Thursday, December 17, 2009

Our Home at Christmas

I wanted to share with you a few of my Christmas decorations.  Some you have seen and some you haven’t……Enjoy! 

I’ll start in our family room.

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Two of my favorite Christmas ornaments…the Silent Night Christmas ball has been in our family for many many years.  My Mom had it on her tree as a little girl.  It’s the only one left and I’ve had it for about 25 years.  The second is the heart.  It is our  first Christmas ornament together as husband and wife.  I also have Christmas balls with all of our children’s and grandson’s names on them. 

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Our grandsons’ stockings are hung with care in hopes that Santa will be coming here. 

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This too has been in our family for a very long time.  It was my grandparents and I was the blessed one to have received it. 

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Christmas in the Dining Room.013_thumb5

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As evening draws near I light the candles. 061

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Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

Gail

P.S.  I’m linking this post to Cottage Instincts for Make It Monday, Thoughts from Over the Rainbow for Deck the Halls, Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday. 

38 comments:

  1. Wow Gail!
    Amazingly stunningly gorgeous!!!
    I will be right over! LOL

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  2. Very beautiful. You have a real talent for decorating.

    Nancy

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  3. How lovely and festive. Your home must be very comforting to all of your family- those pictures looks so beautiful. Great job! (how sad will you be when you have to take it all down? I always am!)

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  4. Gail,
    Your house looks lovely. Your tree is stunning! I love what you've done to the top of it.
    Enjoy the beauty of your home over the holidays.
    Jane

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  5. Gail, your home looks magnificent!! What a holiday setting. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

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  6. Gail,
    You have the most beautiful home. Your decorations are sentimental and absolutely gorgeous!
    Hugs and Love Suex
    Hope you'll stop by.
    Seasonal Greetings to you and your family!

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  7. All lovely. I especially like the Father Christmas. I have 4 of them that are special to me. I plan to show them next week!!!!
    Susan

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  8. Your home is gorgeous; I'm guessing it is still gorgeous even without the Christmas decor! I love your family room tree; it's beautiful!

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  9. I think it's most fabulous...especially the lighted stairway to 'heaven'!!

    My Show n Tell is a gift to me from years ago...ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH

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  10. Gail,
    I am sure your family loves coming to your home over the holidays. It is so warm and cozy...can I come visit? Thanks for sharing with us...Carrie

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  11. Thanks for linking in with GET R DONE FRIDAY - Your tree is very lovely - and uniquely done - sort of reminds me of a pineapple, with the sprigs on the top - but much more delicious than any fruit! Your home looks cozy and inviting! Wish I could stop in and see it in person!!! Have a great day!

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  12. Your home is lovely. I specially love the stockings by the tree. .and Your tree, WOW!

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  13. Beautifully decorated! I love the colors in your home. So warm and inviting. Your tree is stunning.

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  14. How dramtic and stunning. Beautiful. Sandie

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  15. Lovely.Your home looks Festive, Warm, and inviting. Everything a home SHOULD be a Christmas, Happy Holidays

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  16. BEAUTIFULLY DONE!! What a lovely sight for the eyes.

    Happy holidays to you,

    Jo

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  17. Breathtaking!! I want to cuddle up under a blanket and wait for Santa just looking at it!! Have a wonderful holiday Gail!!

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  18. What a beautiful home you have. I absolutely love your tree topper!
    Merry Christmas!
    Dena

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  19. Such loveliness has me swooning with happy sighs.

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  20. Lots of pretty ideas! Your home looks lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. That tree is amazing! And your topper...oh my. Everything looks so rich, warm, and inviting. You have a beautiful home and it is tastefully decked out for the holidays.

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  22. Gail-Your home is lovely and so beautiful for Christmas! I especially love your dining room and china cabinet

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  23. Gail, your house is so beautiful! Loved looking around, will be back! Thanks for visiting me too! Merry Christmas.

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  24. Beautiful! I love the stories of the decorations. The candles on the stairway are so lovely....are they votives? You have such a wonderful talent at decorating. Merry Christmas. Linda

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  25. Everything looks really beautiful!
    Merry Christmas,
    Erika

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  26. *sigh* So many pretties to see. Love your tree! Love all the candlelight and greenery. Everything looks so festive and cozy.

    Merry Christmas to you Gail!

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  27. So pretty and festive! Love your tree and topper - the bows are gorgeous! Happy Holidays!

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  28. Very, very lovely. Love your tree.
    Happy Holidays!

    Carol

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  29. Your home is absolutely gorgeous! Happy Holidays! --Delores

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  30. Lovely home and decorations! Your tree is beautiful!

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  31. Beautiful Holiday decor, very festive... Your tree is just beautiful! I especially love the little votives on the stairs... Very Sweet...
    Merry Merry
    ~Really Rainey~

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  32. Such style, so gorgeous!
    The votives on the stairs are delightful & I love your old world Santa.
    Merry Christmas from Normandy
    Maggie

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  33. Christmas Greetings, Gail...

    Ohhh my...I really enjoyed the tour through your beautiful home all decked out in its Christmas finery! It's all soooo gorgeous! Your Christmas tree is sooo pretty! Thank you for sharing a couple of your special treasured ornaments...the ornament that belonged to your mother...such a sweet treasure!!! Loved your fabulous Christmas tablescape...it's gorgeous!!! My friend, I just love your style...the decor style of your fabulous home! Just wanted to let you know that I'm adding your delightful blog to my list of blog follows! I look forward to your upcoming posts and going back through your past posts as well! It's so very nice to meet you, Gail!!!

    Warmest wishes and Christmas blessings to you and your family, my friend!

    Chari @Happy To Design

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  34. You really have a way with bows. I particularly like the tree topper.

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  35. What a pretty idea to put the candles on the outside ledges of the stair case! All of your decorations and your home are just so lovely.

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  36. Gail, your home is festive, glowing, warm and welcoming! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and making a kind comment about my star project! Let me know if you make one! I'd love to see it!
    Diane

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  37. Hi Gail! I'm a bit late in visiting all the wonderful blogs as I've been so busy (as we all are!) Just have to say that I absolutely LOVE your decor! Where did you get the snowflace 'placemats'? Love 'em! I'm so inspired by your decorating. Glad I stopped by. Happy New Year!

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