Oh! It's that wonderful time of the year. Thanks so much for stopping by for our Holly Jolly House Tour. I hope you will grab a cup of your favorite coffee or hot chocolate as you sip and see our home.
The silver tin angels welcome you in the front door along with some plaid deco mesh ribbon hanging on the winter greenery. It was really an accident that the plaid ribbon ended up looking like it was gathered around the mirror. It was originally tied to a wreath last year and became a redo this year.
As you enter the dining room you will see the Goodwill Outlet lighted swag on the mirror and three candleholders rescued from a garage sale (Thrifty Honey painted them white), sporting some striped ribbon for the Holly Jolly Christmas. A little greenery placed around them with some big ornaments adds color and dimension. On the other end of the credenza is a white tray with some Christmas mugs, ornaments and a framed Christmas print.
Moving on into the kitchen you just have to add a little joy to the top of the fridge. A couple of wooden trees, a gift and of course who can resist a snowman. Plus candy canes are always in order for this time of year.
The kitchen table is where all the important things take place so out with the white tablecloth and red placemats. What would Christmas be without the reindeer? Many years have seen these four reindeer plates on a table at our house. Lots of greenery covers a multitude of problems so that's what is surrounding the hurricane vase full of red and green ornaments. Then there is that chandelier you must put a garland and some candy canes with red polka dot bows to add to the festivity. LOL!
Any little area gets some sort of attention during this time of year. This cookie cutter tree is on the bar that separates the kitchen from the living room.
Now to the crown jewel ... the tree. We've had this tree for at least eight years and it still looks good with a little fluffing. Decorating it is such a special time seeing the ornaments from years past as we reminisce about where they came from or who gave them to us.
The last part of the tour is the mantel. This is a special part of our house for me. For many years we didn't have a mantel and I used a faux mantel with some of those silly plastic logs that had a light behind them to look like they were burning. Now that we have the real thing it gets special treatment. By adding a few Christmas books, a homemade Noel banner to the greenery and ornaments you've got it merry and bright.
Thanks for stopping by our Holly Jolly Christmas Tour. Be blessed with your home as you make it special for your family. While Christmas trees, candy canes and fun decorations are important don't forget to celebrate the real reason for the season ... Jesus.
