Holiday Home Tour

 Hello friends!  I am happy to finally share pictures of our home all decked out for Christmas.  I LOVE this time of the year and wish I could leave the decorations up for longer than the month of December.  Enjoy!  

 

 Living Room 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here a few of my favorite new ornaments this year.

You can find a tutorial on how to make these silhouette ornaments here.

I love these canvas bird ornaments and although they look handmade, I purchased them at Kohl's.

These were a Pinterest find and so easy.  Simply cut strips of sheet music and place them inside clear craft ornaments. 

This is my favorite ornament this year. Many of you may remember I lost my sweet Granny earlier this year.  The funeral home that handled her arrangements gave my family this pretty personalized angel ornament in memory of her.  It will be sad this Christmas without her, so it was special to have this to remember her.  She always loved Christmas....I guess that is where I get it from. 

 

 

My sister, Tori gave me an early Christmas present with the beautiful nativity.  I've been wanting one for years and just never found one that I really liked.  She picked the perfect one.  (Sadly it was only minutes after I opened it that the lamb's ear broke...typical around here.)

Growing up my Mom always put candle lights in our windows so it is a must for me to have them also.  It just reminds me of Christmas as a child.  I found these great silicone dipped bulbs at JoAnn's.  Aren't they great?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dining Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Master Bedroom

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 Georgia's Room 

 

 

Here are Georgia Anne's favorite two ornaments this year. 

 

 

 

 

Daniel and Jack's Room 

 

Let me preface the following pictures with a disclaimer.  The children swapped rooms a few months ago, which explains the green walls in the boy's room.  As soon as Christmas is over, this room will receive a fresh paint job with a neutral tan for the walls.  I just keep telling myself the green walls and red draperies are very festive for Christmas.

 

 

 

This ceramic elf shoe was a childhood treasure of Michael's.  His Grandma Butler made it with him when he was only two.  She signed and dated the bottom before baking it. 

 

Now for the boys favorite ornaments this year. 

This ornament is Daniel's favorite.  We were suposed to go to our friend Kristina's house for a playdate/painting party.  Unfortunately we fell prey to the stomach virus and had to decline the invitation.  Daniel's sweet friend, Ian painted this ornament for him.  I am so thankful for sweet friends! 

 

 

 

Michael got this sweet nativity that is made from wood from Bethlehem. 

 

Exterior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

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