Christmas Home Tour 2010

 

This year’s decor is not extremely different from last year’s, but there are a few subtle touches I’m really kinda’ excited about.

 

First, my little vignette. I don’t know that I’ve ever called anything a vignette before, but I believe this qualifies as one, so there ya go:

 

 

It incorporates a lot of the things I love: pinecones, gorgeous ribbon candy, my favorite lamps {from Goodwill!}, apothecary jars, antique ornaments from Nick’s grandmother on top of her antique table…

 

 

…and the gumdrop balls I made! I’ll have to do a little tutorial on these later, though something tells me you smarties could figure this simple craft out on you own ;)

 

This pup just can’t get enough attention. Normally, if I’m trying to take a picture of him, he’s running away – but try to take pictures of something else and ignore him – oh nooooooo… baby needs his attention and will stand perfectly still for a photo op.  ♥ him!

 

I showed you my wreath and how I made it a couple weeks ago, but I had to include it in the home tour again.

 

The mantle:

 

 

Our BIG tree.

I finally got my blue ribbon mesh I’ve been searching for this year!

I forgot to take a full shot of the living room, so here’s one from last year that’s pretty similar:

 

The peppermint themed dining room:

 

Post coming on this little peppermint topiary I made this year too.

I love it!

 

Anyone remember the scuffle I had with Nick over these hanging ornaments last year?? Good times… =)

Hendrix’s tree:

 

His sweet little doggie ornaments:

 

The sports themed tree in the mancave/theater room/basement.

 

More antiques from Nick’s precious grandmother – a nutcracker collection!

 

Our little village {Nick’s mom adds a new piece to it every year} and the lighted painting I made above it!

 

My goal is to make a new painting for each holiday/season in the next year and to switch them out constantly above this fireplace in the basement – we’ll see how that goes!

 

And just a few more pictures because everything looks different at night ;)

 

Hope you enjoyed. Merry Christmas, everyone!