Tuesday, December 7, 2010

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

Hello everyone! I hope you are all filled with the holiday spirit! I FINALLY got in the mood to take down my Fall decor and start decorating for Christmas. After all, it IS December 7th! I am normally done decorating by now. Still a little bit more to do but I thought I would share what I have done so far. Lots of photos! :)

Here is my doughboard for the holidays. A welcoming pineapple surrounded by bountiful fruits~

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An Olde World Beeswax Santa~

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The Horlick’s jar was given to me by my Mom, it is a family heirloom. I just LOVE it. I filled it with yummy  wrapped peppermint candies~

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My Mom gave me an old milk bottle too. :)

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A Red Wing pitcher, also give to me by my Mom. I cherish every one of these treasures her and my Dad have given me.

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My table centerpiece, a simple tree in an old wooden bowl. I just hung dried orange slices on it.

Here it is in the morning sunlight~

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With the blinds closed~

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Our tree upstairs. 9 feet full of our family memories. A picture still to come of our 7 1/2 foot tree in our basement. Filled with more memories!

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Love this sign~~ *wink*

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An old barrel my Mom gave me! Perfect for an arrangement of greens & berries by the fireplace, I will have fun changing this up every year!

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This is a very special decoration, the ring with the candle and bells were my Grandma’s (my dad’s mother) I can remember this in her house and also in my house growing up. My Mom would hang it every year. Now my Mom & Dad have given it to me. I will cherish it always, it brings back many wonderful memories~

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I think it looks so cute tucked into a wreath~

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The shelf in our foyer~

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In our basement~

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My red wooden tote I use every year. I don’t think I have ever done the same arrangement in it twice!~

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Above our kitchen cabinets. Just crocks, jugs, greens and lights. No snowmen or Santas.  Simple~

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I hope you all enjoyed my little Christmas tour. Thank you so much for stopping by! I will be back with more soon. After I get it done. I am off to do some more decorating now. I want these totes and boxes put away so we can just sit back and ENJOY!

Have a great day!!

Until next time, take care.

~Sarah~

35 comments:

  1. Hi Sarah...I have never left a comment before but I do check in from time to time as you have so many wonderful insprational ideas here...I am so happy to see you are feeling better and everything looks lovely in your home...take care and have a wonderful Christmas!

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  2. Everything looks absolutely amazing Sarah~I love all the natural pieces~the greens, orange slices...your home looks so nice and cozy!

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  3. Everything looks so nice Sarah. You have such a nice way of decorating. Your touches of pine are just perfectly placed. I need your help with my displays.
    Looking forward to seeing more of your decorated home.
    Blessings,
    AMY

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  4. Sarah, your house looks so warm and cozy for the holiday season! Love the family heirlooms and we all know how much they mean when they are handed down to us! I have few myself and am sure to get more as years go on.
    Happy Holidays!
    Lynnly

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  5. So lovely Sarah! all of it.
    I'm just getting to my decorating today myself. I have no excuse as my home is very small I should have had it done in one day! Not going to stress-I'm almost finished and I too, want to sit and enjoy the season and move on to some baking.
    Holiday blessings,
    ~Sheila
    http://seasonsofthyheart.blogspot.com

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  6. Beautiful pictures and displays as always Sarah. Hope you're feeling better now.

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  7. Sarah, your decorating is beautiful! I love your little tree table centerpiece.. everything is beautiful. Can you tell me, what color is the red - dining room? Its gorgeous color!

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  8. Your Christmas home is just wonderful! All the lovely displays are as warm and inviting as can be. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Well you put me in the mood to decorate...I haven't done a lick of it yet but this weekend watch out!

    What a sweet home you have and all those special momentos from family - how precious and cherished.

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful home this holiday season and bless you all.

    Karen

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  10. Sarah, I have enjoyed your pictures! I love the dough bowl! I hope your family is well and that you are feeling better too.
    Thank you for sharing with us.
    Have a good evening,
    and Merry Christmas!
    Renee

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  11. Everything is beautiful,as always!
    Loved all your pics, Sarah♥

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  12. Hi Sarah, everything looks just wonderful!! I love the little stories and history of some of your pieces. I think those are the best treasures in the world, those with a history.
    Blessings,
    Lorna

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  13. Simply beautiful Sara...Merry Christmas!

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  14. Your home looks so lovely all decked out for the holidays. Very beautiful, so glad you gave us a peek. I just love all the things your parents have given to you, how special. I hope you and your family have a joyous Christmas season.

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  15. It is beautiful, Sarah!!...Just beautiful!!!...Merry Christmas!!!!~~hugs,Jen

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  16. Beautiful!! I love the simplicity of it all. I need to get going on my decorating. I hear it all calling me from the totes upstairs. Thanks for sharing.
    ~Melissa~

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  17. Sarah, everything looks beautiful, as always. I love your home! The tree is gorgeous! I have one of those foil rings with bells somewhere. I may have to get that out again. It looks great on your wreath. Have a wonderful Christmas! It was good to see a post from you!
    Hugs!!

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  18. Sarah everything looks lovely..I love all of the items your mom and dad have given you..And I especially love the simplicity of the wooden bowl with the bells in it..I can't wait until you post more photos..

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  19. Beautiful home Sarah....love your decorations. I'm behind but you have inspired me to get moving! Have a wonderful holiday and Merry Christmas.I've just got to make that naughty sign..Love it!!
    patti :)

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  20. Sarah,

    Everything looks beautiful!!! I really like the idea with the little tree in the wooden bowl on your kitchen table....very creative!! Oh and I absolutely LOVE your pineapple on your stove board. Your parents gave you some wonderful vintage goodies I know you'll treasure them forever.

    Blessings,
    Dana

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  21. Oh Sarah, i love what you have done, especially that cute tree on the table {with the orange slices}..so lovely..
    luv Annie.xxx

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  22. Beautiful Sarah! Love the tree with the oranges! Blessings to you and your family this Christmas!
    Hugs,
    Lynn

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  23. Sarah, Merry Christmas! I alwaysa enjoy your post and and searching in the details of the pictures of your decor. You always have the best ideas. I love your choice of greens you use. Are they all fresh? They absolutly look real. I love the wooden bowl tree and the tool box arraingment. I have one and it has inspired me!! I enjoyed the tour:)

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  24. It all looks beautiful, Sarah. I like it all. Don't you just treasure family pieces?
    betty

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  25. Love it all... especially the huge jingle bells and your redo red apothecary cupboard....(which is the most primtastic redo I have seen yet!)
    If you get a chance jet over to my blog and chk out my ugly bunny breadbox redo for 2 bucks :)

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  26. Loved looking through your post today Sarah. I especially love all the old treasures your parents passed down to you. :)

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  27. Everything looks so nice Sarah!!! I need to get my decorating done! Tree is up and I only have a few decorations on it!

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  28. EVERYTHING LOOKS AMAZING! LOVE THAT SANTA SIGN! LOL! YOUR ORANGE TREE IN THE WOODEN BOWL IS BEAUTIFULLY DONE! THAT HEIRLOOM CANDY JAR IS A TREASURE FOR SURE!

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  29. As usual, beautiful and simple. So warm and cozy. Everything is lovely. Would love to come and sit and have a cup of tea with some Christmas cookies. Can't wait to see more. Blessings to you and yours. Kathy C

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  30. WOW! It looks so inviting and warm,love all of it. The sign and Santa with the star are too cute!

    Donna

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  31. its all so beautiful as always..I certainly enjoyed the tour....Merry Christmas to you and your family...

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  32. Hi Sarah,

    It took me a while to get into the holiday spirit too. Once the snow started falling, I was there! Your family treasures are just wonderful and beautifully displayed, as always.

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  33. Stunning~~~Gorgeous~~~Beautiful!!!! Everything is so beautiful Sarah!!! Love all of your family treasures.....they are the best things to decorate with, everytime you look at them they make you feel warm inside :)
    Your tree is fabulous!!! Can't wait to see your other tree.

    I wish you and your family Peace & Love this holiday season!!

    Have a very Merry Christmas my friend! ((♥))

    ((Hugs)) & ♥
    Wanda

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  34. How wonderful to have all those family treasures! Does your mom decorate like you? Is that where you got the knack for all your wonderful decorating ideas?

    I love the tree centerpiece for the table. I wanted to do that this year but I don't have a tree that small and time got away from me... I can't believe Christmas is 4.5 days away!

    Your barrel by the fireplace and the red wooden tote look wonderful full of greens and I'm sure they're both fun to change out with the seasons. I love the big rusty bells and greens in the wooden bowl and I love the simple look of the crocks and garland above the cabinets. Okay... I just love it ALL, hehe! I adore all your decorating!

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Thank you so much for visiting & for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate and enjoy each & every one! ~Sarah~