I don't see a thing I would change! Let DH know mixed metals are au courant (always) and rustic takes the edge off bling.

He is going to need a new crutch after all the "whack him" replies.

Just lovely!

Lol...he's learning, I guess:)

He wasn't crazy about the copper, or what's on the table....

I bought the pine cones... They're sprayed with a glittery copper color.

Thinking about adding a little magnolia in there.

On the table ( and I still need a new table!!)

Yup. Trip him and then say "So sorry dear." Looks good to me!

Sounds like a decorating challenge between you and DH might be in order.

Too funny rosesstink....

Well, when asked how he'd torn his Achilles, he was telling everyone his wife pushed him down the stairs.... Soooo....

( really did it doing a ' rugged maniac' obstacle course...pretending he was 20 again. ( not!)

Looks so cozy & inviting - love it!

I think it all works well together! I especially like the white vase with greenery on your counter. Greenery + everyday objects = Voila! Decorated for the holidays!

My husband has strong opinions about decor too. I often tell him I wish he were like the other husbands who don't notice.

Everything looks very beautiful and tasteful! Wow!

Magnificent! Florida is HOT this year! Stay up north for Christmas. Our temperature was 86 degrees today.

Lisa- believe me, my husband does not usually notice:)!!

His favourite...the cream vase with the ( fake) greenery! I like it too...and took all of a minute. Bonus!

Oh Voila... I'd love to have temp of 85 and sunshine! Mild here in Ontario ( so far...), but a little dreary and I figure if we're here for the holidays, a little (and I mean a little) snow would be nice.

DH will be off crutches and recuperated from his surgery later in January, so maybe FL in a couple of months. ( although exchange is ugly for us now!!)

His favourite...the cream vase with the ( fake) greenery!

Ah, Lisa, then spare him the whack of the crutch!

Haha Lisa... One less whack then!

Everything looks perfect! Very elegant. The only thing I would do different is change out the arrangement over the fireplace. Yeah, that needs to go! PM me and I'll send you my address :) I'm thinking it would look fab on MY mantle!

Your husband sounds like mine, only mine is usually right. He hangs around too many designers on a daily bases. He's developed a lot better eye than I have :o

Lol, Monica:)

Ok, I'm up for a swap! I'll send you the fireplace arrangement arrangement, but you need to send your Hubby:)!! I need some help with redoing master bthrm and a couple of other things around the house....I'd love for my DH to hang out with some designers:)

Beautiful!

Well done!

Hmmm...I have a copper metal enameled bowl...maybe what it needs is some copper painted pinecones for the center! Thanks for the idea!

Lovely and inviting. I wouldn't change a thing.

I love everything about your style! Your Christmas décor is so warm and inviting, and I completely understand what it's like to live with an Opinionated Man when it comes to household things. (In my case, it can be incredibly annoying but I have to admit that he's right more often than he's wrong.)

I think it looks lovely & I love all the white and mixed metal together. Maybe you should let your DH look over your shoulder as everyone posts their Christmas décor. He could provide critiques while he's recuperating.