Hello and welcome to Our Christmas House as part of the Holiday House Walk graciously hosted by the ever talented Jennifer Rizzo.
Make sure to pay the stop before me, Anne Marie a visit as her home has been beautifully decorated for the season! She never ceases to amaze & inspire me!
This year we have been blessed with a new member of the family and with a wee little one in the mix, decorating has been a bit challenging. This guy, as cute and sweet as he is feels that everything is basically "his"...and does not understand the word "no"...so my sights have been set a little higher {literally} & more on the simple side this year when it comes to decorating...
{he's a rascal I tell ya...}
Let's go on in and take a quick peek around, shall we....
{every year our oldest son gets to pick out a "charlie brown" tree to make his own...}
Excuse the mess of baby toys, I try to persuade him with colorful things so he will stop grabbing the garland or the pretty bows...just watch your step please!
I saw a photo years ago with angel wings on the back of each chair in the dining room and for the life of me couldn't get it out of my head. I decided this was the year I needed to add some whimsical sweetness to our dining room! {my husband thinks the wings are complete non-sense}
{of Course Audrey needed to be a part of the festivities...}
I am a little obsessed with vintage trucks and what a better way to use them in decorating then by making them haul around little Christmas trees! Of course, little hands love to play with these and honestly I like it when they do...
Let's head into the kitchen, where you just happened to catch me right before a small gathering we had with friends...
Grab yourself a slice of cheesecake, a glass of wine and sit a spell...
From the kitchen table....
You can see our mantel with the stocking that were hung with care & adorned with candy canes by my 4 year old...
{little hands love these trees as well...I find them in the most peculiar places...}
uh oh I hear the boys a clattering upstairs, wanna see how we spread the cheer in their rooms? C'mon up....
Why of course with these sweet little vintage "tootsie" trucks hauling Christmas trees! These cuties came from my friend Michelle~ Vintage Junky & they bring Christmas cheer to my boys rooms!
Now I am sure you are wondering where are Christmas tree is...he is here...making the whole house smell of a fresh pine forest. I was going to rush home from work and get him all decked out in lights and add him to this post, but when my oldest punk in his no longer cute little baby voice that I miss so much, asked me to sit on the couch and snuggle with him this evening while we watched a Christmas movie... I just couldn't resist his big green eyes and coy smile...he often teaches me that sometimes you just need to slow down and really enjoy the moment...we enjoyed the moment snuggled together on our couch, just him and me....as our tree can stand another night without decorations.
He is so excited for Christmas this year as he finally understands what "Christmas" really means and his eagerness has made me enjoy this season to the fullest...afterall, Christmas through a child's eyes is nothing but magical!
Thanks for coming to our home, you are always welcome and please feel free to stay...we don't want to rush you out the door...perhaps you would like to help us decorate our tree! {she grins}
If you would like to visit the whole line up, click the image below:
The next stop is a "Surprise" and you are surely in for a wonderful treat...so head on over to the fabulous Tracey of French Larkspur!
I wish you a wonderful Holiday season, filled with warm surroundings, hot cocoa, fuzzy socks and beautiful memories with your families and friends!
Now if you will excuse me, I need to make sure the wee one doesn't pull the whole shebang off the fireplace, that little rascal has one strong grip!
Happy Holidays from our family to yours~
sigh...it's beautiful & peaceful & lovely, just as i thought it'd be
merry Christmas
& ps, the wings are so NOT nonsense. wink!!
Posted by: paige | December 08, 2011 at 04:21 AM
I am on the hunt for an old little truck, I think that is the cutest idea ever! Your home looks beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us! t.xoxo
Posted by: theresa | December 08, 2011 at 04:29 AM
oh tara. so beautiful. can i throw all my stuff out and start anew? if i could i would copy you. just kidding. it is gorgeous though. love the stockings, the little trucks, the..... i could go on and on.
Posted by: Traci | December 08, 2011 at 05:20 AM
I can't stand it!! It is perfect!! love the wings... I knew you would blow me away with the simple genius of it all!
Seriously, so pretty :) and thanks for the mention :)
Posted by: Michelle | December 08, 2011 at 05:35 AM
Lovin' the vintage trucks and the miniature trees! Such a beautiful home!
Posted by: ~Amber T | December 08, 2011 at 05:45 AM
Oh Tara I just knew your home would be fabulous for Christmas, and it most certainly is!!! You have such a great eye for decorating and photography! Beautiful!
xo
:) T
p.s. love seeing pics of your little guy :)
Posted by: tracey | December 08, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Your holiday home looks absolutely gorgeous! A warm and inviting family home indeed. Happy Holidays to you and thanks for having us over.
xo~
T
Posted by: MorningT | December 08, 2011 at 06:53 AM
Beautiful decorations Tara! Your little one is getting so big, time flies. Hope your family has a wonderful Christmas!!
Posted by: shannon | December 08, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Wowza!!! Your home is soooo gorgeous! Seriously out of a magazine!! I always love looking at your little touches.
Posted by: jeanne | December 08, 2011 at 07:28 AM
This home you have is so magical...I could sit here for hours!!
Posted by: Sherry Smyth | December 08, 2011 at 07:29 AM
So pretty! I love everything about it! Happy Holidays :)
Posted by: Kiri | December 08, 2011 at 07:38 AM
I adore you and your home!!! :) Wishing you the most blessed holiday season!! Merry merry Christmas!
Posted by: Teresa Sheeley | December 08, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Your home is stunning! Thanks for sharing and opening your house to us.
Take care
Kristin
Posted by: kristin | December 08, 2011 at 08:50 AM
Beautiful, Tara! I love the simplicity of all your decorations, I would hate to have to pack them all up!!
Your baby is precious!
Happy Holidays!
XO,
Jane
Posted by: Jane | December 08, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Oh sweet Tara you have me clapping at each pictures!! You have me oohing and awwwwingg and wanting to pack my suitcase and come for a holiday visit!!! Pure perfection!!!!!!! holiday happiness!!!!
If you could see my home today.... crew of 5 ripping apart my entire kitchen,entry, bathroom, closet, pantry wood floors because of water damage....i have not one thing of Christmas up because of our house damage... but i'm still smiling, feeling holiday happiness because i can see your home looking soooooo pretty!!!! THey promised in 3 days i can finally get a tree..... oh fingers crossed!!!!
blessing to you my friend,
xo,
Lulu
Posted by: Lulu | December 08, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Ah! I LOVE your home. That burlap "Merry Christmas" banner, and the little trucks! And the new addition! He is so big already! I hope this Christmas is wonderful for you and your boys. I miss you! Let's get together after the holidays! How many more weeks until you get to be home with the boys?
Posted by: sara | December 08, 2011 at 09:33 AM
I think your decorated holiday home has to be my favorite. Love, love, love every detail. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: rachel schindler | December 08, 2011 at 10:32 AM
oh tara it is so sweet and thoughtfully done. your baby is just gorgeous....how i miss those days. have a beautiful and blessed christmas with your little family. thank you for sharing your home. xo suz
Posted by: susan | December 08, 2011 at 10:34 AM
As always, you have us all drooling over your home :)
You have the perfect touches of whimsy, vintage and rustic - just like you!
Oh, and I see that you got your wellies already! LUCKY ;)
Happy Holidays my sweet friend -
XOX
Posted by: Lolo | December 08, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!! And those angel wings are wonderful...so fun:)
Posted by: Leah C | December 08, 2011 at 02:47 PM
Thanks for the tour! I love all of your vintage trucks.
Such a cute blog... I look forward to looking around!
Christi
Posted by: christi @ the brown shed | December 08, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Everything is absolutely beautiful! I LOVE the angel wings. I have a pair in my daughter's room on the back of the chair and it is one of my favorite little touches. Now you make me want to steal them from her room though and put them in our dining room - haha! Your home is so beautiful and your baby is darling!
Posted by: Dear Lillie | December 08, 2011 at 08:08 PM
I love it! I'm pinning away!
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 08, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Inviting and lovely, thank you for sharing. Your angel wings are so sweet and not nonsense! course DH would think the same. I soo got what you were saying about slowing down, did the same this week and just played with the little one. Warm wishes, Kris
Posted by: Kris Pare | December 09, 2011 at 03:38 AM
It's my first time visiting your lovely blog, and I'm loving how you've decorated your home for Christmas! The vintage trucks are a great idea!! I was also excited to see your wellies... I've got the same pair on my Christmas list. Hope Santa pulls through on those :) I love that you're the type of blogger who puts the tree decorating on the back burner to spend time snuggling with her son. I'm your newest follower, and I look forward to getting to know you through your fun blog!
Posted by: Carolyn@Sweet Chaos | December 09, 2011 at 05:23 AM