Deck The Halls

Christmas. Is it a coincidence that one of the most magical times of the year...the time when we adorn our home with our favorite holiday decorations...comes during the darkest days when we spend the most time indoors? Perhaps, but in any case, I so enjoy creating a festive, cozy place for my family to relax and enjoy during this special season. And in case you are interested, here are way too many pictures of our holiday home. : )

Our kitchen table... I rearranged the kitchen area. I just do that sometimes. No reason. : )

A new centerpiece this year...

the sideboard...

with one of my favorite pieces. This cute Santa is actually a replica of one my mother had.

A nighttime pic of the tree in the kitchen...

near the sweet sign that hangs behind the table.

A lone candy cane that was too cute to leave out...

across from the tea and coffee table all decked out for Christmas.

I found this cute little cupboard to hold the hot cocoa.

And hung one of my favorite signs up too.

I added a new one this year. I just love Etsy...the place where people with many talents offer things for people like me. ; )

One little cupboard in the kitchen displays my grandmother's Christmas tea cups.

The Christmas mantle...

a little pillow on the rocker near the fireplace...

where our Brownie keeps an eye on things...

our special Christmas Eve candle waiting to be lit...

 a few sweet signs hanging up as well...

and the little holiday tree

decorated with candy canes make the Hearth Room cozy as can be.

Here is what it looks like all put together. You may notice we added a love seat. This room is where everyone seems to gather, and we needed more seating. : )

This is the view from the Hearth Room looking into the kitchen...

and a close up of the garland that hangs throughout our home during this happy season.

Around the corner is the TV room...

where these sweet blocks sit on top of the book shelf near a sweet smelling candle that burns at night...

and where our family tree glows day and night...

and still holds some of the ornaments, candles, and bows I bought for our first Christmas years ago.

Underneath...the beautiful Nativity Steve's parents gave us years ago as well. : )

Steve's tree is all lit up in his den...

with beautiful wildlife ornaments all around.

One more tree...the kids tree in the basement. We decorated this a few weeks ago...

with a special ornament from a dear friend to celebrate our first year of homeschooling. : )

And of course...our Home for the Holidays candle that burns every evening (and all day long ) in our country home.

Thanks for visiting, friends!