I do not normally spend much time decorating my home for the seasons, but I do attempt to bring a bit of Christmas spirit to certain areas of the house.
There is the wreath on the front door that reappears every year.
We have the traditional “stockings….hung by the chimney with care….”
…. and a little arrangement on the piano.
My treasured nutcracker, brought to me from Germany by an old friend, livens up the mantel.
Our daughters enjoy counting down the days until Christmas with our Advent calendar.
This nativity set, which was also a gift from friends, is one that we’ve had for years and reminds us of the real reason that we celebrate Christmas.
I’m keeping an eye out for a good deal on a small tree that we could put up in the girls’ room. Do you have Christmas decorations throughout your home? If you’ve written a post about them, please leave a link in the comments so that we can admire your handiwork!
Visit Celebrate the Holidays for more Christmas inspiration then go to Show and Tell Friday, Hooked on Houses, The Inspired Room, Home for the Holidays and Nesting Place to see how others are decorating their homes for the season.
Everything is so nice and festive!!
Come see what I did with my blue cobalt glass candle holder I found at the antique store…
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I really like your nativity set. I've been on the lookout for one. They are either too big or too small. I saw a Willow Tree nativity set at the Hallmark store a few weeks ago and I was afraid to ask the price of it! It was beautiful though.
We are hoping to get the CHRISTmas decorations up today. The children were sick last weekend. They are looking forward to it! 😀
I love your traditional Christmas decor! Your nativity is just lovely it looks so much like the one we had when I was I child…I miss it!
So fun to see the Christmas cheer! Love your big stockings hung by the chimney with care. 😉
What lovely decorating you have done!
:o) Tricia Anne
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Cheri
So cute!! Check out my tree here…http://bethouaknight.blogspot.com/2009/12/oh-christmas-tree.html
Merry Christmas!
I love your advent calendar!
pk @ Room Remix
That advent calendar is so pretty and, as many advent calendars as I've seen around blogland, it's one I haven't seen! 🙂 I love that the nutcracker and nativity are gifts from friends – it makes them that much more special.
Looks like you're all ready for the holidays. I love the nutcracker…I've started collecting them the past couple of years (which is odd, considering I'm allergic to nuts).
If you get a chance, stop by my blog today and enter my children's Christmas book giveaway.
http://smallhomebigstart.blogspot.com/2009/12/gift-ideas-for-kids-gift-of-reading.html
I love your nutcracker! Very sweet 🙂
rue
Your home is so pretty, love your decor! Merry Christmas!
Your home is just beautiful. May many wonderful Christmas memories be made within its walls.
Our home is having an old fashioned handmade Christmas this year. I hope you will stop by.
Our kids have table top trees in their rooms. I guess I should've included pics on my holiday tour but often their rooms are messy. Have a blessed Christmas from one homeschool mom to another (I'm assuming that from your side bar). So correct me if I'm wrong.
Lisa
So sweet!!! Love all your decorations!!
You can see our Christmas decorated home here…
http://bethouaknight.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-at-knight-home.html
Merry Christmas!
Lisa,
Thanks for visiting my blog!
Actually, I'm not a homeschooling mom at the moment. I was a teacher for six years in our "pre-kid" days. I did do informal homeschooling with both of our girls during their preschool years and was able to teach them to read before they started school. Teaching reading is one of my favorite things to do! 🙂
During the summers, I try to do a bit of light schooling with them, mainly to help them explore areas of interest that aren't fully developed during the school year. About May of each year, my husband and I evaluate how the school year has gone, as we are open to homeschooling should we feel it is in the best interest of our children. However, to this point we are pleased with the Christian school they attend, so will see how things progress as they grow.
I appreciate your taking the time to comment.
Hope you have a great evening!
Cute, I especially like the wall hanging.
Elizabeth @ http://blueclearskies.blogspot.com/
Christmas is such a great time to bring out treasures like your nutcracker!
Thanks for showing us around. Come by and visit me anytime. Merry Christmas!
It all looks so festive! Thanks for showing us around! I am stopping in from Nester's place. To see my tour click on the 'Christmas 2009' tag on the left sidebar of my blog.
Stopping by from Nesters! I love how everything has a story that is how I am too!