Thursday, December 15, 2011

Christmas Home Tour


If you need some Christmas inspiration,
check out all of the beautiful homes
and decorations at the wonderful
Christmas blog parties.

This year, we're keeping it simple.
A wreath and fresh evergreens to welcome guests . . .




A small tree in the foyer (a favorite).
I love the look of it in the toile bucket. 
 


Next to the tree is an old family Bible
we inherited from a friend.
I have opened it to the true story 
of Christmas from the book of Luke. 
 

Some vintage vignettes in the family room . . . 
 





The mantel . . . paper, bottle brush trees,
Putz houses, and a few vintage reindeer





In the living room is our 
small collection of Nutcrackers . . .
 
And an aluminum Christmas tree
(not really my style, but had it up and
decorated in an hour, and we get to
reminisce in Christmases past with
the whirring of a color wheel and
enjoy all of our vintage ornaments).






It's okay to keep it simple . . .
no hustle and bustle,
more time with family and friends.
We'll be spending Christmas with our daughter.

Wishing you joy and God's blessings
to you and your families
this Christmas!

~ Julie

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12 comments:

  1. acorn hollowDecember 16, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    wonderful decorations.
    Cathy

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  2. LuLu KelloggDecember 16, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Beautiful decorations Julie!

    Happy Holidays!!

    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  3. Heaven's WalkDecember 16, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    What a fun, retro Christmas feeling in your lovely house, Julie! Wishing you and your family a joyful Christmas season! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  4. Amy KinserDecember 16, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Your home is beautiful, Julie. I love that silver Christmas tree...such fun.

    Blessings to you. Amy

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  5. DebbieDecember 17, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Simple, maybe. Pretty, definitely.

    It made me grin to think of the aluminum trees that were the "new thing" of my childhood now being vintage.

    Of course, in exactly a week, I'll be vintage too.

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  6. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesDecember 18, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I love your decorations, Julie! Your cabinet of Santas is so cute and the aluminum tree looks fabulous with all of your wonderful vintage ornaments! Merry Christmas!

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  7. KarenDecember 18, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog Julie. I love the silver christmas tree, we had one just like that when we were kids. I will check out your vintage decorations..thanks, I am after the glass baubles for the tree. The plum pudding receipe is very easy not really a receipe. All it is is a bought fruit christmas cake (dark), crumble in a bowl add some sweet sherry so it just combines and roll into balls. Melt some white chocolate and drizzle over the top and stick in a holly leaf....how easy!! I thought for christmas day I might make some with chocolate mud cake too as not everyone likes fruit cake. Enjoy! Let me know how they turn out. Merry Christmas!

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  8. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 18, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    You have a very inviting home. Love the decor. Merry Christmas.

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  9. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful!
    Love your antique Santas.
    I collect them too! :)
    Hugs,
    Tam

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  10. Honey at 2805December 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Your decor is beautiful and festive!

    Thank you for sharing the season and your lovely home at Potpourri Friday! May you have a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays!

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  11. Cassie BustamanteDecember 21, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    i love your mantle, entry, and all your vintage touches! so fun and festive!

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  12. Miss CharmingDecember 22, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I love all your vintage decor. Especially the aluminum tree and ornaments.

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