It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The outside of our house is decorated, with magnolia and red berries playing the starring role. Though similar to what we’ve done in years past, we’ve changed things a little. The lacquered red magnolia wreath, from the Magnolia Wreath Company, is a fun new addition. They also come in silver, gold, pink, key lime, white and other colors.
Our interiors are about 90% complete. At the rate I’m going, I’ll be finished just in time for our holiday guests to arrive. I just added garland to the dining room buffett and love the effect. Glassybaby is always festive…this one is called Rudolph. How appropriate!
You’ll find lots of sparkle on our tree and throughout the house. Must be my Texas roots. The M you see on the tree is one of many letters we have hung. One for everyone in the family. I think these are great as ornaments, but just as versatile as a place card tied on a napkin or tied on a gift, using either the first or last initial for the recipient. Find them for $3.50 at Pottery Barn!
How does your holiday house look? Are you finished decorating and on to enjoying the season? I’m not quite there, but working toward the day where I sit by the fire and relax!
Here’s to enjoying the process!
STUNNING! and yes I meant that to be in caps. Will have to do a drive by.
Oh Elizabeth, it looks just gorgeous. Wow, your guests are going to feel so special. I love that red wreath, such a show stopper. And Molly looks sweetly festive, too. The inside of our house is done (but I could use a Rudolph glassbybaby or two, but the outside is so not. We've been going through an unseasonably cold snap here, and I've been staying indoors – warm weather is on it's way, though so I plan to get out there this week. Photos to come… Thanks for sharing your beautiful house with us! XOXO
Elizabeth! You have truly outdone yourself! Wow factor here for certain.
Thank you for sharing.
Teresa
xoxo
Absolutely beautiful! I am in awe over the garland above your door.
love all of the decorations, but my favorite is Molly. I have a Blenheim who is 10 years old (also have a ruby), the are just the best. Happy Holidays to your family.
Your decorations are stunning, Elizabeth!! And Miss Molly is pretty adorable herself! I am coveting the Rudolph glassbaby..I love them but don't have any in holiday colors.
Have a lovely day and be careful out there – it is icy!! xoxo
Love the magnolia Elizabeth! I'm using it this year too (instead of cedar). Your pup looks so festive and I have the exact glassybaby on my table right now:) Everything looks just perfect and it looks like you are set for a party!
Fabulous and festive!! I'm feeling in the spirit just visiting!
Fabulous and festive!! I'm feeling in the spirit just visiting!
Elizabeth when I opened the page to your blog and saw your door, I said WOW out loud, truly , I did!!
Absolutely gorgeous! Love all your special touches. Using the same elements enmasse makes such a beautiful statement. Your home looks like the perfect Christmas House!!
I am still decking my halls and falalaing along the way. Today I am working on my dining room. If you would like to see this years tree with touches of blue you can see it here…..
http://goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/new-colors-for-christmas_7.html
This has got to be my favorite entry yet! I love a glossy black door and just wish my house were white so I can do something similar! I am a minimalist holiday decorator but do enjoy a good cozy fire!
xo Mary Jo
http://MagicalMined.blogspot.com
Elizabeth the lacquered Magnolia wreath is amazing on you front door! Stunning!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
I can't even! Stop it with that front door! NEED that door knocker, no joke, where is it from??? Just pinned the whole lot!
xxx
Absolute perfection Elizabeth! Dont forget to enter this in Tartanscots contest! Youre sure to win!
xo Nancy
Oh wow! This is the most beautiful holiday display I've seen! That heavy red bouquet over the front door is fabulous! The berries mixed with the magnolia is stunning..
Loved seeing your home for the holidays! Thanks for sharing!
XOXO
Jan
LOVE the gorgeous fan above your front door! Will you come decorate my house please!!
Absolutely stunning! So beautiful. Have a wonderful Christmas!!!
It looks so beautiful, Elizabeth. I just love the window boxes, garland and yes, the fun wreath! Needing to get mine finished quickly…can't believe it's so close!!
WOW Elizabeth! I love how the reds pop against the black and white colors of your house! Your decor is stunning! Love it all. Happy December! xx
Elizabeth…you have really outdone yourself here! Looks FABULOUS and so festive! I love the pops of the bright vivid colors against the glossy black door…it is really breathtakingly pretty. I bet all of your neighbors are loving it too:)
Just gorgeous…thanks for sharing and brace yourself for some of the white stuff, suddenly summer sounds pretty good:)
Your home is absolutely STUNNING, Elizabeth!! You have done an amazing job. And Molly is simply the cutest thing ever!
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Still looking like a whirlwind here as I try to pull it all together. Your magnolia and red berries– absolutely stunning!!!
xo
Cathy
Pure Magic the house your Truluv Molly all look magical.
Happy Holidays from our home to yours XXOO for Miss Molly