Christmas is getting close and my brain is getting scrambled. I meant to take part in the Holiday Open House...and forgot all about it. I need an alarm on my laptop to remind me of things.

While I decorate, my faithful little buddy stays near and thankfully out of the chaos!

I've already completed several pics of the house so far. Today, we're in the living room. Last year, I changed my tree to rose and copper. I like it but after two years, I think I'm ready for a change next year.






I stayed pretty simple with the oak mantel this year using lights, some greenery and a copper angel. I love turning the lights on and seeing them reflected in the mirror.

In the foyer is my Nativity display and across from it is the pier mirror.


One of my favorite recent purchases was from a gift store in downtown Natchitoches...the site of Steel Magnolias. Natchitoches has the most wonderful gift shops. I found this gold Santa with pink/green trim and the matching trees.

Love his toy bag!



Merry CHRISTmas everyone and Blessings for the New Year from my home to your's!

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Welcome to our Home for Christmas!

Here's some pics of my hearth room which is open to the Dining Room I wrote about in another post.

I kept the theme of pink, green and cream. I used the green mesh on the tree like what is on the table and the mirror. It's so hard to photograph a tree so I made one with and without lights. The tree revolves which I love!



Next to the tree is a library table. The runner is pink/green toile. Yes, I love pink and green!


I collect Royal Albert china and this is the pink damask cup and saucer. I'm working on the different colors of that set.

Underneath the table is one of my mother's quilts. This is my first year without her and it's been difficult. I love to snuggle under the quilt on a cold night.


I did the mantel differently this year. On our way back from the LSU game, we stopped at Cracker Barrel and I found these cute little "frosted" houses. Last weekend, I found the little glittery figures at Hobby Lobby.



Thanks for stopping by. I'll be adding more of the kitchen and living room next week. I love seeing all the beautiful decorations you post. So much fun!

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