Yesterday, for just a moment in time our house was pretty clean (at least the downstairs was.) The baby dolls and lego ships, sippy cups and bowls of fish crackers had been temporarily cleared away. I decided to take the opportunity to shoot some photos of our home dressed for Christmas!
I had to do it quick...before naptime for one little girl and video game time for two little boys ended and the house was littered with Barbies and little Army men again.
There isn't a whole lot of Christmas in the kitchen...a snowman cookie jar on the counter, a couple of village houses and trees in the windowsill. The kitchen was clean nevertheless, so I thought I would take a picture!
My Eastlake Dresser was moved into the dining room temporarily to make room for the enormous Griswold family tree that we brought home with us a couple of weeks ago (see it poking out there...on the left hand side? It is truly a monstrosity!).
A few little Christmas pretties on the buffet...
I could not remember whether I had decided to sell my Chic Snowmen last year or not, so it was a pleasant surprise to discover them packed away with the Christmas décor! I found the perfect spot to display them on the buffet this year.
Our rather large tree fills a whole corner of the front room and spills into the dining room! It's the risk of cutting a real tree...you never really realize how big they are until you set them up in your home! We are enjoying it, when we're not getting attacked by it's pokey branches!
After searching for an all white nativity for years, I finally found one over the summer at a little church rummage sale! They were asking 25 cents per piece! A few of the animals are chipped and one of the kings is missing a nose, but it still displays well and it has quickly become a favorite Christmas decoration at our house!
It is such a large nativity set that I have a hard time fitting it all on the mantle! I just love the camels.
I mostly stick with a white/cream color scheme on the tree, but the kiddos have special ornaments that they have made at school or were given as gifts that they are always excited to add, so there are bits of red here and there as well.
I was excited to find a place to hang this sweet vintage inspired plaque this year! I had bought it last year on impulse and then couldn't find a place to put it. Now I have my lovely old door...perfect spot!
My one new Christmas décor purchase this year... a beautiful vintage German porcelain Mary with Baby, found in Michelle's booth at Camas Antiques! Thanks Michelle!
Thank you all for joining me on my little tour. There are so many lovely homes out there in blogland, all gorgeous and glammed up for the season! I love looking at them and getting inspiration for next year! This year, I am done...calling it good! Time to sit back and enjoy!
My Christmas wish for you...
A peaceful and contented heart as you celebrate the holiday season surrounded by people you love!
Blessings,
Amanda
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