Welcome, internets!
I’m oh-so-glad that you’re here for this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes. I hope you have big fun clicking around, seeing everyone’s decorations, finding some great recipes, and pretty much being glued to the computer until your eyes cross and your family is begging you for food.
Which is totally the spirit of the season, now isn’t it?
And seriously, I figured out last year that this deal seems to work best if you only look at 20 or 25 houses at a time, take a computer break, and then come back for another round. It’s a marathon, people, not a sprint, so don’t overexert yourself. And for heaven’s sake, drink plenty of water. You have to stay hydrated or your mouse hand will cramp up and all your interweb training will go totally to waste. So tour carefully. Pace yourself.
One more thing: I think it would be ever-so-wonderful if you would make a point to leave a comment at every blog you visit. Don’t feel like there’s pressure to tell your life story or elaborate on the time that YOU MADE PEPPERMINT MOCHAS FOR A CHRISTMAS PARTY, TOO! Even if you keep your comment short and sweet – saying something as simple as “lovely” – you can still make a blogger’s day.
Just looking out for the interpeep posse, y’all.
So. Am I supposed to show you some pictures or something?
THAT’S A GREAT IDEA!
Here’s what you would see if you walked in our house, after you looked down to see the four pairs of shoes that you stumbled over trying to get in the front door.
I think it’s a real touch of Christmas klass.
However, on the table next to the Xbox stuff, there’s a star-shaped serving bowl that I picked up on clearance at Target last year, and I just love it – it is one of my favorite things.
Our tree is tucked in a corner next to the fireplace, and it looks pretty much identical to last year. Probably because Mama decorated it for the second year in a row.
Our fireplace doesn’t have a mantle, so last year I decided that I’d decorate the bar in our living room instead (yes, I said “bar in our living room” – welcome to home construction circa 1974), and I did same thing this year. Since I normally blog from the bar, I’ve had to relocate the BooMama, Inc. International Headquarters until Christmas is over, but that is perfectly fine because, well, sometimes decorating requires sacrifices, my friends.
I actually have two new additions to the little display on the bar this year:
Unless that combination arrives in the form of old shoes. In which case I am not at all tempted to make any sort of purchase.
Hey! Would you like to see my dining room?
OKAY!
This first picture of the dining room cracks me up, mainly because it seems to indicate that we have some sort of disco theme going on. Which might not be completely out of the question, what with that BAR in our LIVING ROOM and all.
Our nativity scene is on a table in the corner of our dining room, and the little man loves to move around all the pieces.
Either that or we’re dealing with a guard cow and a guard donkey.
Not to mention a completely apathetic lamb.
I’ve mentioned before that I love (LURVE) to decorate my dining room table with china and crystal at Christmastime. And I really like to mix and match, using bits and pieces of whatever happens to strike my fancy. This year I used some charger plates that Sister and I found at Old Time Pottery for a whopping one dollar each, and then I used dinner plates from my wedding china, topped off with smaller plates from my holiday china.
I like to pick up the smaller plates before we eat Christmas dinner, set them aside and then use them for dessert – that way everybody can get an assortment of their favorite treats. No little dessert plates for us. No ma’am.
Finally (yes! the end is near! mercifully near!), last year I put a Christmas tree in our little boy’s playroom (the tree was free after a Home Depot rebate), and I used that tree to display all our Christmas cards. By the time Christmas day gets here the tree will be chock-full-o-cards, and it is absolutely a tradition that I will continue for the rest of my life. So fun.
It takes so little, really.
Merry Christmas, everybody! Happy Touring!
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Tiany says:
Your home looks so beautiful!!! so much attention to detail throughout your home, your table is just amazing!!!
I am so sorry my links are bananas on your mister linky! The first two kept linking to last years post (numbers 2 & 6), please delete those if you can! I’m so sorry about that!
Hope you have a very blessed and Merry Christmas! Thanks for hosting again!! :-)
December 17th, 2007 at 12:06 am
PEA says:
Merry Christmas BooMama:-) Thank you so much for hosting this again this year…I thoroughly enjoyed it last year as well! Your home is so beautifully decorated. I really love the idea of putting the Christmas cards you receive on that one tree:-) xox
December 17th, 2007 at 12:09 am
Joyful Days says:
This is so much more fun than HGTV. It is legal nosiness at its finest! I love looking at other peoples things, especially the Christmas things.
Your house is so lovely. That young man is quite a handsome host!!
Thanks for being such a fun hostess.
Blessings,
Julie
December 17th, 2007 at 12:09 am
Jennifer says:
Thank you for hosting this again this year! I love the Christmas Cards on the tree idea. I will have to look for a cute tree after Christmas and remind myself next year to do that. haha
I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:09 am
Marsha says:
I am in awe of your Christmas Card tree. Seriously. I think I’m going to steal that idea… but next year.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:11 am
Southern Heart says:
I loved reading about your home, and seeing your beautiful decorations! Your house is warm, lovely, and very festive, with so many personal touches!
Thank you so much for hosting this fun tour event for all of us…what a nice addition to the Christmas season. I look forward to visiting everyone, and making new friends, too.
With love, Andrea
December 17th, 2007 at 12:11 am
Dianne says:
Merry Christmas and thanks for hosting the tour again. Your home looks festive and I like the bar! Good idea about the card tree too. Come on over to PA now. : )
December 17th, 2007 at 12:12 am
Fresh Girl says:
Oh, everything is so pretty! I love those wreathes in the windows, and the feather trees rock!
That’s a great idea on what to do with your cards. We loaned our little tree out to a friend this year or we might have done that.
Thanks so much for hosting the tour again this year, BooMama! I always love looking at everyone’s pretties and come away with some good ideas for next year. :)
December 17th, 2007 at 12:13 am
annie says:
Oh, I love your tree, and the ornaments hanging from the light. Thanks for hosting this tour. What fun! Like a magazine rack full of Southern Living Christmas ideas
Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:14 am
Laura says:
Hello! I just love the wreaths you put on the windows in your living room. It looks so festive and lovely. The disco theme is great, it makes me want to come and partay, oh ya :)
Thanks Boomama!
Laura
December 17th, 2007 at 12:15 am
Sue says:
I love the card tree! Great idea.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:19 am
Sue @ praise and coffee says:
Your house looks beautiful! I had major camera problems and am sooo bummed! But I decided to so it anyways.
God bless,
Sue
December 17th, 2007 at 12:20 am
Jamie says:
Love this idea–I’m so excited to be a part of it this year. Happy Holidays!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:20 am
Natalie in TX says:
I love those green trees that look like birthday hats!
I’m so excited about this, thanks for hosting!
My kids broke Joseph’s nose this evening and lost the shepard’s stick so I left the nativity scene out of my pictures. We have several disco balls like yours – the kids love to spin them on the tree and I like the way the morning sun shines on them through the window. We did a Thomas-type train around the bottom of the tree this year – we’re still on our first battery.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:24 am
Kelli says:
Thanks for having us over and for hosting the home tour! I love the wreaths in your livingroom and what a great way to display your cards! I tried to scotch tape mine up on a door way frame but they kept falling down. LOL
Merry Christmas!
Kelli
December 17th, 2007 at 12:25 am
Robinznest says:
Thanks for the fun tour of your home! It is just lovely. I really like the Christmas Card tree – what a great idea.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:33 am
Lynne says:
Thanks so much for hosting. Your house is beautiful.
I am a little disappointed that I didn’t see a picture of your mama again – not under the tree. :-)
Have a Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:36 am
Jamie says:
Your home is beautiful :-) Thanks so much for hosting this, I can’t wait to see all the decorations.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:46 am
The Pumkin Patch says:
“Apparently, if this most recent arrangement is any indication, the animals were not permitted to look at our Lord and Savior. ”
Honey, You shouldn’t make me laugh so loud at 12:45 am. I may wake the chitlins! ;)
December 17th, 2007 at 12:54 am
Robin (PENSIEVE) says:
Hey y’all! Mine’s in progress but I’m working on it! I saw Boo’s party last year and felt like I missed out on some fun :).
Thanks for hosting, sugah…snickers and snorts on guard cows & donkeys ;).
December 17th, 2007 at 12:57 am
Lisa@Take90West says:
I love the feather trees, and your home is beautiful!
I think I may copy the Christmas Card Tree idea next year, it looks great.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:01 am
chickadee says:
loved it! especially your dining table and it makes me covet your fine china because i have none. i was just saying to a friend to day (who hosted a formal tea with real china !) that in my hope chest there were only dishes from kroger that we got by saving the tickets. i have fine kroger dishes (my mom helped me)! and someday, those may be collectible items because depression glass was totally from the supermarket too and look at it now.
i’m going right now to put my kroger dishes out on the table.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:02 am
Valerie says:
Hi everyone!
Boo, I just recently stumbled upon your fun blog. Can’t recall how but I’m so glad I did! Count me as one of your newest fans.
Lovely home. Wish I had seen it last year. Will definitely be around next time! Take care…
December 17th, 2007 at 1:04 am
Jessica R says:
I started giggling over the guard animals and woke up my husband. He’s not appreciative.
The house looks beautiful!
December 17th, 2007 at 1:13 am
Kelly says:
So, fun and festive! Love the dining room table! Thanks for hosting!
December 17th, 2007 at 1:13 am
kelli says:
First off, I’m glad to see momma isn’t still under the tree …
Those retro sparkly things are adorable- I think I’ll try to make some for next year. and those feather trees? Wow. Love me some gorgeous blue :)
Speaking of A not jumping around the china cabinet- and bear with me, you know how my mind works- here is what popped into my head when I saw that pic ….
That Howard is such a cutie! Adn getting so big, and not jumping around and breaking the china, but he could playing pirates, “We are the pirates who don’t do anything, we don’t do anything but hang around” oh and that new VeggieTale movie is coming out in theatres about the Pirates who don’t do anything and oh! I should tell BooMama so she’ll know and she and BooDaddy can take Alex to see it in a couple months …
Whew. That hurt my head. Nut, now you know.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:25 am
catsmum says:
oooh I’ve been waiting all day for it to get to the 17th where you are :]
My house tour has been up and waiting for about 12 hours but there’s still plenty of shortbread and eggnog left so come on over … or should I say “Come on DOWN[under]” ?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:09 am
Mamacheryl says:
I’m not surprised I’m up nursing at two in the morning and thereby able to get my link in the top fifty. I loved touring your home, BooMama. Definitely makes me almost want to buy lots more Christmas-y stuff to throw around my house. Did you know that within an hour of me, there are over five (count them) little shops that sell only Christmas stuff all year round? I never knew how stores like that stay open… until I started touring everybody’s homes and realized how much buying power this group of bloggy people have.
Thanks for inviting me to the party!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:11 am
JanMary, N Ireland says:
Great feather tree – really enjoyed your tour.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:30 am
cheri says:
absolutely beautiful!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:57 am
jessica says:
Thanks for hosting! I love your Christmas trees… esp the one with the cards. That is a great idea that I might need to steal next year! Have a Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 3:32 am
Dawn-Enigma Artist says:
Everything is so pretty! I really like your trees and the wreaths in the windows.
Thank you for hosting this. This is my first year to participate.
Merry Christmas
December 17th, 2007 at 3:44 am
DebraK says:
Hi BooMama, I really like your wonderful dishes & the Christmas card tree, the window wreaths…Thank you for hosting! What a great blog,Happy Holidays, DebraK
December 17th, 2007 at 3:55 am
aubirdwoman says:
Thanks for this fantastic idea, and your work in linking.
Hope to spend a pleasant evening starting on the tour. Seasons Greetings from Australia to you all.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:57 am
Nonie says:
This is my first time in a tour and it is going to be fun.. Your home is beautiful!!Thank you so much for hosting this..
December 17th, 2007 at 4:07 am
Lindac says:
1st tour! Please come by and be led through my home by Zoe, the cute Yorkshire Terrier. “Yorkshire” sounds like Christmas pudding, except I’m in Indiana.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:07 am
Hootin' Anni says:
the SLIDE SHOW IS THE ONE I LINKED….but you probably need high speed connection. For the condensed version of thumbnails…go to my regular blog.
slide show
my blog-thumbnail version
December 17th, 2007 at 4:16 am
VicarageKate says:
Thank you for hosting this tour – it is such a great idea and so much fun for a nosey parker like me! Your home is beautiful and I love your china! And I do like the idea of a guard cow and donkey, LOL!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:34 am
Jennie says:
Loved your house, especially the card tree. Thanks for hosting the Christmas Tour of Homes.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:43 am
Jodi says:
Very festive!! Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:56 am
catsmum says:
Even though I’ve already got half a dozen trees up, I now know what to do with the extra one that’s still up in the shed!!!! – card tree!
Great idea and it’ll get all the cards off the front of the dresser.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:19 am
catsmum says:
oh and I forgot to say, I have the exact same Nativity set that you do [ just the colour of the hat on the shepherd is different ]
December 17th, 2007 at 5:20 am
Megan(FriedOkra) says:
I love your new retro, sparkly Christmas trees on the “mantle,” but yes, I agree, those would NOT make good shoes.
Also, the feather trees from Target are irresistable to me. This is likely the year I’ll be grabbing a few myself in the post-holiday crush.
Thanks for setting up the tour, lovely lady!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:25 am
Jill says:
Thanks for hosting this fun Tour again this year!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:30 am
crookedeyebrow says:
What a beautiful home! I do like the target plate as well. So very wonderful and I think your greeting card tree is the best idea ever!
Thanks for hosting such a great event!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:38 am
Lolly says:
I love your “disco” theme. I have 20 of those ornaments on my tree. My granddaughter calls them the “dancing” ornaments because she is a big fan of Dancing With The Stars. Thanks so much for hosting again. This is so much fun! I woke up at 4:00 a.m. and couldn’t go back to sleep because I kept thinking about how much fun was waiting for me on the computer. God Bless you and Merry Christmas.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:44 am
Julie says:
Thanks for the great party, and for giving us all the opportunity to play hostess.
Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:49 am
Kim says:
Thanks for hostessing the tour. Your table is lovely! Kim
p.s. you said to say “lovely” so I did, I am always so obedient. (ha ha)
December 17th, 2007 at 5:51 am
Tammy/Photography for Fun says:
Your home looks beautiful.
I’ve never done anything like this with my blog…this could be fun! Thank you for hosting!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:53 am
Wendy says:
Lovely home!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:05 am
Karen Cox says:
Your home looks gorgeous for the Holidays. I especially how you photographed your home, it looks like a feature in a magazine. Thank you for hosting a special day of fun. Karen
December 17th, 2007 at 6:06 am
ellen b says:
I love your china! Johnson bros?
December 17th, 2007 at 6:12 am
sara says:
Your house looks great! Thanks for hosting the tour- it is a highlight of the season :)
December 17th, 2007 at 6:12 am
Laurie says:
Beautiful! I love your dining room table! Laurie
December 17th, 2007 at 6:13 am
Jennie says:
Your home is beautiful! Thanks for hosting this tour — I can’t wait to see the rest of the homes!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:15 am
Susan P. says:
Merry Christmas, Boo Mama! Love, love, love the tour of homes ~ thanks so much for doing this. I’ll be sitting at the computer drooling all day, I know, not a pretty sight! I wanted to tell you that I loved your Christmas card tree idea so much from last year that I did one this year for us!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:17 am
mycrazylife says:
Your home is stunning! I am really diggin’ those little retro sparkly trees and the table setting is fab!
I’m so glad I decided to join you this year! Thanks for hosting it!
Blessings,
Hallie
December 17th, 2007 at 6:19 am
dcrmom says:
Everything is beautiful! And my mom has those village dishes. I have my name on them. Of course, I hope I don’t get them for like 50 more years. But someday I want them. :-)
December 17th, 2007 at 6:20 am
Love Sows Seeds says:
Your home and decorations are beautiful!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:20 am
Holley says:
Love the disco dining room! Jingle Bell Rock would be a good theme song for that room. Thanks for hosting….Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:21 am
Keetha says:
What fun! I enjoyed the tour of your home. Thanks for doing this.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:27 am
Glass Half Full says:
Oh gosh, I love love love the Christmas cards on the tree. You gave me an idea!!!
Lori
December 17th, 2007 at 6:32 am
Dnksmommy (Lorrie) says:
So glad to be joining in on the fun for the second year in a row!!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:35 am
Antique Mommy says:
Love love love it all. May I come over??
Have you considered hanging the star dish on the wall? From a lovely festive ribbon? It is too pretty to cover up.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:36 am
Becky @ Boys Rule My Life says:
Love, love, love your table setting!! Gorgeous! The tree and cards idea is a must!! We’re getting a new tree for next year and I’ll be keeping the old one for that! Thanks for the ideas.
The feather trees, though? Hmmm… I’ll have to pass on that one. :) Only because I not only have a 5 year old, but also a 2 year old and a 7 month old and those poor pretty trees would just not make it at my house. Loved the disco ball, too. Okay, I just loved your decorations! How many times can one say “love” before it gets a bit creepy? LOL!
Merry Christmas!!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:36 am
Kelly says:
Boomama, thank you so much for hosting. I am so excited to get to be part of this home tour with everyone. I really, really like your wreaths on your windows. It just made me feel relaxed and homey walking in there. And you’re right, that star serving bowl from Target (don’t you love that place!) is WAY too cute to be covered up! Thanks! Kelly
December 17th, 2007 at 6:37 am
Lynley says:
I love the idea of a Christmas card tree…and your little boy is precious!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:37 am
laurie says:
wow, your house is great. i especially love those three big windows in the first picture.
i got here via robin @ pensieve…and i’m glad i did, (though with your billions of comments, i fear i will get lost in the shuffle.)
fun monday is all about houses, too, so if you are still hydrated after looking at all the christmas houses, you can click on over to fun monday and see a whole new fleet of homes!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:38 am
Dee Anne says:
Love the green disco ball! I’ve used that color green in my Christmas decorating the past couple of years.
Thanks for sharing and have a blessed Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:43 am
Pam (Kids Kitchen) says:
Thank you for hosting this again. I have wanted to do it ever since I saw it last year. I just love that Christmas card tree idea!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:45 am
bj says:
Thank you sooo much for hosting this most wonderful day. I can hardly wait to get started.
The idea for the card tree is precious and I want to do that next year.
Thanks again! bj
December 17th, 2007 at 6:48 am
Cindy says:
You have a beautiful home! All that tree is missing is a Grandma stuck underneath it.
You’re the hostess with the mostest; thanks for bringing the bloggers together! I’m hoping to get my pics up today!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:49 am
Melene says:
This is now one of my favorite days of December. Thanks for hosting again.
Your decorations are beautiful and fun and clever-just like you!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:50 am
Jennifer, Snapshot says:
Just as I would expect. Lovely.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:50 am
stef says:
Thank you so much Boomama!! I LOVE peeking in at other people’s homes. Hubby says I am nosy. OK, so??
Your house looks great!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:51 am
Sue @ praise and coffee says:
I just have to stop by and say THANK YOU! I am having a blast looking at all these and getting so many ideas!!!
Hugs!
Sue
December 17th, 2007 at 6:53 am
Robin says:
I just love the new casa all decked! Wish I could participate this year but the camera is broken and I don’t know how to upload pics to wordpress yet anyway!
Still love your house!!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:55 am
Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) says:
What beautiful and festive decorations!
Janice and I have posted a tour of my place this year… but we feel terribly that we won’t have time to do much party hopping this year. We explain more in our post… but please do forgive us. And thank you so much for hosting this great event.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:56 am
annselma says:
Wow! You are definitely a detail person. I love the color of your walls in the first photo. Everything is so very beautiful. Thanks Boomama.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:57 am
Candace says:
Your home is very festive I love it. I was just thinking the other day how cool it would be to put cards on a true. No really I did! And to see it in your pictures confirms my thoughts. I do believe I will have to do that lol!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:58 am
Melissa says:
I love your Christmas china! That is definitely something I plan to get when I have a house and a cabinet to put it in! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!
Melissa
December 17th, 2007 at 7:01 am
Rhonda says:
I love your sense of humor. Your site always puts a smile on my face. Your home is beautiful. Thanks for sharing all of your pictures and for the hard work you put into your home and this event.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:02 am
jen says:
Thank you so much for hosting this. I loved doing this…it was a lot of fun. I loved your wreaths hanging from the windows and your card tree is a fantastic way to display….your tree is beautiful. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas…..come see me….
December 17th, 2007 at 7:09 am
Nicole says:
Oh, I’ve been looking (too) forward to this. :) Now, how old is that? One might think very young or very old, but would be more accurate guessing middle age and would unfortunately be right!
I covet your feather trees!! (See above sentence) Oh, they are gorgeous!
Everything looks so great in your home; I love the windows in your living room and the wreaths are so pretty.
Your mama did a very nice job with the tree again this year and it was so thoughtful of her to leave herself there for you as a gift. I think that it’s true that we do often wish for our mothers’ services to be offered to us once more after we grow up and realize just how much they’ve done for us. And your mama just keeps right on giving! An angel.
So, I’ll covet your feather trees, your mama (though I’m crazy about mine too), and your Christmas china.
Looks so lovely, BooMama. Thanks for having us over today!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:09 am
Queen Mother says:
Your home and decorations are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:09 am
Renee says:
Beautiful! I love it, especially the star serving bowl and card tree. What fun. Thanks for hosting this!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:14 am
Jessica says:
I love your leather sofa and big windows!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:16 am
Melissa says:
Everything is lovely! Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:19 am
Jeri says:
Oops my first try didn’t work, so my name appears twice…but love your home. The wreaths in the windows, the tree, your table is beautiful and I like your feather trees too! Thanks for hosting, Merry Christmas.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:21 am
Kristi says:
Absolutely beautiful! I love the Christmas card tree idea!
Christmas Blessings,
Kristi
December 17th, 2007 at 7:22 am
Hootin' Anni says:
It’s me again.
I goofed. The slide show comments was not set for ALL to visit and leave their ‘ho ho ho’s for me. If you tried before to leave a comment on my slide show, and couldn’t, please return! I LOVE visitors!!!
Mine’s posted. I have two versions.
A thumbnail short version
and
a
slide show long version.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:28 am
Brandy says:
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the card tree!!!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:30 am
Emily says:
I totally dig the cone-shaped retro dealies! Awesome!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:33 am
Becky says:
Beautiful home. Thanks for inviting us in and for hosting the tour! : )
December 17th, 2007 at 7:34 am
Happy Geek says:
Too pretty!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:37 am
Valerie@Consider It Done says:
Lovely.
Is there a story behind the cute dog painting in your son’s room? I’m new to your blog.
:)
December 17th, 2007 at 7:41 am
Beth says:
Beautiful! I love the tree full of Christmas cards. That just might be my card display solution next year. Which would be much better than my current, pile them all up on the counter solution.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:41 am
Diane says:
Ummm…can I comment without joining the cavalcade of homes? Because I just have to say how much I love your writing and your blog and all that sort of thing! I have added you to my bloglines so I can be sure to find you again:-)
As for the Christmas tour…I will be enjoying seeing everyone else’s beautifully decorated homes. I’m sure it will bring on that delicious balance of envy and inspiration that we women seem to enjoy torturing ourselves with..
December 17th, 2007 at 7:41 am
Mari says:
Thansk for doing this. I enjoyed my visit and love your card tree. Great idea!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:41 am
Multi-tasking Mommy says:
Thanks for hosting such an amazing idea!!!
I posted mine on my main page, but I also write a blog dedicated to decorating, crafts, recipes, etc.
Check it out!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:45 am
Multi-tasking Mommy says:
Oops, didn’t post the link:
http://multi-taskingmommy.blogspot.com
Sorry about that!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:45 am
Beverly says:
Your home is beautiful – so inviting! Merry Christmas. I have had such fun doing this home tour. Thanks for letting us all be a part of it.
Beverly aka Mississippigirl
December 17th, 2007 at 7:45 am
TracyMichele says:
For the first time EVER, I thought it would be fun to make a feather tree. Old I Am. :)
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Christmas Card Tree idea! Brilliant, I say, brilliant.
Merry Christmas (I hope to post pics at my blog but I fear I wrapped up the camera because it has been missing for days)!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:46 am
MommaMouse says:
I love the retro sparky dealies on your bar! I just might have to experiment with the craft paper and glitter glue to see if I can make something like them…and the card tree is a wonderful idea!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:48 am
Mommy Cracked says:
Oh Boo Mama…it’s a Southern Living Christmas dream! Looks very inviting! Although I am sure you do NOT want all the internets at your home for Christmas! Ha-ha! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home. Due to unfortunate circumstances I cannot participate myself, but will be checking out everyone else’s homes. Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:48 am
Cortney says:
Yay! I love this idea, I already had a little virtual open house post for my friends, but I’m so excited to link to it here, and to see everyone else’s posts! I TOO HAVE AND ENJOY FEATHER TREES, I am officially OLD.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:51 am
Monica says:
I enjoyed my visit, very beautiful, I love the card tree!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:51 am
Nise' says:
Beautiful! I love your dining room table! What a great idea! Sure beats keeping the “good china” in the cabinet where not one sees it. ever. Thanks for hosting.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:52 am
Meredith says:
So fun, Boomama! I love the cards on the Christmas tree, and I love that your son is wearing a Colorado Rockies shirt!!!
Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:52 am
Becky says:
The Christmas card tree idea is inspired, and steal-worthy I think. thanks!!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:54 am
Liz says:
This is my first tour, and I really enjoyed your decorations and your guided tour. Your tree is lovely. I LOVE your Christmas dining set. We grew up with that exact pattern, and Mom always has to use it to this day.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:54 am
Sporty Mama says:
Love my leaning tree!!!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:54 am
One So Blessed... says:
I loved the idea of your cards on the Christmas tree. I may be stealing that one next year.
Thank you for doing this Boomama.
Merry Christmas, Joanne
December 17th, 2007 at 8:00 am
Jenni says:
Beautiful, beautiful! And “retro and sparkly”? You are speaking my language there, girlie…
Thank you for hosting this!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:04 am
pedaling says:
OK – my first time doing a fun link – I’m excited to see all the fun homes.Yours was absolutely beautiful!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:04 am
Jenni says:
Oh! And I screwed up! Of course I did!! In my excitement I linked to my blog in general…the second link is correct…any way to remove the first one??? Like you don’t have anything better to do than clean up my messes?
December 17th, 2007 at 8:07 am
lea says:
so fun AND the ONLY tour of homes where my home will be featured for sure!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:07 am
Tara says:
Here’s your comment. Your house is great and I love your writing! :)
December 17th, 2007 at 8:07 am
Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts says:
This will be a fun way to spend spare moments for the next week! Love your home — I especially love the Christmas card display. And those windows in the living room behind the sofa are lovely.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:11 am
Quirky says:
Woo hoo! I think this Mr. Linky thing worked! It’s my first tour of homes, and I must say, everyone’s decorations look great! I can’t wait to see more!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:17 am
jesslev says:
LUV IT! I think my favorite part is the feather trees- I LUV the color!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:18 am
Mrs. Huse Clifton says:
Your house is just lovely. My four year old and I enjoyed the pictures. You are lucky he is leaving it alone. My 4 year old leaves things alone but the 2 year old.. terrible twos.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:18 am
marina says:
I love your Christmas tree fill with cards what a great idea.marina
December 17th, 2007 at 8:19 am
Jen @ One Moms World says:
First off thanks so much for doing this. I love this time of year!
I wanted to say how much I just adore the wreaths in the windows. I love it! Your house is decorated so beautiful. Thanks so much for letting us be a part.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:20 am
Angel says:
Looking forward to touring! Thanks for hosting!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:24 am
Mommy says:
What a wonderful idea with the Christmas card tree! I’ll have to do that somehow next year. :)
Everything looks lovely.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Donna Wright says:
Wonderful tour!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Ruth says:
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with all of us! And I love your china idea!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:26 am
chupieandjsmama says:
It’s just lovely! The china is gorgeous and yes you are brave. Merry Christmas and thanks for hosting.
I messed up Mr. Linky, so you’ll have two links from me and only the second one will work. Sorry, I’ve only had one cup of coffee so far :)
December 17th, 2007 at 8:31 am
Lana G! says:
The Christmas Card Tree is a fab idea! Thanks for hosting and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:32 am
Jen says:
Wow! Your home is beautiful and absolutely puts me in the Christmas mood! You have a marvelous idea to do a tour of homes. Thank you so much!
~Jen
December 17th, 2007 at 8:35 am
Stephanie @ Inspired says:
This is so fun! Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:36 am
Coach J says:
Enjoyed the tour!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:37 am
Beth Young says:
Love it, SO beautiful! Some of this reminds me of my own decorating. My house is open for touring :-)
December 17th, 2007 at 8:46 am
andrea_jennine says:
Gorgeous! Do you want to come decorate my apartment?
December 17th, 2007 at 8:57 am
SaraG says:
lovely.
;)
I am stealing lots of your ideas!
Thanks for all the laughs!
Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:59 am
Monkey Giggles says:
I love your peacock tree.
Merry Christmas to you. Thank you for sharing
December 17th, 2007 at 9:06 am
Lora Lynn says:
The setting of the dining room table cracks me up. Mostly because we use our table every day and I would be hard-pressed to fit in all that fine china around the spilled milk and Cheerios. But it’s lovely and I envy you your lovely china. I was over at Leigh’s yesterday and amidst all the boxes, there was her dining room table all set with the Christmas dishes. Is this a Mississippi thing? I am both amused and envious, all at once. What elegant and glamorous lives you must lead! :-)
(had to edit this before hitting submit because I had CAPITALIZED China. Like you had an entire country set on your table and it. was. fine.)
December 17th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Queen B says:
Your home is lovely! Thank you for hosting this fun event. I love your Christmas dishes. Would you mind sharing the pattern??
Merry Christmas!!
December 17th, 2007 at 9:15 am
KC says:
WOW what wonderful decorations.
Thank you for inviting us to tour your home and Thank you very much for hosting this tour.
December 17th, 2007 at 9:22 am
sheila says:
Oops, i messsed up the first time – i submitted the wrong url on my first limk under Pedaling – i re-did it with the right one directing viewers directly to my home tour, under pedaling fast, sorry, hopefully it won’t cause too much confusion!
December 17th, 2007 at 9:25 am
Holly Smith says:
We have the same China! I love my Friendly Village :)
What a lovely home you have Sophie…and your tree with Christmas cards is a really good idea.
Blessings on your home, friend!!
December 17th, 2007 at 9:32 am
Jennifer says:
I really love the idea of the “tour of homes”. I’m going to participate.
I love the feather trees too. When I first saw they a couple of years ago, I thought…”Hmm…I bet I could make those!” And then I thought better of it. I imagine I would come out of a project like that looking tarred and feathered.
And I also love the idea of using Christmas Cards as ornaments! I am going to try that one day.
December 17th, 2007 at 9:33 am
Amy says:
“lovely”!! :)
this is my first time seeing all the christmas bloggity tours of everyone’s homes- what fun!
December 17th, 2007 at 9:35 am
Laura/DaPFG says:
um, that card tree thing? so completely AWESOME.
December 17th, 2007 at 9:44 am
Jenn says:
I love those little dealies from the estate sale! Great find indeed.
I know you’re busy but my first link, #182 did not work for one reason or another so if you want to delete it, that’s cool with me.
This is fun, thanks!
December 17th, 2007 at 9:45 am
Robin says:
My first Boo Mama Tour!! I just love your decorations. I did not post everything I wanted to, but had some problems with my post and actually lost one that I had done and had to do over – urrrr. But hope to post more later this week. Thank you so much for hosting this; this is fun!!
Robin
December 17th, 2007 at 9:46 am
Susie says:
This is so fun. I’m just getting mine up. Your home is gorgeous! When can I come by? Just kidding! Thanks for putting this on again. You have such great southern hospitality!
December 17th, 2007 at 9:48 am
Anne says:
Thanks for hosting, Boomama! I love the Christmas disco ball!
December 17th, 2007 at 9:50 am
Jen P. says:
Dear BooMama :
I am so glad that you guilted me into making a comment. I just left a long confession on Big Mama’s site, and I cannot live with the title of interpeeper for one more minute. But its just that I feel TOTALLY INADEQUATE with not having a blog myself. But I get it, you girls want to know where us readers come from. So here I am, Jen P., from Palatine, IL, 30 minutes NW of the Windy City. I find so much pleasure in reading your blog and you are just a treasure. I look forward to it every day. I am making your asparagus casserole for Christmas dinner and I am very excited. And the cream cheese, I had already read your site after my lunch hour or I would have driven right over to WalMart and picked up about 6 boxes – do you know that I have put cream cheese in the freezer and used it in a recipe later and it works just fine. So I would have stocked up especially with high cream cheese season (AKA Christmas Season)in the future. OK I know you said to make this SHORT didn’t you. So my bloggy tour of homes comment is that I love the wreaths at the windows, so simply elegant and pretty. Your home is beautiful. I have three young boys and I cannot imagine setting a table that fine and being able to breath in and out. Even with one child nearby – I would be leery….perhaps that explains why my dining room still has no furniture and is often still the “play room” even though we finished our basement 2 years ago and all the junk is down there now. Also explains why when I told my oldest son the other day to set something in the DINING ROOM that he looked at me like I had said, “Go put that on Jupiter and come right back!” God Bless you for all that you say and do on this Blog. I will try to send comments more regularly and think I can promise they won’t be this long. -JMP
December 17th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Jennifer (Jennilyn) says:
This is so fun! Love the feather trees and your big tree is gorgeous!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:06 am
shelley says:
Love the wreathes in the windows, Love the feather trees, Love the star bowl, and LOVE LOVE LOVE the card tree! I will be stealing that idea in the future!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Tina says:
Wow. You decorate beutifully. Love the wreaths on the windows.
December 17th, 2007 at 10:17 am
GiBee says:
I have been walking around my home in circles trying to figure out how to display our gazillion Christmas cards… now I know! Next year, I’ll either do the same thing, or a slight variation of the same thing. Great idea, and gorgeous house!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:19 am
Princess at heart says:
You have so many wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing your creative genius~including the tour of homes~ with us! Your home is beautiful.
December 17th, 2007 at 10:24 am
jen says:
Really cool idea! Enjoying the tours!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Nancy says:
Wow, I love the card tree idea – FABULOUS!!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:43 am
Jennifer says:
Beautiful!! I just love the idea of the Christmas tree in the playroom to display cards! GREAT idea! Merry Christmas!
Jennifer :-)
December 17th, 2007 at 10:45 am
melissa @ the inspired room says:
This is a great blog! I love your humor. And your home too! I will have to visit more often.
Blessings,
Melissa
December 17th, 2007 at 10:45 am
stacie says:
Great pictures, your house looks beautiful. I love the card tree idea!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:46 am
Sandra says:
Thank you for hosting it again this year :)
Love all your decorations and just love the christmas card tree!
Have a wonderful Christmas.
Sandra
December 17th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Sandy says:
I have that china too! I inherited it from my grandmother, along with all her Fostoria glass which my husband hates because it looks like, well, the FAKE Fostoria that you can buy for $1 at Walmart. But I’ll stop now.
Lovely!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Kathy b says:
Thank you, thank you. this is way more fun than any TV show or magazine and I can tour in my PJs. Your home looks festive and I enjoyed how you wrote your tour too.
December 17th, 2007 at 10:50 am
Need A Nap2 says:
Lovely! I can’t believe you have breakables set out with a 4 year old!!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:53 am
Jennifer says:
Gorgeous decorations. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas to you & yours!
Jennifer :-)
December 17th, 2007 at 10:58 am
Michelle says:
Look at how nicely the young man is smiling at the camera..I’m quite envious on your hgtv like decorating!Thanks for hosting again this year.Merry Christmas.
December 17th, 2007 at 11:06 am
Sileena says:
everything looks great!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:06 am
BJ says:
Hey, that looks like Friendly Village. I have a similar pattern (Shakespear’s Sonnets), and I’m appreciating the inspiration provided here. Although I will NOT be leaving it out indefinitely because #1, our dining table is our ONLY table, and #2, I have five young ‘uns under 8. ‘Nuff said. Beautiful. You have great taste!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:14 am
Lorraine says:
I think I have that same set of Disco balls! *S* Somehow I hear “Stayin’ alive” every time I see them, and I’m really too young to remember the BeeGees. *S* But My kids love them, so they decorate their own trees with quite a few. *S*
December 17th, 2007 at 11:21 am
Miriam says:
YEA! I’m so glad today is the tour of homes. I’ve been waiting! Your house looks lovely, as usual. My faves are the wreats in the window, the card tree, and your table set with China. I love your Christmas china…so pretty!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:25 am
Lindsey says:
Your house is very festive! I love the tour. I’ll be viewing all week. Merry Cristmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Sweet Bee says:
Your house looks so festive! Enjoy the holidays!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:32 am
Robin (PENSIEVE) says:
Ok, so I came back to 1) actually READ your ENTIRE housetour post, and I giggled all the way through, and 2) thank you for hosting this. You come up with the marviest of ideas :).
Your card tree is among the most novel ideas I’ve seen; it makes ME happy and they aren’t even my cards OR tree!
And all your retro stuff? LURVE IT, sweets! Those little trees? The star (sadly empty) dish? The decorated bar/mantel? You know how to pull a rabbit out of a hat, I tell ya!
Good reminder this is a marathon…I’m blown away w/the number of peeps playing!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:35 am
Nichole says:
This is a wonderful idea! And I love the playroom Christmas tree.
December 17th, 2007 at 11:45 am
rhoda says:
Hey, Sophie, thanks for hosting this big event! And for stopping by…thank you very much. Your house looks beautiful & I hope ya’ll have a very Merry Christmas!
Hugs,
Rhoda
December 17th, 2007 at 11:48 am
liz @ monkeykisses says:
Your christmas decorations are unbelievable.. georgous!!! i love them… This is so much fun.. Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:57 am
Stephenie F. says:
Thanks for doing this. It’s so much fun to go on a tour in my jammies!
Loved everything about your house, but especially the Nativity scene. The animals look a little bored to me.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Darlene says:
Merry Christmas Sophie! Thank you for hosting this Christams tour. I had a lot of fun doing it.
I love your house and decorations. When we eventually move into a bigger home, I think I am going to do the card tree thing. That is a great idea.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Heth says:
Gorgeous home Boomama! Now get something sweet into that star shaped bowl asap!!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Nicole says:
Love, love, love the Christmas card tree. I’ll be stealing that idea next year. I’m already planning to buy myself a tree during the after Christmas sales.
Hoping to join the tour after I get some pictures taken of my own holiday decorations.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
oh amanda says:
Yay! This is so fun! If I didn’t alreay have 4 trees up in my house, I would SO do the card-tree. What a great idea!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Erica says:
I can’t wait to get home and create my post to link to your tour of homes, BooMama! :0 )
So many beautiful houses and decorations. Very inspiring!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Ashley says:
Merry Christmas! LOVIN IT!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
The Pumkin Patch says:
For some reason, my link was deleted. I posted it last night, I think I was 27th. Am I the only one that had this problem?
December 17th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Jill says:
This has been awesome fun, thanks for hosting!
Jill :)
December 17th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
Kellye says:
I came home from my errand running to check out the Christmas Home Tour. And as I suspected it did not disappoint!!! Love your wreaths on living room windows!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
Melody says:
You have such a beautiful house. I really love the china.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Susanne says:
Your home looks beautiful! I love your bar/mantle!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Valerie says:
*****So sorry to list myself twice! Thanks so much to Hootin Anni for letting me know that my original link is not working. I didn’t realize this till just a few minutes ago and haven’t a clue how to fix it other than listing again! #29 does not work! A working link to my blog is at #228 Thanks!*****
December 17th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Linda says:
I just love the tree with the christmas cards on it!
Thanks for hosting….
December 17th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Holly says:
I totally forgot to steal your Christmas card tree from last year… it is just too precious. Your entire home is beautiful, and especially so at Christmastime! Merry Christmas to all of you!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Holly says:
By the way, that should read “I totally forgot to steal your Christmas card tree IDEA from last year.” -Not the actual tree, just so you know!
December 17th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
Mama Bear says:
whew!! It was a job just getting down here to comment.
I loved your tour of home and the commentary was a trip in itself. As always, I love reading your posts. Now I’m off to visit someone else.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
Ruth says:
Thanks for hosting this! Great idea and love to get ideas and see everyone’s decorations!
December 17th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Katie says:
This is my first year to be a part of this!! I look forward to spending hours looking through all the homes! Your home is beautiful!
December 17th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
boysmum2 says:
Beautiful. I love the little dish and totally agree about putting something in it, it looks so great.
I have been waiting for you to set the post up as I live in New Zealand and I posted my tour on Dec 17 as requested, but ofcourse we are several several hours ahead of you so taken time for me to wake up and join in the fun, even if today is Dec 18. Anyway, Merry Christmas and thank you for giving us something to do for the next week!
December 17th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Tabitha says:
I like your star dish…mine don’t have anything in them either because I like to see the design! I love your Christmas card tree idea!! I’m going to try that when we have a house big enough for two trees. Thanks:)
December 17th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Renee says:
I love the Christmas card idea! Wonderful!
Sweet blessings!
Renee
December 17th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Dene says:
Your home is gorgeous! Thanks for the wonderful idea for my Christmas cards.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Susan says:
This is so much fun! I love to see how others have decorated for Christmas! Come by my blog to see our decorations.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
Nancy says:
Love the cards on the tree! What a great idea! I may just start that tradition myself.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
Jennifer says:
Your home is lovely.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Lauren@Baseballs&Bows says:
I just love the wreaths in your windows, and your table looks lovely! Thanks for hosting!
December 17th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
Elrena says:
This is so cool! I just found your blog today from Musings of a Housewife, and I decided to play along. :) I love your gorgeous house!
December 17th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
bee says:
As always, you do not disappoint!
I just knew you’d have disco balls!
December 17th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Nicole@On The Run says:
Well, there’s nothing NOT to like about a feather tree, in my book. Steinmarts has some splendid red ones that I will be purchasing the day after Christmas.
I felt right at home knowing you have enough cream cheese in your fridge to give out as party favors to each and every guest (like a proper Southern hostess, of course!)
December 17th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Sabrena N says:
boomama….love your house and love your blog…I entered into the festivities….who -hoo!!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Trish/MamaBugs says:
Merry Christmas Boomama! Thanks for setting this event up and for letting in to your lovely home. Good advice to take this in small bunches…wow there are tons to see!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Nicki says:
I love all those windows in your living room! Gorgeous with the wreaths! And the card tree is such a great idea!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
beckie says:
Merry Christmas from the frozen north!!! We in Maine get to enjoy a white Christmas this year. Your place is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Heather says:
thanks for the tour! wonderful as always!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Julie says:
Thanks for hosting. This is my first time of joining in and linking and such! I did have to change my template because my pictures were too big, but I didn’t have time to resize the pics, so I just made do with what I had. I enjoyed your beautiful home :-)
December 17th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
Donna says:
You have an incredible blog – and do so much with it – you’re my hero!! You have inspired me!!
Thanks
December 17th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
on the Rock says:
Thank you so much for hosting this tour. It’s absolutley lovely:)
December 17th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Becky says:
Beautiful! Your home looks like a Magazine spread!
Loved the wreaths in the picture windows, and the dining room table looks fab!
Judging by what my toddler has already done with the bulbs from our tree, I’m afraid decorating my table is out until the day of Christmas.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Julie Schaal says:
Wow, I can almost look at one a day until Christmas 2008…I’ll give it a try…fun…
December 17th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
SJ says:
I love all your decorations, and have to say that the Christmas cards on the tree was the greatest. What a great idea.
All of it is fantastic, thanks so much for doing this! I had fun!
December 17th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
debbie says:
honestly, I was hoping for another glimpse of your mother under the tree…knowing she wasn’t hurt allowed me to LOL for minutes on end…
December 17th, 2007 at 3:19 pm
snappycasualgifts says:
love the idea of the tree with the cards. also love the feather trees!
December 17th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Kim in MI says:
that’s really beautiful. I love the retro disco ball and feather section.
And the tree with cards, I may need to invest in a 3rd tree for that, since I never know what to do with my cards. Although I already feel odd for having two trees. But apparently it’s not all that weird.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
liz says:
What a lovely idea (and home)! Thanks.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
Michelle Forgey says:
Oh boy, am I going to have lots or fun bloggy reading to do in the next few days. I really love your card tree.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Nancy says:
Wow!!! I can’t wait to steal my hubby’s laptop and spend the evening looking at everyone’s homes. This is so fun!
Thanks Boo Mama!
-Nancy
December 17th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
jodi says:
I had stolen the “Christmas Card Tree” idea last year but didn’t remember who I stole it from! It was YOU! Thanks for sharing it…I love my card tree this year! :)
December 17th, 2007 at 4:05 pm
Amanda Conley says:
I found your link from Design Mom and I was hooked as soon as I read “Read by tens of people every single day!” And then I laughed my head off when I read your take on the Nativity arrangment. So funny! You can and one more person to those tens!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Adventures In Babywearing says:
Nothing like good ol’ 272. I didn’t even think I’d make it to the party this year. So glad to join in. Your home is just lovely.
Steph
December 17th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Tamara says:
Whew…I finally did it. Though my home is not large, my “tour” is! Oh, and I’m new to Mr. Linky, and accidentally linked myself twice…#270 & #271. Sorry! Thanks for hosting this…I’ve enjoyed the tour so much! And you are TOO funny!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
TNS says:
Bee-U-T-full! You have great taste and a big generous heart for doing this. Thank you for sharing.
Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
PowersTwinB~Becci says:
I have just began my 1st ever blog hop with the Christmas tours, and you were my 2nd stop…I really enjoyed my time at your webhome and love the details about your china…but, my heart stopped when I looked closer at the china and I did a double take because it looks like my Grandmothers! Grandma passed in the early 80’s and my twin has been finding pieces all over to add to the dishes she got…just brought back smiles and thoughts, so thank you!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Mama C says:
I heart you! This is going to take me all of my Christmas break! Luckily, we teachers get 2 whole weeks off. Hmm, what shall I do with the boys? Perhaps lock them in their rooms? Or just turn on the TV to Polar Express and that should hold their attention.
BTW- I like the little pointy glittery Christmas tree things. I don’t know what they are, but they are COOL!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Elaine says:
I am in total envy of your dining room. I don’t have one yet b/c we currently use it as a play room for our kids, but someday, I hope to have one that looks very similar to yours! ; ) Thanks for hosting this, can’t wait to look at the others…
December 17th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
Julie Size says:
If you come to my blog you will find a Christmas story that will have you rolling on the floor laughing ..at my expense!
Scroll down and you will see my Christmas decorations!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
kimi says:
I shared the first wedding photos! we got married on the 8th and I SWEAR boomama that I asked my photog to have a few to me JUST FOR THIS! love ya! read ya daily!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Heather says:
Your house looks wonderful! I’m so glad you did this…of course, it took me only 2 hours to create today’s post, but it was fun. And I can hardly wait to get a peak into all the home of our fellow bloggers. Have a Merry, Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Linds says:
Wonderful, Boomama! I love your table! Thanks so much for doing this again this year!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Jeni says:
Wow – looking at all this is so festive…and makes me feel guilty that our house is completely Christmas-less so far, unless you count the two rolls of wrapping paper laying on the top of the piano.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Gena says:
Your home is beautiful! Thank you for hosting this event.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Sandy says:
I love the card tree. Your home is beautiful.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
lisa says:
Thanks for hosting the Christmas Tour. You have a lovely home!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
gina says:
stunning. i love your wreaths on ribbons in every window!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
Gail says:
Your home is beautiful! What a flair for decorating you have. I love your star shaped dish, green cone shaped trees and I want that china! Friendly Village I think it is? It’s all lovely…thanks for hosting!
Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:17 pm
Gena says:
I’m so sorry! I already left a comment, but I misspelled my link and it was kindly pointed out by a visitor to my blog. Oops! It has been a long week!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
groovyoldlady says:
I am still busy wiping the eggnog off my monitor after reading thhe post (which I had previously missed) about your Mama falling under the tree.
And OHMYGOSH, did you REALLY have 700 comments on that last post of yours? Tens of readers, indeed!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
Genni says:
I’ll be over for something with cream cheese in it in just a couple of hours. We’ll sit at the table with the crystal and china and I won’t jump even once.
Merry Christmas and thanks for doing this.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
Teresa says:
Beautiful china and Christmas tree! This is such a fun idea!!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Irene says:
Hello,
Thank you for bringing us together. Your home looks beautiful. Enjoy Christmas.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:48 pm
Amberly says:
Love your card tree! How fun!
December 17th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Amanda says:
You are so much fun! Your tree looks amazing.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Alycia says:
Thank you so much for hosting this!! I also love your Christmas card tree and think I want to start that next year!!! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
jenn says:
akkk sorry I linked to my blog instead of the post directly.. dealing with kids while trying to post, not such a great idea!
your home is beautiful! I love all the decorations! and im lovin the card tree!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:06 pm
shari says:
what a great turnout!
Merry Christmas everyone@
December 17th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Traci Fuentes says:
Thank you for welcoming us in your beautiful home. You have done a great job of decorating and making us feel welcome. The Christmas card tree is a fabulous idea. I am going to use it! THANKS!!!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Bugzmommy says:
Okay, okay…I am a LURKER of your blog! I just adore Big Mama and yourself…thanks for hosting the tour of homes. I have enjoyed seeing how everyone celebrates the season! I am de-lurking here at your blog and adding my home to tour as well!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
staci says:
This is fun! Thanks for hosting!!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Silvana says:
You table looks so beautiful!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
Fiddledeedee (It Coulda Been Worse) says:
I can’t get passed the fact that you have real china. Out. On the table. I’m afraid if I did that, the boy would go all “Italian Wedding” on me. So, Chinet it is. For now.
Your home is beautiful.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Laura says:
I found this through Design Mom today, and I’m so glad I did! You are HYSTERICAL! I love reading things that make me laugh hard…especially after a rough day. Your house is beautiful!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Alyson says:
Wonderful, Beautiful!! You have done lots and lots of work! Enjoy!
Alyson
LID 01/27/06
December 17th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
J. Fergie says:
Beautiful decorations! I especially love the card tree. I just might steal your idea next year. Theft – that’s in the holiday spirit, isn’t it?
December 17th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
distybug says:
I’ve got mine up for you! Thanks for hosting. This is a really cool way to get some decorating ideas!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
Melli says:
WOW! You really knew how to make the comments HAPPEN, huh??? hehehe… Well… I only thought I was supposed to comment at the October post – but when I came to comment it was closed… sooooooo I just played and thought I was a rebel! Now folks have told me to sign the linky here – way late in the day I find this out! But I’m HERE!!! I’ll adjust my post to reflect such!
Your decorations are gorgeous! I love that first tree!!! SO pretty! I always “look” at the very modern decorations at Target and Pier One — but I seem to always stick with the more old fashioned things. One of these years though… One of these years… I’m going to have a FUNKY Christmas!!! :)
December 17th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
Suzanne says:
I posted my photos. Better late than never! Enjoy.
December 17th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
Becca says:
Good Heavens, BooMama! I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many comments and links on one person’s post. Ever. I love the guard cow and donkey.
December 17th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Katherine says:
I enjoyed seeing your lovely home, and reading your notes is such fun!
Thanks for hosting the home tour. Wow! What a turn out! We’ll still be looking at all the beautiful homes this time next year!!
My house is on tour too, stop by if you get a chance. I’m featuring my Nativity collection!
Katherine
Yellow Rose Arbor
December 17th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
Kalyn says:
BooMama- GREAT deco’s :) I think you should pick like 10 of your favorites (of course you are not visiting them all… but 10 that you DID see, and have us readers vote on a favorite!!!) Any one else think that would be fun???
:)
December 17th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
Sarah (mypeaceandjoy) says:
Loved the tour. Especially the Christmas plates! I’ll be back later to click on other tours. :-)
December 17th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
cattailmama says:
Love your house! The china on your table is the same pattern that my Grandmother used. I have very vivid memories of going to her house often as a child. We would eat Sunday dinner there and of course, every holiday. I would sit at the table waiting as patiently as a child could and I would imagine myself in the snow scene on the china. I NEVER see that china that I don’t recall those memories!
Merry Christmas and God’s blessings on you and your family!
December 17th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
SillyMe says:
thanks for hosting the party! i’ve been by before, but only lurked ’til now. when you get a chance, stop by for some wassail and homemade chex mix!
December 17th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
Maggie says:
Your posts always come to the end of your sidebar for me in IE 6.0. I think it’s the three column basis for “Oh so very”…that little kink was never fixed by the primary 3 column designer as far as I could tell. Blogs I based on that 3 column still have problems.
December 17th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
Lisa R-P says:
This was so much fun. Thank you!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Queen of My Domain says:
I can’t tell you how often I walk past the feather Christmas trees and want them. I just don’t have enough space to put them anywhere just yet. Your house looks great and thanks for hosting this.
December 17th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
Tracey/Real Estate Girl says:
Your home is just gorgeous and the style reminds me so much of ours (circa 1975) with alot of windows that look into the great outdoors! Stop by and check it out!
By the way, I was laughing hysterically at your description of the Nativity animals!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:48 pm
America says:
Wow, came here through Adventures in Babywearing, love it all! I especially love your estate sale find! Merry Christmas and your boy is a cutie!
December 17th, 2007 at 10:51 pm
Nadine says:
Thanks for hosting this. I hope I didn’t join this party too late. Your home is lovely.
December 17th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
Gretchen says:
Love the card tree idea! Thanks for hosting. I was having a cruddy day, so this lifted me right up. :O)
December 17th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Jessica from NB says:
This was a great idea. It’s great to see others’ creativity and to be able to share it too! Thanks & Merry Christmas.
December 17th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Heather says:
I love this idea..thanks for hosting!! Can’t wait til my little guy is old enough to make gingerbread houses..so fun.
December 18th, 2007 at 12:03 am
Erica says:
I finally, finally got my links to work and have my it linked!
Thank you for letting me be a part of this, BooMama!
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:13 am
partyoffive says:
Love your home and decorations! Thank you for hosting this. It was my first time to participate. I can’t wait to go check out all the decorations and creations!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:14 am
Lysa TerKeurst says:
I’ll have you know, I was so inspired by your Christmas Card tree that I went out and purchased a tree just for that purpose today! It is still sitting in my front yard, but I have big plans for it. And I’ll have you know that I got said tree at Target on Clearance for $30. Thanks for the inspiration and beautiful ideas!!!
Blessings,
Lysa TerKeurst
December 18th, 2007 at 12:15 am
fully operational battle station says:
I really really love love your style! And the Christmas stuff was lovely but really, I was falling in LOVE with that lime green dog painting you have next to the Christmas card tree! And I don’t even like dogs.
This will eb fun good times, I can tell. Thanks for putting this together and sharing the bloggy Christmas love.
Jamie
December 18th, 2007 at 12:17 am
edj says:
Very very lovely.
And, when my kids were 4, they could totally handle fine china too. It takes raising them with it, not to mention a bit of teaching, but it’s worth it to be able to use the nice stuff.
December 18th, 2007 at 12:19 am
Bev Brandon says:
Sophie, you’re a blog star! You have brought to blogland so much bliss! So much Love & Laughter! I just TRIED to post my Holiday Tour of Homes but the TEXT IS TINIER THAN THE NAME TINY TIM…YOU COULDN’T READ IT WITH A SUPER DUPER magnifying glass. Oh well! I tried for hours! Shoot me an e-mail if you know off the top of your brilliant blog mind what I’m doing WRONG. I just loved doing this tour thingy. I even put a PS in honor of YOU. The text is so tiny it looks like a line. I sure do LOVE looking at everyone else’s. Brilliant beautiful blogging!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:27 am
Megan says:
Thank you so much for hosting this!! I love your blog–you seem like such a fun girl. And your home looks great.
Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:51 am
a woman who is says:
Wow, I am overwhelmed. I think I’ll go take a few tours…hehehe
Thanks for hosting.
December 18th, 2007 at 3:20 am
Beth Thomas says:
Oh! How great! Thank you for sharing your home with us! Gorgeous!
I loved the nativity scene and I took special note of the animals as you indicated…couldn’t help but laugh out loud (hope I didn’t wake hubby!!). It was too precious! Who knows…they could have been guarding the baby Jesus!!
December 18th, 2007 at 3:35 am
chrissie says:
Thank you sooo much, Boomama, for doing this for us. I love your home, and each of the lovely people that have signed up to do this! God bless you, and Merry Christmas!!
Chrissie
December 18th, 2007 at 4:59 am
melissa says:
I really need to get in touch with my inner BooMama and go for the fun, retro disco items that make me feel warm and fuzzy! My Christmas decorations are too “cute”.
Your home is lovely and your Nativity cracks me up (ours in frequently rearranged also by our youngest, although I don’t recall ever having a “guard donkey”!). :-)
December 18th, 2007 at 6:13 am
Jane says:
My picture is actually from last year, but this particular decoration has not changed since 1960 or so. It is the most unique thing I own.
I love your tour, particularly the nativity set.
December 18th, 2007 at 7:17 am
Dnksmommy (Lorrie) says:
Merry Christmas Boo Mama,
Thank you for a year of joy and laughter each and every day on your blog!
God Bless you.
Oh, and you TOTALLY cracked me up with the guard animals at the nativity scene. I almost lost my corn flakes!!!! =)
December 18th, 2007 at 7:49 am
Tiff @ Three Peas in a Pod says:
Your house is beautiful!!! I love the feather Trees! And the Christmas Card Tree. WHat a great idea!! Eventually today I will get some time to take some picture of our decorations!
December 18th, 2007 at 8:23 am
Mari-Nanci says:
LUV your Christmas Decorations! They are so down-to-earth! ,-) You are a real gal, with a real young family and you do accordingly. I LUV it!
And your writing is a hoot, so you are pretty perfect! :-)
Happy Christmas hugs to you,
Mari-Nanci
December 18th, 2007 at 8:32 am
Marie says:
I’m sorry – what?? Is that greenery I see through your windows? Considering it was 20 BELOW zero here last Sunday (yes below) and we have lots o’ snow, I cannot fathom greenery beyond a Christmas decorated home. And yes Jack Frost was nipping at my nose and everywhere that wasn’t covered by boots, scarves, gloves and 3 layers including cuddle duds. lol But your home is lovely and I enjoyed the pictures very much. Thank you for hosting, I shall move on to the next home when I get home from work.
Happy Holidays!
Hugs,
Marie
P.S. 3 words for you
Jessica Simpson boots!!
Oh my!!
December 18th, 2007 at 8:46 am
New Diva on the Blog says:
Your home looks lovely! Love the star bowl from Target…good move on not covering up the cute.
Sorry I am a day late, but better late than never I guess.
December 18th, 2007 at 8:58 am
Anne N. says:
Merry Christmas, Boomama.
I so enjoyed your dining room….love the china and crystal. And your sweet little boy is more precious than the entire house!
December 18th, 2007 at 9:15 am
Lisa says:
I LOVE your dishes and LOVE the cards on the tree–what a great way to display them. Much better than my system of leaving them on the passenger seat in the car till I remember to grab them, then sticking them up to the wall with randomly selected various colored push pins! lol…
December 18th, 2007 at 9:27 am
Betsy says:
Beautiful! Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2007 at 9:28 am
becky says:
love your decor! Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2007 at 9:48 am
SAHMmy Says says:
Love the retro cone trees! Fabulous!
December 18th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Jackie Sue says:
Merry Christmas to you and yours! I love the wreaths on the windows. So classy and simple. Many blessings as you celebrate our Savior’s birth.
December 18th, 2007 at 11:23 am
Kathleen Marie says:
Number 351! ☺ I hope it is a marathan! You house is lovely… Thank you so much for sharing!
December 18th, 2007 at 11:36 am
Jessica says:
Thank you for this tour! I love the decorations!! I did one today, but will do a much better one next year!!
Jessica
December 18th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Kelly says:
Thanks for hosting this! I think we will all be busy into July visiting everyone’s Christmas houses. Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Jessica says:
Thanks for sharing!!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Liz says:
Oh come let us adore BooMama’s china and crystal … oh come let us adore …
December 18th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
amydeanne says:
hookey doodle! there’s a lot of names on that list! impressive! I know I’m late, but I’ll add my name to the list tomorrow! :) (So I can upload the pictures after the kids go to bed tonight).
December 18th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Robin says:
First of all, why is your blog the only one in which pictures will show up on my school computer. And HOLY COW!! It’ll be next Christmas before I get through all of these.
Did you get the addresses I sent?
December 18th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Morgan says:
Thanks for all the giggles!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
julie@lovelaughter&laundry says:
I totally love the tree you put all your cards on. I may have to steal that idea from you for next year.
Your home lookes beautiful.
December 18th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
Jada says:
I love the wreaths hanging from your window! And the card tree! How creative! And love the picture of Alex. Too cute!
Thanks for hosting again this year!
Merry Christmas!
~Jada
December 18th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
Holly says:
Loved the Christmas Tour of Homes idea! Found you through a friend’s site.
December 18th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
sharijoy says:
Very lovely home!! Thanks for hosting…this is my first year..what a great idea! I love looking at peoples Christmas treasures. I LOVE LOVE LOVE and have been waiting for the feather trees to go on sale…I want a bunch of them but haven’t decided a color! Its all so nice…sometimes I feel there should be a rent it store of xmas stuff cuz my taste vary year to year in the color department…this year I really wanted to have a white tree with black boas and black ornaments… oh well!! Happy holidays!!
December 18th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Kathy says:
So gonna copy the card tree!
Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Sue says:
I know I’m a day late but I only just got my blog entry written. The linky still seems to work. Thanks for a great idea – and for your photos too. Your home looks lovely.
December 18th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Karen says:
I love your decorations! Your house is beautiful and cozy. Love the card tree. I think I am going to have to try that next year!
December 18th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Jen P. says:
I can’t beleive you started this blog only 2 years ago. You are much loved. I would say famous but I just think you would like “much loved” lots better. That is something. I wish I had the time to go back and read your early days /writings. It would be better than a novel, but not so easy as just opening up a little book and putting in the book mark when you needed to, you know. Anyway, Congratulations on 2 years. Wow. – Jen P. (until yesterday just an interpeep without a comment) hee hee
December 18th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Kelly @ Parkison Family says:
Thanks for doing this! I have gotten some great decorating ideas. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas!
Kelly
December 18th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
The Nester says:
Hi Boo,
Thanks for hosting this tour!
December 18th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
amydeanne says:
okie dokie, managed to get them up! btw, I’m with Liz! Lovely china!!!
Merry Christmas!!
December 18th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Amy says:
Love, love, love the card tree! Great idea!
December 18th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Barb @ A Chelsea Morning says:
A big thank you, Sophie, for hosting this big party again this year.
Your house looks wonderful!
December 18th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Cathi says:
I absolutely adore your living room. The windows are incredibly beautiful!!
December 18th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Becky says:
Thank you for hosting the tour of homes. What fun. I enjoy your blog. It has provided me with many a laugh when laughes were hard to come by. Your Christmas decorations are beautiful.
December 18th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Davedda Marshall says:
Thank you so much for introducing me to this phenomenon!!! I am so enjoying seeing how so many people decorate! Yours is beautiful!
Merry Christmas!
Davedda
December 18th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Fern says:
Very beautifully decorated!!
December 18th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
Ancient One says:
Your decorations are so pretty… Have a good day… I’m going to skip around some of the other sites!!
December 18th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Fabthemayor says:
She’s 13. That explains everything at my house right now – including why I forgot yesterday was the 17th and why I didn’t post any pictures. I will spare you the boring details of the drama that ensued yesterday, but you know it will be made into a blog…your house is beautiful!
December 18th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Tracy says:
Since I wasn’t even close to being first – I thought I might have a shot at being last! This is fun..love your Christmasy sassy cheer – but I have to say, you might have a difficult time competing with the festivness that is my home this year!
December 18th, 2007 at 7:53 pm
Episcopollyanna says:
I love the pics – very fun and festive!
Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Glam Jo says:
Merry Christmas!! My tour is up…although my animals are allowed to look at the Baby Jesus.
December 18th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
Kerri says:
Thanks for hosting this great tour! I love your Christmas china and I love your Christmas card tree… what great ideas!
December 18th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
Moriah says:
“Day Late and a Dollar Short” – we’re having technical ussues in the form of spilt gingerale on laptop. So I couldn’t post yesterday. But we’re up an runnin’ today.
Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
On the Eastern Journey says:
Oh my! Can we come to your house for vacation? Beautiful! Just beautiful! Love that you can’t put candy in your new Target plate. Of course not!
December 18th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Ginny says:
Oh dear, BooMama I have messed up my URL!! Mercy me!! I’m listed twice so feel free to delete me once if you want—the one that doesn’t work is #375!! Sorry!
Your home is FABULOUS!! Such pretty decorations…I LOVE LOVE LOVE the wreaths in the windows! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
December 18th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Janel says:
This was so fun! You have a beautiful home!
December 18th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
Myrna says:
Merry Christmas! Everything is beautiful in your home, but I particularly love the wreaths! I bet your Mama is proud of your decorating!!=)
December 19th, 2007 at 12:00 am
zoom says:
You were not kidding about looking at a couple of dozen houses at a time….My cramped hand and buggy eyes are a testament.
Thanks for being a wonderful hostess.
December 19th, 2007 at 6:21 am
Leslie (snaphappyinkymomma) says:
Wonderful peek into your home!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of hanging the cards on a tree. Now I need to figure out how this Jewish gal can incorporate the idea into her Hanukkah traditions . . .
December 19th, 2007 at 9:54 am
karla nathan says:
wow, what a tour! thanks for hosting!
December 19th, 2007 at 10:10 am
Carmen says:
So pretty. Merry Christmas to all!
December 19th, 2007 at 10:40 am
The Decorated House says:
I just found this from my friends Rhoda at Southern Hospitaliy, and Andrea, Southern Heart. Fabulous list…how many days will it take to visit? LOL What fun!
Merry, Merry Christmas!
December 19th, 2007 at 11:06 am
Le says:
This is so fun, hopefully doing it two days late is alright!
December 19th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Suzy says:
Wow!!this is great!!so many entries that I’m #400.
Thank you,Boomama for hosting.
Drop by and have Merry Christmas!
December 19th, 2007 at 11:25 am
MaruLu says:
Hey, let the decking continue!!
Check out mine! (please.)
December 19th, 2007 at 11:52 am
Ginna says:
I just LOVE this idea! I’m now #404. Wow, what fun.
Thanks so much for making this happen and letting us all include ourselves! Merry christmas!
December 19th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
terronista says:
Merry christmas!
December 19th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
Burgh Baby's Mom says:
I’m late to the party, but I still wanted to show you my trees. Maybe, just maybe, (if you’re nice) I’ll show you my outdoor lights, too!
December 19th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Rhondi Mullins says:
Wow!! I am amazed to see how many people signed up for your open house tour. What a party! I wasn’t going to do it because I already did another one, but figured, why not. Thanks for organizing this. Love your decor by the way.
December 19th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Mary says:
I love your China…Friendly Village, right? Or Christmas Village (couldn’t tell which one)? My aunt and grandmother both have Friendly Village China, and I wanted it when I got married, but it’s hard to find in a store where you can register. And I guess that it is no longer made in England, like it used to be. But I might buy one of those huge sets off Amazon sometime, just to have it because I love it so much!
December 19th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Lallee says:
First, thank you for being such a wonderful and fun host! Can your son be my favorite decoration in your home? I wanted to pinch his cheeks but don’t tell him that. I’m sure he’d hate it. Your home looks beautiful and inviting. What would be do without Target….and Marshals…..and the Dollar Tree??? Thank you for sharing it with us!
Blessings,
Lallee
December 19th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
Ginger says:
I love the Card tree…such a great idea. And..I have to say…I’m not sure what I enjoyed more…the pictures of your decorations? Or the commentary?…ok…I love the commentary…you’re a hoot!!
December 19th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Renee Swope says:
Love, love, love your home and your humor. You inspired me and even though I wasn’t ready when the “holiday home tour” started, I am now. So I get to be #413!! Wow, what a successful party. So many guest and so much fun!!! Blessings, Renee
http://www.ReneeSwope.com
December 19th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Darcie says:
How fun, I spent hours browsing throuh all the beautiful houses. Thanks for hosting such a fun event. Mine was actually late but I posted it anyways. Have a good one.
December 19th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Fizz says:
Aw, I’m glad I’m not the only latecomer! I had the dang button up for about a month and STILL managed to forget to post on the 17th. But mine is up now!
December 19th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
JLO says:
I’m so nosy….this is perfect. You crack me up, by the way!
December 19th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
april says:
Thank you for doing this!
December 19th, 2007 at 6:54 pm
Mamacita says:
Hey Boomama!
This has been so much fun looking at everybody’s decorations. Thanks for hosting!
December 19th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
Adventures In-Fertility says:
What an awesome idea- I’m going to snap a few photos and come back to link my page after my tour is posted. Beautiful photos and I love your Christmas Card Tree. I’m seeing an eighth Christmas Tree in my future.
December 19th, 2007 at 11:04 pm
charlotte says:
What a fun idea, thanks for inviting us over for a tour!
December 19th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Angela (Cottage Magpie) says:
Just visiting for the first time courtesy of sites on both yours and the Cottage Industry tour–you’re fun to read! My four-year-old is an active one, too, though he certainly doesn’t *mean* to be destructive. Heh.
~Angela :-)
December 20th, 2007 at 3:38 am
Karen C says:
I’m probably the very last person to sign up for the tour. This is such a great idea, I didn’t want to miss out even though I’m a few days behind. Thanks for hosting:)
December 20th, 2007 at 8:33 am
Robin (the pensieve one) says:
OH!MERCY!ME!
This is OBVIOUSLY one of the best ideas EVAH!
I just popped back in to say thank you for all the wonderful peeps you’ve sent my way. I’m slowly visiting others…daggum holiday RESPONSIBILITIES keep draggin’ me away.
Anywayzzzzzzzz…THANKS FOR HOSTING, SUGAH! I’ve gotten squillions of great ideas :).
Merry Merry!
:)
December 20th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Terri says:
Thanks for putting this together! it has been so much fun to look around at all the wonderful homes. I have gotten so many great ideas for next year. Have a Merry Christmas.
December 20th, 2007 at 11:14 am
The Bargain Shopper Lady says:
Thanks BooMama! I put a video on my site and my son said, “Welcome to Booby Momma’s Tour of Homes!” I deleted it and then thought what did I do? That was halarious!
December 20th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Kristen says:
What beautiful home! I love the cards on the tree. That’s a wonderful idea.
December 20th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Michelle says:
Love your house! I’ve lurked on your blog for quite some time and I have to say, your sense of humor about makes me pee my pants. I feel like I personally know you!
Merry Christmas!
December 20th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Mabiana says:
Very pretty. I especially like your china and the wreaths in front of your windows. :-)
I found your entry through a friend’s blog and decided to put up my pictures, too. :-) I haven’t had much time yet to visit all the entries, but hopefully I’ll be able to do a lot of touring over the weekend. :-)
December 20th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Laugh Along With Me says:
Your home looks beautiful and I love the bar! And I’m sorry your mom had to suffer, but your tree looks amazing.
I just added myself to your tour…with my very first post ever. I’m so nervous!
Thanks for doing this!
December 20th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Joelle says:
Love the card tree and the beautiful table settings. I might try the card tree, but can’t do the cool table – only have our regular table settings – boring, huh? Merry Christmas!
December 20th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
JoAnn in NJ says:
Thank you for hosting this!
Please come by and check out our home too!
December 20th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Proverbs31 says:
I fell in love with your house last year and I still just absolutely adore it. Your comments about the nativity animals just cracked me up. Thank you so much for the tour, have a very merry Christmas with your family! God Bless!
December 20th, 2007 at 10:54 pm
Forgetfulone says:
Mine is up, finally! Better late than never. Merry Christmas!
December 21st, 2007 at 12:24 am
Michelle says:
BooMama-
I just found you and I’m already hooked! Love love love your house! My dining room table actually has about 9 of those little feather trees from Target on it (heaven help us if we actually want to EAT there) and it looks BEAUTIFUL! I’ve also picked up a few at Marshall’s-do y’all have Marshall’s? Love it. Anyway, like others, I’m blown away by your Christmas card tree idea and will definitely be using that one in the future. Thanks so much for hosting this and spreading the good cheer. And baby boy Boo is such a cutie-pie! Have a blessed Christmas! Proverbs 22:6
December 21st, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Michelle says:
I’m coming out of lurker-ville only because I love love love decorating for Christmas. And I goofed on the first link so I’m sorry – I’m in here twice.
December 21st, 2007 at 8:39 pm
Muddy says:
What fun! Thanks for hosting this. I enjoyed your narrative.
December 21st, 2007 at 10:26 pm
Rhonda (mimi) says:
Thanks for hosting this fun event…I really enjoyed it.
December 21st, 2007 at 10:38 pm
momto4 says:
I just love your blog and the bigboo casts! Merry Christmas!
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:31 am
Mamma D says:
Hope you have a Very Merry Christmas!!
December 22nd, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Poppy Buxom says:
Lovely!
Now let’s hope I manage to do this right.
December 22nd, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Sandcastle Momma says:
Thanks so much for hosting this Christmas tour. Your decorations are beautiful and I’ve really enjoyed looking at all of the others too. Merry Christmas BooMama!
December 22nd, 2007 at 11:04 pm
Amy says:
What a wonderful idea! I’m sorry I’m so late, but better late than never, right? You have a beautiful home!
Have a very Merry Christmas,
Amy
December 23rd, 2007 at 2:01 am
Mrs. Taft says:
I’m late for this, but oh well! Thank you for hosting this…your home is beautiful!
December 23rd, 2007 at 4:06 am
April says:
Thanks for hosting! Merry Christmas and GO DAWGS!!! Liberty Bowl Bound – I heard Santa is leaving tickets in all the stockings around here!
December 23rd, 2007 at 10:49 pm
Kristin says:
YOur home is so beautiful. Thanks for the tour!!
December 24th, 2007 at 5:36 am
virginia wieringa says:
Okay, I’ll play! This is really a fun idea! While my husband is out snowblowing many inches of drifting snow, I’ll be warm and cozy and on the computer. No, really, I’m going to go help him right after I post on my blog
December 24th, 2007 at 7:01 am
Erin says:
I found you a little late in the game but I joined in anyway! Think of it as a Christmas Eve tour!!
I loved looking at your beautiful home and lots of the homes in your list too! Even if it takes me a week, I plan on checking them all out. Have a wonderful, blessed Christmas!!
Erin
December 24th, 2007 at 9:06 am
gracee says:
Had to chuckle at the explanation of arrangement of the nativity set. I’ll never look at one the same. Ever. Again.
:0) Lovely home. Thanks for the inspiration
December 25th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
SG says:
Thanks for doing this tour! I love it!
December 26th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Where the Boys Are says:
I am soooo late to this party it’s not even funny.I’m still working my way through the sites and pitures and even went ahead and added my own. Who knows, maybe someone will start at the end of the list. Thanks for hosting such a fun affair. At this point I guess I should just say “Happy New Year”!
December 26th, 2007 at 10:05 pm