Monday, December 13, 2010

Loving Christmas Decorating!!!!!

This is what I love most - Christmas decorating (and, of course, all that goes with the holiday!!!).  This is the whole reason I wanted to start blogging.  I saw Boo Mama's Christmas Party and spent the entire holidays perusing them all about 3 years ago.  I knew that I wanted to be part of that.  I finally began my blog and I thank The Nester for carrying on the tradition.

My front door - got to have animal print!!!























But, only the pizza delivery comes to the front door!!!!  We use the side door and are greeted by jingle bells!

















Now the tour begins.  Just had to show more animal print.  I mod podged the "Believe" paper mache sign using animal print tissue paper. 

















Hanging opposite this is an ornament wreath I made (like all the other bloggers!!) -

















Of course, where would the Elves do their laundry but above my washer & dryer -


































In the kitchen I also have my computer area.  These are on the shelves above it -


































Onto some cloches and family Christmas photos -

















Another cloche with a glass nativity and some "Believe" wooden letters (again mod podge/scrapbook paper) -

















I'm sure by now you want to have a little snack.  Try some coffee & delicious Lemon Scones (baked by Daughter Cardigan!!) -

















Now we start the first of my 13 trees!  In the dining area are the Southwest Tree and the Mittens & Skates Tree -





























































Next, we enter the Studio (office/craft room) and the Beach Tree, Flamingo Tree, and Shabby Chic Tree -
























































































In the Guest Bathroom I have a Bright Colors Tree and accessories -







































This has turned out to be my favorite tree - Brown & Turquoise Tree.  It is in the Master Bedroom and looks gorgeous with just the tree lights on.  I think the colors really "pop" on the white tree.  This tree is a "half" tree.
This Purse Tree is also in the Master Bedroom -

Another cloche and family Christmas photos -
This Sweet Shoppe Tree is in the Master Bathroom, along with the Santa grouping -
Our last room is the Living Room.  Here is the Disney Tree -
Oldest Grandson's New York Yankees Tree -
Younger Grandson's Tool Tree -
The "Snowmen Reunion" Mantel -

Side by side entertainment centers (need all the shelf space I can!!) -

Our 7' Main Tree that has an assortment of ornaments that are dear to us - or I just love love love!!!
Lucy loves the decorations, but she is worn out from all this work!!!!
Thanks to Nester for hosting this grand Christmas Home Tour.  Hop on over to see all the lovely decorated homes.  Just click here.  Enjoy!!!

10 comments:

DIYbyDesign said...

I hopped over from Nester's to check out your beautiful Christmas decorating. It's all gorgeous. Love your kitty. I am your latest follower. I would love and appreciate if you would follow me back. www.diybydesign.blogspot.com.

said...

What beautifully decorated Christmas trees! I'm linked up to the tour too if you'd like to have a look: http://jessicaralph.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-home-decor.html

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Everything is wonderful! Your main tree is gorgeous. I hope to see you at my party starting 12/15.
Happy Holidays,
Sherry

Leigh Anne said...

everything looks so pretty! love the tool tree with the measuring tape wrapped around, how fun :)

Griswold Fun said...

I love all your cloches!

Adam, April & Aidan said...

Love your trees!!! You did a great job on them!!

Anonymous said...

I love your Christmas decorations, especially your tree and snowman displays. And what a cool idea with the tool tree! Kathleen from New Zealand

Diane said...

Everything sparkles! Love, love the Christmas trees and decor. Also love the Snowbabies...I am a collector as well.

ThriftyAnnabella said...

Very nice - I especially love the elf clothesline :)

Diana LaMarre said...

Wow, you do a lot of decorating! I usually do a lot,too, but this is an off year. I just put up one tree. Yours are all beautiful, but I don't envy you when the time comes to take it all down! :)

I came over from your comment on my blog. I enjoyed your posts and have become a follower.

Will visit again soon.