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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Christmas Home Tour 2010

 

This year’s decor is not extremely different from last year’s, but there are a few subtle touches I’m really kinda’ excited about.

 

First, my little vignette. I don’t know that I’ve ever called anything a vignette before, but I believe this qualifies as one, so there ya go:

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It incorporates a lot of the things I love: pinecones, gorgeous ribbon candy, my favorite lamps {from Goodwill!}, apothecary jars, antique ornaments from Nick’s grandmother on top of her antique table…

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…and the gumdrop balls I made! I’ll have to do a little tutorial on these later, though something tells me you smarties could figure this simple craft out on you own ;)

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This pup just can’t get enough attention. Normally, if I’m trying to take a picture of him, he’s running away – but try to take pictures of something else and ignore him – oh nooooooo… baby needs his attention and will stand perfectly still for a photo op.  ♥ him!

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I showed you my wreath and how I made it a couple weeks ago, but I had to include it in the home tour again.

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The mantle:

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Our BIG tree.

I finally got my blue ribbon mesh I’ve been searching for this year!

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I forgot to take a full shot of the living room, so here’s one from last year that’s pretty similar:

 

The peppermint themed dining room:

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Post coming on this little peppermint topiary I made this year too.

I love it!

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Anyone remember the scuffle I had with Nick over these hanging ornaments last year?? Good times… =)

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Hendrix’s tree:

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His sweet little doggie ornaments:

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The sports themed tree in the mancave/theater room/basement.

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More antiques from Nick’s precious grandmother – a nutcracker collection!

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Our little village {Nick’s mom adds a new piece to it every year} and the lighted painting I made above it!

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My goal is to make a new painting for each holiday/season in the next year and to switch them out constantly above this fireplace in the basement – we’ll see how that goes!

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And just a few more pictures because everything looks different at night ;)

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Hope you enjoyed. Merry Christmas, everyone!

 

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43 comments:

  1. It's hard to pick my favorite thing because I LOVE it all!

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  2. Everything looks gorgeous! I love love love all of it!

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  3. Your house is so beautiful and festive! Love it! :)

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  4. Wow! You went all out! Looks fabulous!

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  5. Everything looks awesome!!! Would you shoot me an email to tell me how you did your Lighted Christmas painting? I'm in love with it! I'm sure I could create, but why recreate a wheel?! stwboswell@yahoo.com

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  6. I should totally do a Christmas tree for my kitties. Beautiful decor!

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  7. Oh goodness! I love your gumdrop balls! They are adorable! Beautiful trees!

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  8. it is all lovely! i really wanted to hang ornaments from my ceiling this year because i loved it so much in your home from last year but i never got around to it : ( Maybe next year!

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  9. I cannot WAIT to see tutorials on the peppermint topiary and everything else. LOVE!!

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  10. WOW!!! You have more Christmas decor than most people three times your age. I am impressed, but tired thinking about putting all of that up.

    It is beautiful and I do LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the lighted painting. You should do a tutorial on it!!!

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  11. Girl, your house is beautiful! Love all your crafty Martha-style Christmas decor! Have a great day!

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  12. Everything looks great! Merry Christmas!

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  13. I absolutely LOVE your dining room. You have such a beautiful home and are a talented decorator.

    Merry Christmas!

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  14. What a fun painting you made! A good way to sneak in those multi-colored lights you like so much!

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  15. I love it all so much, you went all out!
    Such a great idea for a little doggie tree!

    I get sad thinking about having to take down all the Christmas stuff after New Years....it makes a home feel all empty or something :(

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  16. wow! So festive and cozy!! I love that Hendrix has his own tree, that makes me want to start putting up a little doggy-themed tree for my dog! And I love the peppermint topiary! I can't wait to see your tutorial on that!!!

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  17. Ok, I had to read this twice to erase what my mind initially read.
    "antique ornaments from Nick’s grandmother on top of her antique table…"
    Somehow I read it to say that Nick's grandmother was on top of her antique table! I was looking for an urn of ashes. Morbidly funny.

    Your house is beautiful - I love your family room colors and all of those great windows! Can I hire you to do my decorating next year?

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  18. PLEASE do a how-to on the peppermint topiary! Such a great idea!

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  19. I love the peppermint themed dining room!!! Everything looks gorgeous!

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  20. I love all your decorations. I can't decide which is my favorite but it is between the peppermint dining room and the blue Christmas tree. You did an amazing job and everything is so festive. I am for sure going to need how to lessons on the painting in the man cave, the peppermint topiaries, and the gumdrop balls.

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  21. I find that my comments to your posts are usually numbered, but I always have so many thoughts!

    1. If I put real dog bones on a tree, they would last for about 30 seconds.
    2. I have dreams of having multiple, themed Christmas trees one day.
    3. Ah....Now I want a vignette!
    4. Love the shelves on either side of your fireplace. I've been wondering what to do with ours because I don't want to do pictures. Hmmm...copycat moment ahead.
    5. I love the ribbon candy! At least I love to look at it. It's so pretty & looks so yummy, but unfortunately, I think it tastes like yuck. Great idea with the jars. Hmmm...might have to copy that too. Note to self, when decorating next year, pull up this post.

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  22. Your house is beauiful! The peppermint topiary is my favorite! DO TELL!! haha

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  23. Everything looks great! I really love your living room and your wreath.

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  24. Wow! You go all out. I am always so impressed by you. And yes - I remember the ornament debacle last year. LOL. You are so crafty! I love your painting. And your vingette??!!?? So fine. You just impress me to no end...Merry Christmas!!! p.s. How do you find the time???

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  25. All of your decorations look wonderful! I love the Christmas wrapped pictures. What a simple thing but it really looked good.

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  26. I'm loving the peppermint topiary!

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  27. i stand in awe of anyone crafty. your home is like a winter wonderland - so pretty! i love everything.

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  28. Love everything!! especially your blue tree!

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  29. i love ALL your decorations. so cute! can i move in with you during christmas time next year?

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  30. love the little doggie tree! and the dining room! so cute! xoxo

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  31. Oh my goodness!! So crafty! Looks like a magazine- great job!

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  32. WOW! Very impressive. And I love the vignette.

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  33. Absolutely beautiful!! You decorate your house so magnificently. So glad to see your 'baby' is feeling better :) Happy Holidays!

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  34. I LOVE your very festive home! It all looks amazing! I also love the photos you have scattered about on the walls in the one room! I wish I could have you decorate my home!

    I am a new follower!

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  35. Wow - everything looks amazing! What a great job you did...are you sure you're not a professional designer? :)

    Marry Christmas!
    mags

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  36. Love the Christmas painting over the fireplace! All the candy is absolutely...well, sweet! Merry Christmas.

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  37. Holy moly sister! I love your ambition! Everything looks amazing...your photography does too!

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  38. Oh my goodness!!!! Everything is so gorgeous!!!!

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  39. Everything is simply STUNNING!!!!!!!!!

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  40. Absolutely beautiful!
    Happy Holidays!

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  41. i love all the fun candy decor! love the gumdrop balls!

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I just shared my thoughts, I'd love to hear you share yours! {Besides, I'm tired of listening to the voices in my head.} I kid, I kid... ;)