Thursday, December 15, 2011

Christmas Home Tour!

Our house has been beautified for the holidays since the day after Thanksgiving! Inviting you inside has been long overdue! Welcome!....


I stripped the wreath that I made last year {that I was none too thrilled with} and started all over again. Since I did a somewhat peacock theme this year, I did our wreath in a color scheme of blues, whites and golds.



Come on in!!....


Here is our tree in all her beauty. I initially showed her off in this post, but here are a few more pictures....


Do you see the peacock ribbon in the photo below? I found it at Hobby Lobby and bought it not knowing how I would use it and then decided I would incorporate it in my tree! It ended up being the inspiration for my theme this year!





Peacock feathers in the tree topper....

You can see more photos here.

Not too much going on in the living room. I decorated the fireplace mantle a bit and hung up our stockings....



Here is our little Ilah watching the Dora Christmas special!....


Some close-up pictures of the mantle decor and the stockings....


A few photos with the lights on....




Peacock feathers made their way into the mantle decor too : ) ....




Onto the kitchen. On our island is this little Christmas tree....

The ribbon on this tree matches the ribbon that I used on the fireplace mantle.

Guarding the tree are a few nutcrackers ; ) ....




I found these peacock ornaments at Marshalls. Aren't they awesome!? I love them!....




Time to head to the staircase....



I used the same ribbon on the staircase banister that I used in my tree....



Peacock Christmas bulbs found at Homegoods....


I kept things to a minimum in the dining area. I just added a small touch of greenery to the centerpiece...



And put these two whimsical peacock trees out on the table...


A TJ Maxx find for just $12.99 each.


Upstairs you will find Ilah's Christmas tree in her room...





Go here to see more photos!

I hope you enjoyed stepping inside of our home and seeing how it's decorated for Christmas!!

May you all experience joy, peace and wonderful memories this Christmas season!

26 comments:

jennifer said...

I really don't know how I would even know how to do all that! I can barely tie ribbon on a gift lol. It all looks so fab and I love the blues and peacock theme! Such a beautiful trend and incorporating it in Christsmas decor is a wonderful idea!!!! Love it all :)

ms cookie said...

so beautiful

Erica said...

Your house and decorating skills are amazing!

Ashley said...

Oh my, I adore peacocks so your home is dream to me!! :) It's beautiful.

De Su Mama said...

I'm with Jen... how do you make it all look so perfectly done? Amazing! I really love the new wreath as well...so bright and unexpected.

Beth McC. said...

SO PRETTY! I love every picture - I am going to have to go back thru and take notes!!

Jennifer said...

LOVE your style and color scheme. Very unexpected and sooooooo elegant. Your home could seriously be in a magazine. So lovely!

the tichenor family said...

OH MY GOODNESS, your home is STUNNING decorated for Christmas. Your trees look like they could be in store windows-- so beautiful. I love the peacock theme throughout. It's all so very beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up!! Merry Christmas!

Brittany said...

Your home looks stunning! The peacock theme is so fun and elegant too! I'm always so inspired by your posts. I love all the details...just gorgeous!

Ashley E. said...

WOW!!! That is so beautiful!!!

Blissfully Burton said...

your mantle is just so beautiful!! come decorate my home, please! :)

Kaysie said...

Your decorations are GORGEOUS!

Leslie said...

AWESOME!! Love the colors!

V-n-J said...

wow! that is gorgeous. love the peacock theme. everything is beautiful.

Lookiewhatidid said...

Everything is just beautiful....so pretty and elegant...great job!

Miranda @ thehouserhouseblog.com said...

Ohmygosh! I want to live in your house. Ha! It is so beautiful and CLEAN! Are you sure you have a little one ;)? Love it all!

Amanda said...

First of all, your home is gorgeous! Second, you decorations are beautiful! I wish I had your eye for style. I am not sure if I've ever seen the blue and gold together but I love it! Merry Christmas!

Shana said...

awesome job!!!

shannon p said...

Gorgeous!!!

druz75 said...

can you tell us how you attach everything to the wreath and garland? they are beautiful!

Tammy said...

Beautiful, you are the world's greatest decorator in my opinion !!! I love your style :)

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DietCokeStraightUp said...

I love the peacocks and all the blue!! So pretty!

Mom of the Twinkies and Tot! said...

Everything is so pretty! I love your tree & the stockings on the mantle! The garland on the banister is also gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

Miss Charming said...

Absolutely gorgeous decor. I love the peacock inspiration.

Malisa said...

My sister always wants to do peacock themed decorations, she will LOVE your house. What a beautiful tree, mantle, bannister, everything, really! Great job decorating. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!