Hello and Welcome to my Christmas home.
If we have been long-time friends you will have seen these pictures and projects before, but if you are a soon-to-be-friend visiting from one of the Bloggy Christmas home tours you can get a quick impression of my style of decorating and crafting this year.
Well since you rang the doorbell you will have seen my Christmas wreath already. But here is a nice close-up anyway.
This Christmas wreath is made out of a homemade twig wreath, that has made several appearances on this blog before. Like here, and here and then again here. For this Christmas she got a special makeover treatment that completely rejuvenated her and made her once again fit for many show-stopping performances here at Songbird.
But don’t just stand there on the doorstep, please come on in. The tea is brewing and the coffee is almost ready. Would you like some Christmas cake to go with that?
This year I got a bit of Scandinavian Christmas fever. So you’ll see a lot of red and white in my Christmas decor. Like my mantel.
My mantel display consisted of my favorite decorating elements: something old (the vintage mirror and gravy bowl), something made (the painted pinecone garland and the paper garlands), and something natural (the hyacinth bulbs that are actually starting to bloom now, and the real greens from my garland). Oh and candles of course. No display without candles.
The red and white theme continues in my Christmas tree. Almost all of my Christmas tree decorations and ornaments are homemade. Some I already made last year (visit my Christmas Home Tour 2010 for more details) and some I made this year.
I think my burlap ornaments win this years price for most unexpected but lucky outcome:
Ok and of course one look at the whole tree too:
I decorated our backyard too. We have a lovely big terrace under a big porch, which makes it perfected for decorating.
In the middle pictures there you can see a fun little craft I did with my windows this year. I made faux ice flowers on my windows to bring back some sentimental childhood memories (without the discomfort of being cold).
And that concludes the highlights of my Christmas decorations this year. Although I think I’ve got at least a couple more craft projects in me.
And if I won’t ‘see’ you anymore before Christmas. Please let me wish you and your loved ones
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
linnea-maria says
Oh it is so beautiful, your lovely christmas decorated home. I love that white pine cone wreath with white pointsettas in. I haven't decorated that much or put much effort in the decorations. Lack of time demands quick fixes and using the old trix and decorations again. Have a lovely week. /Therese
Kathy says
So lovely, each and every piece. Merry Christmas…
aimee says
i love your christmas decor its beautiful xxx
thistlewoodfarm says
Oh….I truly love your decorations! Those burlap ornaments are ADORABLE!!!! You have a true eye for decorating. Thanks for sharing!
Prior says
very lovely, we used red and white this year at our annual tea, so crisp. love your pine cone garland, too. Lezlee Cheek
♥ Sonny ♥ says
Its all so holiday pretty Marianne but I think my favorite is that beautiful tree skirt.
Deb @ Paper Turtle says
Hi Marianne ~ I follow your blog and read your posts through Google Reader but never come over and leave a comment. After seeing your beautiful Christmas home I wanted to pop in and say hello. Your home and all the special touches are just so lovely.
And I really enjoy your blog all year long! Merry Christmas!
Anne says
I love the white and red – it looks so fresh!
Southern Fried Gal says
Everything is so beautiful! I'm a door gal and that wreath is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Finding Home says
I really love your style! Well done and thanks for sharing. Laura
Kathy @ In Quiet Places says
I love the flair that shines in your decorating style, it is natural and unique and very homey and inviting, it is all beautiful.
Dawnee says
Marianne, this is truly lovely! I'm so happy to have found you on the Christmas Home Tour through The Inspired Room!! I look forward to coming back to see more!
Tara G. says
Such a pretty mantel! I like the classic mixed with whimsey!
Twinstyle says
Hi Marianne,
what a lovely blog you have! So much inspiration. We started a blog as well recently and would love you to visit us once.
Wendy
Jenna says
I canNOT get over your mantel! Can I just move it into my house? 🙂 Your home is just lovely.
Kolein says
Beautiful, Marianne! LOVE the windows!!!!
xo
Teresa says
Everything is perfect- love the circle garland in front of the mirror.{pinning that} Divine
Merry Christmas
pipigirl says
i took your ice flower idea and put it to heart last week. i took my doilies that i put on my furniture, and taped them to my windows. all diff shapes. it was really cool and turned out great. many compliments. it took a while to do but i was happy with results. TIL TODAY!!! my 16 yr old stp. grandson[by proxy lol] stopped by and said whats this! AND RAN HIS FINGERS THRU IT!!!! needless to say, it doesnt quite look the same. but anyway, i love it, thanks so much for the idea. its a keeper. merry christmas to all out there in shabby blogland. susy
Barb says
This is just so gorgeous! I love how you carried the red and white and the paper garlands all through your decorating – love it!
Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says
Loving the red & white theme, and those burlap ornaments are too adorable! 🙂
stopping in from Nester's!
Kate says
I love the pinecone garland, but even more, I love the little circle garland drapped on the mirror. So pretty.
Great decorations.
Beth F. says
I think it's beautiful! I esp. like your mantle and the re-occurring circular ornaments!
Shaunna says
Lovely!!! Love that tree of yours!
🙂
shaunna
Robin says
You've created such a beautiful space. I just love the garland on the mirror and all the handmade touches. it's so pretty.
Belinda says
Everything looks so beautiful, and I love your mantel. All of the elements come together so perfectly…its cheery and fun!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
oh i love those paper circle garlands and the touches of red!