Welcome to a little holiday tour of my home! I love opening my house up for visitors during any season of the year, but especially at Christmas time. There is just something about the sights, sounds, smells and memories of Christmas. As my good friends Katrina and Sarai have already said, I wish you were here with a steaming cup of hot chocolate, but this little virtual tour will have to do for now. 
The Christmas tree is in my living room in front of the large windows that face the street. I love to sit on the couch by the light of the tree and just relax. Last year I discovered that my Christmas decorating taste had definitely changed and revamped my tree to a red and gold theme. Tucked in the tree are some super sparkly snowflakes which might be my favorite! On the mantle you will find my needlepoint stocking that I have had for a long time and the mantle is decorated with some fun garland and ornaments.
So here are a few other random shots from around the house...Enjoy!
One of my favorite traditions as a child was getting a new Christmas book each year. Even though I do not have kids of my own, I continue this tradition to share with the kids in my classroom. I bought Great Joy last year after Christmas and am so excited about sharing it with my class. My mom bought me One Snowy Night because the pup on the front reminded her of Barkley!My mom gave me a special gift last year that I love to display at Christmas. It is a picture of her and her sister on Santa's sleigh when they were little girls. I love having this family memory in my home and it serves as a wonderful reminder of my special Aunt Donna and the love she had for this time of year and our family. I am not sure you can really see it in this picture, but it is so special!
This year may you BELIEVE in the magic of this season and the love that was born that Christmas night so long ago. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Brooke lovely home and darling decor.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! Thanks for sharing your home wit us.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Your house is so cute, love your decorations! Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your house on tuesday night. I am looking forward to it after this weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful home Brooke! I love all of your festive decorations. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love the centerpiece on your table-- so pretty. We have a Christmas book tradition, too! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI loved looking at your decorations and loved the old photo of your mom and aunt! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I got to see it all in person! It looks beautiful, friend!
ReplyDeleteYou know how I LOVE your home anyway, but at Christmastime it just looks magical!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special, beautiful idea for your mom to give you that picture. I can't wait to see that for myself.
And, as further confirmation that BasKets would be a hit, I think the color in your living room is almost like the one on Hope's back wall?! Not to mention, I got those same napkins from the "Hobby Yobby" as Hope would say. Did they not just call out to you?
Love you, my friend!
Everything is lovely. I like your dining table center piece and the white buffet style table's decor. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou're house looks lovely. Did you send me a lovely ornament? :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!! Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home you have! Thanks for sharing.
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