Monday, December 15, 2008

Come On In! Welcome to my Holiday Home…

There are quiet a few parties today and I linked to them all! 
Welcome to you all from…
Southern Hospitality
christmastourofhomes
Boo Mama's Tour of Homes

Hooked on Houses Hooked on Holiday House Tours
Whew..That’s a lot of partying!  I hope that you all enjoy yourselves.  If you frequent often there are lot’s of repeats considering I started decorating 2 weeks before Thanksgiving! *smiles* 
We shall start in the kitchen because that is my favorite place during the holidays!
november2008 077 My little snowman that is in front of our kitchen sink.  He is finally starting to feel at home in this hot southern state (Florida) because of the snow flakes that have formed above…
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Onto the dining/living room. 
december2008 027 This little snowman plays plenty of music during the Christmas season.  His little antlers light up and sway back and forth…He’s just a lot of fun!
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november2008 136 They picked everything out on this tree as well as decorated it.  They are so very proud of themselves!
november2008 137 Our hall door leading to the bedrooms holds a very important part of our Christmas season…The Advent cal.  The girls fight over who’s going to change the date every morning.  And it’s where our stockings are hung!
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Our bedroom…
november2008 140 Kayla’s bedroom…
december2008 025 Kelsie’s bedroom…
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And last but not least…To finish up this little tour…Our tree…
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I hope that you all enjoyed my Christmas tour…I can’t wait to see what all of your homes look like this holiday season. *smiles*

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful tree, I love the Santa matt too and how you make a table lamp look festive with a red ribbon. Merry Christmas!

Angie said...

Love your Santa key! What a cute idea! I also love your starbucks cup ornament, how cute!!
Merry Christmas!

Becky said...

I love the Santa key too! One of my grandsons ask me yesterday how Santa was going to get in my house since we don't have a chimney. What a clever idea!

Darlene said...

I LOVE everything! The Santa key is just precious and your tree is GORGEOUS!!

Frugal Finds said...

I love your Christmas quilt!!!

Lamp Tramp said...

Loved your home tour. Your big tree is beautiful, colored lights are so happy and are the latest thing. Girl, you are right on. The Santa key is so perfect for your girls....I miss those days! Cherish them as they will be grown before you can blink!
XOXO!

Jennifer said...

Love the Gator ornament!! Go Gators! Beautiful trees and home! Thanks for sharing!

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Joanna, thanks for playing along! My favorite pic is the last one of your tree! Your kids must just love Christmas at your house, you make it very special.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful tree! Lovely, thanks for sharing.

Shell in your Pocket said...

So pretty! What a beautiful tree!
-sandy toes

Julia @ Hooked on Houses said...

Your tree looks great! Thanks for joining my blog party and inviting us into your home. I enjoyed the tour! -Julia :-)

Ashley said...

I love how you changed your bedding for Christmas! I have always wanted to do that! Thanks for the tour and Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Your tree is stunning! Merry Christmas!

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

The Starbucks ornament caught my eye - love to have some about right now! Love the Christmas quilt on your bed too! Thanks for the tour!

Manuela

KarenB said...

There's something so beautiful about Christmas lights reflecting off of gorgeous wood floors. Very pretty tree. Thanks for inviting us in.

Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimes said...

I love that Santa key idea! Such a great idea! Thank you for the tour of your beautiful home.

Carrie said...

love your santa key! i made some for our grammies this year!!!

Melodie Norman Haas said...

The snowflakes are a cute idea, and I love the santa key! Your tree is beautiful. Thanks for sharing :)

Megan said...

Go Gators, and Merry Christmas!
Thanks for sharing your home.

Lydia said...

Wow. Your tree is beautiful! My other 2 favorite things - the snowman placemats (too cute!) and the Starbuck ornament (a girl after my own heart!). Merry Christmas!

Tammy said...

Well, I loved everything right up to the Gator ornament! ;-)

Looks great and I love the snowmen.

Denise said...

Everythings looks so festive. Love the Santa key, would like to find one for my grandkids!

Merry Christmas!

Carrie said...

You have one of the most photographic trees I have ever seen! I also love the Santa key ... I had never heard of that. What a great idea!
Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Have a very Merry Christmas!

My Trendy Tykes said...

oooh I see a Gator Christmas ornament. MY hubby would love one of those (he's a big Gator fan!)

Beautiful photos

Linda

Jerri at Simply Sweet Home said...

I love the tree & your bedspread!