Hi friends, thank you so much for stopping by my home today! My heart is definitely tender as we just lost my mom yesterday, but I’m still going to participate in this blog tour today. This is a yearly Christmas blog tour hosted by my friend, Marty with A Stroll Thru Life. Please visit her home. She is going through some health issues and had to drop out of hosting this year, but this all started with her. You can find all the links for all the home tours at the end of my post, so please don’t miss them and visit as many as you can.
If you are stopping by from Lynne at My Family Thyme, welcome! I’ll be checking out her Christmas home as well and I know you enjoyed. There are such lovely homes on the tour, so be sure to visit, you are sure to be inspired.
If you missed Part One of my Christmas tour, you can see the tree, foyer and dining room on that link. We get pretty festive around here and love color!Â
Our family room always gets a mantel decking for Christmas and it’s one of my favorite ones yet.
I found some pretty icicle garland at a local shop and enjoyed adding it to my garlands I already had. Adding my blue and white to the mix was a fun addition this year.
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These gold sconces are new this year too, they are rechargeable and I love having them flanking the fireplace. They add some light and ambience, but during Christmas I’ll probably keep them off because we love the glow of the Christmas lights so much. I loved adding some greenery and ribbon to the sconces.Â
Have yourself a merry little Christmas. It’s a great sentiment this time of year. The orange slice picks are new this year too and I found them at a local consignment shop. I love the addition and they add a bit of color too. That ribbon was an Etsy find. Here is an icicle garland I found online that is similar to mine. I have 2 on my mantel, I think they were 5 or 6′ long.Â
All in all, this is one of my favorite Christmas mantels I’ve ever done and it really feels festive to me this year.Â
I love the blue and white mixed with the festive ribbon too!Â
Blue and white really mixes in well with Christmas.Â
In the kitchen, as always I add some traditional red and green pieces to my kitchen shelves.Â
It’s fun to add a few things that are cheery and festive.Â
Red, white and green is such a good mix for Christmas and I have plenty to use.Â
Some of this is Mark’s collected Christmas and some is mine. Those cookie jars and the snow globe are his and I love that we can mix all of our collections together.Â
This pretty ceramic Christmas tree came from his mother after she stopped using it and I love it here with some village people around the base on snow.Â
Our sweet Daisy girl steals the show!
Thank you so much for stopping by and celebrating Christmas with us. And please stop by next and see Jennifer with . Clean and Sensible. I know you’ll be inspired by her home and all the others that are so beautifully decorated.Â
2023 Christmas Home Tours
This week I’m joining thirty talented and creative bloggers to share our holiday decorating for our 2023 Christmas Home Tours. I hope you enjoy all their beautiful ideas and inspiration! I especially want to thank Marty from A Stroll Thru Life for organizing this tour of homes. You can visit each Christmassy home tour by clicking the links below. Monday’s Tours
Simply2Moms | Worthing Court Blog | Midwest Life and Style
DIY Beautify | Peacock Ridge Farm | The Stonybrook House
Tuesday’s Tours
Our Southern Home | Calypso in the Country | Chalking Up Success
Pink Peppermint Design | The House on Silverado | Lyndale Drive
Wednesday’s Tours
Southern Home and Hospitality | A Pretty Life in the Suburbs | Whispering Pines Homestead
She Gave it a Go | Decor to Adore | Eleanor Rose Home
Thursday’s Tours
County Road 407 | Thistle Key Lane | White Lilac Farmhouse
My Family Thyme | Southern Hospitality Blog | Clean and Scentsible | Bungalow 47
Friday’s Tours
Shiplap and Shells | It All Started With Paint | White Arrows Home
This is Our Bliss | Thrifty and Chic | Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Rhoda,
Our prayers are with you and your family, your mother was a Godly lady.
Thank you for sharing your lovely, festive home today in the tour.
Oh Rhoda, your sweet mother knew, and was ready. I know you’ll miss her terribly, but, are so glad for her to no longer have to be in her failing body. Prayers for your family.
My heart goes out to you and your family, Rhoda.
So very sorry for your loss, I loved getting to know your sweet parents over the years. Sending you and your family prayers.
Dear Rhoda,
I am sorry for the loss of your mom. She has now seen Jesus face to face…what a glorious promise we have in Him! Thank you for sharing your parents with us over the years. I know your memories of her faithfulness and love of the Lord and your family will comfort you in the days ahead. I am praying for your dad, your sister and her family, and you and Mark.
SO very sorry to hear about your mother. May she rest in peace, rise in glory, and may her memory be a blessing to everyone she knew!
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I hope wonderful memories and cherished time bring you peace as you mourn her loss and celebrate her life. Thank you for sharing your parents with us.
Sad and shocked to read about the loss of your mom. She looked so good at Thanksgiving. Deepest condolences to you and your family. So sorry.
Rhoda you have truly honored your beloved mother with this lovely and heartfelt post. The mantel is absolutely stunning! I love how the blue and white pairs beautifully with the classic colors of Christmas. Lifting your precious family up in prayer.
Oh, Rhonda. I’m so sorry about your mother. I can’t imagine your pain and sadness. I so enjoyed your tour. Your home is just lovely and I’m happy to be joining you this week.
Sending lots of love and hugs to you!
I can see why this is one of your favorite mantels – it’s stunning! The orange slices mixed with the plaid ribbon are just beautiful together. But as lovely as it is, you’re right Daisy steals the show. 😉 I’m very sorry to hear about your mom. You and Lynne from My Family Thyme lost her mom last week as well. Prayers for all of you. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
Your home is so beautiful. I especially loved your mantel decor. Beautiful. Merry Christmas.
Rhoda, what a beautiful tour and your mantel is a show stopper. Thank you for sharing your post during this difficult time, and please accept my condolences on the passing of your mom.
My prayers for all of you…
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom..always love it when you share your parents with us..I know she is so happy celebrating in heaven. I so enjoy the photos of your beautiful home..thank you for sharing your life with us.
I love your beautiful home and this mantel is magazine worthy. I love how the garland hangs down.
Prayers for you and your family upon the loss of your sweet mom.
Rhonda, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God provide you and your family the comfort you need during this time of sorrow.
Dear Rhoda,
So sorry to hear about your sweet little Mama passing away. Thank you for taking this time for sharing her with us over the years. It has been an honor to have a glimpse into the life of true Godly woman.
We share similar beliefs…. even when we know the ones we love are in a better place…. the heartache is still there. I pray that you will be wrapped in peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Hugs !
I am so sorry about your Mama. She was a wonderful woman.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I hope your beautiful home can give you some comfort during this difficult time.
Take care, Shelley