More Blue Creek Home Christmas

 

Everything is finally decorated and now I am going to sit back and enjoy it for the next three weeks. 

 

FIREPLACE           

I enjoy decorating the fireplace.  I change it up every year.

The topiaries on each end stay on the mantle year round.

I added little round lights to them this year.

 

 

I’ve had this twin headboard taking up space in the basement for years.

I found a good use for it – propped on the mantle!

 

 

I like it so much that I might even leave it up after Christmas!!!

 

 

The stocking hangers came from Hobby Lobby way back in the day!

Alex cross stitched our initials on the needlepoint stockings.

Center lighted topiary came from an antique mall for $7.00

The big bow is a table runner.

 

 

My talented brother in law makes these beautiful metal cut outs.

I have had this angel for a long time, but only put a finish on it yesterday!!!

 

 

A white poinsettia on the left…

 

 

A pink one on the right

 

 

 

NICHE

Fairy Angels

(read about niche mural here)

 

 

This mirror across from the niche provides a lovely reflection

 

 

The afternoon sun was streaming through the windows.  See her little shadow?

 

 

Lavender and Green – odd colors for Christmas, but I like it!

 

 

I would like a bracelet just like her headband!!

 

 

Her dress is avocado and pink…another odd color combo for Christmas.

 

 

She is such a graceful angel!

 

 

       I think she may be wearing a bumpit and a bridle on her head!!!      

Sorry…I could not resist!    

 

 

I love using fresh magnolia branches at Christmas (Thanks Piney!)

 

 

 

ENTRANCE TO LIVING AREA

This area leads from the main living area to the foyer

 

 

This paper angel has been with us for many years.

 

 

The angel band was a recent purchase from Tuesday Morning…gotta love that store!

 

 

 

 

I like to display things on different levels.

 

 

If you visit often, you know that pretty faces are important to me and these little faces are absolutely adorable.

 

 

Lovin’ the reflection of the tree in the seashell mirror.

 

 

This table holds one of my handmade “Sugarplum” Santas and a pool ball tree.

 

 

Alex painted this Santa …and  I like it a LOT!

 

 

She is a talented girl!

 

 

The crackle finish makes it look old.

 

 

I made this little guy years ago, before  burlap was cool!!!

  He was one of my Woodland Santas.

 

 

 

BREAKFAST ROOM

Steinbach Nutcrackers displayed on the china cabinet

 

 

Again, magnolia branches add a nice holiday touch and fill in gaps

 

 

Good King Wenceslaus started the collection

 

 

The rowdy bunch is grouped together- Big Mouse King/Mini Mouse King/Alice

The bear on the back left is from FAO Schwartz - Las Vegas

 

 

The good guys are on the right: Big Noah/Mini Noah/Moses

 

 

      The details on these nutcrackers are amazing!

{It appears that mini Noah has saved a couple of Halloween cats??!}

 

 

And these little guys make me smile!

 

 

AREA LEADING TO GUEST BR, LAUNDRY ROOM, AND BASEMENT

I hung this batik cloth snowman above my old tin magnet board.

Caroline made it in 9th grade art class.

 

 

Neat huh?  I need to learn how to batik.

 

 

A Christmas message going downstairs!

 

 

 

LAUNDRY ROOM

The laundry room gets a little Christmas love with Wise men that I made thirteen years ago.

 

 

Okay, I admit it, their faces are not pretty…but that’s okay, because they are wise!!!

It was hard to find any Wise men doll heads back then!

 

EARLIER CHRISTMAS POSTS

See more of this area here.

 

 

   I became emotional writing this post. 

          For me, this is what Christmas is really all about.

        

I hope you enjoyed the tour of our open style kitchen, den, and breakfast room.  I had fun decorating it!

Photos of the foyer are coming!!   There is some ‘faux snow’ on the floor that needs to be addressed first!!!

 

There are lots of fun holiday parties going on.  I will be linking to the following sites:

*The blog name under the button will be highlighted in blue when I link up.

Treat yourself – pay them all a visit!!!

 

                               

        Southern Hospitality                                               The Nester

            

                            

          Hootin’ Anni’s                                             The Inspired Room

 

                                              

     The DIY Showoff                                     Hooked on Holiday House Tours

 

Merry Christmas!

Rhonda