Hello and I do hope you are having a splendid, festive and throughly enjoyable week!
By request, here are some images from around our house this holiday season.
Whites and silvers for our cream and white dining room. Although I don’t think they show well in the photos, I hung dozens of vintage hand-crocheted snowflakes from the ceiling. We don’t have any snow at the moment, but this makes it feel wintery. My inspiration was the ice palace scene from Dr. Zhivago? Do you remember that magical scene?
Another of the handmade candles from Peru. and a little church ornament that reminds me of the charming white country churches I photographed in Vermont.
The table is usually bare wood but I liked the delicacy of this ($5.00!) lace tablecloth. German blown glass owl ornament was a gift from my Mom a few years ago.
I usually do our holiday decor in traditional burgundy, gold and sage but this year, inspired by the wrappings on a huge array of gifts that arrived from a dear friend, I decided on turquoise/Robin’s egg blue/Tiffany blue with pinks and accents of red hearts.
It feels refreshing and happy.
The ornament on the left above is quite old and has a wonderful crackled surface.
We always use a live tree as I hate the idea of chopping down any tree. This year we decided to have one in the office, a spruce, as well as our live one outside the living room windows.
Here he is! He sits in the corner windows between our two desks, looking out over the other evergreens on our property. I only used lightweight ornaments as I don’t want to strain the branches.
One of my oldest ornaments, the crystal bells. Plus lots of bird ornaments. I hung a big paper star above the tree.
Garland on the kitchen door:
Miniature sled with very old, tartan covered books. They are only a few inches high. The sweet little mouse is an antique ivory netsuke given to me by a friend many years ago.
And finally, some heart lights (you knew that was coming, right?). :)
Thank you for coming along through the tour. And thank you for all the holiday beauty you’ve been sharing on your blogs – I’ve loved all of it!
I’ll be back in a few days with some final images and will be visiting you but in case I miss you before the New Year, all my dearest wishes to you for a most wonderful, magic-filled holiday season and the brightest New Year you can imagine. Thank you for bringing sparkle and joy to my life.
with love,
– g
p. s. I hope you don’t mind the falling snow effect. I normally don’t like little gimmicks on blogs but I think this one is so charming. :)
Lovely soft, dreamy and magical decorations for the season. Too bad about the snow but if you would like some let me know. We have plenty to spare. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Oh G, your home is so gorgeous, so festive! I simply love your tree, and the snowflakes are beautiful.
I would love to visit this holiday season!
Your home is so lovely, Georgianna. The dining room really captures the Dr. Zhivago feeling!
And be still my heart…the heart lights are exquisite.
Merry Christmas my friend.
xo
Claudia
oh my goodness G, your home is sooooooo beautiful!! i love all the decorations and the white dining room!! and the heart bokeh is just sooo BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Your home decor photos always look like pages from a magazine… I have never seen Dr Zhivago but it certainly does feel like a frosty Winter Wonderland. I much prefer a Winter look over a Christmas look, which is sometimes a little over the top and it has an expiry date. With a wintery look you can enjoy it till February.
*sigh*
G, I love your photos. Love them. Hopefully I can figure out the hearts at some point. I tried again the other night but just wasn't getting it right.
If only my house were as dreamy as yours this holiday season.
Sharon
Soooo pretty!!!! Merry Christmas!
As always Georgianna, truly magnificent!
Have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
lisa.
Beautiful Georgianna. So soft and peaceful. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. I will send out a request for snow, fingers crossed, LOL. Take care:)
Thank you, Georgianna, for all the uploads you did for us. The pictures are scrumptious and show such elegance.
We hit Seattle early afternoon on Friday and got back to Canby by 8:15pm that same evening. Had a party to go to, got their late, but had a terrific time.
Love my new mini clubman…It drove like dream…Thanks for your comment on my blog and wishing you a peaceful and delightful Christmas.
Dear Santa, Please don't bring me any presents this year. Instead, just pick me up on your way through and drop me into Georgianna's dining room please. Thank you.
Absolutely lovely! I especially like the color scheme. Thanks for sharing. Have a Merry, Merry Christmas ! xo L
oh georgianna, everything looks just enchanting! that ice palace in dr. shivago was unbelievable…i loved it so! know how you feel about the cut trees…tears at my heartstrings. i love how you stacked up the boxes and tied them with tiffany blue ribbons around your live tree!! thanks so much for letting us come inside and enjoy your beautiful home.
sending christmas love,
erin
Lovely home decor, I'd love to have a dreamy christmas just like yours!
Hi Georgianna,
I really enjoyed the peek into your lovely home all nicely decked out for Christmas!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas,
Carolyn
oh the last one is soooo lovely. so dreamy.
I knew that I would be in LOVE when I saw your post ♥.
All beautiful and special decorations, only made more gorgeous by your photography Georgianna.
OK, now i want to get out the rest of the boxes that I left in the garage, and put up more things!!
Wishing you a very blessed and fabulous holiday ♥
Ok there is just entirely way too much gorgeousness in this post for me to comment properly. Just ooooh and aaaah! :)
Georgianna can I come to your house? OMGosh, everything you do is magical. Your decor is sooooo gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing. I adore the snow effect. ♥
Such wonderful delights dear Georgianna, your Christmas decorations are beautiful attached with memories and charm.
I hope your days are filled with many Joys leading up to Christmas and that the new year will be wondrous my friend. xxx
Oh, Georgianna! Your home is as etheral and magical as your photographs. gg. Georgianna gorgeous!
If I do not get the chance to visit again before Christmas, I wish you & yours a most joyful day!
~ Zuzu
i LOVE the heart lights! and oh my, not only does the exterior of your house look like a wonderland, but the interiors as well! i'd be dizzy with love and excitement if i'd ever spend a day in your house. it's filled with SO many beautiful things, georgianna! oh man. everything is so beautiful.
your home is absolutely dressed to the season. :) i love how you've got the simple and silver portion of decorations, and there's the colorful section as well. they're all so beautiful! just beautiful!
i hope this week leading to christmas is filled with all kinds of wonderful for you. :) i still have to complete my christmas shopping list tomorrow. and i'm getting a little excited for christmas already!
can't wait for more images from you. :) have a beautiful christmas week, dearest g!
much love! xx
so spectacular. i love the bokeh!
xo Alison
Hello G,
Did I just go to wonderland??? This is beautiful. I remember that scene, it was so beautiful and you did a lovely job replicating it in your home.
I am so in awe of your photography. The colorful ornaments are Gorgeous. You inspire me everytime I visit. I have been so excited to get a peek into your home, so thank you for sharing.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas dear friend. I have loved getting to know you these past few months.
long Christmas hugs
Your home is soooo charming! I'm so glad to get a little peek into it. Merry Christmas!
Brenda
Thank you for the tour Georgianna! Love your home both the "white" and the colourful version. :) And the last picture is so sweet. Have a wonderful Christmas time! xoxo
How much eyecandy can a post hold? Each of your posts seems to challenge that one questions & wins each time. How much beauty in the silver and lace and the hanging crocheted snowflakes and I loved your frost etched bottles. God is truly in the details. And how magical does all this make your home? :)
you truly have a gift georgianna. your home is breathtaking. i love your paper star above the tree. did you make it? i love all of the silver and white. i like the idea of using a live tree. i hate cutting one down too but unfortunately we like a big tree and i just don't want an artificial one.
oh, and i love the snow. i tried to do that to my blog but i didn't do it right and it didn't work. oh well..i'll get my fix over on your blog. :) have a beautiful christmas holiday.
hugs
Hello G
I really like the silver, white and pastel colours you've used for Christmas; they give such a soft and warm effect.
Love the lace tablecloth and I saw some really nice lavender decorations.
I have never decorated my office, think I should next year though. Once our girls left home and now that the grandchildren are older, I don't put out much at all.
Merry Christmas.
Judith
Oh stopping by to find out if you received your gift? I am not sure I packed sound enough. I should have set it in more packing. Ahhh… well. Blessings dear.
Such an amazingly beautiful & inspiring post,
love the unusual color scheme & the photography sings!
Simply Stunning! The Silver and white shots are my favorite!
G,this one is fabulous!! your
Have a wonderful festive season dear G!!
hugs
Lila house looks so gorgeous and so chic!!
love it!!
Oh sweet g, your christmas decors are gorgeous! I love them all and your photos are so beautiful as always! Wishing you JOY and LOVE for a wonderful Christmas my sweet friend..thank you for all the blessings you have given me this year. Love to you!
Your dinning room looks stunning in white! And you have so many treasures… a wholesome visual feast indeed:) We're so close to that time again, so I wanted to send you my warmest Christmas wishes. I hope you and your family have a wonderful, festive time. Look forward to seeing more of your inspiring photos in the New Year, xo Janine
WOW!!! Your home looks gorgeous G, but then I knew it would! Love the lace tablecloth, all your colourful Christmas baubles and your gift tags as bunting! And of course the last pic with the hearts, perfection! Wishing you a very happy Christmas!xx
wow, your house is magical!
wishing you and yours a great holiday season! :D
Absolutely STUNning! I especially love the dining room–perfect and dreaming and luscious. All of it–what a touch you have, both in decorating and photography!
Your Christmas decor is so very lovely! The white dining room is exquisite, but I love the office colors as well.
Merry Christmas to you and your husband… may you enjoy a blessed holiday season, and a new year filled with magic. xo Jill
so much loveliness at your place. I really enjoyed your photos and words. Havea wonderful Christmas. CArla
I loved the pictures you posted of the outside of your home and all the gardens and now the inside and decorations!! Your home, inside and outside is gorgeous and your photos are beautiful. I love the soft colour themes you chose and your themes throughout the home. I would never want to leave my home!!
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year.
I'll be back to visit for sure!
Your home is as beautiful as I knew it would be. And, I haven't even gotten past the white images yet. That tablecloth. Oh, that tablecloth is the most beautiful thing I have seen in a long, long time.
Oh, so very, very beautiful!
So lovely decorations and I'm really going to move to your house…maybe I'm coming during the holidays:)
I wish you a lovely Christmas and thank you for this creative virtual year.
Love Henrietta from Finland the land of snow
Hi Georgianna, wishing you wonderful and magic-filled Christmas! (Love, love, looove the heart lights :))
Dear Georgianna,
I am also glad that we connected. I think your world is full of beauty and inspiration!
Have a wonderful holiday.
Happy Christmas and Happy New Year!
Warm hugs,
Ingrid
Your home looks so festive and beautiful. Wishing you a magical Christmas and a fantastic 2011. Sally x
So soft and peaceful…I haven't any words..spectacular Georgianna!
merry Cristhmas to you and your Family!
Hugs,Monica
Dear Georgianna, wishing you and family a very happy christmas time.
hugs and kisses,
maria cecilia
Georgianna,
These images are soooo beautiful, Thank You for sharing your world.
Merriest of Christmas and blessings for a wonderful New Year.
You are awesome !!!
xo,
Shay
Your white & silver dining room is stunning! I love the snowflakes hanging from the ceiling … how did you manage to secure them? Lovely colours in your office too. xo
Your home is magical. Such loveliness for the holidays. I recognized some of the tea light holders as ones I bought from Michael's this year and plan to use in my wedding this July. Your vignettes are so inspiring. So glad to have happened by today. All the best for 2011.
Oh G your photography is true magic!!! I am in awe each and every time I visit. I hope 2011 brings you many blessings and happiness my friend.
Abby