Take a break from your running around and come on in for a little Christmas cheer!
I didn’t get around to decorating every last nook and cranny, but I don’t think you’ll mind, right?
Bruschi just got a Christmas grooming and is so nice and clean. Come on pup, you can come in too!
We hung our wreath right on our whale’s tail door knocker.
Our Christmas tree is in the living room this year. I love to see it’s twinkling lights from the street through the big picture window, and also from the foyer, the den, and the kitchen.
I used all our white, silver and gold decorations this year……
…..along with lots of glittery pinecones and coffee filter “snowballs”.
Here’s the mantle in our family room that I shared a couple of weeks ago…I ran a string of lights under the fresh greens so it feels Christmasy in there, too. The snowflakes are cotton balls threaded and hung from the ceiling.
This year each of my kids has a little tree in their room too, where all our colorful ornaments found homes.
We all love this new tradition!
We all love this new tradition!
Seanie’s “tree skirt” is a pile of books because there are so many ornaments on the tree that it kept toppling over. He loves to put the lights on when he reads at night before bed!
I hope you are able to live in and love these moments of Christmastime too, even if they are chaotic, disorderly, and not always color-coordinated and picture-perfect!
Wishing you and yours
a merry merry merry
joyful and blessed
Christmas
filled with love and laughter!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
it all looks beautiful…. even the beautiful mess. 😉 boys!
hannah's room is sooooooo adorable! i love it- such a happy place!
pam {simple details} says
So pretty, Lisa! I can tell you've created a warm home, filled with love! I didn't know you had a son 13, me too, and I grew up with St. Bernards(gotta love them both!).
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family!
Sylvia says
You have a wonderful house ready for Christmas …, but you are right ; having each other and our love is what makes a house a home.
I wish you and your happy family all the joy , hope and wonder of this magical season! Merry Christmas!
classic • casual • home says
My 19 year old son is home from college and his room looks like that…but just a tad better as now that he is doing his own laundry he appreciates clean clothes. I dooo so love Christmas cards too…the actual paper kind and not elecronic.
Have a very merry Christmas!
Mandi@TidbitsfromtheTremaynes says
Absolutely love the hanging cotton balls. SO whimsical and cute!
I enjoyed the tour in your home. I believe I saw bedrooms I've never seen before!
Kim@Chattafabulous says
Your place looks so festive and cozy. So cute to have little trees for the kiddos, too! Merry Christmas!!!
Brandi says
Hi Lisa, your home is beautifully decorated! I love your daughter's room as well and her adorable tree! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Anonymous says
thank you lisa for sharing the house…i will say my favorite part is the room with the door you just close and not look at too often….I guess because I can relate so well. Looks beautiful! Merry Merry!
ntb
Andrea says
Your house looks beautiful and your tree is just gorgeous! Love the message too. Don't sweat the small stuff.
Courtney Lane - Blog says
Your home looks beautiful! I love the tradition of kids having heir own tree in their room. We recently started that one too 🙂
Noelle says
Lisa your home looks so beautiful, even the "real life" mess!! I have 2 boys home from college, and two rooms looking just like that!!! But I love it, they are good boys who also work hard in college, playing football and managing to pull off a 3.5 gpa….Oh I'm on a Mommy tangent…forgive!! Have a very Merry Christmas with your beautiful family!!!
René says
Wait, how did you get a picture of my son's room? Those teenaged boys must all be the same, ha-ha. Well your house looks absolutely lovely Lisa. And what a sweetheart Bruschi is all decked out for Santa's arrival. Thank you for joining the party!
Katie says
Merry Christmas to you! Thanks for opening your lovely home! lol about your son's room. 🙂
Calypso In The Country says
You are so funny – I totally get it since I have two boys! Your house looks beautiful and I love your tree. I also love how you displayed the Christmas cards! Have a Merry Christmas!
-Shelley
A Vintage Vine says
Wonderful tour, the tree is beautiful! I have one of those teenage boys rooms too, I keep thinking, "I will miss it someday"! HAHA! Love the dog, we had a St. Bernard when I was a little girl, they are beautiful dogs….BTW, love sofa in your living room that is a wonderful green color. I wish you a wonderful Holiday and look forward to all you share in the new yr.!
Val says
Wow-how peaceful and truly magical your home looks.
elizabeth@themustardceiling says
Merry Christmas Lisa! Your home is decorated so beautifully. I love your gold, white and silver tree and your big pup is so precious 🙂
Jean @ Flower Hill says
Your home is beautiful. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
special 'k' says
It is so beautiful. I have been enjoying all the Christmas Decorations here in bloggerworld. Thanks so much for sharing so we could all enjoy. I will follow on my way out so as I would love to visit again. I hope you will find the time to come visit my place and do the same. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to engaging and supporting your blog in the New Year. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
Nantucket Daffodil says
Merry Christmas! Thanks for the messy room picture. Now I know I'm not alone!
Carrie @ Hazardous Design says
Beautiful! Hope your Christmas was a great one!