Friday, December 14, 2012

Christmas Tour of Homes

I have been so excited for today's blog post for weeks! I am linking up with one of my favorite bloggers, Kelly's Korner, for a Christmas tour of homes. 

Normally my home is pretty decked out but since we are living in a smaller space and have a lot less storage we kind of went Christmas Lite. All we had was what we could fit in my car when we went home one time this fall and since I'm not a very good planner, we ended up with a really odd assortment of things.

To make up for it, I am also going to show you two other special homes, my BFF Katie's and my Mama's! (They both might kill me so make some really sweet comments down below, k?) 

This is the big picture of our living room. I hung live wreaths with gold ribbon on the inside to bring in a little Christmas tree scent since we weren't getting a real one. I got his idea from my friend Callie who did it last year. I just thought it was stunning in her home! 


This is our entrance table and tree. We took one of the trees we typically have out by the front door and put it in a galvanized bucket. Then decorated it with only our favorite ornaments since all of ours wouldn't fit. I just put some other random nick knacks that  happened to make it to New Orleans on the table . 



I hung another wreath in the dining room. One of my favorite things went on the table, my glittery red and green tree that my mama gave me. This was the day of the SEC championship so I  was getting ready for company. And that's all I'll say about that. 


As a result of the lack of decorations I tried something new this year. I took some of my favorite Christmas cards from past years and framed them and stuck them around the house. Don't know if I'll do this every year but it's good for now. 



More accouterments adorning the book shelf. Love looking at my niece and nephews with Santa everyday!


Lastly, the Willow Tree nativity that I so cherish! It is the main focal point on our entertainment center. Sometimes I want to leave it out all year. 


Moving on to Katie's! Just look at her beautiful kitchen table. I love the bright green and Fiesta Christmas china!


Chalkboards and Happy Everything platters are so in. Don't you love that little elf? 



And finally, how breathtaking is her mantle? The red trees were her grandmother's. Y'all know I love sentiment so I think this is my favorite part of her home! This is her first Christmas with her hubby in their new house... so exciting!


OK y'all. There are few sights I love more than the house I grew up in all decorated for Christmas. My mama out does herself every year and I am always left speechless. This year the theme is simple and understated. I haven't seen it in person yet but I think it is going to be one of my favorites. She used classic velvet ribbon rather than big bows so it has a very old-timey, Charles Dickens feel. Here goes!

Buffet with live garland and willow tree nativity (like mother like daughter!).



We always have a GINORMOUS tree. It's not decorated yet in this picture but you get the drift. 



Mantle with greenery, pine cones, and lights.


Staircase with greenery, magnolia leaves, and ribbon.


I adore how she hung the outside wreaths this year. That ribbon is the best. 


And the piece de resistance, the front door with the giant wreath welcoming me home for the holidays in just one week. Praise the Lord!



Hope y'all enjoyed seeing mine and my closest gal's homes this year. Merry Christmas! 


2 comments:

  1. Love the decoration in your home, they are really pretty.& your moms decorations are pretty nice too.

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