There are a number of holiday home tours going on this week, and I'm having fun participating in them. Special thanks to your hostesses Julia at Hooked on Houses, Rhoda at Southern Hospitality, BooMama, Laurie at Tip Junkie, Kimba at A Soft Place to Land, Thrifty Decor Chicks and We Are THAT Family!
Welcome to my home! Christmas decorations were everywhere to be found in our home when I was growing up, thanks to my mother who grew up with very little. I've inherited the Christmas decorating gene from her and have carried on her tradition to have our family gather together at my house on Christmas Eve. This day has come to be my favorite day of the year.
Naturally there are stories to tell for each photograph below, but I'll simply invite you to tour my home room by room. Thank you so much for visiting me, and, if your home is on one of this week's tours, too, I look forward to visiting you!
~ The Kitchen ~
~ The Dining Room ~
~ The Living Room ~
~ Hallway ~
~ Powder Room ~
~ Bedroom ~
~ The Tea Room ~
~ Back to the Living Room ~
Please visit me again, and Happy Holidays!
Please be sure to leave a comment so I know you stopped by!
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Hi, Arleen! Thanks for joining my blog party and inviting us into your lovely home. Your tree is beautiful! It looks huge! I also like the little tree in the tea room--and ALL of your trees, actually.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! -Julia :-)
Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | December 14, 2008 at 06:32 PM
I love your needlepoint nutcracker pillows- they are so handsome! You have a beautiful home. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Gigi | December 14, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Wow, your home and decor are beautiful! So festive. I love seeing decorations in every room...makes me feel more normal :D
Posted by: We are THAT family | December 14, 2008 at 07:16 PM
so pretty! love the teacup ornaments. :)
Posted by: maya | December 14, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Your home is beautiful! It's very festive! Thank you for giving me a tour!
Posted by: nancy | December 14, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Ohhh I love it all! Your tree is beautiful and that room look soooo cozy!!
Posted by: Sarah @ Thriftydecorchick | December 14, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Everything is so beautiful !! I love the nutcracker !!!
Posted by: jennifer | December 14, 2008 at 09:24 PM
loving the noel cushions so cute :) le
Posted by: le | December 14, 2008 at 09:52 PM
What a lovely home! Thanks for sharing and for visiting tonight. :-)
Posted by: Musings of a Housewife | December 14, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your wonderful Christmas decorations!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Posted by: kari & kijsa | December 14, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Everything's so lovely. I love the cabinet in your dining room & the bird cage.
Posted by: Jerri | December 15, 2008 at 05:17 AM
So many fun and beautiful things! I love your themed displays. Thanks for showing me around! Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Cyndi | December 15, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Wow. I absolutely love the birdcage. Looks lovely.
Posted by: Laura B. | December 15, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Thank you for sharing your beautiful Holiday Decorations! I love all of it.
Blessings
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | December 15, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Wow, you have a huge collection of Christmas decorations! Very pretty! I love how you decorated your big birdcage!!!
Posted by: Cindy~My Romantic Home | December 15, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I see you added some photos...beautiful!
-Kim
Posted by: Kim@ForeverWherever.com | December 15, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing...
Posted by: Penelope | December 15, 2008 at 04:15 PM
I love your home. My favorite is the garland lit up on the bed. I *Heart* it!!! =) Thanks for sharing your home.
Posted by: Julie From Inmates | December 15, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Very festive...just beautiful!
-sandy toes
Posted by: Sandy toes | December 15, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Wow! You have some wonderful Christmas pieces and decorating. Thanks for inviting us into your lovely home.
Posted by: sandra/tx | December 15, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Oh that birdcage is wonderful and the lights on your headboard!! You have done a fabulous job on your home- thanks for sharing
blessings
mary
Posted by: mary (megardengal) | December 15, 2008 at 07:22 PM
I love the Nutcrackers and the wreath above the quilt! Lovely home.
Posted by: Heather | December 15, 2008 at 07:25 PM
Hi Arleen, your home is stunning and so well presented. I love the noel chair, your bedroom, the dining room hutch with the gorgeous collectibles. Everything is beautiful. Your tree is so pretty too.
Really enjoyed this visit here. Thank you for stopping by and letting me know this link. Thank you for sharing your lovely holiday home.
See you again soon.
Blessings always, Celestina Marie
Posted by: Celestina Marie | December 15, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Thank you for the wonderful tour of your beautiful home!
Posted by: Jen R | December 15, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Thanks for opening your home to us!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Paige | December 15, 2008 at 09:25 PM