I decided this morning to go ahead and participate in BooMama‘s Christmas Tour of Homes. She very graciously sponsored a tour of homes earlier this year, in the fall, but I didn’t get a chance to play along.
I’ve been trying to take some pictures of a few things around here for the last week or so, and the pictures have not been turning out like I want. I have been trying to take pictures of our new tree and all of our outdoor lights at night, and even using a tripod, they are coming out blurry. It bugs me 🙂 But, I thought I would play along anyway, and post a few pictures of our little home at Christmas. Welcome, and I hope you enjoy your stay!
Here’s our front door with garland, lights, our wreath, and you can even see the icicle lights that are on the roof peeking down (yep, sorry, this is one of those blurry ones!):
I love snowmen and have them scattered around, even one at the front door, to greet everyone:
We got a new tree this year, artificial but prelit:
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care (on my snowflake holders from Crate and Barrel, I love these, they were a surprise a couple of years ago from my husband!):
I put out my Snow Village pieces, but broke them up into two areas this year. We got a new entertainment center when we got our new TV earlier this year, and it has a wide area at the top, so we decided to put a few of the houses up there:
We also put out garland with lights and red bows on our deck railing, out back. I can see the deck from the kitchen, and I love being in there in the evenings, cooking or washing dishes, and seeing my deck all lit up:
I had already blogged about my snowmen here, but here’s a couple of them that I love:
And just yesterday, I blogged about my nativity that I love, as it has very special meaning for us:
I didn’t take a picture of our kitchen table, which has a metal tree decoration with tea lights and a nice red and green plaid tablecloth on it right now. It’s full of bags and mail and I just didn’t take the time to clean it off! 🙄 I want to post some pictures of some of my favorite ornaments, but I’ll save that for another day.
Hope you enjoyed the visit, thanks for stopping by and … Merry Christmas! 😆
I get to be first to comment today Sis! It looks great, I’ve seen most of it in person!
Love that deck lit up too. And your new tree looks great.
When are you coming to see me!
Gail – we’ll be there Christmas Day! I imagine you’ll still have your decorations up for me to see, yes?! 🙂
Everything is so pretty! I love the entrance to your house, all lit up, and the deck, too. I wonder why the pics are turning out blurry with a tripod? It has to be a setting somewhere; wish I knew something to tell you, but I’m pretty useless when it comes to that kind of photography.
that photo of your tree came out beautifully!
what setting are you using to take the outside photos? i managed to get the ones on my blog recently from WDW *without* a tripod! takes bracing yourself & holding your breath, several attempts & a steady hand by some miracle but i got them! i found it’s all about the setting you use though…
Very beautiful home and I love all your decorations! Thanks for stopping by to see mine today! And thanks for having us into yours! Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!!
Beautiful! Thanks so much for the tour!!!
I’m so glad you decided to participate!! I LOVE that snowman at your front door –where did you find him?
Looks like you and I may have the same Christmas tree — does yours revolve?
Beautiful Christmas decorations! I’m loving this tour because I’m getting so many good ideas for next year. 🙂
So pretty! I love all your decorations especially the snowman at the front door and your tree. Thank you so much for the wonderful tour. Your home is warm and inviting! Merry Christmas:)
My goodness, it’s all beautiful, Stace. Your new tree is gorgeous. I know what you mean about taking photos all week. I ran my camera’s battery down three times trying to get mine done. But all yours, including your front door, are wonderful.
Stacy your pictures look great! The one of the tree turned out beautiful! My outside ones are blurry too.
I LOVE seeing Christmas decorations.
Your tree is gorgeous!! Very nice! And I love Christmas villages. They are so neat looking!
I love your decorations. Looking at all the Christmas houses is so refreshing.
I have visited your blog several times, but I don’t think I’ve ever left a comment. I’ll be stopping by often.
Feel free to stop by anytime. Happy Friday!
Hey Stacy! Thank you for stopping by earlier. My camera is a Canon PowerShot SD300, with a zoom. I stand back and zoom in, focus and snap. If I stand to close, the flash ruins the pic, but if I stand back and then zoom in as much as I want, then I just focus and snap the shot.
I’m glad you like the decor. Thank you for your sweet comment.
Oh, you mentioned that your MIL brought back the nativity set from Bethleham. Is it made of Olive wood?
Hi Stacy! Loved this little tour of your home. Now I’m off to read about your Nativity set.
Love the golden glow on the tree! Beautiful little wood tile nativity! Great tour!
Merry Christmas!
What pretty pictures of your decorating! I love it all. I may copy your deck lights idea next year – that looks especially gorgeous.
The nativity is very unique and original. And I’m loving that snowman that greets you at the front door. Lovely home!
I love your snowman greeter and those stocking holders! And the lighted garlands outside are beauitiful and welcoming. Cute little snow village! Thanks for having us over!
What beautiful Christmas decors! I love your snowmen. Very cute! Thanks for sharing.
Those are the coolest looking snowmen ever. Thanks for sharing, love your house.
Your home and decorations are beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Merry Christmas!
that nativity scene is gorgeous and i love the Santas too!
Wow! Your tree is just gorgeous!! I love your glass snowmen and your front porch is beautiful! Lots of wonderful Christmasy touches at your house! Thanks for having us over and Merry Christmas!
Kelli
Festive and lovely! Thank you for participating in the tour.
Merry Christmas!
Your tree is sooooooo Pretty! Thanks for tour
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