Christmas at Our House | Photo Tour
This may be the longest post in the history of my blog. There are many, many photos. I hope you don't mind too much : )
Most of our decorating is finished, but I'm sure I'll continue to add more touches here and there over the next couple of weeks. We are hosting a couple of get togethers this week and next, so I'm sure I'll add some fresh florals and homemade goodies, too.
On our tour, you'll find fresh greens, a fraser fir tree and garland, a juniper wreath in our dining room (my newest favorite), magnolia leaves and incense cedar sprigs, along with soft pops of red in pillows, winter berries, linens and ribbons.
Left : Rustic Bells & Vermont Red Grosgrain Ribbon on our Wreath, found here >
I have truly enjoyed decking our house with holiday cheer. I made an attempt not to exhaust myself of it - but there is no getting around it. Though I'm loving sitting at my computer right now basking in the glow of twinkling lights, enjoying the woodland scent of our fresh greens, and cushioned by many cozy holiday pillows, I will admit - it did wear me out a bit. I'm sure half of you are exhausted from decorating every mantle and bannister in sight, and you can't help but wonder, is it worth it? Why do we go to so much trouble?
All of you who are also sitting amongst your twinkling lights already know the answer - yes. There is something magical we create when we transform our house. It makes those moments you spend at home even more special this time of year. When our homes are brimming with Christmas cheer, we find ourselves relaxing on the sofa that no one sits on to admire the tree at night, or spending an evening in front of the fire with our feet up, or coming downstairs early in the morning before anyone else gets up just to enjoy the stillness of a quiet morning and sparkle of the lights as the sun comes up.
I hope you all take the time to sit back and enjoy the splendor of what you've created in your homes, and take in the faces of your family and friends as they experience it with joy. It is most definitely worth it.
Continue on the tour below.
We got these bells last year in Woodstock, Vermont on our trip there in November, now they are available in my store, here. They were hanging on our bedroom door while we were staying at Mike's parents' house during our renovation : )
Classic Hooked Pillows (made in New England) & Throws, here >
These Classic Hooked Stockings & Pillows are available in my store.
I made these tiny trees out of clippings from our big tree... they are all over the house : ) The DIY tutorial is here >
This is my newest big find - a runner for the kitchen. (I probably talked about it in our Thanksgiving photos, but I can't remember... Christmas decorating brain!) I really love how it warms up the entire room and is so soft underfoot.
Gingerbread House Cookie Cutters are back in stock - after a very exciting announcement!
The view back into the living room.
I have an orange peppermint dish soap recipe I'll share soon! They are displayed in my Clear Bottles Collection.
Winterberry & Rosemary
Emma said, Mom the orange bloomed into the red for Christmas!
Paperwhites in different stages. The ones planted in the blue and white container were in a not so sunny spot, so I've moved them here.
Can you spot our elf on the shelf?! This "Duck Boot" Stocking, $36 is one of my favorites... and of course that tiny Red Gingham Apron, $14.
The Pillows & Throws are available, here, and the Rattan Basket on our ottoman, here.
Love that Sledding Pillow (available here) : )
We are hosing a dinner party tomorrow, so I'll be sharing our table setting later this week. This is the start of it.
Linens & Tablecloths Shop all Table Linens, here >
I did fresh incense cedar in my Brown & White Transferware Squares with Hand-Dipped Candles.
Winterberry on the brass chandelier.
Our warm and cozy spot... with lots of plaid : ) Plaid Throws available, here.
And a new Tiger pillow.
Santa & Emma 2015
I got up early this morning and decided to take photos of the house lit up in the dark, too - because that is when the magic really happens.
Rustic Bells & Ribbons available, here >
Isn't this magical?
And this ; )
So peaceful.
Peace & Joy,
Jenny
Shop this years Holiday Collection, here, that features many of the favorite items in our home : )Shop this years Holiday Collection, here, that features many of the favorite items in our home : )
