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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

WELCOME TO MY CHRISTMAS HOME

Welcome to my home.  I didn't do as much this year as I usually do, but I ran out of time, due to my computer getting a virus

This is my Candy and Cookie tree in my kitchen along with the Santa's that have been decorating the tree.  They have been so busy ....






The Nutcracker wanted to help decorate also.



This wreath on my back coordinates with my tree in the kitchen.


This year I wanted to do something different on my tree, so I decorated the tree all in red ornaments and red birds.



I didn't put out all of my Santa's, just a few of my favorites. The Candy Santa is sitting on my desk.



This Santa was made by my very best friend Phyllis and he is my favorite.



My new center piece that I got at Michael's, 70% off, plus another 25%.  I danced all the way to the checkout counter.  I also purchased a new pillow at 70% off with another 25%.  I had a very productive shopping day.




That's the pillow I purchased at Michael's, the red with snow flakes,




Just a few of my Santa's, I can't get to the rest of them as that would require me getting on the ladder and I have had orders from headquarters, DO NOT GET ON A LADDER


I am having a love affair with Snowmen, they are just so darn cute....... so I put them all together.



The tall one just jumped into my cart Saturday when I was at Albertson's buying groceries.   I just couldn't tell him no, so home he came with me.  The one to the left lights up, so cute.



Waldo loves to have his picture taken and he followed me all over while I was snapping photo's.  He is getting so old, but he is still frisky.


My dining room table all decorated for the holidays.  I see one of the elf's sitting by a candle.



I got the placemats at the Dollar Tree for $1.00 each, they are made of felt with glitter around the edges.  The table runner and napkins were a gift to me for my Birthday from Phyllis.


The elf's have taken over the chandler, oh my.....


My Santa and Christmas Tree cookie jars.  The Christmas Tree is a Christopher Radko and the snowman is from Target.  I have had them for about 10 years.


My antique door with snowmen on the wreath


My arrangement on the hutch.  All of the ribbon matches the tree and wreath



My front porch with a few antique items-  the wagon, bike and chicken feeder



My old sled that I found leaning up against a tree, just waiting to go home with some one.  I asked the people that lived there and they didn't want it.  Even helped me put it in my car.


My wreath on the front door and another snowman..... oh my, they are taken over LOL



Hope you liked the tour of my cottage  Now I will be baking a few goodies to take up to my son's.
I am going up there to spend Christmas with him and my granddaughter.  So I can't wrap my gifts as I am traveling by plane.  Will do that when I arrive.

I wish all of your a wonderful MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.  Safe travels to all of you.

Mary, Waldo and Lili


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40 comments:

  1. Mary, I always love seeing your beautiful cottage. The Christmas decorations go so perfectly with your toile and your red couch. I smile every time I see those things.

    Wishing you and Waldo a very Merry Christmas!

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by Stacy and so glad that you liked my decorations. I didn't like I was on my game this year. It has taken me so long to finish decorating and I still go along and find something that needs to be tweaked.

      Wishing you and your a Very Merry Christmas.

      Mary

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  2. Merry Christmas, Mary. Kai sends wags to Waldo and Lili also. I love your red tree. It really sparkles and that is what Christmas decorating is all about. Aren't snowmen funny? Just can't seem to get enough of them and they will follow you anywhere.. Everything looks wonderful and so pretty. Have a wonderful time with your family and safe travels..xxoJudy

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    1. Thanks so much for your great comments. It was fun this year decorating, but felt like I was not on my game.
      Yes, I do love the snowmen and I ended up putting a small faux tree in my little sitting room filled with snowmen ornaments. I said that I was not going to have that many trees, but I broke down and added another one. I gave away most of my trees so I would want to put them up LOL

      Wishing you, the Captain and Kai a Very Merry Christmas.

      Hugs,
      Mary

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  3. You have a designer touch with your holiday decor (as well as all of your home all the time!). Your idea for the 'red' tree is so original and it looks fantastic. Love your snowman collection. I have one, too, but they are tiny versions. I hope my grandkids enjoy it. Everything is stunning, Mary. Where do you get your energy?!!

    I know you are going to have a lovely time with your family. Happy Holidays, Godspeed and much love, my special friend!

    Jane

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    1. Oh Jane, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a great compliment on my decorations. I did not do as much this year as it is getting harder and harder to do all that decorating, plus I will not be here. But I do enjoy going into each room with holiday decorations.

      Your little ones are going to love Christmas at Grandma's house. I cn just see their little faces taking in all the sparkles and lights. Be sure to take lots of pictures.

      Today I hope to bake after I go and have a bone scan. They are always taking test on this and that. Plus we are going to have a big storm and I want to be in my house smelling all the wonderful breads, cookies and fudge. So let it rain, we really need it.

      So my dear Jane, have a most wonderful Christmas with all your children and grands.

      Lots of hugs

      Mary

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  4. Mary, you have the most wonderful home all decked out for Christmas! I am lovin' all the RED you have in your house. The candy and cookie tree in your kitchen is delightful, and I love your tall tree with the red ornaments and red birds. What a great idea! Both trees look like they could be featured in a magazine! Love that Nutcracker too! The candy wreath is so cute, and I like your snowmen collection. There's nothing like a cute snowman at Christmas. Your red couches are charming, and really go with the season. Everything looks wonderful, and I'm going to come back and see your post again. You sure are in the Christmas spirit, Mary, and that's such a nice thing to see.

    love, ~Sheri

    ps Waldo looks like he's enjoying the season as well. :)

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by Sherri. I didn't do as much as I wanted to as it's difficult to get people to take boxes up and down and then drag them into the house. My friend helped me get the Christmas tree into the house and set it up. She is a god send.

      I said that I was only going to set-up one tree in the living room, but I really love the one in the kitchen, so there goes another one. Then while setting in my setting room that I watch TV in, I felt that I needed some Christmas decor in there, so another very small tree and I decorated it with mostly snowmen. Have just a few more things to place outdoors on my tables and then i am done.

      Will start my baking after I get back from having a bone test done.

      So my dear Sherri, wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.

      Hugs,
      Mary

      PS Yes, Waldo loves all the decorations and he has to check out each and everything bag I bring into the house.

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  5. Mary your home looks so festive and pretty. Love that Santa made by your friend Phyllis Hugs and kisses to sweet Waldo. He is looking on at all the pretty decor too. Happy Holidays my friend.
    Kris

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  6. Well Mary, you may have not done as much as you usually do but you've done a lot! And it's all so gorgeous and festive! Just beautiful! And Waldo is cute too. ;)
    love and blessings for a Merry Christmas~
    Lynda @ Gates of Crystal

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  7. Mary, everything looks so festive, merry and bright. Love it all. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  8. Mary- What joy in your home. I can tell y ou LOVE decorating for the season. You do such a good job and it is all just beautiful--from your candy-kitchen to your red tree to your dining room. It is lovely. Now...um....if you DIDN'T use a ladder HOW did you get that topper on the living room tree? Not that I am calling you out or anything but I remember ""THE ORDERS"" and just asking.....lol
    That Santa that Phyllis made is just beautiful. I did not realize how big it was until you showed it next to the hutch. She is amazingly talented. I don't think she blogs now, right? I think I found YOU through HER!
    Have a wonderful, safe trip home to see your son and granddaughter. They are blessed to have you. xo Diana

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  9. Hi Mary, I am swooning over your pretty Christmas cottage. You do such a beautiful job decorating and it's easy to see this is a favorite time of year for you. I love your gorgeous Santa's and the one your best friend made is incredible. What a talent she is. Love the snowmen too. All so cute. So glad the sled came home with you for your front porch. It looks awesome. I love how you decorated your tree this year with reds. Really is stunning with your sofa and toile accents. Your centerpiece is beautiful and the snowflake pillow is perfect for your sofa. Love seeing sweet Waldo.
    Glad you stayed off the ladder???!!! and followed orders from headquarters!
    Have a wonderful time visiting with your son and granddaughter. They are so blessed to have you visit them. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. Safe travels! Hugs

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  10. Hi Mary, I love to look At Your blog and Your lovely Home look so beautiful All around Your lovely Cottage your Tree look so lovely you did a lot this year I been so late for my decoration tomorrow I'm take my picture some time in the afternoon I'm going to post my home decorating this year Your snowflake pillow look so lovely in you beautiful sofa and for me the must beautiful decoration is Waldo I love the way hi post for pecture God bless you and Waldo , Lily as well your family
    Have wonderful Christmas be safe in your travels enjoy your day with your Son and granddaughter
    XO
    Isora

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    1. Thanks so much for your comments. Looking forward to seeing your Christmas decor. Yes, that Waldo is very special and so is Lili, but he is so full of love and watches over like a hawk LOL.

      Have a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.

      Mary

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  11. Hi Mary,

    I so enjoyed the tour of your Christmas home; everything is so pretty. I share your in your collections of Santa Clauses and Snowmen - they are all adorable! Your sleigh is so festive and fun and your kitchen counter Christmas tree is trimmed to perfection.

    How exciting that you are joining your son and your granddaughter for the holidays! All that baking I'm sure will be appreciated by them and their guests.

    Wishing you safe travels and a very Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy 2017!

    Hugs,
    Poppy

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    1. It is so good hearing from you Poppy. I miss our computer time together. I hope your doing well. I am so glad that you liked my Christmas decor. I am still tweaking items, guess we are never finished LOL.

      Today I am baking since it is a cloudy, rainy day.

      Wihsin you a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year.

      Thanks so much for your wonderful comments.

      Hugs,
      Mary

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  12. Oh Mary, I love every bit of your beautiful home! It's so festive. What a grand collection of Santas you have! And your kitchen tree is the most adorable ever. I love your table and all the happy red. I just adore red at Christmas -- it's so festive and happy. And I just feel I could come visit, we'd have tea and a good talk and both have big smiles on our faces, just looking around! Merriest!

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  13. Mary, I don't think anyone would ever suspect that you ran out of time and so didn't do all the decorating you usually do! Funny how that happens, something (someone) just jumping into your shopping cart -- cheeky snowman!

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping Jean. I really did run out of time. When I get tired I just stop and rest and go at it again.

      Yes, that Snowman was cheeky, wasn't he LOL.
      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

      Mary

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  14. Hi Mary! Oh, your home looks so beautiful all Christmased up! You have some very pretty Santas and elves. Your table looks so lovely and the view of your china cabinet is gorgeous. I love seeing your pretty home. When you see Phyllis, tell her I miss her and her posts! Merry Christmas, sweet friend, and have a wonderful trip to your sons.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such great comments.
      I will be sure to tell Phyllis that you asked about her.

      So glad you liked my decorations - it seemed like it took forever.

      Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

      Hugs,
      Mary

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  15. That sleigh..lol "Start the car" as the Ikea commercial used to say..
    You have done so much and festooned your home w/ so much love and care..
    quite the shopper..I love snowmen too Mary.
    Merry Christmas to you,stay off ladders..and only the best in 2017.May you continue w/ your joie de vivre!

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    1. Thanks so much for your sweet comments. IT really took me a long time to get everything finished and I am still baking. Baked all day yesterday and today I'm not worth much. Glad that you like the house.

      Have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

      Mary

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  16. Wow, Mary! You are an amazing decorator! It all looks so good together and the colors pop! Well done! Merry Christmas!

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    1. Thanks so much. Hope you had a terrific Christmas. wishing you a Happy New Year.

      Hugs,
      Mary

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  17. Oh goodness - your decorations are fabulous -it would be hard to pick a favorite -if I had to pick my favorite has to be the candy wreath. I also love the vintage things on your porch. Wishing you a Joyful and Merry Christmas. Erin

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  18. Mary,
    I love all of your sweet Christmas decor!! And all those Santa's made me just swoon!! Also the Kitchen Santas and nutcracker with the apron caught my eye too!! LOVE IT!! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Thanks so much for your comments. Hope you ahd a wonderful Christmas. Wishing you a Happy New Year.

      Hugs,
      Mary

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  19. Oh my goodness Mary--you REALLY DECORATE!! Everything looks just beautiful! I also made a snowmen display and I have the old vintage Avon blinking snowman and snowwoman--I do love them. How old is Waldo?--he is just gorgeous!

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by. Wishing you a Happy New Year.

      Mary

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  20. Oh, Mary...everything looks sooo pretty...so festive and bright...you did a lot of decorating...and a mighty fine job...Love to you...and have the best Christmas ever. xoxo

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    1. Thanks so much for your comments BJ. Had a great Christmas and I hope you did to.

      Wishing you a Happy New Year.

      Hugs,
      Mary

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  21. Absolutely beautiful. You amaze me! I wish you a very Merry Christmas. And enjoy your time with your family and friends. God bless uou. Karie

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    1. Thanks so much for your comments. Had a great Christmas with my son and granddaughter. But I am pooped. Hope yours was wonderful too.

      Wishing you a Happy New Year.

      Hugs,
      Mary

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  22. Well I am more than late stopping by your post Mary, but Merry Belated Christmas!
    Your home is so pretty all decked out for the holidays. I love your santa collection, especially the one you said is your favorite:) And Waldo is looking as handsome as ever! He is one beautiful boy, just love his soulful eyes. Hope you have a very Happy New Year!!

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    1. So glad to hear from you and I hope that your Christmas was wonderful.

      My Waldo is getting old and I do love him so. But he is a wonderful dog and so is Lili. She doesn't like to get her picture taken like Waldo does. LOL

      Wishing you a Happy New Year.

      Hugs dear friend.

      Mary

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  23. Wondering how your Christmas went and what you're up to in 2017. Thanks for stopping by recently. Hoping to see a post soon.

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  24. Hi Mary!! Being that you did not do as much as you normally do, you still did a lot. So beautifully done!! FYI for some reason your blog posts dropped from my emails. Will have to see if re subscribing will fix it

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  25. I think you still did a ton. Your posts aren't showing up in my email either. Can't wait to see your Spring garden. Hugs.

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