Seriously - let’s just take five seconds to breathe. Can you believe that Christmas is THIS WEEK! Holy guacamole - when, how, why, wait.. what?! I cannot even grasp where this year has gone. I swear, as I get older, time just flies by quicker and quicker. I assume that my grandmother must sneeze and it’s a new year.
It’s time that I joined BlogWorld and bring you a mini-version of what most of you have been posting recently: these beautiful, creative, Christmas home tours. Here are a few shots of festiveness that you will find around my house… Hope you enjoy!
My wedding wish tree all dressed up for Christmas with my Beach Christmas Village underneath it…
(Above) I love the church in this village. It weirdly looks just like the church we got married in! Glitter and all!
(Below) We have this very awkward “fireplace” room in our house. Every other time of the year I just breeze right through it. But as Christmas arrives, it becomes the prettiest room in our home. Our tree is covered in ornaments that we have collected through all of our travels. I have been picking up an ornament on every vacation or country/state I have visited for the last 10ish years. It really makes decorating the tree a very special thing, remembering past adventures and wonderful memories.
Notice my newest decorative piece this year… do you see Rudolph over the mantel? Cute right?!
Since our official tree isn’t actually in our den, I have this tiny one, that I purchased in 9th grade, all decked out next to my blanket ladder. Notice the gum drop garland?! I think they are so fun!
When I was on vacation many years ago in San Antonio, TX, I found this stained glass Nativity Scene. It’s not large, by any means, but I think it is so cute and unique.
And no Christmas is complete with out bags and bags of brand new, neon yellow tennis balls under the tree. Surprisingly, the k9s haven’t even messed with them yet. Fun Fact: If you want to drive a border collie crazy, drop 15 tennis balls in the room at one time. It’s the closest thing we can get to herding sheep…
I decided to go a bit rustic with my tablescape this year… I found these super cute reindeer {one is wearing a bow tie while the other is wearing a normal tie… because deer always need to look dapper} and then paired them with a couple gold and white striped taper candles, a few poinsettias and my metal center piece that I bought at a Swiss Christmas Market two years ago. When my advent candles are lit, you see the houses cut into the rusted metal.
And because no blog post is complete without a cute puppy picture… man I wish she would stay this size forever:
Now join the fun! Link up with J and me! Show us your southern inspired posts! Looking for a theme? Think Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Fashion, Foodie Amazingness, or even a southern city you have visited or live in! I would LOVE to see how Christmas is celebrated around other southern cities!
A favorite of mine from last week was FrugElegent‘s Christmas Home Tour! Wanna see a stunning home? Go check them out!
As always, thanks for stopping in… your love, comments and support mean the world to me. Merry Christmas and Cheers Y’all!
You’re home looks so festive! Love all the fun Christmas decorations!
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!
I am sure many kids, including myself are worried that they will not get any presents this year since Rudolph’s head is hanging on your wall. Who will pull Santa now? 🙂 I love the cute tree you have kept from 9th grade, such a nice sentimental touch for Christmas. Thank you for sharing your home, I have added my Christmas table decor for good measure. 🙂 Happy Holidays!
HAHAHA This cracked me up! So true! I may have ruined christmas with Rudolph hanging on my wall! hahaha! Thanks so much dear! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
What a cute Rudolf over your mantle!! Aw!! I really love your wedding wishing tree and the little Christmas village under it, I have never heard of one of those!
Thanks carrie! I am sure there will be a lot of people wondering where Rudolf is tomorrow evening… above my mantle! Ha! 🙂
Your house looks amazing for the holidays! I love your puppy! What breed is he? He looks a lot like my English Springer when he was a puppy! So cute!
Thank you! She is a border collie pup, but I’ve thought the same thing - she does resemble the markings of an English Springer! 🙂
WOW everything is so glam, happy, bright, pretty and wonderful for Christmas. I love the big tree, table center-piece and the mantle, especially. Cute stockings also. You did a fantastic job Susan. I literally pinned everything.
Wishing you and your family a Blesses, Beautiful Holiday Season! Merry Christmas!!
<3 Ada.
Thank you so much! And thanks for pinning as well! 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and your family too! xxoo
What a gorgeous home all decorated for Christmas! It looks so pretty! Merry Christmas!
Stephanie
Thanks Stephanie! Merry Christmas to you as well! 🙂
Gorgeous home - thanks for sharing the festive look!!! Wishing you already a Merry Christmas!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Thanks so much Rebecca! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! 🙂
Such beautiful decorations! I especially like the wedding wish tree and the village. Have a great Christmas week! ~Cynthia
Thank you so much Cynthia! I love that I can reuse my wedding tree every season! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
So crazy that Christmas is this week!
Love your festive decor- thanks for sharing!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Thanks so much! And seriously - where did the year go?! Merry Christmas!
How beautiful! Great pics, your home looks cozy and very festive for the holidays!
http://www.dressed2dnines.com
Thanks so much dear! I hope you had a very merry christmas!! 🙂
I love your Rudolph! He is so stinkin cute! i am also loving how you decorated your wishing tree for the holidays! xoxo
Hahaha thanks dear! I am thrilled at how cute he looks over the mantle! 🙂 I would love to see a holiday home tour of your house - maybe on A hot southern mess? Pretty please 🙂
Thanks for featuring our Christmas Home Tour!! Love your decorations too- so warm & full of love! Happy & wonderful holidays!!