Tomorrow is Dec. 1st, hard to believe.
I am joining my friend The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday, a look at Christmas Past.
Actually, I don’t change my décor that much from year to year. That’s part of the tradition of Christmas, doing many things the same way from year to year.
The Christmas mantel…
I have a double mantel that dh built when we built this house 12 years ago.
The Precious Moments Nativity always goes there, surrounded by a mixture of faux and fresh greens. I use oasis for the fresh greens and fresh flowers, and weave lights throughout.
Another tradition is my front porch.
After all, Santa needs a place to sit and cool off after squeezing down the chimney in that hot suit.
Our home would not be complete without a Nativity, and outside must have one too!
A light in every window to welcome the Christ child’s arrival on the 25th.
I have always wanted to put every Christmas table I have ever done in one place, and tomorrow I hope to do just that!
Thanks for visiting, be sure to check out The Tablescaper’s Seasonal Sunday .
What a warm and inviting greeting to your home! I love the mantel with the nativity and all the bottle brush trees.
ReplyDeleteTraditions are marvelous.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to have you be at Christmases Past at Seasonal Sundays.
- Alma, The Tablescaper
I love your cute nativity K! Have fun decorating for Christmas:@)
ReplyDeleteYour front porch is so festive...so welcoming. Beautiful! Deb
ReplyDeletebeautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteYour home looks Beautiful for Christmas and your porch is so welcoming ! I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family.
xxoo
Diane
Oh, Kathleen, your home is so lovely. I love your mantel decorations and what you've done to your front porch: a warm and welcoming presentation which will greet all your Christmas visitors (Santa included!) and make passers-by smile with holiday glee! Have a wonderful Christmas season. Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
ReplyDeleteYour home is full of warmth, Kathleen. Love the focus of your mantel ~ the true meaning of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see all the Christmas tables you've ever done. I hope you get the post created. Great idea!
Hi Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteI don't change up a lot at Christmas either for the very reason you've stated. I like the traditions of the season. However, I am doing a few changes this year, and I think it will be fun. I never change our trees, though.
I love all the plaid on your porch; I've enjoyed seeing everyone's pretty plaids in these posts. I never get tired of tartan plaids. :) Your mantel looks really beautiful -- I bet it's fun to decorate.
I look forward to seeing all your previous Christmas tables, Kathleen, and I hope your hubby is still recovering nicely from his illness. Visiting from Seasonal Sundays; have a great day!
Hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
Beautiful, and I especially love the porch!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Kathleen.....
ReplyDeleteI love your front porch..
Love, Mona
Your home is beautiful and I love tradition. Your mantel is very special.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you--I love the tradition of decorating the same way each year. I might add one or two new finds, but the ritual of unwrapping each item after a whole year is just as exciting. It's like visiting "old friends".
ReplyDeleteYour home looks so warm & inviting with all your beautiful Christmas decorations, Kathleen!
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed that I forgot to show or even mention my nativity scene. Me devout Irish Catholic mother will be rollin' in her grave!
I sure hope that Christmas is a much better holiday for you & Mike.
Hugs,
Rett
This all looks so pretty, Kathleen! You really did a super job bringing the season to life.
ReplyDeleteI hope Mike feels better for Christmas. THinking of you both.
XO,
Sheila