Christmas 2022 Wrapped Up

 

 

Welcome to my home for Christmas 2022

This is a long post!

 This year I went with more white on the Christmas tree and a new tree skirt.

 

 

Some closeups of some of my favorites and newer ornaments.

These little guys are Marc Roberts Fairies, I have 3 now!

 

A Christopher Radko favorite! 

 

Love this!  Another Radko ornament.

 

 

 

 

This ornament dates back to the 60's when I was kid.  My mom decorated with silver and gold back then and we had changed to a white Christmas Tree.  Anyway I treasure it!

 

For Thanksgiving we went down to be with family and the next day we visited one of my favorite gardens centers called Bordine's.  They had 1/2 off on poinsettias and I got this monster gorgeous red one for $16!  The santa is several years old from Pier 1, a real keeper!  The nutcracker is one of two from MacKenzie Childs.

 

 

The fireplace and mantel! 

The wreath came from Kirklands and is battery operated with a timer. 

 

I got some battery operated candles and they even have a 6 hr. timer which is wonderful!   

 

The white trees were from Hobby lobby and added a nice wintery feeling.  I added the green cone trees from last year.

 

These deer were new last year as well as the small tree behind them.

 

 The red bells came from Bordine's and they're on a stem so I just inserted them so they'd hang down.

 

 

 

I put this Nativity set up each year.  This year I chose this small table for it.

 

 

On the cabinetry that helps divide the living and dining area I got a new lighted garland from Kirklands which help frame my display.

 

Santa sits proudly in his sleigh ready to deliver toys and goodies on his way!

 

 

My elf which I displayed last year.  I added a couple of ornaments from the peppermint tree.

 

 

I found this one this year from Home Goods

 

 

 By the door sits my entryway chest which has two new MacKenzie Childs items.  The Santa I got on markdown last January and the Reindeer candelabra was new this year.

 

 

The lighted ornament was new a couple of years ago.
 

 

 

This Wall Bucket was from MacKenzie Childs this year too.  I got some faux greenery to decorate it.  I use a clear command hook to hang things on.

 

Santa was new last year (bought from Bronner's) but I relocated it on this stand near the china cabinet.

 

 

I found this talecloth at Home Goods and couldn't resist it. 

 

 

 

These decorated trees came from Bordine's several years ago and have been on display in various spots.  

 

 

This year they've joined my white stag on a velvet table runner.

 

 

I decorted this second tree like last year with peppermint candy accents!
 

 

 

The credenza that was shown in my tablescape from the other day looks especially good in the evenings!

 

 

Down below I put a puck light up above with two way tape (which my husband modified so it would be half as bright).  I just have to reach under and pop it on! 

 

This two tier piece came from Michael's.  I decorated it with little trees and ginger bread house ornaments along with Mrs. Claus and an Elf.

 

I looked extensively at gingerbread houses and had my eyes set on one but it was $130.  A quick visit to Hobby Lobby at 60% off was only $30 so I was sold.  My husband put a switch on the side for me because this didn't come with a timer and you have to lift the house each time you want to turn it on and off.  That made a big difference.  The display stand was another find at Bordine's this year.  

 

 

 

These two mice gingerbread figurines came from Amazon.  

 

The pink poinsettia is also from Bordine's.  It turned out to be a perfect color for this display.

 

 

My kitchen nook area.  Usually just the two of us so we fit in fine.

 

 

Another MacKenzie Childs item was this truck.  I wanted it lit up somehow so I staged fairy lights underneath it. 

 

The picture in the background is a real photo of Mackinac Island of a wintery scene.  No cars are allowed on the island, just horses and you can see snowmobiles too.

 

And lastly my little snowy white village scene (By Bethany Lowe).  

 

Sorry for the very long post but I waited too long to divide it up.  Our daughter is here from LA for two weeks so I'll be busy with her!

 

I want to wish you all a  

Very Merry Christmas!

Festive Outside Christmas Deco

 

 

A couple of weeks ago we got into the barn and loaded up the outside Christmas deco.  Then we took it to our deck area and decorated.

 

 

Santa had a fresh coating of snow and looked perfect for the season!

 

 

We used the swags on the garage before but changed that up so they were fastened to the deck area, using them to frame Santa in.

 

 

We have to tie santa tight to the railing because at times we get high winds, so far he's doing well!

 

 

A repeat usage of the tree and some real winter tools stationed nearby (reality)!

 

A Christmas Tree sign hung on the trellis with some lights.  

 

 

Out back along the walkway are two nutcrackers and two faux trees I made up several years ago.

 

 

Santa at night (one day we have snow and the next it's melted)! 

 

The snowman which we've staged in the area that Santa is, but this year I thought he'd be fun here on the side.  Dan had to tie it down quite a bit because of wind.  The snowman made a belly flop  already!

 

 

We added a long string of white lights along the upper edge this year and used the same wreaths and garland as before.  We're not big on house light trim because it requires ladder work and we're not as young as we used to be!

 

So that my Festive Outside Christmas Deco!

A Christmas Storybook Luncheon (T)

 

 

Welcome to my Christmas Storybook Luncheon!  When I saw this tablecloth I had to have it because I already had the gingerbread house on the credenza and it was a perfect pickup to it.

 

Some florals from Costco went into a crystal vase.  The crystal stemware reflects the same shape as the vase.

 

To my dismay when I got home with these flowers there were two mums that were completely dead, but I made it work!

 

What's a Christmas storybook without Nutcrackers!  Williams Sonoma tartan dinner plates and salad plates layered on a Pier 1 charger on top of a placemat.

 

I just love the cheerfullness of this tablecloth!

 

I used a napkin embellished with rhinestones for a little bit of sparkle along with these Pine Tree napkin rings (both from Pier 1 a few years ago)

 

I layered golden leaves in the center and two gold candle votives.  The gold is also reflected on the edge of the plates. With my small table you can't get too elaborate!

 

Thank you for visiting!

 

I hope you enjoyed my Christmas Storybook luncheon!