. Kristian

      I love Homegoods! You never know what you’re going to find! I would use the $100 to help make my new/old house a home!

    684. Cathy

      I would love to find some wooden pieces for our daughter’s tables! They love them but are on a budget!

    685. Dana

      I’m like you, I need a lot of extra time at this time of year whenever I go to Home Goods! I’d head straight to the decorations if I won. Unlike you, I can’t live without Red at Christmas. We bought a new home two years ago, last year I tried something new, no red for the tree. My family does not want me to repeat that ever again!!! I can’t say no to little Christmas houses, Santa’s and angels at Home Goods. My house looks like Christmas threw up by the time I stop and say ‘enough’.
      Your post is beautiful and the decorations are oh so calm, I do love it. I just can’t give up red. Hope to win, who doesn’t want more Christmas cheer from Home Goods said no one ever!!!!

    686. Jackie

      Love Homegoods and TJ Max! I would hope to find and purchase lots of Holiday lighting for my home.

    687. Ashley

      I love those steak knives, they are so unique! Thanks for always giving me so much inspiration!

    688. KimL

      I have been looking for a bench for a while. Also, as the weather gets colder, some flannel sheets would be nice!

    689. Pam

      Love your tablescape. Hope to find the precious porcupines at one of my stores!!!

    690. Kirstin Cronin

      I would love to get contrasting pieces of wood and sparkles–like candles, cloches, ornaments and white twinkle lights, along with wooden trays, candle holders, and cheese boards to display a lovely charcuterie spread!

    691. Lynn H.

      I would love to get all the accessories you got, love the cheese boards with the cloches and all the wooden, wimsy pieces you incorporated. Home Goods is a fantastic store, I am actually heading there today to look at all their goodies!!

      • Lynn H.

        I made a mistake on my email address, sorry. Really love everything you do!

    692. Linda

      Well I would get winter white throws and pillows to add a cozy touch for the winter. Thanks

    693. Judi Mutal

      I love it all! Especially the house cakes and the snowflakes! But I want it all!!!!!

    694. Helena

      Great eye for detail. Lovely home. I’m actually looking to refresh my living room a bit.

    695. Stacey Trap

      Oh My Gosh, I love HomeGoods! When do I not find something wonderful there? I will be looking for some wonderful new table touches for the holidays.

      I always start the same way, to the right of the door (in the china area), straight back and through every single aisle. I also fill my cart, to be selectively edited (but not too much), by the time I reach the checkout.

      Your room is beautiful and I agree, you just can’t put red in there.

      Winter White…..and so well done!

    696. Melissa McMeans

      I would love to shop for some new holiday decorations. I always look during the holiday times but very rarely buy with all the other shopping going on. I like to use ivory, gold, and more of an olive green for my decor scheme during the holidays.

    697. Stephanie

      I would look for cozy throw blankets for the living room.

    698. Tanya Wilson-Orr

      I love the white washed wood snowflakes! I would spend the money on a throw that I absolutely love at Home Goods-it’s a red and cream plaid in beautiful wool that would be perfect in my Christmas decorating. I do use red and cream with natural greenery in my decorating.

    699. Susan

      Everything you do is magic!! It’s sooo pretty. I love the cake plate. I was at Home Goods yesterday and found a pretty Jadite colored one. Would love to go back and find more treasures!!

    700. Mary

      Love the tablescape! I’d love to add to my holiday serving ware with some new items from HomeGoods!

    701. Denice

      I love sparkle and shine, but also calm and quiet, so I’m looking for some pieces to marry those qualities with what I have on hand already! This table just SPEAKS to me!! So lovely, Marian.

    702. Rosalie

      I love, love, love your table ideas. I’m totally into white, wood, earthy look. Can you provide the source for the darling little house cake pan? Is it available on line? I think they are the ‘icing on the cake’ in your tablescape.

    703. Leigh

      I love your tablescape so much! So beautiful! My husband and I are new homeowners, so we don’t have any Christmas decor yet besides a hand-me-down tree from my parents. I would love to find some festive decor to make our house seem really special and magical for Christmas for our one year old son to enjoy.

    704. Bonnie

      We’ve recently moved 500 miles from “home”, and even with serious downsizing, the nearing holidays beckon to me to add a new item or two to our traditional collection.

    705. Connie Shaver

      Love this whole table setting!

    706. shannon smith

      I redecorated my home and need some new neutral toned Christmas decorations! HomeGoods would be perfect for that!

    707. Noni

      Wow! I love it all! It’s do simply pretty, I could look at it all day. My favorite are the hanging snowflakes. And your photography is absolutely stunning.

    708. jennifer

      A new Home Goods is opening in a few days in my town. I am so excited to shop there!! I hope to find a new runner for my kitchen floor and a few pillows to decorate for the holidays (red & green though!)

    709. Courtney

      So beautiful as always!! I think we should start a monthly table setting tour for those of us who are obsessed in the BEST way so that we can get our table setting fix! 🙂

    710. Peg

      Hi Marian!! Love your style!! I would like to try to recreate
      many of the ideas you’ve shown here on my Christmas
      table. I find so much comfort in the woods and these
      elements truly hit home for me. Thank you for offering this.

    711. Becky J

      I fully agree with Calvin 🙂 – Sooooo cute! We could really use some fresh bath towels – after 25 years of marriage they are, ahem, a bit worn! haha

    712. mafv

      Just beautiful! I would love to find some Wintry items just like yours for my table setting! Gotta love Home Goods! Thanks!

    713. Karen Riekeman

      We are getting a new Home Goods closer to us. I’m so excited to get to shop there regularly. I love everything in that store.

    714. Sue Gallagher

      Gorgeous and warm tablescape!
      Just moved from the country to the beach so I’d also love to find some new wintry decor that works with my blue color scheme, instead of the old reds and greens. Hoping to find a tree skirt or pot and a cozy throw in turquoise and/or beach glass colors suitable for winter at the beach!

    715. Susan

      Garland for my mantle, holiday baking supplies, red plaid throw…what DON’T I need from Homegoods?! Thanks for the chance to win, Marian!

    716. Emily S

      I need to find a few smaller trees to put around the house – maybe wood or feather? I also need a new tree skirt and maybe a christmas blanket or pillows!

    717. Pam

      Love this! I hope to find a Le Creuset dutch oven.

    718. Jill

      I love Holiday decor that is not so “done”. You struck the perfect balance for me!
      Homegoods is such a great escape! Cheaper than therapy! 🙂

      I would put a gift card to great use!

    719. Becky

      I love your style, and I LOVE this table- it is stunning in its simplicity. I especially love the little cakes, the mini bird houses, and the candles with quinoa. I am growing tired of all the raucous colors of Christmas, and am planning to pare it down, and CALM it down this year. Home Goods is my store. I got up at 7 a.m. On a Sunday to attend the grand opening, and I got to cut the ribbon! I stalk the windows of the stock room doors to see what has arrived, and I check in several times a week. I have purchased items right out of the stock room.? Wishing you happy holidays and looking forward to more of your beautiful tables!

    720. Terri

      I love Home Goods! I like shopping for my tablescape additions there. Great job, keep up the good work!

    721. Kris

      I love Home Goods and TJMaxx. Natural, organic decor appeals to me.

    722. Ileane

      Thank you Marian for all the beautiful and creative ideas! That chandelier with the restrung garland is genius, as well as the placecard holders. Styling is so much fun. I would certainly love the opportunity to better style my new home and Home Goods’ options are endless, but the $100 would be great to purchase an office chair. I’m starting a home business and a cool chair will make going into the “office” each day that much more rewarding. Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your readers.

    723. Carleen Malinowski

      I just moved into a new (old) home that has a fireplace with a mantel. I need to find decorations to place on the mantel. It’s fun!

    724. Abbigail Reid

      I absolutely love rustic with pretty and your table is definitely that. Oh how I love HomeGoods! They seem to have that perfect find. With 4 kiddos something pretty but durable is what I would look for to make the Christmas setting special.

    725. Candie Six

      Can you believe I have never been to Home Goods?!!! I would shop for things I could use different ways for different days

    726. Abbigail Reid

      I love your style rustic and just beautiful. And oh how I love HomeGoods for that perfect find. With 4 kiddos I would look for something pretty but durable to make a nice Christmas setting.

    727. Mary ann

      Lovely table! A woodsy theme is my favorite. If I win the gift certificate, I’d get that pine cone and twig garland and those sweet little houses!

    728. Kathy

      I would spend it on Christmas sparkle and bling.

    729. Mary ann

      Lovely table! I’d like to get that pine cone garland!

    730. Karen Simon Peterson

      I love so many of the things Homegoods sells, but I have my eye on a beautiful cake plate and some dishes i saw there last week. Your Christmas table looks lovely. I really like how you put it together with natural and whimsical elements. I never would have thought to take a garland apart and hand the snowflakes from the chandelier.

    731. Caroline Timmins

      When I view your photos, I especially love seeing the blue chest in the background. I would shop for a similar color scheme. I love how the colors of a blue winter sky, and the white sparkle of frost in the woods create a sense of peace and calm…like the silent, holy night I want the season to be about.

    732. Elena C

      Yay! I love Homegoods!! I just moved so I’m on the hunt for a front door wreath to fit my new door and maybe an outdoor Christmas mat for the front porch.

    733. Mary Koenig

      Having moved and not found all my boxes yet, anything to help my undecorated home get that Christmas feeling of warmth and welcoming is what I’ll be on the look-out for!

    734. Sherry Ware

      All I can say is How beautiful and I want it all, so would love to win.
      Texas follower
      Victoria, TX
      Sherry

    735. Susan

      I would love some new throw pillows. I love decorating with pillows. Thanks for the chance.

    736. Kristen

      What a fun way to start the holiday season, thank you! I got married in February, and have my own place to decorate for the first time (even though I am 41!) Our wedding was winter/woodsy themed, so I have some decorations from that, thankfully. But I would love to add some cozy lighting options, blankets and pillows, ornaments and garland to make our first Christmas together extra special.
      Have a blessed season! Thanks for sharing.
      Kristen

    737. Jaclyn Reynolds

      I’m looking to shop for mirrors and pillows!

    738. Brittany

      I have been looking for some wintry white down filled pillows so those would definitely be one at the top of my list! Pom Poms would be an extra bonus ? A patterned rug for our living room. And a small cabinet to house my sewing things…and of course they would be plenty of other things to catch my eye along the way…I love your tablescape-so you and yet with a wintry twist. Happy holidays to you and yours!

    739. Mdhouse

      So much junk, so little time!
      That’s the giveaway spirit.

    740. Jessi Garrett

      I would spend the $100 gift card on a new front door Christmas wreath. I do not have one for the holidays and my coral door could really use something fun to make me smile when I drive home at dusk each day!!
      Thanks for all the great tips for table setting!!! Keep doing what you do 🙂

    741. Kristen

      I hope to buy accessories to complete my guest room decor!

    742. Christine Szeglin

      Love the look of your table! I would love to find a new rug for our living room or bedroom at Homegoods, or maybe some new towels? A bench for the end of our bed?

    743. roseanne

      I like Home Goods and would love to get some sweater pillows !

    744. Gina

      I would really like those steak knives as we don’t have any either! A cozy throw and the cloches as well would be great.

    745. Carmit

      I love the “feel” and texture of your table!! I have great “basics” – white plates, vintage flatware that I use for everyday. What I need, and would hope to find at Homegoods is the “jewelry” for the table – perhaps a bit of crystal, definitely some table decor to add softness and texture. I have the pleasure of hosting Thanksgiving for the first time this year – for a group of friends, all transplants in this city, who will be spending their holiday away from families, with their “family of choice.” Happy holidays everyone & good luck!!

    746. Judy L

      Thank you Marian for the opportunity. I would choose items that capture the peace and joy of Christ’s birth that I can share with my grandchildren via a decoration that would provoke questions…like the sparkle and shine of stars, or why all nature sings. I cherish the idea of developing memories that last with my family, because I recall the memories of my past in my home and through my decorations. I wish all the love and joy only found through knowing the Who and Why we celebrate at Christmas.

    747. Kelly D

      I would like to buy a new bed set if I win.

    748. Becca P

      I would look for some small prelit trees to use in my dining room for my snowman ornaments and a cozy throw for the back of the couch. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

    749. ~ ~ Ahrisha~ ~

      I will be spending my prize on Christmas decorations.

    750. Susan Kistler

      Blue and white, blue and silver, blue and gold- all my favorite combos but I usually put them out after Christmas, for January decorating- this got me rethinking for the upcoming holidays! Love the snowflakes from the chandelier-it will be snowing in my dining room soon! Home goods is my favorite store-can see myself entering with a big smile and gift card in hand! Happy Thanksgiving!

    751. Debbie Tencza

      Love the table scape! I would like to find different sized rustic santas dressed in white and burlap. Some crackle or distressed deer and silver place card holders!

    752. Kathleen Matthews

      I’d love to find one of those German candle whirligigs that seem to be everywhere in Germany and would be perfect for my table.

      Thanks!

      Kathleen

    753. Becki Hunt

      Oh, how beautiful it all is!! I’d love to find vintage-looking 50’s era decorations. My husband loves that style.

    754. Tricia L

      Beautiful tablescape!!! And I love Home Goods!! I’m wracking my brain trying to think of what I would like to find, but if I’m being completely honest, I have no idea…. whenever I go in there I look around- something gorgeous always catches my eye 😉

      Tricia

    755. Melanie cook

      Both of my daughters are starting Christmas decorating in there own houses. What fun to get help them started on their decorating!!

      Thank you;)

    756. Sue

      Oh my goodness, those wooden snowflakes, the little hedgehogs and the Bundt pan would all be on my list. This is just lovely and would work all through winter.

    757. Kerri Schumann

      What a gorgeous winter wonderland! I would love to find some faux mini evergreen trees, a neutral festival table runner and a couple wreaths.

    758. christina purvis

      I love the use of wood and natural textures on your table! I hope to spend the money on some dinnerware or christmas stockings.

    759. Kris

      I’d love to find a horse like one you had, and painted over it last year…..also a big centerpiece of just a wheat bundle…..Thanks! Your decorating scheme is lovely in the wood and white!
      Kris

    760. Becky

      I would LOVE to find that little house bundt pan, the little bird houses, the snowflakes, and the domed cheese boards!!

    761. Sonja

      I’d love to find birch, or pinecone containers, candles or the white twigs, such fun!

    762. Kyleen B.

      I would try to buy blue and white ginger jars! They are my new deisgn obsession!

    763. Rebecca Nelson

      I would love to find grey or soft blue velvet curtains… or Christmas decor .

    764. Elle

      I would hope to find a really funky, nice table lamp for the guest bedroom.

    765. Jennifer Stone

      I’ve never been to Home Goods but have always wanted to go! I would seek out a woodland themed items for my home decor!
      I love shopping at tj max, Marshals and Ross to find exceptional buys.
      Thank you for the opportunity of this contest!
      Jen

    766. Danae Bowling

      Love the table! I always have a red and gold color theme every year. But I would love to change it up this year with some new fresh colors:)

    767. Sharon Duke

      I would like to splurge on a few holiday throw pillows!

    768. valarie sanford

      Thank you for the opportunity Marian, everything is so lovely!

    769. Amanda

      No-eyed gnomes, blue and white turkey plates, galvanized tree thingy( instead of a skirt), Wedgwood dinnerware, a soft fuzzy rug for the boys room. Oh ANYTHING! I LOVE HOMEGOODS!!!!

    770. Pam

      I have always loved and continue to love the white and wood look just like your table. I’d look for items that are either made of wood or maybe tree bark, votives, love TJ Maxx’s and Home Goods unique ornaments, maybe some fabric or placements to give the table some texture, etc. I could go on and on and on. Thanks for the giveaway offer. I ALWAYS love to see what you’re doing whether it be painting, decorating, etc.

    771. Ali Foster Claypoole

      Beautiful-you’ve inspired me to work in our mantel! We just relined the fireplace and teplaced the grate and it could use a lot mote love to cozy it up!

    772. Celeste

      I’m on the hunt for a gorgeous garland for the center of my table and the mantle this year. Loose and looking like it just doesn’t care. I love that you can take something apart and reinvent it into something perfect for the look you want. I want to be brave enough to do that too.

    773. Debbie Warren

      Sweet table! I’m like you…shopping at Homegoods (or TJ Maxx) is a multi-hour experience. Cheeseboards with cloches are my new must-haves for the holiday table. Thank you for the opportunity!

    774. Karen

      Beautiful table! I would love to find new garlands. Home Goods is my all time favorite place!

    775. Deb Zaharchuk

      So pretty! I would love some sweater knit pillows or throws, or some flatware…somehow we are running out of spoons! Where do they go? The same place as odd socks?

      Love your white and wood theme! Both of my girls have December birthdays, and I too struggle with too much red and green, it never goes with birthday stuff! White and wood would go nicely.

    776. Bev

      I would love new bedding

    777. Michelle Molitor

      I’d love to find some new pillows for my husband’s man cave! Just in time for hosting Thanksgiving. Agree 100% with the down insert – that’s the only kind of pillow to buy!

    778. Patti

      Thanks for a fun giveaway! I need a nice, new lamp for my living room! Would love to win that gift card. 🙂

    779. Brenda Leners

      Love your holiday table. Blue silver and white have always been my favorite colors for christmas decorations! Home goods just opened in our city and with us in a new home I am needing some new christmas decorations as well as some fluffy white throw pillows! 🙂

    780. Bea Morvan

      Your table is beautiful and now you got me in the mood to decorate my dining table as well. I love finding 222Fifth dishes at my local TJ Maxx as well as their beautiful affordable tablecloths. I’ve been in Home Goods once and I’m dying to go back to find more great deals. I love decorating with pine branches and pine ones so I would like to find a garland like you found. This year my theme will be snowmen so I would like to find little snowmen and women ornaments to place on the table. Maybe I could arrange each snowman to hold a sign with my guest’s name on it as their place card and as a gift, they could take the snowman or woman home to remember the occasion. Thanks for inspiring me!

    781. KIm O.

      I am always surprised to find wonderful inspiration at Home Goods. I don’t go often, but when I do I find it’s like therapy! I don’t think I’ve ever left without something in my cart. I, too, find red at Christmas a little tough? With farmhouse styling, and wood and white so popular now adding something new is a bit easier. I would love a few new things (neutral colored decos) to add to my mix!

    782. Lauren

      Those are some great finds! I always find what I need at Home Goods. This year, I’d love to find some Christmas linens – a classic table cloth, napkins, and maybe some pillow covers. I want to add some new and fresh Christmas cheer to our home this year!

    783. JoAnn

      Love the snowy trees in burlap, would love to get a couple of them! They look wonderful on your tablescape. And I love going with a theme such as snowflakes, but of course anything white for the holidays is absolutely lovely…
      You found some wonderful finds, I would love to add some new white holiday items to my Christmas home.

    784. Lynn Crider

      Home Goods! Well Christmas decorations of course!

    785. Carolyn Stone

      I would buy Christmas gifts with the $ 100 from Home Goods…so much to choose from and the price is always right on. It is my favorite store.

    786. Patty Soriano

      After 31 years of marriage we need to replace our set of dinnerware. Most pieces that have survived are chipped and something new would be lovely! Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway, Marian!

    787. Colleen Lang

      Our HomeGoods store is having their grand opening this weekend! Can’t wait to stop over! I’m not sure exactly what I would spend the money on since I’m not exactly sure what they will have! Looking forward to being inspired! 🙂

    788. Ruth A Hirtz

      So many choices. Love your table!

    789. Brenda Attaway

      I love HomeGoods, and I really would love to update my Christmas decor, which is looking tired after being pieced together over the last 15 years…
      Thank you for the fun visioning!

    790. Betty

      The wood/glass lanterns! Every time I’m in the store I am drawn to them.

    791. Sharon Connors

      I’ve been in the “permanent remodeling” stage and haven’t really been able to decorate for the holidays “properly” for about the last 10 yrs ! Yes…it’s been that long. So all of my holiday decor is pretty dated and out of style since my tastes have changed dramatically over that time. Being out of work on disability right now ( one of the main reason I haven’t been able to finish the work I’ve started ) has me on a super tight budget. I have always shopped HG, TJMaxx, Marshalls etc for my home decor. A little x-tra DO$H for the holidays sure wouldn’t hurt ! I’ve always loved the unique things you seem to be able to find. I’m still trying to find a cow painting like the one you have in your diningroom but haven’t been able to find one I like. Still looking though !

    792. Lynne

      I just saw a beautiful rug there for my bedroom I must have, I did my bedroom floors over a couple of years ago, and I love the old industrial look they have, but we def need a rug to tie it together.

    793. Vicki

      I love your tablescape and would love to get some of those cute ornaments and raccoons!

    794. Jess S

      Nursery decor that isn’t pink or blue!

    795. Sherri Gonyier

      So many items to love! The cake stand and the pillow are my favorites though I believe! Thank You!

    796. Sarah

      Oh I just love your winter scene! I would hope to find the perfect candle holders. Those have managed to elude me for years. Growing up my mom had angel candle holders and I have no idea where they went.

    797. Janelle Gibbs

      Your table is lovely! I would love to find a couple of those pillows and some of the white snowy trees! 🙂 Maybe also some pinecone garland!

    798. Emily

      Your table is beautiful! I would love to find pretty garland or a wreath. And maybe a couple of little Christmas trees.

    799. Donna C.

      Simplicity at its best! How lovely!

    800. Donna C.

      Would love anything plaid!

    801. Kelly Vossen

      Marion,
      I would love to find some pretty things that will help me transition my style over to a romantic farmhouse chic look from the “antique-y” traditional style it is now.

    802. Molly Bukoskey

      I love Home Goods – a quick trip is also not standard for me. I’m in the works of decorating my bedroom and am hoping to find matching night stands!

    803. Patricia Sappington

      Your table is lovely. would like to find a cake plate like yours and something for my table.

    804. Katherine

      Would love the cheese boards, and love the snowflakes!

    805. Collette Evanko

      I can get lost in Home Goods for hours! I am in need of new pillows for my family room and a new winter/holiday wreath.

    806. Dianna

      I hope to find some cute decor for my entryway table that can double for both Christmas and winter! This post has helped to inspire my vision since it’s a wooden table and my house theme includes navy!

    807. Jo-Ann

      I hope to find some reindeer inspired items. Last year I started collecting antique reindeer and this post has given me new ideas of what type of “woodlike” reindeer would look good as decorations for Christmas dinner!

    808. Amy

      Probably would spend it on clothes, boots or home decor. Cozy flannel sheets would be nice too!

    809. Mz V

      I would love to find those domed cheese boards! They add to your lovely seasonal table….just gorgeous, as usual!!!

    810. Rwheeler

      Home goods is my favorite! I would love to find some pretty new bedding!

    811. Jill

      I would hope to find the white snowflake garland. Love the whole look.

    812. Heather Anne

      I love it! Oh my – so pretty! I live quite a piece from a HomeGoods as well so a coup of hours sounds like a dream – with my anti-shopping crew it’s lovely if I get 15 minutes! I would love to find the whitewashed wooden snowflake garland for our winter in the woods Christmas tree ad mantle … so pretty!

    813. Pamela Sommers

      I would like to find those little white trees. I also need a bedding item since they just don’t make the king size duvet covers big enough!!

    814. Naomi S.

      I would hope to find some of the little bird house ornaments and the snowflake garland. I also really like the sliced wood coasters. And I’m sure I could find many other things you haven’t mentioned! Oh, also, I’d like to have one of those bundt cake pans. So, I’m crossing my fingers that I win!

    815. Donelle

      Oh my… you inspire me once again!! I try to avoid Homegoods (which is right down the street) because we are a year into owning our first fixer upper, and the decorating budget isn’t the top of the priority list yet… but looking at your beautiful blog helps me catalog away ideas for when that day finally does come 🙂
      I would love to find a beautiful, neutral wreath for our front door… so even though people have to use their imagination once the door is opened to an unfinished construction zone, they can maybe see a little of our goal and potential through a pretty front door 🙂

    816. Susan

      I could use some frosty pillows and more rustic decorations and critters. Oh, if I could find a rug for my new kitchen would be lovely.

    817. Catherine

      I would love to find the perfect gift for a gift exchange at Christmas; such fun things at Home Goods!

    818. Chrissy

      I like Victorian type decor using a slight hand, a little goes a long way. I decorate the nurse’s station where I work, too and choose a theme or motiff there as well. I’m very picky about using things that are just a little different but beautiful.l

    819. Pebby

      Love your tablescape! I would love to create a beautiful table using white with silver accents I could find at Home Goods!

    820. Brenda M.

      Marion – what a beautiful post! You mentioned pillows, and that’s what I would look for at Home Goods. They always have a such a great selection!

    821. Tiffany M.

      Would love the flocked trees!

    822. Katy

      I would love to find some accent pillows for my sofa!

    823. greentopiaries

      Absolutely gorgeous! 🙂 I would love to get a new tree skirt and Christmas stockings. Thank you so much for the chance! 🙂

    824. Allison

      I’d love a new shower curtain and some new holiday decor!

    825. Sue Neumaier

      I would like to find a cliche, , I don’t have any of those and they are fun to decorate with. Your table is charming,

    826. Kristin

      I love homegoods! I’d like to use the gift cards toward a rug or a chair.

    827. Robin Nikkel

      I love the little house cakes. I would look for that mold. I am excited our town is just now getting a Homegoods. Your table is lovely, you have inspired me to start thinking of mine.

    828. Marie

      Love your winter table! You do a fantastic job modifying things to achieve the look you want. Very inspiring. Those steak knives are beautiful! Great find! I would use the gift card to hunt for some copper pots and maybe some of those steak knives.

    829. Darlene

      I would love the opportunity to go shopping at Home Goods. I’m on the lookout for a new area rug or maybe some winter trimmings.

    830. Karen F.

      I could use a plaid wool throw.

    831. Netty

      Beautiful! I would love to find a pretty runner for my table, and some french country style decor items, as I recently recovered some beautiful french chairs that I found.

    832. Sandra Riley

      I would love some beautiful artwork!

    833. Teresa

      Home Goods…oh my I can spend hours there. Your table is lovely and I adore the colors, but I’m the one who goes for the reds/greens/golds/silvers for Christmas décor. While my preference is antiques/vintage finds, Home Goods always has something that can be incorporated into my home.

    834. Janel Farison

      I want it all!!! Lol but seriously I want the little hobnail stand, and the garland with the porcupines!! And the trees….oh and the chandelier! Just kidding! I know where that’s from! And it’s not Homegoods….just thought I’d throw that out there though!! Love you Marion!!!

    835. Susan Frick

      I absolutely love this tablescape, Marian! I could spend hours in Homegoods, too. So happy we’ve got plenty in our area. I would definitely buy some cookware for Xmas. Thanks for the opportunity.

    836. Doris

      I love TJMaxx and would snatch me some winter jackets!

    837. Mona

      Your white table looks beautiful I love the LED lights, adds a warm wintry glow. Great idea!
      Home Goods is my number 1 place to shop. $100 would allow me to buy white dishes. I treat myself to stoneware looking serving bowls because I can buy one or two at a time but a whole set of white dishes…that would be wonderful!

    838. Cynthia Kutra

      What a special tablescape!. Would love anything jadeite looking….

    839. Lauralee

      Lovely table! If I won the gift card I would either buy Christmas gifts with it or a throw and some pillows for our new couches. I would also contemplate a new winter coat at TJ Maxx. I’m all over the place. ha!

    840. Carolyn

      I would like to find some holiday pillows for my family room.

    841. Mary Beth

      I’m with you! There is no such thing is a quick trip to Home Goods and I always find something.

    842. Katie

      I’d love to find curtains for my bedroom.

    843. Mariam

      Homegoods has so many good stuff for the home!

    844. Eric

      I have never stepped foot in Home Goods, but I heard great things about that store.

    845. Pam haisten

      I would hope my Home Goods have the round wooden cheese boards covered with handblown glass cloches. I have the perfect place for them. Home Goods just opened in Mobile, Alabama this past summer and I am loving it!

    846. Georgianna

      I still have an obsession with birds and birdhouses. I have a lot but it doesn’t feel like enough yet. I also like little white houses. Flameless candles.

    847. Susie

      What a lovely table scape! Truly looks like Christmas. I do have a Homegoods close by and frequent it. Never know what you’re going to find that you can’t live without. I am hoping to find a rug for my dining room as perfect as the rug you recently found.

    848. Carol

      Love your magical table Marian! Winning a $100 gift card would allow me to buy several items for my grandchildren for Christmas. I love Home Goods!

    849. Dolores

      Hi Marian,

      I would love to find some soft throws and comfy pillows to help make my living room warm and inviting for the holidays! HomeGoods rocks!

    850. Maleah McQuade

      I’m a new home owner and would hope to find my own inspiration for decorating. I’m working on it a little at a time. Thanks for the ideas.

    851. Kailee Baylor

      My family and I are moving back home to Pennsylvania after living in Florida for the last 10 years. We’d love to use the HomeGoods gift card to purchase decor for our new home and Holiday items for our first “real” Christmas since 2007 (:

    852. Amy

      Made my semi-annual “kidless” pop into HomeGoods the other day and found a fun galvanized tree stand “surround” I’d love to buy!

    853. Nicole Liddle

      I absolutely love TJ Maxx! I always find something I HAVE to get. Especially when my daughter is with me. I’d love to add those little trees to my holiday decorations!!

    854. Anne

      I am on the hunt for an area rug for my master bedroom and always enjoy perusing the rug rack at Home Goods. I know that one day soon I am going to luck up and find just the right one!

    855. Sharon Bated

      I love the wooden coasters and be my pick too!

    856. Catherine Moring

      I just purchased a chenille cream-colored sofa at a consignment store and I need some pillows – yes, feather please! – to add a little color and comfiness.

    857. Vikki

      We just got a Home Goods in my town and I have yet to go check it out. You have really made me want to go now. Also I am excited you are heading off to Montana. I am from Bozeman (although haven’t lived there in years.) Have a fun trip, Kalispell is beautiful.

    858. Gigi

      Oh my. Bit overwhelmed by the rustic, yet elegant and simply “Marian”, lovely table setting. It’s about time you have your own adjective. “Marianized” or “MustardSeeded” should be finding its way into Wikipedia about now. Unmistakably you, yet fresh and woodsy. Makes me want to pull up a chair and join your family.
      But I would settle for the next best thing; a simpler version of the table setting, using the tiny houses at each plate. Soooo, even though I won’t really be joining your family for the holiday, you’ll certainly be a part of ours. I’ll be marching right on over and purchasing two pans to make those darling cottages. Wondering if they come with recipes? As I will need a few Gluten Free cottages amongst my butter pound cake village.
      I would use the gift card as an excuse—“but honey, I have to go use this gift card that I won! Otherwise it’s like throwing money away!” And I would promptly find a rug for the family room. With pattern. Cause I could. I’m drooling just thinking about it. The shopping. Not the meal.
      Cheers!

    859. Erin Prohaska

      Gorgeous…as always! Man do I get endless inspiration from you, thanks! Love a good HomeGoods trip, really needing a new playroom rug now that I just refinished some old lockers for desperately needed toy storage. $100 would definitely help…it goes a long way in that store! 🙂 Thanks much and Happy Holidays to you and your fam!

    860. Robbie

      Since we purchased new den furniture this year, there’s TONS I could do with $100. I have not gotten any decorative pillows for the sofa or club chairs. Lamps, I need lamps! And this year will be decorating for Christmas with a new palette.

    861. Sandi Magle

      hmmmm 863 comments when I added, lol. Anyways, I was there yesterday and I think I looked at everything you have listed here. Certainly looks great together and makes a lovely table. Grins, Sandi

    862. Patti Rice

      I love the natural feel of your tablescape — you have such an eye for detail but nothing ever looks “overdone”. I tried to create something similar with my fireplace mantel last Christmas but it needed more greenery and a few “woodsy” critters. TJ is my go-to store, so I could spend $100 in a blink of an eye!

    863. Julie

      Love your table. It looks festive and elegant with a touch of whimsy. I love to walk through the home section and get inspired. I tend to gravitate towards the pillows and wreaths. I love Homegoods!

    864. Michele

      Your table decor is festive and natural. I would easily head to Home Goods for some holiday sparkle in accessories for the table and maybe a cozy throw for the sofa. Thanks for always inspiring!

    865. Colleen Smith

      I love your style! I would use the $100 gift card to finally do SOMETHING pretty in my bedroom. I’ve lived here for four years and that room is still the one that looks like I just plunked down my stuff. I want a cozy room for Christmas this year.

    866. Beverly P

      A rug for our entryway.

    867. Angeliki

      I can never have enough baskets, so I would pick a few as well as some Christmas decor for the kids room! I love Home Goods!

    868. Charmaine

      I would find just the right treasures to buy at Home Goods. They always have fun stuff there!

    869. Jaclyn Rose

      I’d love to look through their clearance section and get new towels too!

    870. Julie

      Very Nice! Love blue and white. Would like to find some copper accents for the setting!! 🙂 thanks!

    871. Alison

      Starting over after giving my Christmas decorations to my grown up children. Need everything and love your table!

    872. Jillian Too

      It looks beautiful! I would love to find something like the whitewashed wooden snowflakes to liven up our chandelier.

    873. Tara

      So much good stuff at HomeGoods!!

    874. BarbaraMae

      I’d love to find a pretty cake stand and am really needing a new set of flatware.

    875. Jane Harrington

      I love your white and wood. I would I’ve to find some of the fake trees and a few blue pieces. I too have a blue and white theme.

    876. Anita

      Garland! Never have enough!

    877. Debbie Gilbert

      I will be moving from Ashburn Virginia to Tappahannock Virginia setting up house there. Love all those stores and can only go shopping when I have extra money so the hundred dollars would be a great gift. Thank you for offering this lovely giveaway.

    878. laura janning

      homegoods is like a playground that you never want to leave. I imagine I would have no problem finding something in the store with the giftcard. beautiful table

    879. Susan Martin

      I don’t know what I’d spend it on! I’m like you – I only get to go once in awhile and I spend hours wandering every aisle!

    880. Bridget Henson

      Living in a small, two stoplight NC town we have to travel an hour plus to a Homegoods or Tjmaxx, so I’d happily file down every aisle, taking my time, filling my cart full of Christmas goodies to get my home ready for the season and guests!! Great giveaway!

    881. Carmen lagunas

      I would love to find my much needed white plates to replaced my chopped ones before thanksgiving and some great christmas decor.

    882. Stacey

      What a lovely table! I love the natural beauty of wood with white! I would love to pick up some new holiday goodies especially things I could leave up for the winter season. I just may need to find some wood coasters & snowflakes of my own. Thank you Marion ?

    883. Maile

      Would love the milk-glass cake stand, the wooden snowflakes, and the trees! (But what I need is new pillows for the couch.)

    884. Ruth

      I get to visit a Home Goods about twice a year. so there would be so much décor or dishes I could get!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

    885. Laurie Eccleston

      I would love to buy accessories for our new house!

    886. Carla Weaver

      We live about 3 hours north of a Home Goods in Grand Rapids, MI. I love making a trip down there a couple of times a year and spending hours walking around the store. I’d love to add to our white/blue holiday theme. We are Finnish descendants, and it’s so fun to use the white, wood and blue accents to last through our loooooong winter up here in northern Michigan.

    887. Jacilynn Tucker-Carroll

      I’d love to get some pretty tables cape things for the holidays. ?

    888. Kathy Lee Milliken

      I would love to buy some new Christmas decorations! Home goods is my favorite store!

    889. Heidi Miserantino

      I’d love to find some primitive decor that I could use throughout the year if needed. I’ve never had a theme or even that much Christmas stuff. It’d be fun to see where my imagination could take it. Thanks for all you share with us.

    890. Melissa Sybrandy

      I love Homegoods! Such a fun place to shop. I love your winter table scape. I would hope to find the adorable porcupine and giifts to bless others this Christmas.

    891. L Logan

      Homegoods is like a treasure hunt. One of a kind sometimes and you are so happy your the one that found it. Thank you for the giveaway and sharing your treasure with us.

    892. Angela Henry

      Hello! My husband and I will be hosting our family for Thanksgiving, as well as extended family…parents, sisters, brother-in-laws, niece and nephews, lots of cousins, aunts and uncles.
      For quite awhile now, our house has been just a “house”…a big empty space requiring a continuation of restoration work…work which we are still completing and will be completing for some time. Sigh. 🙂 However, having the space for big family gatherings (still no furniture really to speak of…work on projects is still generating a lot of dust) and with our restoration getting closer to completion, our “house” is growing into a “home”. The Home Goods gift card would be wonderful, helping us to set a welcoming table and creating a new memory. My husband and I are thankful for many things…family, health, each other and for the elderly woman who sold her “forever home” to us, allowing it to become our “forever home”. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from Kansas, Miss Mustard!

    893. Sue Williams

      Your home always looks so polished. I love your blue and white decor. I purchased some pastel Christmas decorations last year. in pastels. I am decorating this year to suit myself. I would love to t need) a cake stand, the whitewashed snowflakes and the adorable porcupines. I also love blue and white but at my age ,73, I don’t plan to buy any more dishes,etc. My two daughters do not share my love of farmhouse decor. Our two granddaughters live with us. They would also love the porcupines. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to you and your family. By the way, I absolutely love the dressers you have painted, Blue and green are my favorite colors so of course I love them.

    894. Kathy Bahn

      Hi Marian – Your table setting is fantastic! Looks very inviting and reading your shopping spree and your ideas being developed as you go thru the aisles is wonderful – you are truly blessed with a creative mind! It’s amazing how inspiring walking the aisles of Home Goods, Marshall”s can be! I would be walking those aisles seeking the bread boards with the beautiful glass cloches if I were the LUCKY recipient of your $100 gift card! Blessings to you this upcoming Thanksgiving and throughout the Christmas season. (You are a natural at the water color painting!)

    895. Kesha

      I would love a new rug for my living room!

    896. Kelli

      Oh I would love a $100 gift card! It’s our first Christmas in our new home and I would love to get stocked up on Christmas decorations.

    897. Cheryl

      Wow, I just found out that we have a Home Goods store about 45 minutes away! I can’t wait to visit it, I’ve heard so much about it. So I have no idea what I would spend it on because I have never been there, lol. I will check it out!

    898. Crystal

      What don’t I find at HG or TJM’s? I’m just like you, I can…no, scratch that, I ALWAYS DO! Get TOTALLY lost in some type of time warp as soon as I enter one of those stores. There is always so much good stuff that you really do have to take your time & look thoroughly at every single nook & cranny to make sure you don’t miss anything…& I always fill up & edit later as well- it’s just too hard to be completely decisive & see exactly what I’m going to do in full at the very beginning of one of my trips to either of those glorious places! lol
      They are DEFINITELY a couple of my favorite places to shop 🙂

    899. Mary Borgsmiller

      I love all of it but I especially like the cloches, porcupines, whitewashed snowflakes and the adorable garland. You are a wizard and I love to copy your gorgeous designs!

    900. Pam

      I love everything Christmas, so would buy some Christmas stuff. Love your table, you have such vision!

    901. Debbie

      I really like the cheese cloche and those adorable little hedgehogs!

      • Lucille

        Home Goods is generally my mind sweeper…that is when I need to mentally detach from the responsibilities of motherhood I love to browse the store and look at things that are pretty. Truly, my favorite section is where the dishes are. I look and look and have something picked out for every one of my friends and family. I could never purchase them all, but I really enjoy matching friend with piece and picturing that piece on their Christmas table, whether I am invited or not!

    902. Becky Delson

      I love your table…very serene and beautiful. I was at Home Goods on Tuesday and T.J. Maxx yesterday and both trips were torture because I wanted everything in their Christmas sections! I came out with some teeny treasures, but not the pieces I really wanted. It would be so fun to go back with a gift card and really do it right. Thanks for another fun post!

    903. Michelle Bergsma

      Hi Marian,
      I would love a $100 gift certificate to Home Goods because we have never decorated our house at Christmas time because we always seem to run short of funds. I save the money we do have to buy presents. It would sure be wonderful to be able to decorate the house this year. I have the same taste as you and love things that are natural and rustic!!!! And steak knives are definitely an item on my wish list!!!!! Thank you for providing us with such beautiful ideas that are candy to the eye everytime!!!!

    904. Janna

      Lovely! I haven’t been in Homegoods for awhile and would love the chance to get set for Christmas decorating.

    905. Annette

      Hi Marian,
      I love Home Goods, and I’m with you – I can never “pop in” and make a quick trip to any Home Goods. I would love to use the $100 to pick up some cozy winter throws, pillows and freshen up my winter decor. So enjoying your posts!

    906. Deb

      Makes me want to run to Home Goods! Beautiful!

    907. Kerri Arthur

      I LOVE TJ MAXX & HOME GOODS!
      You’ve laid a beautiful table!
      this is the first Christmas after my divorce and I need a few new Christmas things and some new silverware so that’s what I would be on the hunt for!
      Thanks for the chance!

    908. Cindy gibson Floyd

      What a warm, friendly, beautiful table. I am doing a table for a charity event in my community. You have inspired me to find natural accents. Thank you for sharing your gift.

    909. Emily

      I would love to find some faux pine garland to wrap down my staircase, with lights. My mom always decorated this way for the holidays when I was a girl, and I loved it, and still do. And now I want to do it for my children. I would also love to find some things for my Christmas tablescape–I love the white and wood look and always have. Last year, my tablescape was for my children–lots of red, snowmen, & santa. This year I’d like to do something a little more serene and calming, so I’d need to find a lot of new items! I also need a new wreath for my door! And the list could go on… 🙂

    910. Patrice

      I would love to find the domed cheese boards and little house cake pans, but mostly, I love Home Goods because I never know what I will find and I always leave with a big smile on my face and excited to get home and add my newly found treasure to my home. Thank you for your blog, it also makes me smile!

    911. Becky

      I would love to find the wood snowflake garland, the white dishes and the cheese board/cloches. The whole table is absolutely beautiful – I have some great ideas for my table now. Thank you! 🙂

    912. Marianne

      Luckily we do have Homegoods close by so my Mom and I can “pop in”. I would love a Homegoods gift card because I am on the hunt for the perfect bedside table lamps for our master bedroom. I have several beautiful lamps from Homegoods and I just know they right ones will find me – soon I hope. And thank you so much for explaining how you shop and arrange as this is NOT a talent of mine. I can appreciate the finished beauty but am usually overwhelmed at most stores and find it difficult to narrow the choices down. Your explanation is very helpful and makes me feel that , with practice, I just might get it one day.

    913. Jamie

      Thank you for the beautiful inspiration! Thank you for helping me think through all the beautiful things they have at Home Goods and TJ Maxx!

    914. L Roetto

      My dream would be to walk into my local TJ Maxx Homegoods and be able to spend $100 on a whim and not worry that it is taking away from something I SHOULD be buying for my 5 kids or my husband. I would gloriously spend it on some non-necessity and savor every moment! I’ve been wanting to buy new matching Christmas stockings for years so that would be my first stop 🙂

    915. Erin Siuts

      I too enjoy shopping around TJ MAXX. Unfortunately we do not have a Home Goods anywhere close to us. I have a mantel that takes up an entire wall in my living room, therefore it holds a lot of décor! I am not ever able to buy everything I want at once so a nice little gift card would help out wonderfully in filling up my mantel for Christmas!

      Your Christmas table is gorgeous and makes me excited to decorate mine for Christmas!

    916. Nicole

      Gorgeous inspiration! I would love to find vintage inspired ornaments to decorate my grandparents tree. They are mid 90s now so I bring them a fresh cut tree and decorate it for them each year. 🙂

    917. Bonnie Jobe

      Well – you made me want to drive the 100+ miles to a Homegoods store and TJMaxx to hunt for a few of your wood things, cloches and the Bundt pan!

    918. Erin

      I love homegoods!!! Would love to find some similar pinecone garland!!

    919. Diana

      I Would love to find carísimas ornaments.

    920. Michelle

      Your table is just lovely. I love Homegoods and all the goodies they have to offer. If I were to win, I would shop for placemats, steak knives and wine glasses. I have been married for 25 years and would you believe I have none of those things. We just don’t use them but it would be nice to have them for the holidays and to use through out the year.
      Thank you for the inspiration and the chance to shop for some much wanted items.

    921. Liz

      I love Homegoods and TJ Maxx! I would love to find the cute hedgehogs, birdhouse ornaments and new pillows. There is always something fun and new for any occasion at these stores!

    922. Tina

      I adore the little birdhouses!

    923. Shawn

      A faux fur tree skirt is on my HomeGoods wish list, and I love, love, love that hobnail milkglass cake plate!

    924. Sheri

      I really like your winter décor. I don’t care for the “Christmas” looking stuff, but rather decorating for a winter look. Where I live here in Canada, the TJ Maxx is actually Winner’s, Home Sense, or Marshall’s. I work for Winner’s and love it there!! There is great decorating stuff!!

    925. Aleshia

      Just squeaking this in. Love your winter table! So pretty! I would get a new throw and some pillows and maybe a small doorstep rug too, so excited to decorate for Christmas but fall is still happening at my home until after Thanksgiving.

    926. PJ

      TJ Maxx and Homegoods have been favorite stores of mine for years. I always seem to find something wonderful there. I would hope to find some touches for my guestroom which I am currently working on, specifically some heavier curtains for the cold winter days.

      I, too, am a fan of blue and white and love how you created your winter decor incorporating those colors.

    927. Pam

      I finally had an opportunity to go to a Home Goods yesterday. So many great things! It would be fun to go back with a $100 gift certificate!

    928. Amber Shrader

      I would love to get some holiday pillows and cozy throws. I also love the holiday mercury glass elements at Homegoods right now!

    929. April

      My office needs a new chair!

    930. Debbie Adams

      I was at HomeGoods last week and bought a lot of ornaments but I saw some Mercury glass candle sticks I would love to buy!!

    931. Debi

      I love the white and the wood!! I saw those coasters at Home Goods and wasn’t sure what to do with them. Now I have the idea from you. Thanks

    932. diane trahan

      What an inspiration you have been to me to decorate this year with the beautiful natural colors of the season. I would love to be able to go and
      buy snowy white decorations in so many shades and fresh greens that make you almost smell the pine,and warm browns of
      the forest. Mostly I would buy gifts for my daughter,whos house I will be decorating since she is recuperating from a bad accident.

    933. Julie S

      I would love to find some mercury glass candle sticks to add height to my newly diy rustic shelves above our television.

    934. Elizabeth

      I would use it towards a le creuset. I’ve always wanted one but they’re so expensive!!

    935. Sher

      I’ve never been to a HomeGoods, but at TJMaxx I would definitely be looking for wood and bamboo items 🙂

    936. Sher

      (Ah, just realized I missed the end date. Oops!)

    937. Polly Scott

      Well. I also love homegoods and can spend many hours there. Something for my front porch that would make you want to linger there. Maybe red checked or plaid pillows and a throw or two. I have 3 white rockers and a swing. Also maybe some lanterns and greenery. I like to add rustic touches to my decor and I collect the bottle brush trees.
      Love your tablescape and I also love the knives

    938. Maria mungia

      If I would win the 100.00 dollars I would add more pieces to a simple white collection I have now. I love cake plates too and have a rather small collection of them too. I would also like to see a new tablecloth or placemats for the breakfast area. Live your collection of ironstone!!

    939. Michelle B

      I would love to decorate for the holidays this year. Add a cozy pillow and throw here and there, hang stockings accordingly, and smuffle up near a beautiful Christmas tree. That would be amazing.

    940. Lori

      Anything from HomeGoods is a plus. Love to shop there.

    941. Ame

      Love the white and wood – so classic. I’d like to get the wood slices! Tried my own from a tree we cut down but they got moldy – ick, not good for a table setting.

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