You are all in for a treat! Get comfortable, with a nice mug of something good to drink and sit back and enjoy the show.
First, I’d like to introduce you to Sheron, our gracious homeowner. She is the sweetest lady and made us all feel at home in her house, a totally delightful hostess. 
We’ll start outside the front door, where this HUGE urn greets guests coming inside the stately iron double doors. This pic doesn’t do this justice, it’s probably 10 feet tall.
On the other side of the door, this life-size Santa is waiting to say hello too. Isn’t he adorable? 
This is my friend, Cindi, who I already introduced you to and I’ll be showing you her space on a later post. She does magnificent work and we have had a lot of fun getting to know each other through this project. 
Stepping into the foyer, this huge mirror is all decked out for Christmas.
This huge foyer tree is also the first thing you see coming in the door. It sits in a little alcove at the bottom of the foyer stairs.
And this lovely topper caps it off beautifully.
Looking back toward the front door.
These angels are so pretty too, sitting on the grand piano. So, click on the button, to continue the tour. I took WAY too many pics, but couldn’t stop myself, so I hope y’all won’t be too tired of Christmas by the time these are all posted. 🙂
The greatroom is a magnificent space, overlooking the lake.
You can see that EXTRA large scale Christmas is needed here.
And this whole table is very large scale. The fresh flowers came from a well-known floral designer, Dorothy McDaniels and looked and smelled SO good.
And I adored this huge metal tree with fleur de lis topper holding mercury glass ornaments that Sheron found at Atlanta Market. 
In the greatroom, this beautiful tree is in front of the huge bank of windows. The sun was coming in very brightly that day, so it was hard getting great pics in every space. This tree was done by a local shop that I enjoy, English Ivy. They do beautiful work and have some beautiful Christmas decor.
Closeup of that tree. I always enjoy browsing in this shop.
This pic doesn’t do these cherubs justice, but there are a pair here on the large coffee tables with a pretty green swag running between them. 
The greatroom mantel, all decked out. Next, we’ll move on into the kitchen. Wait til you see the eye candy in here! This was probably one of my favorite spaces in the house. 
A Santa tree sits by the backdoor.
The colors in here that the homeowner did were lime green and red. Sound familiar? These huge swags are over one of the counter areas. 
A pretty arrangement hanging on the wall.
And yet another, all still in the kitchen. This is one big kitchen.
Two life-size nutcrackers guard the back door.
More swags and ribbons, love these huge ornaments.
Here you can see the pair of nutcrackers.
The breakfast table was all decorated for Christmas. You ladies who love tablescapes will enjoy these pics.
Greenery and berries are festooned over the large light fixture above the table.
Looking towards the large bar expanse, she has all sorts of candy jars displayed. The colors explode.
The kitchen fireplace is also prettily arrayed.
I loved all these hanging ornaments.
And this cute lime and red stocking.
We had a candy tree party and made these trees. I totally forgot to take my camera that day, but if you’d like instructions on how to mix up the “snow”, I’ll pass it on to y’all. It was a mixture of egg whites and confectioners sugar, sort of like divinity. Spread on a styrofoam cone and then the candy was added one at a time. They were fun to make, because a lot of candy was bought for the project. These were on sale in the gift shop, in 3 sizes. They are adorable!
I loved how she layered this pretty jar with all this colorful candy too.
Can you say, a feast for the eyes?
This jar held some peppermint candy ornaments with a string of lights tucked inside. Isn’t that a great idea?
So much to look at!
More colorful candy, are you getting some ideas?
These pretty pieces were on another counter in the kitchen. Yes, it’s a HUGE kitchen. 
And the finale for today, this pretty birthday cake display for a December birthday party. This is SO cute, one of the girls made this out of styrofoam and candy. Totally adorable!
So, that’s it for now! There is still a LOT more to come, so again, I hope you don’t get bored, but with all this eye candy, how could you? 🙂 I’ve got a whole post of just tablescapes coming up too, so those of you who enjoy that are going to love it.
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UPDATE: All the plaques are now SOLD! Thanks so much!
We sold half of the plaques I did and I have one set of the JOY letters left and 2 initials, if any of you would like to purchase them, with additional charges for shipping. All proceeds go to the missionaries’ ministry.
JOY for Christmas – Set of 3 for $18
M initial – $12
D Initial – $12
If you’re interested in purchasing, just let me know in the comments! Thanks a bunch!
Oh my gosh! How magical-
Thank you SO much for sharing.
And please, we’d love to see more. 🙂
Thank you for the wonderful tour. I am new to blogging and have read and re-read your hints. Thank you so much.
Cindy
Hi Rhoda,
This house is magnificent and the decorations are fabulous! Excellent job well done by all the decorators and I look forward to seeing the tablescapes. I would also be interested in knowing how all these decorations get hung without damaging walls and paint etc. TFS! Sheila
This home is gorgeous.
Rhoda–congrats on your recognition on ALL THINGS COTTAGE.
Congrats
Cheri
from Its So Very Cheri
Hi Rhoda, I will never get tired of Christmas the more the better so these post are a delight for me to see. I expecially love this one with its candy confection kitchen. How fun and playful expecially for children to view and I am a big kid at heart. Another feature I really loved was the garland at the base of the stair rail instead of the traditional swagging and the three angels singing to heaven, Oh my , reallllly loved those, You can post as much Christmas as you like as far as I am concerned, Love It!!! Kathysue
I am in love with those adorable angels – with their mouths open in an oooooh shape! LOL
btw, Rhoda, come on over and check out a giveaway I’m hosting that I think you might like..that is, if you love Christmas, quilts and totebags! LOL
it’s here:
http://sweetjeanette.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-give-away-in-celebration-of-100.html
oh the time this must’ve taken! After viewing these great pics, I am so ready to decorate! I’m afraid hubby won’t get a moment’s peace until he gets all the boxes down from the attic! LOL
thank you for sharing, and inspiring!
sweetjeanette.blogspot.com
Oh this was SUCH fun to see!!!!!!!!!!! As a floral designer I saw alot of things that we sell where I work that she/they used. Did the homeowner do any of the decorating or did people come in to do it??? Everything looks SO wonderful! I loved the table, the 2 nutcrackers, I think, are my favorite things!!!! I can’t wait to see ALL the pics you took!!!!! Keep ’em coming!!!! XO, Pinky
Forgot to mention, I have a life size Santa too. I COLLECT Santa’s!!! Do you know if this Santa is a Joyce Ditz Santa? It looks similiar to mine. The birthday cake made out of styrofoam and candy is adorable!!!! I am also wondering about the 2 lit green trees with the Santa between them, they look terrific too! So many wonderful things!!!! Sure wish I lived close by and could tour this home!!!!!
I’m inspired! And I thought I did a lot of decorating. One question….I’m wondering how to get a “wreath” on a dining room/kitchen area light fixture. Do you use an actual wreath or garland?
How inspiring! Want to come down to Mobile and decorate my house? I would love to know where the angels and that Santa and trees came from.
So much “eye candy” (and real candy too)!
Darn, looks like I’m too late. I would have taken the “D”. Very cute!
Hugs!
Kat
I’d love to purchase the M plaque if it is still available.
The house and decorations are beautiful…You ladies did a great job. So glad that you raised so much money…
Could you give the recipe for the “icing” you used on the trees. I would love to do this with my daughters.
Thanks
Rhoda,
I have been on your site long ago admiring all your entries and did not even realize it was you! Thanks so much for the photo tour. I had so much fun doing the tree in the living room and even more fun looking at everything everyone else did. You did such a great job on all of your areas. I am glad the day went well even with all the horrible weather.
so many great ideas!! Thanks for all the pics!!
I love this! Could you please send the recipe for the “snow” candy tree? I think this would be something that my daughter and I could do together
I just discovered your blog. I loved looking at all the wonderful decorating ideas. I hope you are still adding to this and look forward to seeing what you come up with for this year, 2010.
I have to know where you got the Nutcrackers… they are gorgeous!