THANK YOU for visiting AND commenting! š
Boo Mama is hosting her second annual Christmas Tour of Homes and I thought it’d be a great way to a) park some holiday photos and b) cross paths with some new bloggin’ peeps :).
If you’re new to PENSIEVE, welcome! If you’re OLD to PENSIEVE, well, welcome back :).
I’m gonna keep this as short & sweet as possible, posting pictures with captions instead of a lot of explanation. (You’re welcome ;).)
If you’re a front door guest, this time of year this is what you’ll see:
You’ll have to step over a very colorful poinsettia welcome mat:
OOooo, I almost forgot–if you’re a back-door friend, Santa himself will greet you!
Mercy…my manners! Of course, I’d offer you a little something sweet….it’s expected this time of year, you know (as well as the subsequent poundage on the hippage…)
The other night I enjoyed our mantel in a different light…it was late, and it was the room’s only source of illumination…
My children’s homemade ornaments are among my favorites; these aren’t ornaments, exactly, but every year when I re-discover them, I can’t help but smile…it shouldn’t be lost on you that Thomas’ halo is a bit whop-sided.
Speaking of little angels, this is our tree topper, a Madame Alexander angel. For years, our tree was topped with a bow, but when I saw this angel, I HAD to buy her…it was love at first sight.
Every morning, my husband turns on the tree lights while it’s still dark; I love walking into the kitchen and looking through our den towards the sunroom and seeing our illuminated tree. In daylight, what it loses in romantic appeal, it more than makes up in fun appeal–especially with Santa looking on :).
We have a crĆØche or nativity set in just about every room; my favorites are the simplest ones…or the one made by Stephen a few years ago ( š his angel got broken this year and all that’s left is that little gold heart behind Mary and Joseph):
We have multiple Santas throughout the house, too. These guys are the ones who make me smile the most:
Your doorway is so lovely—welcoming and festive! And the buffet looks yummy!
Merry Christmas,
Andrea
Love it….especially love how you decorated the entry way door!! Wow…gorgeous.
Mine’s posted too.
The mantel at nighttime is breathtaking. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
I LOVE the Madame Alexander angel! Very pretty!
Gorgeous mantle! I am mantle coveting today all over the place! And your front door is so pretty!
Merry Christmas!
Your mantle is absolutely beautiful!
Love your front door – your home is lovely. Thanks so much for the goodies. š
Merry Christmas!
I love the decoration on your mantle piece looks very cosy ! I participate too my entry is on the top of my blog.
beautiful!
I love the angel – how precious! My favorite shot was the one of the mantle. That’s my favorite place to decorate – sometimes I’m tempted to leave it that way all year!
So, I’m cornfused…but at least I wrote a Cinquain and posted it…on my broom…flying to parts unknown…will “ketchup” someday. Your gargage gift has not been forgotten.
Hey, girl, I put my Christmas cinquain up today!
Your nativities are too cute! The front door looks really beautiful, too. TFS!
I love your front door…how homey!
Oh I loved your tour! Your front and back door are both so inviting. I love the simple nativities too. Your Madame Alexander angel is so cool. Blessings…
It’s amazing how well all those handmade-by-children ornaments hold up. I recognize the paperplate angels…a classic! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Everything looks just lovely. Your home is so welcoming. Have a Merry Christmas, Jen
Just lovely! Thanks for the tour. Merry Christmas
Just beautiful Robin!!
Very lovely. Thanks for the tour!
What a great tour! I love your tree, the front door decorations, and your kid’s angels and nativities.
I love the lights at nighttime too. Your little nativities are precious!
LOVE the view of your tree in the sunroom – nearly worth getting up early on a dark morning just to see it.
Merry Christmas to you and yours from Northern Ireland.
Your front door is so inviting and your “angels” make me smile!
Thanks for welcoming us into your home and Merry Christmas!
Thanks for letting me come in the back door. I enjoyed myself at your home.
The Madame Alexander angel is precious! š
LOVE all your pics.
“poundage on the hippage”
I’m laughing all the way!
Yes, it has been too too long! I don’t even know if I knew you moved to typepad.
Beautiful decorations. Love that front door.
Yes, it has been too too long! I don’t even know if I knew you moved to typepad.
Beautiful decorations. Love that front door.
Thanks for the tour. Yes, I love that front door decoration too š
Merry Christmas! Your tree is gorgeous with all the clear lights and special ornaments! Thanks for inviting us in.
The paper plate angels are the best! I’d want those out all year.
Merry Christmas!
Really lovely! I especially like the Madame Alexander angel – she’s darling!
Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!
Loved your front door. Thanks for the tour and Happy Holidays!
Such a beautiful mantel! Merry Christmas!
ah, poundage on the hippage…. love it.
and i really love that mantel. wowser.
Love your tree all lit up. And all your nativity sets are so sweet!
I love the decorations on the door! my fave!
Love both your entrances. Everything is beautiful.
love it all!! You have to come to my house and decorate it…LOL
Thank you so much for inviting me in. Your front door is just gorgeous!
Merry Christmas, Joanne
Merry Christmas! I sure enjoyed my visit! Your home is beautiful!
look at all the christmas…i can’t wait for our kids to get older ( and not eat everything–including what is in their diapers) so I can decorate again…
A very cosy Christmas atmosphere in your home and these little crĆØches are adorable ! I come over !!
Your home looks so inviting and the pic looking at the tree in the dark is so pretty.
Don’t you just love that warm feeling that the lit tree gives you in the morning when it’s dark? Everything is beautiful.
Robin
You have an absolutely beautiful entrance! Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the tour! I love your front door display, so classic! It makes me look forward to being back in a house. š
I just LOVE the handmade nativity with the flower pots! I am going to do that project with my youngest son today!!
Your Back Door Santa (wait, that sounded wrong…) is great!
Your tree is beautiful all lit up like that.
Love your decorations! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas to you & yours!
Jennifer š
Love the welcome mat, very colorful! I am also a sucker for the homemade ornaments by my kids.
too cute! i love the potted nativity! i may have to try that with my kiddos next year!
Love your Nativity sets – and the tree is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
My kids made the angels with their pictures too! They are my favorite. I love it that you decorated for the “back door” friends. I have to remember that for next year. Thanks for inviting me in.
I am so glad I am a back door friend:) Everything looks lovely! Merry Christmas!
I love the decorations around the door!!! Your nativity is cute as well!
I love the way you’ve decorated your front door!
Everything looks so wonderful especially your little angels.. . and score on the madame alexander angel. Too cute!
Thank you for the wonderful tour! The picture of the illuminated tree in the sunroom is so neat! Merry Christmas!
decadent mantle
delightful Madame A.
darling doorway Santa
beautiful blogger
Thanks for the tour. Your home is lovely!
so pretty!! love the garland and the lights…
i’m feeling the need for more lights around our house, just not sure about all those cords tho š
That was a lovely welcome to your home. Merry Christmas to you and all your family. Chris
The home made ornements of the children were really cute. Have a very Merry Christmas.
In Christ’s Joy
Joyce
I’m just not getting to visit around the blog tour. I love the welcome mat! And the homemade ornaments and the lighted mantle. Everything looks cozy and welcoming.
My tour is here if you have time to stop by.
Oops, that was supposed to be just now getting to visit.