Dreaming of an Old Fashioned Christmas

(Thomas Kinkade)

A crackling fire warms little toes after an afternoon of winter play...

As villagers share warm hellos beneath a brilliant, twilight sky.

(Thomas Kinkade)

Carols are sweetly sung and laughter is shared...

(1800s Happy Christmas)

As wide eyes gaze in silent awe upon the beauty of Christmas splendor.

(The Vintage Village)

Snowflakes float with feathery softness and sparkle with ethereal light...

(via Desktop Nexus)

As rosy cheeks warmly glow in eagerness and effortless joy.

(via Tumblr)

Charming shops display their Christmas wares along cobblestone streets...

(Keith Melling)

And sleepy little towns awaken and rejoice as the church bells toll.

(Thomas Kinkade)

Treasured moments are etched in time down a quiet, country lane...

(Carole Fowell)

As neighbors gather to celebrate the magic and wonder of the season.

(Thomas Kinkade)

Until the enticing glow of candlelight draws each one home...

(via Wall Coo)

On this entirely enchanting Christmas Eve.

May each of you experience the simple bliss of an Old Fashioned Christmas this year...  

This design story is linked to: Debbie Doos Newbie Party

Christmas Decorating: Classic Chic Style!

CHRISTMAS is my absolute favorite time of the year. 

It's a season to rejoice, to dream, to share, to sing, to laugh, and to give with an open and loving heart.

Even though I injured my shoulder and broke my tailbone last week when I gracefully fell down the stairs (twice!),  I've managed to hobble about, determined to add a little Christmas sparkle to our home.

The tree is now in place and adorned with glass trinkets, silk flowers and twinkling lights...

...and the dining room table has been given a touch of holiday glam with a simple little centerpiece.

The main floor windows are delicately dressed in shimmering wreaths of silver and white...

...and our fireplace mantle is sprinkled with soft touches of silver, pewter and frosty pink.

A few presents have been lavishly wrapped and placed beneath the tree for Christmas morning...

...and the staircase is swagged in soft green ribbon, silver blossoms and cascading berry sprays.

Even though I'm far from completing my rather extensive list of decorating projects this year...

...Our home is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

And now, I'm going to settle down for a long short winter's nap!

Merry Christmas, my friends!

This design story is linked to:
Debbie Doos Newbie Party

My Crazy Beautiful Life 18 Days til Christmas Party