Welcome, everybody!
Now since most of you have had to read about our recent move over and over again – and since I haven’t posted any pictures of the house since we’ve been here – this little Christmas bloggy house tour thing-y is the perfect opportunity for me to show you around.
Except I’m not showing you the bedrooms because they’re still a bit of a train wreck. And yes, we’ve been here two weeks now, but I do have a toddler and DO I LOOK LIKE A ROBOT?
Anyhoo.
It’s a wonder that I decorated the front door, because honestly there were bigger and better things I needed to be doing (like, for instance, unpacking our clothes). But I decided that it would bring the little man untold joy to see even a single strand of lights when he was outside, so I threw together a little something.
Let’s all just pretend that we don’t see that pesky cord over there to the right. ‘Kay?
When you walk in the front door, you’re facing the living room, where Sister and I arranged furniture until 2 in the morning on the Friday that we moved. Neither our backs nor our bladders will ever be the same.
(Here’s what you should be ignoring: the pillow in the floor, the couch not centered on the wall-o-windows but OH it will be by this weekend, the three year old who couldn’t even bother to turn around for the photograph.)
And in the front corner of that room, you’ll find our Christmas tree:
I can’t take any credit at all for the beauty of said tree; Mama decorated it for us when we moved in. She and Sister can decorate Christmas trees like nobody’s business. I, on the other hand, am totally intimidated by the whole process and pretty much just stand back and whimper. So it was a HUGE blessing for her to do that for us, especially in the midst of the moving madness.
And look! Lights!
FANCY!
We don’t have a mantel over our fireplace in this house, so I did what any good Southern girl would do given the circumstances: I hung our stockings on the bar. I thought that was pretty resourceful, though I may be setting myself up for scandal what with us being members of a Baptist church and all.
The dining room is off of the living room, and as you look at this picture just pretend like all the chairs are upholstered in the same fabric because I haven’t exactly gotten around to that particular project yet (see: NOT A ROBOT).
On the table at the far end of the room, you’ll find just about the only “collection” I have:
I really do treasure them, and during a season when it’s easy to get bogged down in what we’re giving, what we’re getting, what we’re eating and what all we have to do, the nativity scene reminds me of what really matters during this special time of year.
In Alex’s playroom I put up the tree we got at Home Depot the day after Thanksgiving (remember? it was free!). That’s where I’m putting all the cards we get in the mail, and I can already tell that the Christmas Card Tree is going to be a tradition in our house for many years to come. I just love it.
I’ll post another picture at the end of the holidays when it’s chock-full-o-cards…it’s been so fun to have our friends’ pictures become a part of our Christmas decorations.
Well…that’s about it, I reckon…I’ll save pictures of the kitchen and playroom and all that for later since there may be a few other houses you’re hoping to visit today.
So grab yourself a mug of hot chocolate, get settled in a comfy chair, start clicking on the links (oh, how I hope there are links), and enjoy some of the warmest hospitality that the interweb has to offer.
Merry Christmas, y’all!
A quick reminder: link to your specific post, not to your general blog address. Thanks!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:13 am
Oh, BooMama, your decorations are beautiful, as is your house! I love it!
You know, I really like your idea of making the Christmas cards that you receive a part of your tree. Very nice!
Thanks so much for hosting this. :)
December 15th, 2006 at 12:13 am
Gorgeous, Boo Mama! You put my little display to shame! Absolutely beautimous!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:15 am
Your decorations are lovely! How clever to hang your stockings from the bar. Mine are hung from my teacart!
Thanks so much for hosting this!
Merry Christmas to you and yours…
December 15th, 2006 at 12:15 am
Really beautiful. I’m quite impressed – and Mama can come over and deck my halls anytime.
But then, I’m drooling over the apparent dust-free-ness you’re enjoying as well.
Thanks for hosting!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:15 am
Awesome job! I love the chairs just how they are- unmatching and all. Adds character. Merry Christmas from my home to yours!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:15 am
Congrats on your new home…it is lovely! I hope it becomes a treasure house of good memories!
Thanks for hosting!
Christie
December 15th, 2006 at 12:16 am
What a gorgeous home…love all the windows in your living room.
This is going to be so much fun..thanks!
Laura
December 15th, 2006 at 12:18 am
Mega kudos to you and Mama. And this Holiday Tourarama is going to be THE hit of the http://www…servers will be going down all over the world. :)
December 15th, 2006 at 12:18 am
Your home is beautiful Boomama, I know you are so proud. I love your beautiful tree! Thanks for hosting this I love it so much. May you have a Blessed Christmas in your new home.
December 15th, 2006 at 12:18 am
Thank you for hosting this. I read all the ones on your last tour, but alas I didn’t have a blog yet. Your home looks gorgeous and I especially love your front door. Merry Christmas!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:20 am
I am in awe of the holiday glow your beautiful hardwood floors have! Congrats on a successful move!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:22 am
Your new house is so beautiful! And I love that gorgeous Christmas tree, with lights or without! ;)
Thanks for having us over!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:23 am
What a wonderful home, and you have put it together in only 2 weeks. I love the idea of a Christmas card tree, I will be copying that idea for next year.
Thank you again for hosting this, it is great fun to see Christmas being celebrated around the world.
It is 4.30pm Friday here in Brisbane, I have been ready since 9am this morning. The wait has been excruciating, but I am sure it is going to be worth it!!!!
Merry Christmas
December 15th, 2006 at 12:24 am
It’s so beautiful! And in just two weeks?!! The tree with the cards is a great idea! Thanks for this great event!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:28 am
I want a Christmas card tree, I will overlook the fact that I only have 1 Christmas card, it still needs a tree. Thanks for organizing this & I love the new house.
December 15th, 2006 at 12:28 am
I love your home! The decorations look amazing too. The tree shows great with or without lights. Great idea to do this!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:34 am
Your home is just beautiful!! I can’t believe you moved in 2 weeks ago! Your tree is gorgeous and I LOVE your Christmas card tree, what a great idea! Thank you so much for hosting the tour!
Kelli
December 15th, 2006 at 12:37 am
Your new home is just gorgeous… and I am LOVIN’ all those windows! What a wonderful job you have done in such a short time! WOW! Merry Christmas!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:40 am
The Christmas card tree is a neat idea. But mostly I’m just blown away by how awesome your house looks so soon after moving in. Are there big boxes of noodles and plastic chairs hidden just outside the frame?
December 15th, 2006 at 12:51 am
looks great! the christmas card tree is fun! we love our christmas cards here too.
your new house looks beautiful.
December 15th, 2006 at 1:00 am
I am IN LOVE with your house! It is WONDERFUL!!! No wonder you all were so thrilled to find it. It is perfect!
And girl – how on earth have you gotten so moved in in two weeks! I think you are a robot – yes sirree!
The decorations are all beautiful and that Christmas card tree is a stroke of genius. You know that there are going to be card trees popping up all over the globe now!
A wonderful start to the tour – enjoy your beautiful new home!
And THANKS for hosting :) You southern ladies are just the nicest hostesses!
December 15th, 2006 at 1:26 am
You’ve done an amazing amount of unpacking in your new home in a short amount of time (except for the clothes and all). Your mama did a beautiful job with your tree.
I’ve been a little overwhelmed this week – sick kids and preparing to host a big birthday tea for two of my daughters on Saturday – and this is just what I needed to get in the holiday spirit.
Blessings to you and yours!
December 15th, 2006 at 1:31 am
You have a gorgeous comfortable home. Thanks for hosting this fun tour once again. Have a blessed holiday. Love, e-Mom
December 15th, 2006 at 1:34 am
You just moved in and your home already looks that good? Wow. :) Thanks for hosting us, BooMama! This is fun!
December 15th, 2006 at 1:38 am
You have a beautiful home! Thanks for hosting the tour it was fun to put together the blog post. Great idea.
December 15th, 2006 at 2:33 am
Oh your home and your decorations are so very pretty, thank you for the tour I felt like I was right there with you and I enjoyed it very much! Thanks.
Merry Christmas!
December 15th, 2006 at 4:04 am
Your home is beautiful!!! I love your nativity scenes. Those are my favorite.
Thanks for hosting. I had just started reading your blog when you hosted the one in July. I didn’t have a blog then, but I loved looking through all the linkies – it led me to some of my favorite places to visit now. Looking forward to finding some new treasures through this one, too!!
December 15th, 2006 at 5:03 am
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December 15th, 2006 at 5:40 am
Hi there. I wanted to let you know that I linked to the December archives in my blog, since each photo I posted counts as one blog entry…so in order to see them ALL, one has to look through the December files. But unfortunately, you will see all the redundant kid photos too. If that is not okay, you can delete my name from the list.
Your house is lovely…and I am positively amazed at what you have done in 2 weeks! Maybe you aren’t a robot-but you ARE wonderwoman! Sheesh!
Oh-and I love the idea of a card tree. Very quaint! We usually frame the doorways with them.
Anyway-have a great day and thanks for hosting this. It should be fun!
December 15th, 2006 at 5:44 am
I have to say you are really good…moving just a couple weeks ago and your house looks fantastic. I love all your decorations! Thanks for hosting this great party. I’ll be back in a few days when I sift through all the gorgeous homes! :)
December 15th, 2006 at 5:58 am
Oh your new how is so beautiful and so are the decorations. I would be so proud!!!! Great job. Thank you for hosting.
December 15th, 2006 at 6:22 am
Wow – I can see why you fell in love with the new house! It’s beautiful (and you decorated after just moving!? I think I would’ve put Christmas on hold for a while had it been me, though I don’t have a 3 yo so maybe being a mom changes that a bit.)
Thanks for hosting this – too much fun!
December 15th, 2006 at 6:29 am
Beautiful! I can’t believe you just moved in, you must have had elves around. :)
I love your Nativity Scene!
December 15th, 2006 at 6:35 am
What a fun new home you have! I, too, am impressed with how much you’ve gotten done in 2 weeks to pull it together for the holidays. (What a trying time of year for a move!)
And I love the Christmas card tree idea. Puts my file folder of old pictures and cards to shame.
December 15th, 2006 at 6:36 am
I am so impressed that you got all that done in 2 weeks. Your house is gorgeous. I’ll be getting my act together and joining the tour today. I hope.
December 15th, 2006 at 6:53 am
That is so beautiful!! I just have my tree but better than nothing, eh??
December 15th, 2006 at 7:00 am
I missed your post about the FREE tree, but I love that card idea. Your other tree and home is gorgeous.
December 15th, 2006 at 7:04 am
Your decorations are beautiful and the card tree idea- I LOVE IT!
Thanks for hosting the “tour.”
December 15th, 2006 at 7:06 am
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December 15th, 2006 at 7:08 am
Your house looks great…love your tree. THANKS for having this little tour! SOOO fun!
December 15th, 2006 at 7:16 am
BooMama, your new home is lovely and I just ROFL with the bar/baptist comment (because we be baptist too!)
Hope this is the Merriest Christmas ever!
December 15th, 2006 at 7:38 am
I can’t believe you have it all together after only being there two weeks! Thank the Lord for moms and sisters. Your new home looks lovely!
December 15th, 2006 at 7:42 am
Your house is gorgeous! I love the stockings hanging from the bar. Thanks for putting this together. It’s very fun:) Have a very Merry Christmas!!
December 15th, 2006 at 8:17 am
You’re house is just lovely. I love your front door; I didn’t get to decorate mine this year. I don’t know what this says about me, but I noticed your floors most of all. They are so shiny. I have carpet and want hard floors so bad. Thanks for hosting, this has been great.
December 15th, 2006 at 8:23 am
Your new home is just beautiful,Boo Mama. Look at all those windows! I can’t wait to see all the rest of this house.
And your tree is beautiful. My goodness, your mother is one great tree decorator. I love the ribbons hanging down from the top of the tree.
I’m amazed you’ve accomplished so much in two weeks. Your home just says, “Christmas” everywhere. Beautiful.
December 15th, 2006 at 8:30 am
Boomama, your home is lovely – and you put my decorating to shame! :o) Merry Christmas.
December 15th, 2006 at 8:33 am
I love your new house! You’ve done a wonderful job and you’re much further ahead than I would have been! Congrats on the new heat pump, too. Thanks so much for hosting this! Merry Christmas!
December 15th, 2006 at 8:34 am
Ditto on the beautiful home and loved the fun commentary, though I would not have notived the chair covers or pillow on the floor. :)
December 15th, 2006 at 8:46 am
Well, I LOVE all of it.
Your tree is just gorgeous with all the colors.
You and Sister did a fab job of arranging furniture (I’m assuming your bladders will never be the same due to all the laughing).
And the stockings on the bar are just the right touch to ensure that Santa can grab himself a cocktail before he finishes making his rounds.
December 15th, 2006 at 8:53 am
Your home and your decorations are beautiful. I love all the windows. And I think it is great that the chairs are upholstered with different fabrics, I think that is a hot trend right now (too much HGTV I think).
Thanks for hosting this.