Take a Peek: My Holiday.
As I’m about to post this I just realized that I have yet to show you my home. Any of it. Not the exterior, or the interior or even anything. I promise to get on the ball at the start of 2009 and reveal too much information, more than you’d like most likely. But for now, these teeny, tiny tidbits of my holiday decor will have to satisfy you. I didn’t go all out this year since I’m leaving town so early (December 19 – eek!), but what I did put up are my favorites. Thanks for stopping by my home!
The Tree. I’ve been collecting glass ornaments – mainly pink and clear – for the past few years and this is the first year my tree has been able to sustain itself on glass alone. I’m thrilled with it. And at night, when the lights are on it’s so sparkly and lovely!
The Mantel. I didn’t change everything out just to decorate – the candlesticks on the left, the vase on the right and my For Like Ever print are constants. And that guy in the middle? That’s Herme. I bought him two years ago from artist Brenda Little here in OKC. He stands about 20 inches tall and is entirely handmade. He’s also my favorite decoration – I love the slight grimace on his face (that’s what attracted me to him in the first place!) that most of us feel during the holiday season.
Elsewhere.I love the “ice” covered grapevine wreath that’s hanging over the door to my hall closet. When I first bought it a few years ago I left it out year-round. The Merry star that adorns the door to my garage was a super great deal last year at Target the 26th! This little rolly-poly Santa that sits on my end table is my most fun piece! As you should be able to tell by now, I love vintage Christmas pieces and he fits the bill nicely.
Posted In christmas, holidays, my house
Robin
December 8, 2008 at 11:21 pmso cute. i love tall skinny christmas trees!
katrina lauren
December 8, 2008 at 11:35 pmhappy christmas! your home looks beautiful and all christmas cozy!
enjoy your decorations & may you find yourself surrounded by the comfort & love of friends and family this holiday season!
cheers!
K
Courtney
December 8, 2008 at 11:40 pmYour glass ornaments look beautiful. And I think I would have been tempted to leave the icy wreath out waayy past the holiday season too! 🙂
judith g.
December 9, 2008 at 12:12 amHey… your house looks cute! where did you get your “for like ever” print? i think i need one! thank you!
Uncle Beefy
December 9, 2008 at 2:52 amKelly! It looks GREAT! LOVe that tall narrow tree! It looks muchly festive! Mine looks like I’m just waiting for the Housing Authority to come and condemn it…so this is VERY refreshing! 😉 Nicely done.
Pra
December 9, 2008 at 5:08 amHi, I’ve been following your blog for some time now though I never left you any comments! I like your blog and is one of my daily reads.
Of your xmas decor, I like the Merry star the best! it looks serene in the beautiful blue and white.
Thanks for your blog and Merry Christmas!
Jane Flanagan
December 9, 2008 at 2:45 pmOh so beautiful! I’ve been dying to sneak a peek of your home since you moved in. So far, looks divine! Don’t wait long before showing us more 🙂
Who Sees the Seven
December 9, 2008 at 3:26 pmCan’t wait to see more of your home in 09! I love the mantle and the design-y ornaments!
Kelly
December 9, 2008 at 4:08 pmthanks for the sweet, sweet words! doesn’t hurt a gal’s ego, that’s for sure 🙂
xo
kelly
Kristin
December 9, 2008 at 7:09 pmWhat a lovely home! I love those little sneak-peeks… thanks for sharing.