Grab a cookie cookie and come on in!
I am so excited to be linking to all these festive Christmas tours.
Ya'll are gonna love this cookie recipe. We're just making iced sugar cookies (recipe here) and putting the final touches on our decorations. The 'little' girls wanted to show you their tree first and then we'll move on to the rest of the house.
They love this white tree and the colors we used coordinate well with their girly room. And we sorta have a love affair going on with ribbon. It's a southern thing.
Welcome to this Christmas tour sponsored by the BooMama and Hooked on Houses and Kimba......and welcome to my home. I was so happy to participate in this linky party and in fact am using alot of the same pictures I used for Nester's garland party.......so hope you don't mind. These fun linky parties gave me the added 'kick in the tail' I needed to finish my decorating. I am so happy with how it all turned out and can only say that this garland probably weighs a good 30 or 40 pounds. I pray for the stability and stickiness of 3M tabs.....
And because I have more Christmas decorations than any sane person should, I 'borrowed' stuff from the house to make this years' Christmas cheer fun but cheap. So I snatched the 'W' from the kitchen......
and the star I 'borrowed' from the breakfast room......
I started with a skinny little anemic garland and added lots of fresh magnolia, cypress and pine and then added my signature Christmas decoration......lots of ribbon!
I had the little evergreen trees from Thanksgiving and put them on candlesticks.....
and voila!! My best garland ever. Thank you Nester for the inspiration.
I took my skills from the garland on the bannister.....which is sadly not finished, so I can only show you this far up.
and I thought you'd enjoy this little jewel.....it's a cute 'family tree' decorated with pictures of all of our brood........
and this is my favorite tree this Christmas......simple and kinda old-school.....
then there's the table top tree in the breakfast room.....
and my dining room with a bare but beautiful bird tree...
and a peak into my bedroom where I recently nailed pillow shams right to the wall for window mistreatments (a Nester trick from way back) and added some fun lights for Christmas.
That's one sure fire thing about being Southern......we know how to do everything 'big' and 'bordering on gaudy'. We tend to be of the 'more is more' persuasion. And if you'd like to know more about Southern women, I've given a short tutorial here. I would like to add that I'm a brand new reader to BooMama and L.O.V.E her blog. Apparently along with everyone else in the free world. Hope you are inspired to make your Christmas colorful and beautiful! 
79 comments:
Yeah! I like the picture!! And your garlands are beautiful!!!!
The family picture on your header (is that what it's called?). Head over to my blog and you can see that yes I'm a terrible picture taker most of the time!!
I LOOOOOOOVE these Edie! I'll have to get some of my pics up this week too...I've been doing a little each day.
How inspiring! I adore the style you decorated with :-)
Love it all, especially the ribbon - I am a ribbon nut too! And love those shams in the bedroom! I too have them in my bathroom and my daughter's room!! I never thought about adding lights though to the wall -- loving that!!! Have to steal that!
Edie, It looks absolutely GORGEOUS!! The garland, the trees, the ribbon (OH THE RIBBON MAKES MY HEART SING!), and especially the mantel. I may be in love with the family tree too! Just might have to steal that for my kitchen.
You must have gotten that new camera because the pics are just so good! Thanks for the inspiration.
I'm lovin it all, the garland, blue ribbon, the bird, the trees and of course the big W. I'm embarrassed to admit for the first time EVER I don't have a single thing up yet. We are possibly putting our house up for sale so I've been hesitant...don't want the house to look cluttered. I'm inspired now though (as usual) so I'll probably drag out my trees and such first thing tomorrow. Great job Edie! I also like the family pic on your header. What a fun group of kids you have, it won't last long, enjoy it while you can. Yes, of course I'd like to come to the conference. I'll email you later. Have a fun with your garland party.
I'm lovin it all, the garland, blue ribbon, the bird, the trees and of course the big W. I'm embarrassed to admit for the first time EVER I don't have a single thing up yet. We are possibly putting our house up for sale so I've been hesitant...don't want the house to look cluttered. I'm inspired now though (as usual) so I'll probably drag out my trees and such first thing tomorrow. Great job Edie! I also like the family pic on your header. What a fun group of kids you have, it won't last long, enjoy it while you can. Yes, of course I'd like to come to the conference. I'll email you later. Have a fun with your garland party.
STUNNING! It's so....fluffy! I just want to stare at it.
GORGEOUS!!
Love the ribbon- but I've told you that before. I like how you can see the blue star in the breakfast room pic and now it's on the mantle. Looks good in both shots! :)
Your daughter in the top right corner of your header looks like Hillary Duff - I did a double take as your blog loaded. :)
Yours is the best garland I have seen- the most colorful and fun!!!! Great job!!!
Your house is so warm and inviting and "homey". I just love it. And that header....WOW.....y'all are a good lookin' group! xox Ang
OH, very creative! I love the colors and the ribbon of course...and the star is perfect! Christmas blessings to you and your family!
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!! Your Christmas Decorations are fantastic! And you have a gorgeous family- I'm with Gina, you're daughter looks a lot like Hillary Duff- I did a double take as well!!! Merry Christmas!
Hi, edie
I love the garland I could only hope that I could get one to look that good,, the family picture is beautiful. I'm hoping to get mine done soon.
Oh. my. word. I am officially a failure when it comes to Christmas decorations!
Those are awesome.
Oh. My. Goodness. Gorgeousness!!!! I love all the color, the ribbons and magnolias. Just beautiful!!
OOOOh - what a lovely home! I loved that you shoped your home. I don't have that much around - lucky you. It looks great.
Fun! I like the tree in the dining room.
oh - I love your garland!! Awesome style!! I love aqua! And I have that "W" in my kitchen, too! I sprayed it Espresso after this last house move. Is yours from Ballard, too?
You win.
Totally. I couldn't even read the post. It's completely unbeliveable!
I want to pack up and live in your garland! WONDERFUL~
Thanks so much for sharing!
Everything is gorgeous. I love the family tree, I may have to steal that idea. where did you find the little frames?
Simply gorgeous!!
I agree with The Nester. You win.
Garland looks good and heavy! Oh My Goodness- the Nester wrote on your comments and she said you win!!! Sigh....I wish I had a mantle....so I too could hear her wonderful thoughts. *grin*
Yep. You do win! This is amazing. I WILL be using some big, fat ribbon in mine next year!
wow! I like how "floofy" your garland is! I like all your trees too! Kelly
p.s. I'm a ribbon nut too! :) Kelly
wow! I love all the colors. And the pics on the greenery is precious!
Oh my goodness. I LOVE THE COLOR!!! I have seen so many neutrals lately--I love the colors! It looks gorgeous. And is that an animal print chair I spotted in the background? Love it!
WOW! I love the colors. Your home is beautiful.
All so very pretty, makes me happy looking at your pictures!
Lamp Tramp
good gracious me my... HELLO... love that to pieces!
you rock my friend...
it is sooo beautiful!
Oh my word! I love all of your decorations! I am drooling over everything! I love love love the family tree and I am totally going to copy you! I am definitely going to keep coming by to check out what you have going on!
Edie - What fun....the house looks gorgeous...so festive. I shopped the house too, gotta love it!
Oh my goodness, Life In Grace...where do I begin..so very pretty! I love the family tree..so sweet and creative!
-sandy toe
Loved it ALL! Just amazing! Thanks for sharing!
XO,
SHeila
Wow amazing, beautiful and so creative. Love the breafast room table top tree. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful!! I love all of the colors...so unique!! BTW..your family pix at the top of your blog is great!!
it's seriosly all so beautiful!!!! wow! you're good! all of the little trees...lovely! i can't wait to be in a house next year and rip off all of your ideas! ;-)
okay, so i've been reading more, and if i can't just come sit at your feet and learn, i'll observe online!
I don't even know where to begin...it's all GORGEOUS! That ribbon is just to die for! OMG! I just LOVE IT ALL! I guess I'd better start searching the house for interesting ribbons to use. :)
wowwwwwww, you are truely inspired, and so creative!! Im gonna pop around more and check it out, seriously beautiful!!! LA
Oh Edie!!!
It is ALL so gorgeous!
Your mantle garland is so festive. Love it!
You inspired me ... I love how you used lots of ribbon on the tops of your trees. I started to do that with my daughters' trees, but now I know I need more, variety.
Merry merry!
Oh my heck. I've never seen anything so awesome. I mean, AWESOME!
You've done an amazing job!
Fabulous! Your home is so festive!
Where did you get the beautiful dresser from- under the "home" sign?
beautiful, everywhere! i love it.
look at you sister, featured on "The Nester!!!" It looks just stunning.
WOW!WOW!WOW! Just beautiful!
WOWEEEEEE!!! Edie, I seriously don't think your home could be more beautiful! So, homey and cozy!!! Do you have an extra room open?? I just wanna come and relax for a day or 4! Everything is beautiful and the new header is great! I wanna be you when I grow up....xo Keli
Those all are so lovely! I love the ribbons, and how you have different themes for each area of the house!!
I just think it is so magical! You did a awesome job....and I know your family loves it! :) Meme
I enjoyed the tour. I love the barn stars and your favorite tree is mine too. What a great grouping...the dresser, the flower pot, and tobacco stick star in the background and the wood sign. Love it!
I discovered your blog through Nester, naturally. I LOVE IT! I love your eclectic style and will definitely be back for more!
-Kari
Love your decorations, they are so bright and cheerful! The garland is stunning......i just wish i had a mantal to put one on!
So beautiful! I gotta know about your 'family tree'... are those little tiny frames? Did you make them? Buy them? Need details!
Your decorations looks FABULOUS and your family looks just as amazing! Have a wonderful Christmas :)
I love the decor!! I'm so stealing the family tree idea for next year. :)
Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Merry Christmas!
Love all your decor and what a beautiful family you have!
I just cannot tell you enough how beautiful i think your home is. It's just GREAT, I love all of your Christmas decor! Just darling, I'll be back to visit again.
What a beautiful family you have! And your house is lovely also. Thank you for sharing with me! Merry Christmas!
Susan
Love Love Love your house. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Very cool decorations and wonderfully photographed. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I love your small trees, I wish I had time and space to do more than one tree. your house looks beautiful.
WOW! That is all I can say! Your trees, mantle, all garland is BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE your use of color out of the ordinary for Christmastime. Great job! Thanks for sharing. You have inspired me!
Wow! How very creative! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
I really loved the colors you used. Everything looks gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining my blog party and inviting us into your beautiful home. -Julia :-)
Love your decorations! They're so colourful and fun!! Thanks for the tour.
So colorful...and I love the family tree! What a cute idea.
Merry Christmas to you and yours...
Oh my goodness - I LOVE your decorations - especially love the mantle! You will be my inspiration next year!
It's so festive! I love your decorations!
I LOVE your mantle and all of your trees! So festive and fun!! You have done a wonderful job!! I would love to know where you get all of your fun ribbons!!
WOW it's Gorgeous! Makes me wanna buy lots and lots of ribbon! I love all the colors and I love your star!
I love the turquoise with the blue and the tree in your breakfast nook! So fun and festive.
Happy Holidays!
I love all of your trees! The ribbons!! And your barn stars!!! The colors are wonderful! Looks so fun!!!
Thanks for your comment on my blog!
That is absolutely beautiful! I love the striking colors! Thanks for sharing :)
Just a little comment to let you know I stopped by to tour.
Merry Christmas
I love, love your mantel. The color combination is wonderful. I may have to copy it next year. I traveled to Tennessee for the first time last year and fell in love with the beautiful country, polite manners of the youth and everything about it! Thanks for sharing your home.
Love the mantle!
Best wishes to you and your family during this Christmas season!
I'm addicted...to your house at Christmas! I love it!!! Your creativity and color are gorgeous.
Amy
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