Today: I purchased a NEW Crate & Barrel pillow(with feather fil). It matched the cushion color to a "T"!

That is pure serendipity Nicole! I love light green and dark green together, it’s a combination that helps both look their best.

Everyone's decorations are so pretty!

Kswl, fabulous nutcracker collection.

After helping DD2 decorate her new tree (Costco, wish I had the room!) and two days searching online, I ordered this one from HDepot. DD2 and family came for Thanksgiving, like last year when DGD2 (then almost 3yo) and DD2 were disappointed I did not have out Christmas decor. I have never decorated that early, and they were suppose to come back for Christmas, but their dishwasher had other ideas. So this year, I was ready.

Everything outside is on timers. The string lights stay up and on all year. Can't really see at night, but there is a large pine wreath with pinecomes and jingle bells above/between the garage doors. (FYI: the "light" above the porch roof is a lamp in one of the 3rd floor guest rooms. Only a portion of the windows can be seen since that level is set back.)

I purchased these RH wreaths a long time ago, when we lived on the lake. I use Command hooks to hang on the LR French doors, and inside/outisde the front doors. For some reason, the two exterior hooks keep letting go. I have two of the larger versions of this wreath and a couple of garlands, but nowhere to put those here.

I will take a few photos of other things around the house today.

Allison I really like those snowflakes hanging on the porch and your RH wreaths. When we lived in Florida I had a difficult time decorating for Christmas outside because we never put lights on our eaves or shrubs (DH was not home enough to do it and had no interest anyway) and nothing else seemed quite right. Are those also horizontally hung string lights on the left porch return? The tree looks lovely; my flocked one is also from HD, we bought it our second Christmas here. The big tree in our last house’s library with all the ornaments I have collected over the years is too tall for the 9’ ceilings here. I need to bite the bullet and get one or probably two smaller trees to put downstairs. TBH I haven’t had the energy to do that since we moved.

Thanks. The "party lights," as some call them, go around three sides of the porch (one string). I believe that is what you're asking about. The set I ordered is 48ft long, but they also come longer.. Big A has them marked down plus another 30% off currently if you or anyone else is interested. (Storefront: Addlon, in case H doesn't allow link). Tip: order extra bulbs.

I used one of the RH light trees I had previously the first two years here. I told DH it looked like we were stayng (LOL) so I was going to order a real tree.

Our neighborhood is about 50/50 FT people, so at least I am not the only house in the area that decorates. Although, to date, I have the most. I fell in love with the large snowflake lights when cities started putting them along the highway. Added two more and the trees when we moved here. I've only done white lights for awhile now, and think they are better at the beach anyway.

I haven't used my (GW famous) deer since we moved from the lake, but we have deer here, so out he came to grace the dining area. (Ignore the mismatched chairs, had to make room for the LR tree!)

One of Mom's Santas is on the island with my PB tree. It isn't made to hold ornaments, so I might need a replacement by next December. Several of the branches have come off or are broken/hanging.

Also on the kitchen island are the gingerbread houses made by DD2's children when they were here for Thanksgiving.

You can tell which one the almost 4yo made. When the 12yo was "done," he then started using the rest of the icing (less is not more).

Also in the kitchen area is this piece I came home with from an ornament swap party over a decade ago.

Always inspiring to see everyone’s take on holiday decorating…and helps to get me going when I’m feeling lazy ( like now!) KSWL, your cozy sitting room( perfect name) is lovely and has me wanting a ”cuppa”. I love my Friendly Village dishes, too. Yours are perfectly displayed. Mine are often on our winter and Christmas table. Hoping it’s okay to cheat…here are a few of my fav pics from last year. May not have the ” Ghost tree from Christmas Past” this year.

Such beautiful decorations! Thanks for starting such a great thread Kswl!

I now need full home tours!

Before famliy arrived, I put a small Santa figurine in their bathrooms. After DD2 came back downstairs, she mentioned the one on the right. My 4th child was a Miniature Schnauzer we adopted when she was 2yo.

One of my Lynn Haney Santas in DGS bedroom.

I put another one with Santa holding toys in DGD2's bedroom.

I decorated the dogs this morning.

I love seeing what everyone is doing.

I discovered Restoration Hardware on this site years ago. Although I no longer use the glass ornaments that I bought from them on the tree I've found other apps for them.

No fresh tree this year. Knee PT doesn't quite have me ready for daily water checks, so my husband pulled the Martha Stewart artificial tree down from the attic. It still looks great after 15 years. Best $25 I ever spent! LED lights and felted wool garland. Skipped any ornaments.

So pretty everyone!

I have a Poinsettia! (A gift delivered today.)

I’ll start decorating tomorrow, maybe. 🎄🎄🎄

Judi your tree with the boiled wool garland is perfectly lovely, I do like that medium and it’s a complete look with your lights. The stars and ornaments in your kitchen are very clever!

SueB, those dogs are TOO cute!

Allison those Santas are special and dear. I kept my paws off Lynne Haney santas in shops bc I knew if i picked one up it would be the start of another collection. 😁

Martinca, I love it all— the mantel, the consoles, the tree— especially that poplar tree, so unusual and it shows off the ornaments so much better than an evergreen!

Loving these and looking forward to more of the same!

IKR?! I have four. One was a gift to Mom I got after she died.

They are very special. I looked online tonight and saw he closed his shop several years ago and is only making a few himself. They sell as fast as he makes.

This is the one in DGD2's bedroom at our house.

This was my first one and my favorite. The dog/cat is close second.

Perfect in every detail, Allison!!

Completed my tabletop trees yeaterday after a few lighting hick-ups. Grrr…My kitchen tree with faux candy ornaments will go up this week.

Beautiful pictures! So my new little not fur

baby is my decorating because I've had no time for anything else!

That and being the matriarch who does all the cooking and decorating and cleaning! I'm glad thanksgiving is over. Only a few more parties before Christmas! And yes I have the same old decorating going on lol. Not much new.

Although I'm into sheepskin these days and bought these for the bar chairs and everybody has been enthralled with them. They're very cozy.!

I have a Santa collection and this year I did something a little different with them.

Bumble, every time I see a pic of your home I swoon a bit. So cozy and pretty.

I am leaving it to someone else this year! Can't wait! They have a light festival which we can see via a canal tour.

Meanwhile, we have our own pine boughs on all of the mantles in Maine, and I did make a wreath in CT. Look, is't a Colorphobe Family Christmas:

^Cannot wait to see what you see this Christmas!!!! I am sure it will be gorgeous.

Here is my bit of Christmas

Bumblebeez, my cats would LOVE your bar stools!

This is our family room tree. We usually have glass icicles, but I’m still non weight bearing which means DH decorated by himself. The icicles are a pain, so I didn't ask him to put them on. The ornaments are all sterling. He even polished them before putting them on!

I’m too lazy to go take pictures of the living room and dining room, but I have these from last year, and it looks pretty similar except this year’s tree is a bit taller. These ornaments are all glass.

Did the tree yesterday…just 5’2” me & dh getting that sucker off the car & into the stand & into the house!

Outside wreaths & lights:

My mom’s Lenox nativity…the wooden stable is somewhere in the attic, need to search today.

Look how beautiful! Dh teases me that the wise men most certainly didn’t come with an elephant…but I ignore him.🤣

(Not sure why night pics look blurry…if you click on them they don’t!)

Everyone's decorations are so very nice.

We got our tree day after thanksgiving and decorated same day. Dh is in charge of the choo-choo train and taking down the tree when the time comes. I leave for a long errand and magically, it's all put away when I return. This, and fresh coffee every morning keep him on Santa's good list.

We have a Christmas village just out of frame. I've not been able to get a wide enough shot of it but if I do, I'll share that too. I've been adding a new piece for each kid since the 1990s for when they (all growd up now) have their own homes and families, they have enough to get started. Plus all pieces will have nice memories--this is our Christmas town until their time comes

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It was really fun to see all of your treasures and how you put them together : )

I can't believe I am contemplating buying Christmas decor...

Well, after two days of lighting malfunctions we have our tree up! A perfect Douglas Fir. I had my poor DH move it back to its original spot after it was already in the stand and watered--just because I love seeing it reflected in the mirror from the foyer.

Worth it, Teeda. I *adore* everything about that second photo. I think I recall when you bought the coffee table. Love the pillow and the whole warm cozy palette!

Beautiful holiday decorating everyone!

Teeda - I always love seeing photos of your gorgeous home.

Thank you both! Mtn, yes I posted about that table. The top needed refinishing. I ended up redoing it myself--a brass tone painted finish. Such a relief to have it done!

Beautiful decorations all! Making slow progress here. The tree, mantel and nativity scene are done and DGS and I built the cChristmas Lincoln Log cabin today.

New lights for the stairs, then the middle died, restrung. I am really feeling

over this!!!

We haven't seen many villages this year so I will post mine. It's an inherited amalgamation. My MIL collected the ceramic houses then left them to me when she died. My father made the paper houses and later gave them to me when he decided to collect Fontanini Nativity pieces instead. Here they all sit together on the shelf DH made for my MIL years ago.

Santa hutch. Now I want the Lynn Haney Santas!

Here's a photo of our Christmas tree - we always buy a Balsam Fir for the fragrance. Both of us also like the old-fashioned multicolored lights. My mother-in-law made all of the crocheted snowflakes over a number of years. We found the Rudolph tree topper when we lived in the Netherlands.

I like my little mantel garland -- I swear it looks better IRL. It has brass ornaments and clip-on mushrooms from Anthro.

Options are limited bc the mantel is so shallow.

Maybe dragonflies buzzing in the holiday greens are in this winter

My little deer and reindeer collection on the front hall table. My mother made the runner in the early ’60s. The deer just sort of accumulated over the decades. The metal one in the middle is the newest member. We were at Value Village and it had no price tag. I asked the cashier about it, and she said ”oh, take it, it is our gift.” So kind! Fortunately other members of our party bought a couple of things, so I felt very happy.

My Christmas Village is finally up on my front foyer’s hutch once again. I painted every (paintable) piece myself years ago, and also made the framed crewel work at the top of tbe hutch, as well as the hanging elf piece to the left of the hutch. This and my Nativity are my two most cherished Christmas decorations.

And a few more closeups. The moms have been moved over near the church.

Oops, just discovered I’d forgetten tbe woodcutters in the storage bin!

This morning I caught Callieco wearing her camo anxiously awaiting Santa Cat.

Oakley, that red table is perfect for Christmas gifts! Our Christmas decor is mainly greenery, white lights, candles and ribbon. Our bedroom tree has vintage ornaments and old Christmas postcards I have collected for years.

Last week when the temperatures were warmer I finally cut some greenery and fixed up the planters by the front porch. The stems are cheap adds from HL. DH hung a few lights which is why his ladder is still in the photo.

Finally got the little tree up today. Blue approves!

We did not decorate as much this year-came down with Covid a couple of weeks ago. I usually buy tons of poinsettias, but just wasn't up to it once I recovered. Lots of lingering fatigue. I added some pics from Bellagio in Vegas-we went for my bday weekend a couple of weeks ago.

And, my cherished nativity on the buffet in our dining room.

It is a small world after all. Merry Christmas my GW friends.

teeda, very classy! Love that rocking horse-wish I could find one!