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Yes! I am dreaming of a White Christmas…. why do you ask?

December 15, 2010 16 Comments

I’m linking up today with a couple of Bloggy Christmas Home Tours.

Love the time of year. LOVE!! I’ve mentioned 80 ba-zillion times that I have a new color scheme each year at Christmas. I am already dreaming about what I am going to do for 2011. (Being as I am so inspired by the amazing amount of creativity out there in BlogLand.)

So anyway, last year’s Christmas was Black and Gold.

The year before that? Red.

And I’ve done Copper & Teal… Blue, White & Silver… traditional Red & Green… well, almost everything. I have to choose a color. I have to.

If I did not edit… Well, if I didn’t edit it wouldn’t look like Christmas, it would look like an episode of Hoarders. (Not pretty.)

This year I am doing White and Silver.

My dining room…

One of my favorite things is the Boys’ version of The Twelve Days of Christmas. The Big 3 and Dad were being silly one night in 2002 and they came up with this. Fortunately, I had the wherewithal to write down their version. In their version, on the 9th day your true love gives you Pooping Squirrels.
It’s framed.
And yes. It’s in my dining room.
(I’ll bet you a million dollars that this is the only blog you’ll ever read where squirrel poop and Christmas decorations are mentioned in the same post.)

I have a couple of little details in my kitchen:

I have some favorite cards I’ve received over my lifetime and a few are framed and come out each year as part of the decor. (Of course I paint my frames from year to year to match…)

Also in the kitchen, I display ornaments from my parents’ very first Christmas tree. Given the fact that this Thursday, December 16th, they are celebrating their 50th anniversary, these have become even more special to me.


Right off of the kitchen is where we have what we affectionately call The SpongeBob Tree (aka The Boys’ Tree) each year.

This is where those precious handmade, kindergarten ornaments jostle for position with crap like M&M characters that were last year’s stocking stuffers.

There is no room for that kind of thing on Mom’s Tree.
Mom’s Tree is for the entire family to enjoy. (but don’t touch it!)
Mom’s Tree goes in front of the front window and is gorgeous at night.
Mom’s Tree is not finished until you can see more ornaments than greenery….

Did I mention I LOVE Christmas time?

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, decor, glitter, Holidays, winter

Comments

  1. Lily says

    December 15, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Your decorations are gorgeous. I’m the same have to have a different scheme every year. Visiting from The Nester’s tour, thanks for sharing.

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  2. Becca says

    December 15, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I just love love love looking at how you decorate – I wish wish wish you lived closer so you could help help help ME!!!!!

    ~Becca

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  3. stacey says

    December 15, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    I really think next year I will have a ‘mom’s’ tree, love that idea!

    Really very pretty! All white is perfect!

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  4. dec0r8or says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I love the light and bright look of your decor this year. So pretty!

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  5. Impulsive Addict says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    It’s just not good for my self-esteem to visit your page. I may have to boycott you until after Christmas.

    I’m also bad at follow-through.

    Everything is beautiful and perfect. I want a Mom’s Tree.

    Reply
  6. MiMi says

    December 15, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Wow. Your tree is AMAZING!

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  7. drollgirl says

    December 15, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    the white and silver combo is GORGEOUS!!!!!! just perfect!

    Reply
  8. Shelly {makingthemomentmatter} says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    Love how you mix it up year to year and the white looks gorgeous! Have a happy holiday!

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  9. Sylvia Cook Photography says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:08 AM

    Simply beautiful! I love your Mom’s tree, reminds me of my big silver/gold/white tree.

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  10. shortmama says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    I really think that next year I need to choose a color theme. This year I felt like everything was such a crazy mish mash. And there are just so many decorations in my Christmas totes that I cant put it all out!

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  11. Kim says

    December 16, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    I LOVE the idea of framing the Christmas cards. And love the colour scheme this year. I think I’ve definitely caught the bug this year and may even start the decorating early next year.

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  12. Jaime says

    December 16, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    Go with the pink – teal – purple theme for next year. It’ll be right in line with honeysuckle – the color of the year. Can’t wait to see what you decide!

    Reply
  13. heidi says

    December 16, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    GORGEOUS! Is there anything you CAN’T do?! LOL

    Reply
  14. Myya says

    December 17, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    I love, I mean LOOOOVVVEEE the Mom Tree. Gorgeous!!! I also wanna hear the whole rendition of the 12 days of Christmas according to your boys. How funny 🙂

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  15. Kelli says

    December 18, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    You decorations are just beautiful. I like the silver with the white. How sweet that you have an ornament from your parent’s first tree and a BIG congrats to them. I love the idea of framing some of your favorite cards!

    Reply
  16. Marianne says

    December 19, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    Your home is beautiful and I really like your decorating style for Christmas.
    Thank you for sharing at Holly bloggy.

    Reply

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