T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse (a really good thing)….

I feel like I need to end some of my “Christmas Posts” with something very special to me. As we all settle down for a “long winter’s nap’…We reflect upon what truly means the most to all of us…family. So I wish my family, friends, and all those great “friends” who I have had the greatest pleasure to meet over blogland, the most Merry Christmas. I love you all!

My precious Granddaughter, Graylyn..bidding you “and to all a good night”…

Last year it read, “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”..This year our granddaughter asked why it said Virginia and not Graylyn. I then told her the story of Virginia. My hubby immediately changed the name to Graylyn where it will remain from now on…

A view of my front door…had forgotten to post some of these photos. As the front of my house faces west, it is hard to grab a pic without some shading from the porch. Maybe Santa will bring me a new camera and it will help with that!

My front door wreaths..lots of floral picks and ribbons.

The sled adorned with one of my favorite ribbons which is a double layered ribbon with poinsettias cut outs.

A closer view

Ornaments hanging from the porch..

The other side of the porch

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!!

T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse (a really good thing)….

I feel like I need to end some of my “Christmas Posts” with something very special to me. As we all settle down for a “long winter’s nap’…We reflect upon what truly means the most to all of us…family. So I wish my family, friends, and all those great “friends” who I have had the greatest pleasure to meet over blogland, the most Merry Christmas. I love you all!

My precious Granddaughter, Graylyn..bidding you “and to all a good night”…

Last year it read, “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”..This year our granddaughter asked why it said Virginia and not Graylyn. I then told her the story of Virginia. My hubby immediately changed the name to Graylyn where it will remain from now on…

A view of my front door…had forgotten to post some of these photos. As the front of my house faces west, it is hard to grab a pic without some shading from the porch. Maybe Santa will bring me a new camera and it will help with that!

My front door wreaths..lots of floral picks and ribbons.

The sled adorned with one of my favorite ribbons which is a double layered ribbon with poinsettias cut outs.

A closer view

Ornaments hanging from the porch..

The other side of the porch

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!!

I do not do many “craft items” other than creating Christmas wreaths and swags for the various areas of my home and some that I have made for a Artisan/Craft show in our community. In the last couple of years I made several felted wool santas (sewn by hand) in various colors and sizes and some beaded crystal ornaments that I made at our “Crafty Chicks” group. The following are some wreaths and other decorative holiday items.

The felted wool santas. A friend of mine bought wool items from various thrift stores and did the process of felting the wool.

A close up view. The eyes and nose are embroidered.

A swag of silver ribbon, ornaments, and florals made to hand over the bathroom lighting.

A close up view

I made this wreath utilizing green organza-esque ribbon and package picks.

I made this wreath utilizing the same green ribbon in the other bathroom and added hydrangeas, gold-wired willow like strands, berries and florals.

A close up

A swag made to hang over the mirror..mainly used ribbon and glittered leaf stems

The crystal beaded ornaments that I made at our “Crafty Chicks” group

Another view..

I took this glass ornament with the snowflake pattern and added twigs to give it more of a woodland feel for the “woodland mantle”..

Basically my “craft projects” consists of floral wreaths and swags and an ornament here and there.

The following pictures are of the foyer. As you enter my home, you immediately see the 12 foot trees as it is actually part of the foyer. It was so large that we took some of the lower branches and pulled them into the banister. As you go down the stairs you can see the ornaments dangling over your head…

The banister garland is made of 2 swags of garland and a smaller swag that I placed in the center. I used the metallic ribbon bands that curl so well, a few faux clip on candles, birds (love them) and gold trumpets. Gold pinecone ornaments hang from the garland. A few evergreen floral picks of greens and pinecones add fullness.

My family of carolers used to be on a high ledge until I bought the 12 foot tree. I placed them around the tree as if they were caroling in the town square under a tree…

I have a secretary in the foyer..a little unusual for a foyer, but I believe it works well..I use the upper portion for display purposes and when you drop down the desk lid, it acts as a venue for keys, etc..this may be a new project after the New Year, maybe to change out this piece for another…hmmmm.

I lined up beautiful cream colored poinsettias (Lowes Home Improvement @ $5.99 each) below the garland to create a pathway.

Gold trumpets..placed a bow between to add a different texture and color.

A view from the other side of the banister

The other side of the foyer

The sconce that flank each side of the secretary. Added crystallized pine picks and a crystal snowflake

I love the gift wrap that I purchased from Hallmark years ago. I should have bought a dozen rolls!

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As most of my friends and family know, that my entire house is decorated for Christmas. That includes the bathrooms. Well, everyone except the one in the bonus room/aka man cave. It remains decorated in a baseball motif all year long!

Master Bath

Master Bath Countertop

A closer view

The swag above the lighting

Mercury glass ornament found at HomeGoods

The master bath tablescape

The swag on the door of the master bath. I made it using silver ornaments and ribbons

Silver ornament with ribbon hung on the sconces in the master bath

The main guest room bath

The countertop

You will see several of these adorable birds throughout the house

I love that my bathrooms are large enough to accommodate a chair in each one. A good thing for guests.

An ornament with the blue and greens of the room with a floral pick rather than ribbon

The second guest bath..I used reds and greens in this one.

A closer view of the wreath placed between the mirrors.

The vanity across from the counter..Will be giving it a facelift next year.

My collection of antique/vintage medicine tins

The berry swag on the door leading to the shower/toilet area..

The powder room

I used red poinsettia floral picks, ivy garland and ribbon placing at the bottom portion of the sconce

The swag above the picture…the same beautiful red and gold ribbon used throughout the room.

A tall candlestick placed on the floor in the corner

A “shelfscape”

My “vintage” vanity items..an old Jergens face powder and Jergens lotion

So that is it for the bathrooms…Hope you enjoyed!

This year I decided to do an “Enchanted Woodland Tablescape” for the dining room table. I utilized my gold crystal deer and greenery and florals for the centerpiece. I placed birch branches in the center of the greenery that towered to the center of the chandelier. The branches were secured to the garland in the chandelier. Snowy acorns adorn the branches with glittered white string garland. I love the beautiful green pinecone inspired ornaments hung from the garland amongst the green poinsettias and white beaded twig garland.

My Christmas china is Lenox Holiday Tartan..I love all things fruit…Enjoy!

The “Enchanted Woodland Tablescape”

A bird’s eye view

I took birch branches and placed them in the center of the table..towers up to the chandelier

A closer look at the chandelier with green garland, twig garland and silk poinsettias

A close up..

Another view

The gold crystalized deer amongst the gold embellishments and ornaments and greenery

Another close up..

The other portion of the centerpiece

The glittered string garland cascading down off the birch branches

The table setting of Lenox Holiday Tartan..love all things fruit!

A close up of the place setting. I used an hinged box ornament for the place card holder.

Another bird’s eye view

A view from the other side of the table

I used deep green florals against the gold embellishments

Used a couple of gold silk glittered poinsettias too!

More views..

I hung green pine cone inspired ornaments with crystal icicles from the chandelier

Another view with a “friend that flew by”..

Another bird’s eye view..I hope you enjoyed my tablescape!

I have been caaarazy busy getting ready for the home tour. I vowed to post a few pics today. I have many more to come as I finish each room. The following are some small “tablescapes” I hope you enjoy!
Stay tuned for lots more of my “Holiday Home”

One of the tables in the dining room.

One of the end tables in the sunroom. A vintage Santa…

The other end table of the sunroom, showcasing my angel statue

The beautiful “faux marbre” nativity I purchased after Christmas for 75% off..net $25..my great bargain!

The sunroom “potting bench”…

A small arrangement at the corner of the kitchen bar..Used lots of ornaments and greenery

The tablescape on the top of a armoire that I use for linens

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The right portion of the table with my Lenox fruit covered votives. A small metal tree sits on a small cake stand and my quirky “Twelve Days of Christmas” calling bird.

The left portion of the sofa table. This table has ottomans underneath each section. This is where I spend my computer time with my trusty MacBook Air..love it!!

A small table in the dining previously posted…

A close up of the “sugared fruit bowl”

A sneak peek of the dining room tablescape..a lot more things to see..something growing into the chandelier…

Another sneak peek…finishing touches need to be done too…

A small occasional table in the Great Room..A Howard Miller Santa clock

An side table in the Media Room showcasing my favorite angel

One of the “scapes” in the Great Room bookcase..a small collection of pineapples

The “scape” of the main guest room dresser with my acorn tree…the acorn is the symbol of North Carolina. They drop the “acorn” every New Year’s Eve..

My Paula Deen decorating book is open to “Y’all Come In” together with my favorite guest saying…In the previous picture you can see a sneak peek of my the larger tree in the room…

One of the side tables in the main guest room..Homegoods lamp base, Pottery Barn lamp shade (which costs more than the lamp base!)..