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 8:55 am
Boo Mama, thank you so much for hosting this! I can’t wait to get started on the tour! I told my hubby I would be hunkered down by the computer this weekend. LOL Your home is just beautiful and I think I am going to “borrow” your Christmas card tree idea, I love it!
December 15th, 2006 at 9:07 am
Your home is lovely Boomama! Can’t believe you’ve done so much in 2 short weeks. I love your Christmas card tree; I might have to try that one!
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you for hosting us, I know everyone enjoys it.
December 15th, 2006 at 9:09 am
I love your home and decorations! And did you say you just moved and did all that? Amazing! (And I wouldn’t worry about the stockings on the bar re:Baptists – I was raised Southern Baptist, now PCA, and what they say about Baptists and drinking is often true. “Baptists don’t drink… with *other* Baptists!”)
We’re in a tiny town in Alabama and the things we’ve learned in the past year…!
December 15th, 2006 at 9:20 am
Beautiful job, BooMama. My favorite pictures of the one of the tree all lit up. And I love the way you angled your furniture in the den. Very chic.
Thanks for hosting this, and for always bringing a smile to Blogville.
December 15th, 2006 at 9:24 am
Your tree is gorgeous, and I LOVE the Christmas card tree idea!
I’ll be getting my pictures up soon (I hope!)
Thanks for doing this:)
December 15th, 2006 at 9:27 am
Gorgeous! Love your front door.
I’ll be participating, but it won’t be till later this evening. Thanks for hosting this.
December 15th, 2006 at 9:38 am
I enjoyed visiting your lovely home! I love the front door especially. And I’m considering the Christmas tree card idea — haven’t figured out the best way to handle those in this house.
Thanks so much for hosting this! I can’t wait to visit around and wish I could go to all the other places today, but I am going to have to spread it out over the next several days.
December 15th, 2006 at 9:43 am
I am loving all the tours up to see. Thanks for hosting this BooMama. You have a lovely house!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:05 am
I can’t wait until I have time to peruse these links! Thanks for doing this, especially with your move and all. Amazing! http://theultimatecreator.blogspot.com/2006/12/open-house.html
my tour
is nothing compared with yours, though! Merry Christmas!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:13 am
I was ready last night, but it was 1 am here (est) so I went to bed and found I was in 83rd place this morning!
I am enjoying the tour-good thinking! : )
Your house looks great for just moving in. You are like me, you point out things that most people would ignore-like the light cord or pillow-now stop that!
Merry Christmas!!!!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:27 am
I canNOT believe your house is this together and you just moved. I am SO impressed! Absolutely beautiful.
Thanks for being the hostess with the mostest!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:35 am
[...] Thank you, BooMama, for hosting the Bloggy Christmas tour of home. I’m so glad to share my Christmas decorations with you all, especially since a series of colds and sniffles have prevented me from having very many people over in person. I hope you enjoy the tour, and don’t forget to check out all the other wonderful tours at BooMama’s. [...]
December 15th, 2006 at 10:36 am
Your home is beautiful! Thanks for hosting the Christmas tour of homes – can’t wait to get around and “visit” everybody!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:40 am
This is such fun!
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:41 am
Okay, first off, your windows ROCK. And the Christmas tree for cards? Genius. Pure genius!
Tamatha
December 15th, 2006 at 10:44 am
I LOVE the Christmas card tree! We might have to incorporate that one! Now that so many folks send photo cards that don’t fold, I can’t stand them up on my breakfast bar the way I always have. Love your house!
And thanks for organizing this – what a blast!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:48 am
I love the Christmas card tree! That is awesome! I’m amazed at how you got things done seeing you just moved in there. That is amazing and your home is just beautiful for Christmas! I love all the windows!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:48 am
[...] Donna is linking to The Christmas Tour of Homes. [...]
December 15th, 2006 at 10:49 am
Your new home is lovely! And you have already started making memories.
I love the Christmas card tree. A reason for me to have another tree!
Thank you so much for hosting yet another wonderful Tour of Homes!
Merry Christmas!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:52 am
Lovely home. Glad Donna sent me over here.
December 15th, 2006 at 11:06 am
Thank you for hosting! Your new home is so lovely! I really like your Christmas card display – I think you’ve inspired me for next year.
December 15th, 2006 at 11:07 am
Thank you so much for hosting this lovely tour! I’ve been all over the world today visiting everyone! :) Thank you for your warm hospitality!
December 15th, 2006 at 11:31 am
I agree!! Thanks for being such a great hostess! Merry Christmas!!!
I actually have a “Deck the halls, yall” ornament!!
December 15th, 2006 at 11:37 am
BooMama, I don’t know if it’s just me or not, but I’m not seeing Mr. Linky anymore. I saw it last night and earlier this morning, but he’s vanished for me since then. Any ideas?
December 15th, 2006 at 11:45 am
Thank you SO much for letting me know…I accidentally deleted it when I was trying to modify something in my post. Could have been a bloggy disaster! :-)
December 15th, 2006 at 11:45 am
Uh-oh! I don’t see Mr. Linky!
December 15th, 2006 at 11:46 am
Me either, Boomama, Mr. Linky is gone… Please find him quick. I am having a bloggity withdrawl.
December 15th, 2006 at 11:48 am
Oh, THANK YOU! He’s back. By the way, beautiful home!!
December 15th, 2006 at 12:51 pm
Wow, you got a great reaction to your Christmas tour of homes.
December 15th, 2006 at 12:57 pm
I’ve been searching all over the place for “Mr. Linky” because I *knew* I had seen him earlier this morning, but then couldn’t find him when I wanted to link. Glad he’s back.
BooMama, thank you for hosting this Tour. Your new home is gorgeous, and I’m amazed that you’ve accomplished all of this while trying to get settled.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
December 15th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
Thanks for the fun!!! And the motivation to get things done :)
December 15th, 2006 at 2:39 pm
Thanks for the fun tour of homes.
December 15th, 2006 at 2:56 pm
So either you have been working non-stop since you moved or ONLY photographed what you wanted to picture! Giggles! I love your house! That is what I love about MS-the big windows and southern flair. Thanks for hosting-yet again!
Susan
December 15th, 2006 at 3:00 pm
How beautiful! I love the dark picture of your lit tree. I just love christmas trees all lit up in the dark. Mesmerizing!
December 15th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
thanks for showing us around
looks lovely
the cards look cool on the Christmas tree
we usually put ours on our wall unit
December 15th, 2006 at 3:54 pm
Thanks for hosting! I can’t wait to look at everyones!!
December 15th, 2006 at 4:10 pm
What a great idea-
Love your house- We have the same decorating style-
I love to shop too- thanks for the great ideas-
December 15th, 2006 at 4:14 pm
This is a very festive (and extensive) house tour. You are quite the hostess!
December 15th, 2006 at 4:35 pm
Thank you for hostessing such a wonderful parade of homes!! It is encouraging to see the beauty and traditions that this season inspires! I’m hoping we’ll get some decorations up in our home…soon!!
Blessings! Diane
December 15th, 2006 at 4:41 pm
Lovely decorations!
December 15th, 2006 at 5:31 pm
I thought this was a fun one so I participated. I love looking around at everyones decorated house.
December 15th, 2006 at 6:40 pm
Your new house is beautiful and the decorations are absolutely lovely! Thanks for sharing your home with us, and for hosting this tour. Merry Christmas!
December 15th, 2006 at 6:50 pm
Great idea. I love your wall of windows. You have beautiful decorations. Good luck with the rest of your unpacking. Can’t be easy with a 3 year old.
December 15th, 2006 at 7:16 pm
Well, it looks like it’s a BIG hit around here. I haven’t gotten any pics of my house yet but I’m thinking about it : ) I love your house and think you’ve done an excellent job decorating for Christmas and the rest of the year, too!!
December 15th, 2006 at 7:41 pm
Thank you so much for hosting this great event. Your home is beautiful!
December 15th, 2006 at 7:55 pm
Congratulations on your new home; it’s gorgeous and so are your decorations! I’m getting a very late start tonight on the tour, so I hope everybody will leave their porch lights on! Thanks for hosting the tour. It’s a wonderful idea, and it’s the first time I’ve visited one. Have a great weekend!
Dk
December 15th, 2006 at 8:21 pm
This was such fun! Thanks for hosting the tour.
Your decorating is lovely and your new home looks gorgeous. I love the wall of windows. The Christmas card tree is a wonderful idea!
Thanks again!
XO,
Jill
December 15th, 2006 at 8:46 pm
SO, is there some kind of little bloggy Christmas Home Tour??? Not sure….can’t tell if anyone is doing it. OH MY WORD!! 131 participants and 97 comments!!! Wow!!! This is fun. From the beautiful front door to the pretty tree, BAR stockings (gotta love that) to that gorgeous dining room with great windows, I love your decorations (and your house)! (Is the dining room upstairs?? It looks like it’s above the trees, which would make it a tree house….way cool!) Thanks for the tour and Merry Christmas to you!
December 15th, 2006 at 9:41 pm
Mine is FINALLY up! Yay! Come by to see!
Merry Christmas!!!!
Kim
December 15th, 2006 at 9:44 pm
Loved looking at all your pictures! You’ve really worked hard to get decorated for Christmas, with just having moved in! ::::Applause:::: Take a bow…or a curtsy!
Thanks for being such a wonderful hostess!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
~Jada