WELCOME!
If you are new to my site, I am Laurel. Thank you so much for stopping by! Don’t stand out there looking inside.
I saved you a seat and made some cookies for you to snack on.
Below are some favorite ornaments we have around here. The Santa one is one my father in law had on his tree while growing up. The angle was given to me by my Mom many years ago. She has one of the sweetest faces I have ever seen. I love the look of simple wreaths and glass balls.
The Wallace Silversmiths Annual Gold Christmas Bell is an ornament that has been given to me every year I have been married (either by my Mother in Law or Sister in Law). They are one of my most treasured ornaments. Kitty wanted to know what the heck I was doing with my camera and why was he not part of the action. As you can see, Tug (my doggie) was just fine where he was thankyouverymuch. As far as snowmen, these are the only snowmen we get here in Florida.
Letters to Santa have already been written and posted on the tree. We want to make sure it is not missed.
When my kids were younger (all the way up to their 10th birthday), my mother in law would buy them a new ornament each year. These ornaments will go with them when they move away. The other picture are the decorations that I placed on my high shelf.
Lets sit by the Christmas tree and enjoy some time. I would love to hear how God moved in your life during this last year. I know I am blessed to have made many new friends.
When you come into my house you may have to move laundry around to grab a seat, but I want you to feel comfortable.
Come on in and take a load off! Put your feet up with me, I would love to know more about you.
Be sure to check out the “Tour of Homes” hosted by BooMama over here.
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Oh how I love this time of year!!
It’s all so beautiful! I really like the Santa Lamp Shade…what a super cool idea.
Thanks for participating in the tour of homes…
My ‘tour’ is now added, it’s called “Faces of Christmas”…part of my collection, all close-ups.
And there is an announcement of my 1st ever Blog Giveaway too.
Stop by sometime soon, won’t you?
Happy Holidays.
Thanks for sharing this is awesome and such a cute idea!
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so many pretty things. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Have a wonderful day.
Ps. Love those shoes.
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Beautiful! I love your gorgeous tree!
Merry Christmas!
Everything is lovely, warm, and homey, Laurel! I love that idea with the grandparents and ornaments — I may do that when I have grandkids.
You’ve made me feel so comfortable and welcome. Thank you. Those cookies were delicious, too! Merry Christmas and a blessed new year to you.
Great decorations. I love the animals pictures. Merry Christmas.
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Girl friend—I loved my visit! The cookies were GREAT! Now, I think you have on my little boot/shoes. Did you grab them by mistake when I left them by the door??
If you didn’t —-I have a pair just like them!
Love you and enjoyed the visit
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What a great idea! I feel like I’m sharing Christmas with you. Love the ornaments, your dog, the tree, table setting and you’re making me hungry girl. Those cookies …yummy!
BTW, you are definitely an encourager. You better believe it!
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beautiful!!!
Carries last blog post..Christmas Tour of Homes
Beautiful, Laurel! Thanks for sharing such lovely pictures. My cat’s favorite place during the Season is under the tree, getting plenty of cat hair all over the tree skirt.
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Thank God we still have faithful Christians who will celebrate the birth of the Lord meaningfully. May you have a warm and blessed Christmas!
Great blog!
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I love all the pretty lights! looks great Laurel! and those cookies look almost the same as my kids made last week! too cute!
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What a gorgeous home and you have to move laundry around in my home as well to get a good seat… It seems standard in most homes that I know of… Seems we’d fit right into each others home very comfortable…
Lovely!!! Merry Christmas!
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just beautiful! I wanted to let you know that I got the CD the other day. Thank you so much! I love it!
Mimi
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Thank you for the wonderful tour! Your home is beautiful. Loved that the pets wanted to get in on the action.
Absolutely beautiful, Laurel. I love all the decorations. What special memories the ornaments will hold for your children, too!
Your tree is beautiful. And all your decorations are so sweet. I wish I’d thought of putting the kids’ letters to Santa on the tree – what a neat idea! Thank you for sharing your home with us – it’s so pretty.
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Wow! You’re house looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
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Everything is just beautiful! I love the shot of the tree through the window! Stunning! I am loving the Christmas table and the letter to Santa on the tree!
If I ever did a Christmas table, my family would be like, “ummm…where are the paper plates?? Did Sams close early or something?”
p.s…LOVE the shot of your feet up! Great idea! Fabulous shoes!
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Everything looks so pretty and those cookies look so yummy! Thank you for sharing
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Lovely tour – - – thanks for inviting us in!!!
Merry Christmas
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Hey Laurel,
Oh my, your house is GORGEOUS!! Hope you are enjoying the holidays.
Blessings to you and your family♥
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Thanks for sharing your home with us! Best wishes to you and your family during this Christmas season.
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Your home is beautifully decorated for Christmas, Laurel! I love that ledge above the doors.
Merry Christmas. Enjoy your time with your family!
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