Christmas Tour of Homes with The Nester

Let me preface my Christmas tour by reminding you that we moved in just 10 days ago, so just the fact that there are decorations is nothing short of a miracle. To be honest, if it weren't for some wonderful friends, it probably wouldn't have gotten done so quick. Laney and Alicia were here on moving day and unpacking boxes as they were brought in the house, which opened up time for me to decorate a few days later. Kara took a day off from work and helped get the decorations going. So a big thank you to them!




Now on to the tour....

Welcome to our home.. come on in!













I made this wreath using an e-book found at A Soft Place to Land. I love it!



My tree has never had a theme, it is just full of ornaments that mean a lot to me. Almost all of them were gifts (some from our ornament shower -since we got married in December), things made by H, or ones we collected from places we've traveled. I know the story behind almost all of them. To me, it is beautiful because it tells a story, reminds me of family, friends, and memories from years past.




So can you tell where we have been on vacation over the past few years?










And the one ornament that I would cry over if it got broken:

This was made at church with H's hand print several years ago. Our children's director personally embellished their fingerprints into snowmen! Precious!

Our mantle in our grand room:



This picture does not do it justice at all. I came across the pre-lit garland for just a few dollars at a nearby wholesale floral supply store. I added a plain strand of garland behind it to make it fuller. I made and monogrammed the stockings last year.

Here's a part of my village in my grand room. This is not any type of collection , just various pieces that we acquired. My mom actually bought some of them at Big Lots several years ago because H loved playing with her village. He doesn't play with it much anymore, but he still likes it being there.










Here's my tree in the family room. In our old house, I used this tree in the playroom with various fun ornaments for H, but I needed a tree in the family room. I decided to use a pear green, red, gold and white. I love the way it turned out. Some of the ornaments even came from the Dollar Tree!







And here is the tree I did for J's dad's living room using red, white and silver:




We hosted our Sunday School class party last weekend - ( I know, I'm must be out of my mind!) Actually, I enjoy having people over so much! This is how my tables were set. When we got married I chose Christmas china for my formal pattern. I am ashamed to say I have not really used it until the past few years.







And this is my breakfast table. This is a set I bought for my mom before I married. Later I found an additional set that matched it and purchased it as well. I now keep both sets stored at my house since we host our family for Christmas.




More random decorations from around the house:




Reindeer towels from TJ Maxx


Joy pillow from Target



Plate I found at Cracker Barrel



Card holder wreath made by H using a coat hanger and clothes pins - another wonderful idea of our church children's director! Love her!

Thanks for stopping by on my tour! I enjoyed having you. Thanks Nester for hosting the tour!

"It's doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful" -The Nester