Christmas Eve Eve

Yes, you heard right! We attended Christmas Eve Eve last night at the home of my sister-in-law's sister, Karen. Karen is one of my favorite decorators in the whole world, so I went around her home taking pictures, many of which did not turn out. But here are a few that have. First the above painting is one that Karen did of their home. It is above the door in the livingroom. Isn't she amazing?I love the following grouping of little snowmen. Aren't they whimsical?

Here is another painting Karen did over her front door...

I'm sorry that my pictures are grainy. I didn't use enough flash. Anyway, just love, love, love these wreaths strung on rough wood.

Formal diningroom table setting. Love the homemade candle holders with ribbons.

Here is lovely Karen and sweet daughter. Wish more of my photos of everyone had turned out. Cathy's family are some of my favorite people. They are all wonderful!

Leaving you with one last shot, this one of a sweet nativity scene. Let Him In!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Elizabeth

Christmas Bedrooms

This year, I am re-thinking all of my Christmas decorating and putting festive touches in rooms that I don't usually decorate. For instance, the bedroom...I went to one of my favorite sites for inspiration, Country Living Magazine .

Don't the lovely greens above beautifully frame this romatic bed?

Oh, how I love white and these small, white wreaths are just the perfect touch!

Well, the above bedroom is a bit busy and stuffed full of...well, STUFF for my tastes.

This child's room has just the right amount of Christmas decor/ Doesn't it look warm and cozy?

How about you? Do you decorate your master bedroom and/or other rooms pf your house, or just the room that holds your tree?

Look for photos on Friday of own house.

God Bless,

Elizabeth

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

I took a small break from blogging to give myself totally over to the Season. It was just what I needed. I thought you might like to see how our house looked on Christmas Eve...Above, our sweet tree all lit up festivally.

And a few ornaments that look so pretty glowing upon it..


Every year, we string popcorn, cranberries and some type of candy (these are sour, gummy lifesavers)...
Additionally, I add lots of dried orange slices...


Here is the tree as it looks in the daylight...
And two sweet children waiting impatiently for morning to come...
Christmas Day, we drove up north 45 miles to my sweet sister-in-law's (see them several posts below). We had a lovely ham dinner. Unfortunately, a huge storm rolled in and we drove home that night in near blizzard conditions. That was frightening, but we had all prayed for safety before we left and the dear Lord got us home in one piece (a little grayer, perhaps!).

I hope that everyone had a wonderful beginning to their holiday week and may the Spirit continue on until New Years.

Blessings,
Elizabeth

Show and Tell Friday

It's Show and Tell Friday again, over at There's No Place Like Home.
My Show and Tell is some of my favorite Christmas ornaments...
This beautiful Cinderella's carriage was given to me by my friend, Jane, when we were at Disneyland together with the children around six years ago. This photo doesn't do it justice because it is very lacy-looking and beautiful.
Above is the official White House Christmas ornament for 2003, given to me by my ever faithful friend, Beth McKinney, of Washington, DC. The rocking horse moves back and forth. This is a very high quality ornament.
Another beautiful White House ornament, this one for the year 2007. It commemorates a White House wedding. Again, given to me by Beth.
Ahhhh...Last but not least, The Delamar Inn, from Beaufort, NC. Mark and I spent our 1st anniversary there and were presented with this beautiful ornament as a present from the owners of that B&B, the Steepys.

Well, I would show you my whole tree, but I haven't put on the dried apple slices, or strung the popcorn-cranberry-sour apple garland. When that is all taken care of I will show it to you!

Continue to check back for more Christmas stories (earlier posts) and holiday recipes.

Love,
Elizabeth

Look What I Found!

Kelli, at There Is No Place Like Home, is once again hosting Show&Tell Friday. I wonder how many of us will be showcasing Christmas items?...I found this wonderful, huge snowman painting at my favorite thrift store, yesterday. It is hand-painted on an old door!
Aren't they jolly?

This one is carrying a Christmas Tree...
...and here is a snowwoman!

My husband hung my wonderful find over our stairs and it looks very festive and seasonal.

Don't forget to keep checking back. I will be posting more Christmas stories, like this one HERE, as well as seasonal recipes.

Oh! And when you have a free moment, please check my daughter's poetry blog, The World And It's Roses. She has published new poetry!
God bless,
Elizabeth