Not a creature was stirring....zzzzz.
Hi! My little cottage here at the beach is all decked out in its ''less is more'', oh so 2018 sort of way.
I tried hard to keep it simple. [Though of course I have almost two weeks to embellish, hahaha.] I celebrate the holiday with my children on Christmas Eve, a tradition from my own family. The day and celebration are meaningful [to me] but low key and easy, hence the less than sparkly Santa's Wonderland this year.
The main rooms:
I love this corner now that I have the bride's bench here instead of stacks of beach chairs and golf clubs.
The beautiful wreath was made for me by my brother, quite long ago now.
Mel always likes to see a real life photo or two, so here is my messy dining table.
Set up for writing cards and letters this evening. Mo snuggles at my feet in the last rays of the wintry sun.
Bedroom:
A few Christmas quilts. I plan to do a holiday quilt post in the coming week, so just one pic today.
My stacks of Shaker boxes and bandboxes. Still can't find my red or green boxes...or my mercury glass large ornaments. A mystery.
One of my folk art angels from Cape Cod.
I'd choose one during a summer visit, then my mom would buy it and save it for Christmas. Sadly she passed away after two angels were purchased, so my collection is cherished but small.
Her companion [note her tiny red shoes!]:
Mo's Christmas Eve jammies:
The weather has been gorgeous, cold, clear and crisp. Tonight at sunset the waves were slow rolling but very large; must be a storm somewhere, far out at sea. I do love a good winter day.
Enjoy your week.
love
lizzy
gone to the beach...
PS Not mine, from etsy. Spectacular early to mid-20th century collection, in original boxes. I think in the $600.oo range for all. So beautiful.
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Ha, messy table! That's not messy! I'd show you my mess but it's too embarrassing...
ReplyDeleteLove the Cape Cod angels and the red quilt in the living room (and Mo's PJs!). Especially love the red and blue? quilt in the bedroom, very nice, although the green and red is very pretty and festive, too.
Your well-decorated tiny tree made me laugh, can barely see the green! But very pretty!
What beautiful decorations you've made; I especially like that Christmas Tree plate and that sun ornament-- and the wreath is lovely--
ReplyDeleteI really love those old glass ornaments--the ones I have came from my Grand-mere and are too big for my table top trees--but I cannot resist hanging a few on anyway...hugs, Julierose
I love your home decor! Do you get a full size tree?
ReplyDeleteNot in the past couple years, I can't manage a big tree lately, but I do love them and miss having.
DeleteOh your place looks wonderful! So you! I love how you keep it beachy and Christmassy too. I love your little tree. And your quilts. :) Kit
ReplyDeleteYour home looks picture perfect for the Christmas season! We still don't have our indoor decorations unboxed and put on display, possibly tomorrow. Went looking (twice) for a Christmas tree today and both towns near us has next to nothing. One place had about a dozen trees that looked like they had been cut in August, the needles were positively yellow-brown! Hopefully we can find one this weekend. Never happened to us before, seems there were always trees on the lots until Christmas Eve.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet Christmas decorations. You make think it is simple, but it is really quite lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour home looks lovely, thank you for the tour. I love seeing things I've come to recognize over the years that I've followed your blog. The wreath from your brothr is a favorite. What's the story on your tree topper? How big is it? Really pretty! WOW, that ornament collection!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're enjoying your winter weather. We've had some cooler days, some rainy days, the mid 70's today...it's all good :)
Can't wait to see Mo in his Christmas jammies. I think you should have a matching pair for yourself!
Kel
I loved seeing the photos of your home and how you've decorated it for Christmas, Lizzy. It looks comfortable and inviting, and very festive. There are so many wonderful things to look at and enjoy. I especially like your little Izannah Walker-style dolls. I think you must have been (still are) a photographer?
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