Christmas Home Tour 2014

These halls are really decked this year. I don't know why I have more Christmas mojo than Buddy from the movie Elf, but I went with it. You'll also notice I added more traditional color this year. I was so convinced I would continue with the blues and neutral tones from last year, but I changed my mind at the last minute. The good thing about decorating with ribbon is that it's easy to switch things up without having to buy all new décor. Well, let's get started!

My neighborhood is full of these branches with the red berries. Aren't they just perfect for Christmas?

I really love decorated stairs. It's one of the first things I notice when I'm driving by a house at Christmas time because you can see it lit up through the windows and glass doors.

The stairs, dining table, and console in the entry all got the poinsettia treatment. I love using them because they make such a big impact for such little cost.

 

 

 



 

 

I shared a few pictures of the living room last week, but I found these live wreaths for such a good deal that I couldn't pass them up.

 





 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

The breakfast room and kitchen just needed a bit of greenery and ornaments.

I love hanging ornaments in the windows.



A wide view from the kitchen.

 

And from the living room.

 

 

 



The kids got their own tree upstairs in the gameroom surrounded by the Christmas village they love so much.

 

 

I put this out yesterday and surprised them when they got off the bus. I can't believe how much they love this village. They kept stopping and looking at it all night.

 

I can't leave you without a picture of Mario all dressed up. Here he is going through the stages of Santa hat grief.

 

Denial

 

 

 

Anger

 

 

 

Acceptance

 





Don't you just love those expressions?!

Whew! Now that the decorating is over it's time to finish the present shopping and start on the gift wrapping. Oh, and I can't forget about the baking! How are your holiday preparations going?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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