This might be the earliest I have ever decorated for Christmas in the history of forever! But we had a cold snap here in East Texas and it just seemed like winter, and with Thanksgiving enjoyed and gone, there is only one other event to decorate for, and that is Christmas!
I wanted our tiny home to be as festive as all our homes have been, but I did not want to over do it and put too many things in too many places. We have a few favorites we absolutely must display or it is not really Christmas, like the large Paper Mache Santa sitting on the corner of our dining room table. As well as the little Red Truck painting my daughter made for us!
We all have our favorites and I think that possibly the hardest part about decorating for Christmas is what you have room to display, among all the treasures collected through the years. Some must be displayed, and others make an appearance every other year, seems to be a fine compromise when space is at a premium.
We also have a custom of going to a hobby store and each selecting a new ornament for the tree. They often are reflecting something we love to do, or offer a new look to an old favorite. Then we proceed to fill the tree, because of all the memories they hold. I think my favorite ornament is of a camera, that has the Golden Gate Bridge as the photo. It's a little part of my birth place that I get to enjoy each year!
And now, Welcome to our tour!
Outdoor flags greet you as you enter the driveway.
Originally we made these Jingle Bell Walking Sticks for winter walks with our Grandson, and between walks, they rest right here!
The wreath and the cute red truck painting were gifts from previous Christmas celebrations. Gifts from my daughter, they are displayed each year!
Until they are filled, the stocking are hanging on the pantry door in the kitchen.
We have enjoyed this pencil tree, and even though it takes up a bit more space I like a full size tree, so we can display the ornaments we have collected through they years! I have been putting a collection of toys under the tree for years. Presents take up a lot of room, but it is part philosophy as well, I prefer to focus on family and celebrating together.
They all have a memory of our time together.
I love these two antique boy dolls, they are enjoyed each Christmas!
And this little Snowman box, tucked away on a small shelf.
Our dining table, decorated with treasures from previous years, and the last of the roses from our flower garden. We really enjoy being able to look out at all the birds who visit.
Left side view, including a handprint ornament from our Grandson's first Christmas.
Living in such a tiny home, a tour doesn't take long! Thank you for taking the time to stop and say hello!
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I just love your Christmas home tour!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.
Paula, thank you so much!
DeleteYour caravan looks lovely all decked out for Christmas. We are the same way with our ornaments; I just love seeing them and all the memories they bring up.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, it simply isn't Christmas without all those memories on the tree!
DeleteLooks like you have a collection of well loved decorations that carry precious memories. I agree a pencil tree is nice in terms of space, but it is harder to display 50 years of ornaments that each have a special meaning.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I love to decorate, but a tiny space needs a light touch.
DeleteIt is all looking so festive! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is such a great size for a small space. All of the ornaments are so pretty.
Kim, thanks!
DeleteI love your Christmasy home Melynda! It's beautiful. I am the same with my ornaments, I love the memories they all hold. :)
ReplyDeleteJayne, thanks so much for stopping by, I really appreciate it! Have a great week ahead.
DeleteLove the skinny tree, Melynda! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About! I'm delighted to be featuring your post at this week's party!
ReplyDeleteJulie, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteMelynda, your deck is so adorable. I love how you decorated it! Everything looks wonderful and very cozy. Thank you for sharing it with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #66.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, thank you kindly, and thanks so much for hosting Crazy Little Love Birds link-up!
DeleteI love all your decorations! I especially love the pencil tree and ornaments. It is so nice that it is so tall compared to a table top tree, it makes your home look wonderful for Christmas!! - Patty
ReplyDeletePatty, Thank you so much!
DeleteWhat lovely decor. I love the pencil tree. I decorated early this year, too, because there was just so much going on in my life in November and December that I had to spread it out as I could. It was nice to be able to do it. :) Thank you for sharing this post with us all at the Will Blog for Comments #52 this month. We'll be back at the bi-weekly schedule for linkup #53 which opens Monday morning January 6, and we hope to see more of your posts shared there. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, thank you!
DeleteOf course. :) Stopping by again with congratulations! This post was one of the most-visited at Will Blog for Comments #52. It will be in the Spotlight for the next 2 weeks (starting today), and you're welcome to celebrate with your readers here using the "This Blog Post was a Featured Favorite" image from the linkup, if you like. Thank you for sharing your great posts with us! We hope to see you back at WBFC #53--it opens Monday morning. :)
DeleteJennifer, thanks so much for the update!
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