Christmas All Through The House
December 24th, 2007 by admin
Christmas in my living room
Don’t you love taking walks through the village streets at night! It gets dark so early this time of year, but each little house shares glimpses of their decorations through well lit windows. Twinkling lights, beautiful wreaths, creative garlands, and wonderfully decorated Christmas trees all speak of the joy of those who dwell inside during this wonderful season!
I thought I’d let you peek in our windows & share just a few of our Christmas decorations with you ;)
Here are some of my vintage Christmas ornaments up close
For my dining room table I decided to re-purpose a wreath that I usually hang on the front door! I used a quilt with matching colors, the wreath, a large jar that I picked up on sale last year, and the wreath.
Some new snowmen for our collection
I love these little boxes that our friends bought for our anniversary. The santa was my first try at wood carving.
Here is some vintage ephemera that I found in a local shop, buried under some old books.
Here is the poem up close so you can read it!
For my tree skirt, I just placed some $2 pr yard black & white toile around the base of the tree.
Some new pieces picked up at the local discount store for $5 each!
My “Prim” Christmas Tree
I heard the bells on Christmas day.
Their old familiar carols play
And wild & sweet the words repeat, of peace on earth good will towards man.
Here are some Christmas Pictures from last year.
So very pretty! I love your prim tree and that rooster platter is so country Christmas perfect!
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Hugs,
Dena
You’re so talented! Beautiful.
You home looks so lovely all decked out for Christmas. I so enjoyed my visit and peeking through the window!
Merry Christmas! Donna
The swan is just beautiful!I have a small one but am keeping an eye out for the larger one.I love seeing pictures of your decor.You have such super good ideas! Merry Christmas from the Hills.
Oh, I wish that the pictures would never end!
I have the same paper decoration (that you hang on your door-knob) that you have featured under vintage ephemera.
I bought it in the French Quarter in New Orleans years ago, and I love it more than ever.
Merry Christmas! Mary Englebreit doesn’t have anything on you!!!!
Thanks for the peak into your country living room… what a quaint and comfy vintage Christmas! Hope you and yours enjoy a peaceful Christmas Eve! ~Kristy Howard
It all looks so lovely! I especially love the toile (I love toile–I am giving away a toile pillow on my blog right now, in fact). I love coming here–I’ve been reading on and off since fall of 2006, and it’s always a pleasure!
Merry Christmas!
~Angela :-)
I really love that rooster platter and I’m not normally a rooster person! Your home looks just lovely as always. You have great taste! Merry Christmas!
Manuela
Your home and decorations are just beautiful - thanks for sharing these photos. I so enjoy your blog. Merry Christmas.
Patricia
Simply beautiful! Merry Christmas!!
Christmas ephemera is widely collected around the world. To celebrate Xmas Eve and Christmas Day on my blog, I interviewed a collector of Christmas ephemera and a collector of Soviet New Year’s (Christmas) cards. I enjoyed your post and the ephemera examples you featured.
Beautiful–your decorations and your photos!
I love vintage Christmas stuff, as well.
Thanks for sharing :)
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Loved the pictures of your decorated house. So cozy. Thanks for letting me stop in. My favorite is the snowmen on the sled pulled by a sheep. Just love sheep, and this one was special. Looking forward to visiting with you often in 2008. Happy New Year.
I love your living room. Is that anaglypta wallpaper with a wonderful red paint job? Did you do it yourself?
I also love the crystal window display.
Janet
Your home looks beautiful! I am new to blogging and really enjoy reading your posts! Thanks for sharing!
I love everything! We have some similar tastes! I love all the primitives and the red and whites! Gorgeous!
Check out my blog, you will have to scroll down to “what you love about your holiday home” hostedby karla’s cottage. Fun!
I’m adding you to my daily check list. Have a happy holiday season,
Jessi
Now, how did I just find out you had a blog??? I am one of your contacts on Flickr and LOVE all your photos! Now I see I have a new blog to love!!
Your home is amazing…I just adored the photos of your family tree day! What fun.
You are all so special.
I will add your blog link on mine if it is alright with you…
Happy New Year!!
Warmly,
Sue
Sue - So glad to have you come by! I hope you enjoy yourself & find little snipets of inspiration here & there ;)
I just love your home! Beautiful decorations and great photos. I wish mine came out that well. :)
Very beautiful. I love all the vintage touches. Wishing you health and happiness in 2008!
I loved the pictures you’ve done! Beautiful close-up photography with wonderful ideas for those of us who are “creatively challenged”. Thank you so much!
Merry Christmas and Happy New year! I love your blog and really enjoy the decorating tips - you make it all look so easy to do. I was wondering if you could tell me what you used to fill your large basket on top of your black armoire in your living room? I love the look of it but can’t figure out what it is. Thanks so much for all your hard work!
Katie - Thanks for your kind words!
The basket on top of my living room armoire is filled with dried hydrangeas… my favorites!
We’ve just started working on the cottage garden courtyard, and surrounding plantings around the edge of the forest, and if there is one plant that I want to dominate the area… it is the wonderful hydrangea! Not only are they gorgeous on the plant itself, but there are so many things you can do with them - such as filling a nice basket in your home ;)
* Now… if I can just keep all of the pretty little deer away… ;)
Pearl,
We loved seeing through your windows. Christmas Time is so special to our family. Celebrations at your home was wonderfully warm, not just pictures, but in reality too. You are such a blessing to us as parents. We love You and Dan and the Children and are so thankful for you. Thank you for all that you do and share. Love Mom & Dad
“Christmas is not a day or a season but a condition of heart and mind” - very deep thoughts! Merry Christmas!
Oh I loved seeing all of your decorations. Your tree looks beautiful!