Christmas at my house 2009

I love Christmas!  I love decorating my house with all the Christmas things that I have collected.  It is all done now and I would like to share it with you.  We will begin at the Front Door.

 I love the fresh wreaths at Costco and usually just hang mine from an ivory satin ribbon but this year I found this tin reproduction post card plaque so it adorns it this year.

As you walk in the Entry you are greeted by the banister going to the downstairs.

Across from the railing is a black chest where I change the arrangement according to the seasons.

This Christmas I took my lead from Pottery Barn and used glass, mercury glass, silver and snow in all the vignettes throughout the house.

To the right is the Livingroom

This is on the coffee table.  I like to showcase my antique glass ornaments so I put them in these hurricanes.

I couldn't get a good shot of the whole mantel so it is here in two pictures.

Across from the mantel is a tall cabinet that is called a Summer Kitchen.

I use it as a library and hang some favorite handmade pieces from the keys to the doors-like tassels.

This little Christmas angel hangs out on the shelf of the Summer Kitchen along with this Red truck carrying a few more antique ornaments.

Now, on to the Kitchen.

This built-in cabinet changes at this time of year to hold my red glassware and Christmas plates in the shelves.

The pegs are a good place for Christmas mugs.

This whimsical cake plate is new and was snagged at TJMax in October for $19.99.  I saw it in a catalog since then for $99.00! (Oh, how I love a bargain!)   Now, on to the Dining table.

Again more silver, pewter, bells and snow in the punch bowl.

The Family Room Christmas tree. Notice the cute little cradle by the tree. (It is the same one on my header) I use my glass ornaments on the tree that I have used for years and still love. They were originally purchased at a Walgreen's that was going out of business.

Years ago I found some crystals from an old chandelier so I put them on our tree that year.  Now, when I find more at yard sales or antique shops I add them to my collection.  I like the way they reflect the lights of the tree and room. The gold and white balls were a Martha idea I did--dipped them in a mixture of paint and water to make them marbleized.

This is the family room mantel.  Again it is in the white- snow, glass and mercury glass candle holders and greenery.

One last little reading corner where I keep seasonal pillows.  The grandchildren love to come and rearrange the letters on the shelf.  I never know what words are going to be spelled out there.  They have fun surprising me!

I leave you today with this Christmas angel's prayer.  I hope you have enjoyed this Christmas tour.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!

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