My Christmas Touches

A few posts ago I was lamenting having to take down all my beloved Fall decor.

As you probably expected, it did eventually get removed and all is put back into the attic except the valued glass pieces.  My right hand is still not ready to be trusted to that extent.

And as you probably expected, I did get a few Christmas touches out and about before we leave for the holidays.

Before I get to that though, I wanted to share with you one of the homes in my city where signs of Christmas are not in short supply.

This article was written by a former co-worker, Melissa Airhart and published in a local magazine.  Because I did not get permission from the photographer to post the actual pictures, I will post the link to the article.

All Through The House

Whether you still need inspiration or not, you will find a lot of Christmas in this gorgeous home.

I realize there is no comparison between this house and what most of us do in the way of bedecking our homes.  My simple little "touches" pale in comparison, but that is alright.  We are all different and it is important to make our homes comfortable and a delight in which to live.

With that said, these are my little Christmas touches.

Because I don't have a lot of kitchen counter space, this arrangement is all there is room for.  I do love my large Gail Pittman classic Christmas plate and this elegant gold tree.  We also love the smell and ambiance of cinnamon candles. 

On the round dining table, I used a Pottery Barn red silk runner from many years ago . The center piece is a very simple arrangement of woven balls, red berries, strings of pearls and tiny lights.

I found this little marble-based tray at Nebraska Furniture in Plano last year and have found so many uses for it.

I love the combination of gold and pearls so have carried out this theme.

Serving pieces consist of our Christmas china on red chargers and the matching goblets.

 Would you believe I found these pretty little tapers at our Kroger store that replicate the design of the china so nicely.

The side table holds this arrangement.

This beautiful table runner came from Tuesday Morning and I think it is perfect.

In the foyer is this pretty little red bird vase that holds a strand of tiny lights.  I love this piece as it was a birthday gift from Vicki Smith, my long-time and precious prayer warrior friend.

Just a few pillows dress up the sofa and side chair.

The mantel continues the theme of gold, pearls, berries and lights that make me happy.

As you can tell, there is no tree.  As we are always gone for a long period of time during the holidays, a tree is not necessary.

These lighted items are on a timer and can be seen through the glass front door.

I also love displaying all the Christmas cards from family and friends on this round table where we can easily enjoy them.

This will be my final blog post until after the beginning of 2020.

Our prayer is that you have a most Merry Christmas as you celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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