Christmas Magic Home Tour 2009

Our home is fully decked in Christmas Magic for the holidays.
I like to transform it into holiday sparkles while the boys still have the wonder
that children possess.
Someday, I think it would be exciting to decorate with a
subtle,
tasteful,
and simple look,
adding natural holiday elements throughout.

It would be gorgeous!
But for now,
every space is magic.

I'm on a wreath and ribbon phase...

Draping Garland always instantly sets the scene.
I added white pinecones and some long hanging ornaments.

Bottom of the stairs...And top of the stairs!

This is my angelic vintage setting.
I also like to sprinkle season appropriate family photos
around my decor scenes.

Layering is a FUN decorating technique.
For example, with this pinecone arrangement I started with a wire cake stand,
and layered on a square plate,
ending with a rusted looking tin.

Pinecones and jute found their place throughout my home sweet home.

This shelf is my simple and calming spot.
And once again, more holiday family photos from holidays past...

I have 2 baby trees in our office with a natural and rustic look fitting for
Colorado.
On this first tree,
I have it wrapped in burlap with the garland around the skirt instead of on the tree.

Poinsettias are snuggled in burlap too.

And the matching baby tree...

Our dining room hutch is topped with some winter charm:
Pinecone kissing balls
and larger than life snowflakes.

Also in the dining room is my little BUTTON corner!
Buttons on frames,
candle holders,
and even button snowflakes...

Each year I decorate our kitchen in Gingerbread Men and Candy.
More photos on this in a later post.

Details...napkins cuddled in a quilted holiday holder.

This sled is from my childhood American Girl Doll collection
and it sits next to another of my collection loves,
Longaberger baskets.

Everyone knows how much I adore my own little PINK space!
I made a feather wreath for our powder room.

I did a post here on how easy and inexpensive these are to make!

Big, Luscious bows are always a staple with Christmastime decor!
Don't you just LOVE bows? ;)

Some whimsy for the heart...

My all-time FAVORITE Christmas arrangement is this table!!
This is actually 2 flour sack towels with ruffled edges that I used as the runner.
You can find them at the Shabby Chic Cottage on etsy of course!

Worn ruffles and roses are just perfect...soooo more pictures...

Most of you already saw this gold Nativity Mantel on a previous post.

Upstairs is the KID'S ZONE
where the boys get to decorate
and have full reign of how and what they want.

This little Santa and reindeer is special to me. I had one growing up that hung over my bed until I married and moved out! When I was little I would stare at it with my bedroom tree lights on and SERIOUSLY think non-stop about Santa Claus coming to MY HOUSE!!!
Did you have one of these?

They each get a tree in their own room, just as I did as a little girl.
My Dad surprised them all with fake trees this year and they were on cloud 9.

(And yes, this is my COOL Dad)

They were talking all at once,
and helping each other prep their trees
before they moved them into their rooms...

The boys were in a buzz decorating everything upstairs,
scissors and paper going crazy.

This is Kotah's tree.
He is such an artistic little guy and it completely warmed my heart
to see his garland creation out of paper with the paper angel.
He goes straight to work on his projects...
always unassisted,
and makes us all SMILE.

And a quiet reminder of the One who we celebrate.

Adorning our home

for the Christmas season

is important to me

because I want to transform it

into a wonderland for KIDS,

so they can have

their own happy place

where magic happens

in a vibrant atmosphere.

This post is linked to:
The Nester
Southern Hospitality
Hooked on Houses
The Inspired Room
Thrify Decor Chick
Met Monday
DIY Showoff
Dare To
It's So Very Cheri
DIY Day
Tip Junkie
Funky Junk
Today's Creative Blog
Works for Me Wednesday
Show and Tell

Don't forget to check out this post I have here on making the holidays easier and {almost} stress free!