Welcome to Day 2 of the Home for the Holidays Blog Tour
brought to you by Sondra Lyn at Home!
Today’s focus is Trees and Decor. And really… what would Christmas decorating be without the trees?
Whether you put up one tree or 10, chances are your Christmas Day celebration centers around your tree. Not spiritually, of course, because we know the true meaning of Christmas is much more than tinsel and presents. But when it comes to our decor, the tree is central to the theme!
I like to put up a couple of large trees, and a few smaller ones. Hey, sometimes they don’t all get done, but it’s fun to bring a little Christmas into other areas of the house. Our main tree is in the family room, and is the one we gather around on Christmas Day.
Of course, it’s the one that we enjoy decorating with those nostalgic ornaments that have been in the family for many years! (Yes, Hallmark was selling ornaments even then!)
Here are a few that hold great memories for us:
These angels were given to me by my closest friend way back when I was expecting our first baby. Not knowing whether the baby was a boy or a girl, she gave me one of each: a pink and a blue angel!!
And this ornament is one of a boxed set that was gifted to us at one of our bridal showers (we married in December)!
Santa approves of the family tree!
Then we have the tree in our foyer that I call the ‘Fall Tree’ because I usually have this one up before Thanksgiving and it is decorated in fall colors. It is also my ‘designer’ tree that I can dress up all pretty-like. I’ve always wanted to do a tree that you might see in a store window, so when we moved to this house, here was my chance!
And here’s a fun little tree that is in our kitchen, on the bar. It celebrates all things sweet about the holidays! Kids really love this one! Even us ‘big kids’. *wink* The tree skirt is a dish towel!
Of course, trees come in all forms. Here’s a really pretty Christmas Tree knock-off and how I made them!
I truly hope you are enjoying the Home for the Holidays Tour! Be sure to come back tomorrow for the third day, which will be holiday crafts! Scroll on down for all the links in the Blog Tour.
Happy December!!
Welcome to the first annual Home for the Holidays Blog Tour
brought to you by Sondra Lyn at Home!
This year’s co-host is Michele from Our Rosey Life. Thanks, Michele!
We are so excited to bring the selection of blogs that have been assembled for this inaugural kick-off. Be sure to check back for each day’s inspirational links!
Here is the line-up for the week:
Monday – Gifts and Wrapping
{Home-ology} Modern Vintage ~ Let’s Wrap Stuff ~ Tried & True
Two Purple Couches ~ Two Thirty-Five Designs
Tuesday – Trees and Decor- Part I
Atta Girl Says ~ Cottage at the Crossroads ~ Sondra Lyn at Home
Stone Gable ~ The Happier Homemaker
Wednesday – Crafts
365 Days of Crafts ~ Houseologie ~ Redhead Can Decorate
Thursday – Recipes and Tablescapes
Creative Southern Home ~ Domestically Speaking ~ Dukes and Duchesses
Major Hoff Takes a Wife ~ Our Rosey Life
Friday – Trees and Decor- Part II
Dandelion Patina ~ Decor Adventures ~ Designed Decor
What Meegan Makes ~ White Lace Cottage
Each day you will see new links added for that day’s featured topic. So let’s get started! Enjoy!!
Home for the Holidays
Monday ~ Gifts and Wrapping
Tuesday ~ Trees and Decor- Part I
Wednesday ~ Crafts
Thursday ~ Recipes and Tablescapes
Friday ~ Trees and Decor- Part II
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