Sunday, December 15, 2013

Our Christmas Home tour 2013

Finally ready to reveal ALL our Christmas decorations in our home!

Prepare for A LOT of pictures.  Let's begin the tour, shall we? :-)

Tree in the corner

Hung Frames with Norman Rockwell pics I got from an old book as art



Simple Console with my Paper Whites
The Beaded runner was from Pier 1 clearance last year.


Got my large Nutcracker from Target last year.
The lighted spheres are from Lakeside collection last year too, just placed them in
some of my brass pots. Small nutcracker is from the Dollar store

Just added green pillows on my sofa and a pair of Gucci throw

Simple Coffe table vignettes - brass and pine cones!

Layered a wool carpet above my jute one. It's our very first carpet purchase ever back  in 2007. It usually resides in my walk in closet but had to bring it out for this year. :-)

Simple side
Beaded gold placemat was from Kohls last year

View from Above




Simple Christmas Mantle - layered mirrors and art

Trees are from Menards for $6.99 each. Of course you recognize the Dollar store Stocking holders right?!

Simple entry too!

Taffy and Candy Canes for guests in a Santa bowl I got as
a gift from a friend last year

My favorite truffle boxes from Crate & Barrel 6 years ago,
holds our keys this holiday
Let's take a quick peek outside...

Yup, I LOVE LIGHTS! Wish I could put up more


very simple doorway

And of course you've already seen my Christmas Tree here...

Gold & Green Christmas Tree
... and our Dining Room here...


... and even our Kitchen!

Christmas touches in our Kitchen
I don't do bedrooms... yet. 
Only thing in my little ones bedroom is a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree!
But I bet, as I add on to my Christmas decorations those rooms will eventually not be 'spared' from all these!

Hope you enjoyed the Christmas tour!

By the way, My son's TWEEN Bedroom was featured in Better After today! Check it out too if you have the time!


Have a Wonderful Week!


*VEL* 


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59 comments:

  1. Absolutely beautiful! Hope you & your family have a Merry Christmas.

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  2. Oh Vel, your home is gorgeous and I love all of your lights outside too. Your tree is so beautiful, and all of your vignettes are stunning. Hugs, Marty

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  3. OK, I am moving in.....Gorgeous! it's just gorgeous. I had to PIN it.

    XO,
    Christine

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  4. WOW, Vel it all looks so gorgeous - festive and fun!! I love your tree and all the table decor, but oh your kitchen...amazing!!

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  5. Some lovely pictures.
    Love that picture with the green pillows on the sofa and the Gucci throw (and also like those family rules)

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  6. Your house is aglow from the outside in! I So many great pieces like the Norman Rockwell framed book page to those really pretty spheres. Great pics, Vel!

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  7. Hi and wow, I have got to say that you have the most beautiful house and I love your style of how it is furnished, plus your Christmas decorations are just stunning inside and outside! This looks like it could be in a magazine! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! I am now following you on Bloglovin!
    Julie at Julie's Lifestyle
    julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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  8. Your home is beautiful! Love your Christmas tree.

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  9. Oh my pretty friend, your house looks magazine worth with all those lights outside, just like a C'mas card! Now, inside it's another story... simply stunning, every detail and every C'mas element all around your gorgeous house. I love the White nutcracker! Great taste!
    FABBY

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  10. Spectacular lady!! Love, love, love!!

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  11. Gorgeous! Love the view from above shot.

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  12. Vel...you've done a beautiful job!! And I love getting a chance to see your stylish home. Those windows! Sigh! Gorgeous tree and so many blingy touches...I just love it all. I know you will get to the bedrooms. I did a few things in our master this year and I'm glad I did. I remember it's the Christmas season as soon as I wake up! :)

    The outside of your home is beautiful as well. Did you do all the lights? It looks professional!

    XO,
    Jane

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  13. Vel, the outside of your house looks gorgeous with all of the lights and I love so many details about the inside - the Norman Rockwell prints, your beautiful Christmas tree, the grouped candlesticks on your dining room table - they all make your home so warm and festive!

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  14. Love, love this special tour. The outside of your gorgeous house looks like something out of a fairy tale - the lights are wonderful! Your green color scheme is lovely and I think Santa is going to love stopping at your house!!

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  15. HI Vel! Oh, my goodness! What a winter wonderland at your most gorgeous home! I've so enjoyed my tour. Loved the inside and all of your special touches and the outside with the lights in the snow is just spectacular!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  16. Just lovely Vel! I love the table with the lighted spheres in your living room!

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  17. Your house looks beautiful Vel! I love your Norman Rockwell prints!

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  18. It looks amazing! I love all of your outside lights! We only put lights around our house, but I'd love to do more. Maybe next year ;)

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  19. What a beautiful home! WOW!! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase!!

    Shelly
    minettesmaze.blogspot.com

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  20. Wow, Vel ~ it's stunning! From the beautiful display outside to your warm gold :) touches throughout! I love the Norman Rockwell prints, and your dining room (I saw the candlestick collection) couldn't be more elegant! So lovely ~ enjoy every bit with your family!

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  21. Every room looks spectacular, Vel! You have some beautiful things to decorate with and you make it all look extra special. You've even got snow to make your outdoor decorations look even more wonderful!

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  22. What a lovely house tour, I love your decorating, especially those green pillows and your two wingback chairs--so lovely! Hoping you're having a wonderful Monday morning!

    xo Mary Jo

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  23. Your Christmas home is lovely. Your tree is really amazing and I find the decoration on your coffee table perfect.

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  24. Merry Christmas Vel, your home is gorgeous!

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  25. Gorgeous! Love the serenity of the color pallet.

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  26. Oh my Vel your home looks amazing and I love your green and gold Christmas tree! The spheres with lights are so pretty. I was going to ask if you made them till I read that you bought them last year. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for always stopping by to visit with me!

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  29. Everything looks so beautiful, Vel but the facade of your home with the snow and lights is spectacular. Merry Christmas to you all!...Christine

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  30. Gorgeous Vel- the outdoors are as stunning as the indoors!! Thanks so much for the tour:)

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  31. Sooo...we'll be there Tuesday night? That works for you guys, right? (Plenty of towels, plenty of everything?) K grrrreat ;)

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  32. Hi Vel, wow...wow....wow. Each year you out-decorate yourself. I remember last year and how beautiful it was. I love your home with all that sparkle and lights. Great job!

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  33. Vel, It all looks so beautiful!! Love your tree!

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  34. I want to come to your house! It is magical in there. I love your decorations and how inviting and cozy it is Vel. Great job covering all the bases and little touches. This really epitomizes the holidays! xoxo Nancy

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  35. Vel your home looks absolutley stunning...I wish you would come decorate mine!! And I adore your kitchen...I am searching for more photos!!

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  36. I really enjoyed your home tour, Vel. I love the idea of an all white nutcracker. I think I am going to put a tree in our bedroom next year.

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  37. Gorgeous Vel! All of your Christmas decor is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this at the Open House party and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  38. Your home looks so nice! Those lighted spheres are cool. Everything looks great. Happy holidays!

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  39. the vignette with the two white nutcrackers is breathtaking. fantastic job!

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  40. Such a beautiful home tour!! I don't know that I have seen that wall of windows before, so pretty!!!

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  41. Oh my goodness - gorgeous! I'm having a hard time picking a favorite thing! It's all stunning, both inside and out! I love your family room - such a great mix of colors and patterns. Thanks for sharing!

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  42. Holy smokes! So fab lady. My jaw dropped with that first photo. Especially love the pops of green. What a great space to hang out the family and enjoy the season. It's been a blessing getting to know you this. Be safe and blessed and see ya around in 2014.

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  43. Everything looks wonderful Vel! Those sweet little lights in your brass pots...such a great idea! Your home is gorgeous all covered in snow, so Christmassy all lit up and bright!
    Merry Christmas sweet friend!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  44. Your home is beautiful! Love that wall of windows!

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  45. I came across your blog while on Be different...Act Normal and your decorating sure did catch my eye. Just a beautiful home you have.

    I would love to have you to link up at my weekly Clever Chicks Blog Hop: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2013/12/clever-chicks-blog-hop-66-with-three.html

    I hope you can make it!
    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/

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  46. Nice to meet you, Vel. Found you via Dwellings, your home looks so lovely. I esp like the wallpaper in your kitchen, and I usually am not a fan of wallpaper, but that is fabulous! Your Christmas decorations are really pretty. Love all the gold. You're invited to my History & Home party, Tue-Fri each week, any time! Have a Merry Christmas - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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  47. Breathtakingly gorgeous - love, love, love. I love the white nutcrackers - how cute are they? I sold tons of them at a yard sale and I wish I had thought to keep some and spray paint white. I know now. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. Congrats! You'll be featured this week at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
    Hugs,
    Jody

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  49. You sure know how to make my Christmas blogging Merry!! Thank you for sharing you beautiful home! It seems to have stepped out of a winter fairy-tale!

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  50. Loveeeee your Christmas Tour!!!!! so much eye candy!!! Christine from Little Brags

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  51. Wow you have sucha beautiful home!! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase! The next party starts at 5 this Saturday! Hope to see ya there!!

    Shelly
    minettesmaze.blogspot.com

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  52. You are always so funny! I enjoyed seeing more of your natural Christmas décor. I love the betwixt pillow in your sitting area too. I have the light tan color myself. Your front door is decorated very nice. I was out in the traffic today myself. It's AWFUL! I think everyone is off work and out of school so it's a little crazy now.Christmas home design

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  53. Your home is gorgeous! Love those pops of green pillows.

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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  54. Such a stunning Christmas decorating. Wonderful photos you got there too. You have captured the spirit of the holiday with those images. Thanks for sharing inspiration. Lemme spread the inspiration in my Pinterest board (if you won't mind).

    May you and your family have a wonderful holiday!
    - Prasad Kumar
    Christmas Table Decorations

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