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Christmas House Tour 2010

December 4, 2010 by Angie 33 Comments

The decorating is done at our house.
And I have promised myself not to ‘tweak’ anymore.
It’s time to just enjoy and move on to other things of the season.
Our dining table has this simple basket of ornaments~
I started off with this look….but it wasn’t working for me~
So I removed everything and started again.
This works much better with the rest of the house~
 And here is the side table in the corner of the living room~
This nativity set is a precious keepsake.
It belonged to my grandparents and I remember it in the living room at Christmas time.
Besides it’s sentimental value, I love it for it’s small size and it’s very humble simplicity.
 
 
 
And the next few pics are the whole house together.
This year’s look was sparkly white, silver, with accents of blue & green.
I bought only a few new extra small silver balls…
and a few candles to add to this tray~
The branches came from a tree in our yard~
Overall, a simple look.
I left many, many decorations in the storage closet this year.
It just felt great to have a more streamlined plan.
It  is amazing what can be done with ordinary things from around the house like glass dishes, trays, candles and a few books. If you take the ordinary things and add in branches, pine cones, and shiny ormaments…you can have a great look for not a lot of money.
And I love that.
 

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  1. hostess of the humble bungalow says

    December 4, 2010 at 5:22 am

    What a lovely nativity scene…a family heirloom to cherish. Your home looks very festive Angie.

    Enjoy your weekend.
    Leslie

    Reply
  2. Annelie says

    December 4, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Funny girl! Yes, I'm definitely a tweak freak too (earlier post). I get so many ideas in my head, try them out and they don't look right, try it a different way – like it better, move it around… yes, you know how it goes.

    I love all your christmas:y tray and vase displays.
    Your wooden tray on the table looks so nice with the little runner underneath that picks up on the beautiful colors of the ornaments.

    Have a great weekend!

    Annelie

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  3. DanielleisNesting says

    December 4, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    Stunning. The colors work so well together!Tres Chic!

    Reply
  4. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    December 4, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    I love everything! The dining centerpiece looks so pretty. I really like the table runner too.

    Reply
  5. Becky-May says

    December 4, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    your blog is beautiful!

    BM

    thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com

    x

    Reply
  6. Sandy @ Cottage Style Decorating says

    December 4, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    What a great idea using ornaments in different containers. I really need to do more of that. I like the blue, green and silver. I'm thinking of using something along that line for next year.

    Reply
  7. Land family says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    I love it too-so beautiful and classy! Now sit back and enjoy darn it!

    Reply
  8. Significantly Simple says

    December 5, 2010 at 12:20 am

    I absolutely love your simple scheme. The blues and greens with silver look fantastic. Well done!

    Reply
  9. Nancy says

    December 5, 2010 at 2:55 am

    All I can say is, "I love it"

    Reply
  10. Susan @ Entertain Exchange says

    December 5, 2010 at 3:38 am

    Love the colors…very pretty!

    Susan,
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  11. Chrissie says

    December 5, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    Your Christmas decor is simply beautiful! I love the basket of ornaments on the table and your nativity set is so sweet!

    Reply
  12. nancycreative says

    December 5, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    I love the blue and green color combination–it's so fresh! I've been putting ornaments in containers, too–it's a great way to display them!

    Reply
  13. Karie's Chic Creations says

    December 5, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    Very, very pretty. Love the green and blue. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  14. Joy @ Thrifty Parsonage Living says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    Very pretty! I love the colors you have chosen.

    Reply
  15. Lorri says

    December 6, 2010 at 12:39 am

    It is all so very pretty! Enjoy!

    Reply
  16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    December 6, 2010 at 2:19 am

    Love the blue and green color scheme! I can never resist the urge to keep tweaking!

    Reply
  17. Red Door Home says

    December 6, 2010 at 2:26 am

    Your nativity scene is one of the prettiest I have seen. How wonderful it must be to have such memories attached to such a beautiful heriloom.

    Reply
  18. Olive Cooper says

    December 6, 2010 at 3:03 am

    Angie, the beautiful understated elegance is stunning. I love the lime green touches. Lynn at Happier Than a Pig in Mud is having a Nativity scene party on the 14th and this would link up well. Visiting from BNOTP. merry♥O

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  19. Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed says

    December 6, 2010 at 3:47 am

    I love the blue and green together!

    Reply
  20. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says

    December 6, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    I love it – you've hit the sweet spot of sparkly silvers and blues and rustic natural twigs and pinecones. I just tweaked and re-tweaked the living room xmas decor this weekend – pictures coming soon.

    Reply
  21. Leslie says

    December 6, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    gorgeous!!!!!!
    Have a great monday

    Reply
  22. Marlis says

    December 6, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    I love how simple and affective your decorating is.. Stunning is the perfect word.

    Reply
  23. Tardevil says

    December 6, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Love the blue, green, white combo. The nativity is precious.

    Reply
  24. ellie g says

    December 6, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    Hi! Saw your STUNNING mantle on Under the Table & Dreaming. I had to hop over and take a gander at the rest of your blog! I am loving everything I see. The teal, green and silver are amazing. I'd love to follow your cute blog!

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    December 8, 2010 at 12:45 am

    Very fun and creative. The Bavarian Christmas linky party is still open-won’t you come and join us at http://dobermans-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/2010/11/1st-christmas-linky-party-at-dobermans.html and while you are there join the give-a-ways going on.

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  26. Rene says

    December 13, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    You can't beat a basket of ornaments & I love the colors you used.

    -Rene

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    January 2, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    I love the color scheme. The blue is just beautiful mixed with the greens. Something different!

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    January 9, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    Very lovely – thanks for sharing 🙂

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