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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

Wow, it's sooo true. Everywhere you go! I've been spending way too much time looking at all the Christmas homes at The Nester's Christmas Tour of Homes

So, let's get started on the tour.

The top of my bookcase that I got from my husband's grandma. Geesh, it's old. If I knew much about antiques I would probably realize this is one. Has original leaded glass in two of the glass doors.





 





These are just a collage of ornaments I hung from the chandelier with ribbons.







Here is a simple table centerpiece in my dining room. Ornaments are from Dollar Tree.





Our Christmas village. My boys and husband usually set this up.















We actually changed things up this year and put our Christmas tree in the front entry. I really like it!






My fireplace mantel





Clearance angel that I just love! It was like $3.




My stab at an ornament wreath. Thanks to The Thrifty Decor Chick.




Garage sale Mason jars that I fill with different stuff to change out the seasons.





















Comments

  1. R. CharlesDecember 18, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    You have many Special touches. I Love the Angel and the Mason jars with the *Bless* sign. Very Pretty. Happy Holidays

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  2. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 19, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Beautiful Christmas decor...love those mason jars! Merry Christmas1

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. UnknownDecember 20, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

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  4. MariahDecember 30, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    LOVE these ideas! Your table centerpiece is exactly what I did. From the dollar store and all. Awesome. You got good taste. Glad I came by:)

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