Our tour of the White House....

I have watched HGTV specials showcasing the extreme details and labor that goes into decorating the White House for Christmas. I have also seen a number of photo's of the White House in many books and magazines, but there is nothing like seeing the White House in person. We were extremely lucky to have had the privilege to tour the White House during the Christmas season. To walk the halls of this remarkable building and explore the history in each room was an extreme privilege and an experience the whole family will remember forever!








We entered through the East Wing....

Stunning Chandeliers throughout....






Green Room.....

Cross Hall....

Loved the over-sized urns with Crystal branches...







Blue Room...

Red Room...

State Dining Room....

Main Entrance and Foyer...

Merry Christmas to your Family from ours!

Cheers, T

Holiday Season Around the House..Round 1

Simple Christmas Decor Around the House, Part 1

Isn't the birdie cute....

Love the garland on our chalkboard in the Kitchen...

This is my favorite Angle from my collection. She is made of concrete and I purchased her when I started my business. She greets us at the front door everyday ;-)

If you love your seashells, it's okay to keep them out for the holidays. Mix them in your holiday decor and enjoy! They remind me of the beach in the cold winter months ;-)

Watching my paperwhites grow....

I tried something different this year with the $8 twigs I purchased from Costco....a little out-of-the-box, but I like the outcome. I have twinkling lights on top of the cabinet that you can't really see from this picture. The lights add a nice touch to the overall look in person, I promise ;-)

Don't worry, I know it's simple, but the kids have colored lights in their rooms ;-)

Happy Holidays...Part 1... XO, T

Christmas Decorating.....

It's burlap and greenery for me again this year! Especially after feasting my eyes on this lovely site, http://www.raisedincotton.typepad.com/ I love everything about this farm house and how it was decorated for the holidays, from the simplicity of the decor to the fresh greenery, just lovely! I found this site on http://www.theoldpaintedcottage.blogspot.com/ under the Cottage of the Month. It is a must see!

I'm leaving now to go buy my greenery ;-)

Cheers,
T