My Christmas Home
Happy Holidays my friends! These past few weeks I have thoroughly enjoyed visting several blogs (many more to go still!) and taking a look inside your Christmas homes. It's like flipping thru one of the finest magazines page by page and viewing all the breathtaking Christmas decorations and stunning details. I just cant stop "Ooohing and Aaahing"! What I LOVE more than anything is seeing what YOUR cherished Christmas collections are and what you hold most dear and personal. I think we all have a favorite Christmas ornament we love most, or perhaps your stocking you've had since you were a child.
I want to invite you inside my Christmas Home and give you a little tour and share with you all my Christmas lovelies and the little sentimental things past down that I cherish most.
Step thru the front door. Come inside!!!
Please have a cookie and some peppermint tea.
When you first step foot inside my home you will see my staircase bannister is decorated with fresh garland and glittery white poinsettias.
On the staircase wall I have a gorgeous Currier and Ives picture hanging up that was given to me by my parents two years ago.
Immediately to the left is my living room. It's not a real large room but very pretty and cozy. The living room is Victorian inspired in it's decor. It's decorated in colors of cream, pink, gold, and burgundy.
An old brass birdcage that I decorated and placed a candle inside. It looks so beautiful at night when lit.
I did the same with a larger birdcage.
A few close-up details of the tree ornaments.
When you mosey on down the hall towards the kitchen you'll see a little hall table with a darling little vignette.
Normally I wouldn't share this room, but it is decorated pretty and festive, so I think I'll give you a peek of my powder room. It's black and white, with pops of red!
Next place on my tour is the kitchen. This room is full of nostalgic childhood happiness. I remember loving the big colored light bulbs on the tree when growing up. I wanted the kitchen to be happy and full of color. It is full of vintage santa's, figurines, elves, glowing gingerbread houses, and lots of tinsel!
Mr. Elf on a Shelf. My kids love him!!!!
I ADORE this little embroidery!
My Santa collection.
I love this big Santa face. He hangs high above my kitchen sink.
This is a real fun vignette. I decorated the top of my cupboard in a whimsical kitsch look.
This precious feather angel was a gift given to me by my sweet friend Amy.
These are a few ornaments hanging on my tree that make me smile and fill me with happiness.
These super cute little boxed ornament assemblages were made by the talented Suze of Georgia Peachez. So whimsy and cute!!!
This wooden fox is a vintage hand puppet that my grandfather use to have as a little boy. When I was a little girl my grandparents would decorate their Christmas tree and my Grandpa would hide the fox in the tree for me to try and find. It became a fun game for me to find the fox. I have many fun memories of searching for him year after year.
This fabulous little risque ornament was lovingly made by my friend Christine.
The last room of the house that I really go ALL out and decorate and love more than any other room is my dining room. Which at Christmas time I call the Sugar Plum dining room.
These stunning large mercury ball picks are dated from the 40's/50's and were a huge surprise gift from an amazing and supportive kind friend Jocelyn O'Gorman.
You can never have enough sparkle and shine at Christmas time!
Recognize this fella? Here he is again…cute pink Santa!
I took a Charlotte Lyons class at Silver Bella and made this little house ornament. The house wasn't quite complete until I scrambled thru my supply tote bag and found Heather's business card with this beautiful ballerina's image. It truly fits the "Sugar Plum" theme.
This pretty pink tree I call the "Roses & Tiara's" tree. I've adorned it with white roses, seam bind bows, and little blingy tiara. (HINT….they are actually napkin rings that I bought at Hobby Lobby in the wedding section, and thought they would look super cute on the tree!)
A cute little blue flocked reindeer that I made now has a new home at Bunny Rose Cottage.
This is another decorative spot in my dining room.
One of my favorite new Christmas displays is this sugary Nativity scene that was created by my dear friend Analise.
I couldn't resist purchasing this adorable Christmas collage from the equally adorable Amy!
Every year I display this delicate vintage tulle tree in the middle of my dining table. This is one of my favorite Christmas decorations.
Lastly, the main thing that showcases my dining room so beautifully is my tree. It's adorned top to bottom full of sparkling & glittery ornaments.
I made these darling little Christmas ornaments in Pam Garrisons "Lineage of Love" class. I actually didn't finish my project in class. :( The class was not about making ornaments, but more of a banner. So, I turned these cuties into an ornament banner for the tree.
Little girls popping out of the Christmas present.
"Oooh Christmas tree….Oooh Christmas tree.."
Thank you so much for stopping by to tour my Christmas home. I hope you enjoyed it!
This will be my last post until after Christmas. Im looking forward to spending time with my children, family, and friends. I can only imagine the amount of Christmas wrapping paper that will be covered all over my floors, and the sounds of giggling, and toys blarring thru the house! Pure JOY!
From my family to your family I want to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas!!!
Christmas Love & Blessings!
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Oh Jenn, the whole house is lovely! Thank you so much for the tour! ♥
Kitchy in the kitchen works perfectly but oh my, everytime I see your sugar plum dinning room, I fall in love all over again!
~ Swoon ~
The House is so well arranged and decorated it is such and excellent and finest decoration with much sweetness of Christmas.The tree is glittering and lightning.Santa clause is so lovely and beautiful.
Jenn, you put as much care and thought into your blog as you do with all of your beautiful decorating and collecting. Thank you for sharing your home with us again and again. It is truly the most beautiful home (especially at Christmas!!)I’ve ever been in. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Jennifer.
This is so unbelievably beauitful!
It looks like the home of the Sugar Plum Fairy!
So pretty and festive.
I can’t wait to move out of my little closet of an apartment so i can do some lovely decoration like this. So inspiring <3
wowwweeeee! so beautifully decorated! love your house.. always have beautiful pretties to drool at! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Your home is sooooo beautiful… it makes me happy to look at all the gorgeous decorations!
Jenn your home is so absolutly BEAUTIFUL!!!! I think it is just amazing how you fill every little nook and cranny with something festive… all of the trees and garlands and decorations are so magical!! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas!!
love, Heather
hey sweetie,
everything looks amazing! I love all the decorations… it’s nice to see that you used so many colors through out the house. I am always debating on what to do & what to use. Have a Merry Christmas! hugs, Joanna
Hello sweetie Jenn!
WooooooWauuuuuu….Gosh it’s truly a Fairy Tale dream house!!! I am really breathtaking of your stunnig Christmas decorations:) Can i move in tomorrow haha, I will love to stay in instead of any expensive hotel! You really did a great job on every corner and rooms in your entire house! Vivi little red santa dress so pretty*teehee* & what a charm kids! Loving blessing to you too and Very Merry Christmas to you sweetie:)
xoxo
♥zoe♥
Jenn, love how each of your rooms are so very different from each other! I bet the kids love all the magical ornaments and the collection of Santas in the kitchen! Those huge mercury glass grapes are stunning! Never seen ones so big! Beautiful… everything is! Merry Christmas! What a beautiful picture of the kids too!
Oh Jenn! I have been waiting for this post 🙂 I had to go get a big cup of coffee with hazelnut cream and sit here and just oohhh and ahhhh! Your home is so amazing. You put so much heart and detail into everything!! I love how everywhere you turn is a happy surprise! Your children are going to have such beautiful memories of Christmas with you and all you put into it to make it so special! It just warms my heart! I LOVE how every room has a different theme! Your kitchen is soooo cute! And your living room is stunning, just to die for! And your dining room…just leaves me speechless! I love the ornaments you created! THANK YOU so much for showing the collage you purchased from me. What an honor to have it in your home! I love my reindeer so much and will be putting it on my blog today 🙂 I ordered a nativity from Analise too! I cant wait to get it 🙂 Jenn, you are so inspiring and such a wonderful friend. Thank you for opening your beautiful home to all of us. Your children look just beautiful in the pictures. So loving and sweet. I love Vivi’s little outfit! She is getting prettier by the minute, such a little doll! And Grant looks just like YOU!!! Too cute for words! I could just kiss his little cheeks 🙂 Love those dimples! I hope you all have a beautiful Christmas!! Have fun this week! I have about 100 gifts to wrap still. YIKES, lol!
Love you lots sweet friend,
Amy
PS, the angel looks so perfect in your kitschy kitchen vignette!! I love it! 🙂
As always your home is absolutely beautiful! Your family is beautiful as well, I know you are very proud. I wish you all the most wonderful Christmas ever! Can’t wait to see you tomorrow and have a little “girl” time.
love,
angela
Hi Jenn,
What a beautiful tour, it’s all so amazing!
xo, suzy
hey sissy,
amazing!!
you know i adore every little detail.
the kids look fantastic!!
love all your new goodies this year.
love ya doll
oxoxox,
Jessi
Hi!
Just popping in to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! I loved taking a Christmas tour through your beautiful home.
It was fun seeing the mosaic buffet I created in your dining room, all decorated for Christmas!
Hugs,
Penny
Well, that is just a lovely bit of eye candy. You did a beautiful job decorating your home! I love what you did with your banner from Pam Garrison’s class and couldn’t wait to see where you put the sugared creche.
Your children are just adorable, as well!
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work!
Well, that is just a lovely bit of eye candy. You did a beautiful job decorating your home! I love what you did with your banner from Pam Garrison’s class and couldn’t wait to see where you put the sugared creche.
Your children are just adorable, as well!
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work!
Your holiday home is breathtaking!! Just spectacular, Jenn!
Merry Christmas!!
Jennifer everything is so beautiful!!!I thought your kitchen was my favorite (Although the living room was wonderful) & then I saw the dinning room… WOW! That pink tulle tree is amazing. I want one!!!!
I had a Christmas Tea at my house yesterday & your add in Romantic Home was passed around & everyone thought it amazing. Tiffany Marshall was here & we started talking about it & I went & got it. Joanna Lewis was also here & she said you guys had so much fun at Silver Bellas. Lisa & I are thinking about signing up for your event. Come visit & see what fun we had at the Tea. So glad you joined us in a fun way through the magazine. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family. See you in the New Year! Charlene
Wow !!!! Wow !!!
Merry Christmas Jenn ! Hope it is the Best ever for your family 🙂
LOVE your home! It is very beautiful! Love love love all christmas decorations! Now I know I have to go out and buy some more for my house.
Hi Jenn,
What glitter and sugar plum fairy magic! I love it all! I’m been waiting and hoping that you would do a Christmas home tour. I have one of your Santas! The one on the left in your photo of Santas is just like the one passed down from my Mom (I have mine in my Santa Mantel Photo in my blog). And I have never seen a light blue reindeer – that was lovely! And the blue/white candy canes in the beautiful blue vase – unbelievable. You know I love your bunny wall paper in your kitchen! Finally the Santa table cloth – that’s so neat! The trees…all those beautiful ornaments..your home is truly a dream come true. And, of course, your children are adorable! Merry Christmas from our home to your home!
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
Jenn ~ I always look forward to your holiday post. Your home is beautiful. Your children are sweet as peaches.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wow!!!Have a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year full of amazing adventures!!! I knew those glass picks were going to the right home!!!
Thank you for the sweet heartfelt note~
Jocelyn
Your whole house is absolutely gorgeous, but the Sugar Plum dining room takes my breath away! Your children are adorable. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much sweet friend! Merry Christmas! XO
Thank you SO much Holly! Merry Christmas! XO,Jenn
Awwww…thank you sweet Heather. You are SO right!!! Every nook and cranny IS filled! hee! hee! Christmas love to you! XO
Thank you Joanna! (((HUGS!!)) I hope you and your family have a VERY Merry Christmas and santa is good to you. 😉 XO,Jenn
Zoe, your sweet compliments light me up! Thank you honey!! Have a lovely Christmas visiting your family! Hope Santa is good to you! ~*XOXO~*,Jenn
Amy, I can never thank you enough for your adoring kind words and compliments. Thank you for all your love, support, and friendship! Wishing you the MERRIEST Christmas!! ~*~XOXO~*~Jenn
Hey Penny! Thanks SO much for stopping by. You would NEVER belive how many women asked me about the buffet during the Christmas Candlelight tour of homes that my house was on. I had SOOO many ladies comment and “oooh and aaah”. I wish I had your business card with me! I LOVE it EVERYDAY!!! It’s definitely one of my favorite pieces. 🙂 Merry Christmas Penny! XO,Jenn
Awwww…thank you Suz!!! Warmest Holiday wishes!!! XO,Jenn
Oooooh THANK YOU Maija!!! I appreciate your compliments more than you know!!! Merry Christmas sweet friend! ~*XOXO*~ Jenn
Thank you so much Charlene. 🙂 Your Christmas tea was beautiful! What a lovely time you ladies had. What a treat for my name and RC ad to have been mentioned. hee! hee! I would be delighted for your to attend my event. Christmas love and blessings, Jenn
Jocelyn,
I LOVE the picks! They are like semi precious stones to me. Delicate & Gorgeous! Merry Christmas!!! XO,Jenn
Wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. Everything is absolutely beautiful! It makes me feel so warm, wonderful, and Christmasy. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Gorgeous Jen! Thank you for sharing your home and Christmas decor with us!!
Merry Christmas
(~~)
Julie
Gorgeous tour of your home Jenn! I just love it! Merry Christmas from Down Under! Suzanne XX
I’m sitting here desperately trying to figure out how I am going to make a vintage tulle tree like the one on your dining room table. I must have one sitting on my dining table before Christmas dinner. It is simply the cat’s pajamas.
I have tons of tulle sitting in my craft room just waiting to become a tree….wish me luck. LOL
Hugs http://www.hugsandkeepsakes.blogspot.com
Where do I begin? It’s so fabulous, it deserves to be on the pages of a magazine! WOW. You must spend a lot of time getting it all put together. The sugar plum dining room was so cool….the tulle tree! Oh goodness! Thanks for sharing, it was like a little magical treat to see it all! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Your home is so so pretty. Just like you. Thanks for sharing. I love that you have Christmas all throughout your home. I would love to know where you find those adorable pink and white candy canes.
Happy holidays to you and your family!
wow. Your home is simply breathtaking. I love your dining room, it is every girls’ dream! I have tiaras on my trees too, I agree,they add a wonderful touch. I’ve got a pair of pointe shoes on one of the trees too,and think it’s my favourite touch. :o) Thank you so much for showing your home, it is beautiful. You’ve put a lot of hard work into making it perfect.
Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas,and all the best for 2010.
Merry Christmas! :o) x
Your Christmas decorating is so beautiful, absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much for all the wonderful ideas, and for sharing all these beautiful details. Have a wonderful Christmas season on the road.
Simply stunning! Your home is lovely. Your family adorable. Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas!
Susan at Charm of the Carolines
Jenn,
Your home looks beautiful.
Lovin your kitchen!
That vintage pink tulle tree…gasp! What a treasure.
How lucky you are to be celebrating with tiny ones and all their excitement and awe.
Mine are fence sitters on Santa this year~to believe or not!…luckily they haven’t jumped off quite yet and still believe (as long as their friends are not around)!
Merry Christmas Sweet Jenn and have a wonderful New Years too!
Hugs,
Suze
Hi, Jen!
Thank you for sharing virtual tour of your Christmas-decorated home. You are a warm and inspiring person. Merry Christmas and God bless!
Christine Karie
(your southern yankee fan)
Ooooooooooo Jenn!!!! LOVE, LOVE everything!!! Talk about “Eye Candy”!!! What a treat for the eyes…like a grown ups Candy~Toy~Winter Shoppe! Everything is just Beautiful with Elegance and Whimsy to boot!
Thank you for letting us take a peek into your Beautiful home 🙂
*****
My mom picked up the Romatic Country with your Fabulous ad!!!…if I can say that 😉 Very exciting!!!! It looks soooo GOOD 🙂
Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family! Love the kids pictures, sooo Adorable!
xo Tiff
oh my gosh, can you hear me squealing from all the way over here? it was one amazing photo after another and another! Jenn you have the most stunning Christmas displays, so amazing, and so you! Loving the beautiful family shots, wow how could they all grow so much in a year?
Wishing you and your sweet family a Merry Christmas! xoxox
Jenn,
Your killing me over here!!!! Your home looks Gorgeous!!! I love every little detail.. From the garlands, trees, ornaments, you name I love it… They need to seriously devote a whole magazine spread to you.. It should be titled “Jenn’s Magical Christmas Home!” Well, I guess they can pick a better name although that might be hard, because there are no words to describe your Winter Wonderland…
Have a Very Merry Christmas!!!!
Stephenie
Thank you so very much for the cup of peppermint tea and the yummy cookie. I feel like I have just had the most delicious break with my favorite Victorian Home magazine and toured your most amazing home. Yes, my favorite is your Sugar Plum dining room. Thank you for sharing your lovely home. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Taking the tour of your beautifully decorated home was like opening a fabulous present. Thank you! Have a wonderfully, blessed Christmas!
Hi Jenn!
I felt like I just looked at a special Christmas book-thanks for showing us your amazing home and Christmas decor. I love how you turn found items into something amazing and one-of-a-kind. Have a lovely Christmas!
PS-Jess did an amazing job with her home too!
PSPS-The children are getting so big-look at Vivi’s long hair. They are so sweet.
I just loved your tour of your more than beautiful home. So lovely and decorated beyond words. Thank you for sharing and may you and your loved ones have the Merriest of Christmas’s.
Ginger
Oh my gosh, Jenn! It’s all so gorgeous and festive! Would have loved to have seen it in person, but you did a great job bringing it to life on your blog. Amazing!
I’m lovin’ the tulle tree!!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Hugs,
Andrea
Hello Jenn… I just “hopped” over from Amy’s at Bunny Rose Cottage… your home is so beautiful, the word that comes to mind is “stunning”… I must go back for another look, I do not want to miss a thing… I would so love to request a custom order from you after the holidays for a little fairy bunny like Amys…Back for another look now… Merry Christmas to you… Bisous… Julie Marie
gorgeous!!!
I miss you!
Merry Christmas!
xoxo, Tiffany
Merry Christmas Jenn! Your home & decorations are incredible and inspiring! I loved looking at every single one of your photos, so much detail, so many wonderful treasures! Your home looks as warm & inviting as you are 🙂 Wishing you and your beautiful family peace, love & joy this holiday season!
OMGosh! Your home is so beautiful all decorated for Christmas. It always is but especially now. I love your kitchen, it feels so cozy and warm and nostalgic. Your dining room is awesome. I love the colors! I really love your living room too. Every room is gorgeous! I will have to go back now and look at it some more! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hugs,
Lee Laurie
Merry Christmas Jenn!
Jennifer, words cannot describe the beauty of your home. I so enjoy seeing it and I did see a few things that I have from Hallmark and Hobby Lobby. You are a true artist. Well going to work on cookies and supper. May you all have a Merry Christmas. Hugs, Pat
wonderful and inspiring!!! a true feeling for
beauty, joy and creativity. Thanks for taking
the time to share it all. Cindy, from Baltimore
Twinkle,
As always, your house looks stunning for the holidays. I adore the pink Santa Claus. Oh my! I’ve never seen him before. He looks like cotton candy. And the beautiful tulle tree on your dining room table.
I hope you all have a very wonderful holiday season and there are lots of smiles, giggles, and laughter throughout your home.
xo Cath
Jenn, I hope you had a Merry Christmas. You home is gorgeous! Your decorations are stunning.
WOW your home is sooooooo beautiful!! Every inch is just pure lovely!! I need you to come to my house and decorate:) Love the santa tablecloth in your kitchen. Thanks for sharing!!
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!
Jenn..have a Happy New Year..thanks for your outrageous spirit and kindness You are a gem!! xoxoxo Jennifer
So breathtaking and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your Christmas eye candy. It brought back many happy childhood memories of Christmas at my grandmother’s house.
Jenn~ my computer crashed over the Christmas holiday. So, once I got back up and running I had to head back to this post to tell you how stunning your home is with all the Christmas decorations…from the Santa’s, to the tulle and lace trimmings. I can’t imagine how long it takes you to set up each vignette! The minute you invite us in passed the threshold it becomes a winter wonderland of Christmas magic. It’s definitely a home that will be filled with cherished memories for your family and friends.
Sweet wishes,
Sara
Your home is truly a holiday wonderland. I just can’t get over the tab reading Sweet Eye Candy Creations. My last name is pronounced Sweet Eye. Have a beautiful 2010!
Your home is fantastic. I thought your place is the place for beautiful fairies.
Deirdre G
Really really love your Christmas decoratio. You are awesome and very creative in wonderfula and in a unique way. Love your blog.
Deirdre G
love this is my dream..thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures.
I love your home, it’s so beautiful, I’m from Lima-Peru,South America, Inca’s Land, My name is Eleana Gastón, I entry to your page because I was looking christmas images for my digital frame and founded your page.
Merry Christmas!
I love it! Christmas decorations is the fact that is can prepare you for Christmas in its entirety. It can help you plan your family life throughout the holiday season and essentially opens the doors for activities and themes that are not available at any other time of the year.
NOw you have to tell me something here, do you get all those goodies in a short time or it takes years. How do you go about it, one room at a time, or you just have a certain eye pallette that you find something and wham add it to a special place, or you have a special place and then you go out hunting. I love your home. I have gone modern to fit in with this huge 5 level thing I am living in, but my heart is a romantic victorian in lace. I long for the soft slip covered and the lace etc., I want to do a romantic thing with this home but need someone with a keen eye to help. So anyway, what is the colour of those pink crimson red balls on that tree…. just so lovely.
Dee
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