longing to share our home
with friends & family
and when distance hinders
you do the next best thing
you share through blogging :-)
the glow from the twinkling lights
to the smells of Christmas
brings such comfort
I do love to decorate & enjoy
opening my home to others this time of year.
We were blessed to be a part of the
hostess team for a progressive dinner
this past Friday night.
our Christmas decorations
are such great reminders ~
of different times in our lives
of our dear friends
and of our family members
I have enjoyed the lighted wreath
on the foyer mirror this year.
It adds a special touch to the
nativity scene.
red & green ornaments
add color to the crystal bowl
on top of the china cabinet
I nestled Mr. Rooster in a fresh green wreath
and added the real candy canes for a little whimsy. :-)
(notice the lighting in this picture - I love it!)
The evening sun had started to shine
through the dining room windows and
created such great shadows & light.
the lantern filled with the colorful ornaments
is sitting on top of the fridge
Hope you have enjoyed your visit~
just wish I could have shared a cup of
hot chocolate with all of you
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14 comments:
Your home is beautiful. I think we have the same nativity! :)
I was soooo disappointed that I wasn't able to make it to the progressive Christmas party! Seeing these pictures of your beautifully decorated home only amplifies my disappointment! Seeing all of your homes decorated for Christmas . . . that was what I was looking so forward to! Maybe next year. :) Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Lori
Everything is just gorgeous, Karen!! Thanks for letting us have a peek at your Christmas decorations! Love the wreath on the mirror!
Your home and Christmas decor is beautiful!
What fun- You have a lovely home and I am so glad you can share it with friends. I am sorry that loved ones live so far away.
I have not been to a progressive dinner in a long time- they are so much fun-I think we need to get one going here- xo Diana
Everything looks so beautiful, warm and welcoming, Karen. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. Give my best to dear Marilyn.
Love,
Sandy
Shaun returned home today to stay!!
Your front door? AMAZING.
I also love your snowman hat tree topper. So fun!
The picture of the old man praying used to hang above my grandmother's kitchen table. Wish I knew what ever happened to it. Your picture of it's match brought me warm memories tonight. Thank you!
Thanks for opening your home to me.I enjoyed the visit even though a hot chocolate would have made it even better.You do have a great ability to excoriate very tastefully.
Wow, you do such a nice job creating a warm space! Makes me want to crawl under a blanket with a good book and enjoy!
I'll be there in six hours--have my bed ready--I'll have some peppermint tea please--I wish--you are such an incredible decorator--sure wish I had you here to help me!
I love you, dear friend--Merry, merry Christmas to you and all of yours!
I don't know how I missed this...it is just beautiful..everything is beautiful. I pray you had a wonderful Christmas...hugs!! from Texas
I'm a bit late getting here, but because I follow you and have you on my sidebar, I saw your post. I'm so glad I stopped by even though Christmas is well past. Your home is lovely, as are your decorations, and the lighting makes it feel so warm and cozy. Lovely! ~Zuni
I missed this post too and am sorry I didn't comment on it at the time of publishing. Your home is beautifully decorated for Christmas. So warm and welcoming. I hope you had a blessed Christmas season. Pamela
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