CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR

Buckle up, it's going to be a long,

hopefully not bumpy ride.

For some of you this might be overload.

I kept taking pictures, but did not have time

to post.......and like bunnies, they multiplied.

And since I took them, I will share them with all

my friends in blog land and my family in Germany.

This will be more or less a picture show.

I hope you enjoy the tour.

Welcome to our home.

Since I am a "Nester", this ornament suits me well.

You might have noticed, this year I went more sparkly,

but my beloved color red is still showing up here and there.

I purchased this stocking many years ago.

I love the little girl on the sleigh.

One of my Santa's.

These silver bullion wire balls were packed

away for many years.

I forgot I had them.

They glitter and sparkle when the light

catches them.

My Santa only stayed a few days in this spot.

He moved to a new home.

Funny, I have been making Santa's for many years,

and I have never been able to keep a white one for myself.

That is OK, because I know they will be loved for

many years to come  by someone else.

As I wrote in my last Christmas post,

I was inspired by James Cramers book

" 'tis the Season"

I made my birds and they landed in different

spots in the house......

and finally they settled in the kitchen window.

I love how they came out.

The guest bedroom (this bed lifts up and out

 and becomes two twin beds), is one of my favorite rooms.

I snuggle in the chair, or stretch out on the bed with

a good book.

The little doll is by doll maker Nicole Sayre.

She looks adorable with her companions.

I found this beautiful silver plated trophy cup

at the Goodwill store for a mere $ 8.50.

I knew right away where it would end up.

I love it !!!!!

She is ready for bed with her kitty

to wait for Santa.

I always have fun dressing her up.

I played with these toys as a child.

They belonged to a very large dollhouse

with lights and running water.

The little pictures are copies of paintings I grew up with.

These ladies are in my studio to keep

me company.

The standing Americana doll and the

snow girl are mine, don't know who

made the others, but I think they are

charming.

 

I had to decorate the newly remodeled

bathroom.

And I spoiled myself with lovely

towels from Pottery  Barn.

I like combining my German traditions with  American ones.

I grew up with this advent wreath stand.

Love this funky rabbit and sheep.

Don't know the maker...

One of my older Santa's with  "Jodel",

a gift from my friend Laura @ 52flea.

Makes me want to sing songs from the

"Sound of music".

Jodel just reminds me of that, and makes me smile.

That sweet kitty snuck in again!

I leave you now with this wish

for peace on earth.

May you all have blessed and joyful holidays.

Merry Christmas!

I wish you for the new year health and happiness,

may all your wishes come true,

 but most of all we, hubby and I, wish for

PEACE ON EARTH

God bless,

Evi