Tuesday, December 9, 2008

The Halls Are Decked...hee-hee!



Been collecting all these little guys for years (half price after Christmas)...with the exception of a couple I added from Hobby Lobby this year.

































This little guy waits all year long to get decked out.









for this great idea with the giant peppermint sticks from Dollar Tree.







My quilting buddy, Margie, made me the snowman pillow a few years ago. I still need to finish this Santa one I'm making to match.




NEXT STOP: Our sweet nativity on top of the piano. I hope you're all enjoying this beautiful season which reminds us of the greatest gift ever given. : )


If you'd like to see lots of other Garland ideas, head on over to

The Nesting Place for her party. Thanks, Nester!

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59 comments:

  1. RueDecember 9, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    Hi M.L. :)

    Your home looks so cute! I love the idea of hanging something in the entry like that. I love each and every one of your santas, especially the one you made.

    The post about your mom this week was really cute. You were so sweet to get her that puppy :)

    Have a great day!
    rue

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  2. Ms. TeeDecember 9, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    Oh goodness, everything is just so lovely! All the santas, and the elf, and the child on the polar bear - all of it! I really like those giant candy canes in the jar, and also the wrapped candles. What a creative touch. Hope you're having a good week!

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  3. UnknownDecember 9, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Wow everything looks incredible! I love your style and all your santas. I had to keep going back to look at everything. Your garland looks beautiful. What a talented lady you are!

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  4. Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart IsDecember 9, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    What a wonderful vignette...those Santas are adorable! I also love your idea for covering the candles...so very clever.

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  5. AndreaLeighDecember 9, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    Beautiful! I love your garland, and I have the same trees from the dollar store.

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  6. HatchedandGone.comDecember 9, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    Everything is so whimsical...I just love how fun and beautiful your home looks! It must be a delight to visit...so much to take in. I really liked the idea of covering the tapers with wrapping paper, so simple but so pretty. I'm heading to the Dollar store to find those huge peppermint sticks...they look festive in the jar! You have such wonderful ideas!

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  7. Jill@Barnes YardDecember 9, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    I am so, so loving the peppermint sticks in the jar...time to copy!

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  8. Susie HomemakerDecember 9, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    You have such talent for display! And, you know how I love Santas...thanks so much for your visit the other day! You are a great inspiration!

    Warm Wishes'
    Susie

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  9. Lady of the MoteDecember 9, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    it all looks so lovely and festive.

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  10. CindyDecember 9, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    Everything looks great with your decorations! Hopefully I will be able to see them this next week.

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  11. kathyDecember 9, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    OH love your blog - clapping my hands and smiling -- Love your cute whimsy -- alll your decorations have a wonderful touch
    Kathy - GA

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  12. Girly StuffDecember 9, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    Very nice! I like it all!

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  13. UnknownDecember 9, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    Hi,
    Everything looks wonderful. I love your taste and sense of style.

    Wrapping the candles in paper is a wonderful idea! I may have to be a copy cat and do some myself!

    Diane

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  14. simple~needsDecember 9, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    you have a very beautiful home!!!
    i love it all. everything looks magical. :)

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  15. Mandi @ Sweetly HomeDecember 9, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    Everything looks so whimsical and cute! Those little figurines are adorable!

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  16. DarleneDecember 9, 2008 at 3:30 PM

    Oh I just LOVE every thing in your home!!!! Love the peppermint sticks in the jar and the wrapped candles...CUTE!!! I still can't believe you made that Santa...it is FABULOUS! I want to see more, more, more........

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  17. cherryDecember 9, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    I love it all! Very festive and cheery..my fave type. Those pillows are adorable. cherry

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  18. UnknownDecember 9, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    how cute love your entry way I want to do that now~ everything looks so good!

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  19. HollyDecember 9, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    Your home looks magical. You have the most fabulous 'whimsical' taste. I LOVE that you have snow fluttering down through the pictures.

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  20. Tamara JansenDecember 9, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    I love, love, love your decorations....makes me want to run out and get a few more for my place! Looking forward to your next pics :)

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  21. UnknownDecember 9, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    I love your decorations. What a great idea with the candles. I am going to steal your idea. Love your blog!!!!

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  22. The MuseDecember 9, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    What a fun winter wonderland...Weeeee LOL bring on Christmas!

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  23. GeriDecember 9, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Everything looks so festive. You've got alot of holiday spirit going on here. Love it!

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  24. Thrifty Decor ChickDecember 9, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    Uh, the paper on the candles -- pure genius!! Love it all!

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  25. Denise K.December 9, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    I just loved all your Christmas decorations! They are all so very pretty and I got such good ideas! Thank you! :-)

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  26. Mom in High HeelsDecember 10, 2008 at 1:50 AM

    Can I come visit you? I just want to walk through your house! It's fantastic!

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  27. SuzannDecember 10, 2008 at 4:34 AM

    I'm officially jealous. I love your decorations.

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  28. JennyDecember 10, 2008 at 6:22 AM

    Stopping by via the Nesting Place. Love all your decorations. My mantle needs some help after looking at all the beautiful garlands. I love the candy cane sticks idea...may have to borrow this for next year.

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  29. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowDecember 10, 2008 at 6:22 AM

    How fun everything looks - and I mean EVERYTHING - you are awesome!

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  30. EmilyDecember 10, 2008 at 6:34 AM

    Everything is so pretty! Great job!

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  31. TupeloLoveDecember 10, 2008 at 6:40 AM

    Wow M.L.!! It's all so beautiful!! You did a great job!

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  32. AliDecember 10, 2008 at 7:01 AM

    Wow. Everything is beautiful and so festive. Do you mind me asking where did you find all your cute Santas??? I just love them.

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  33. The NesterDecember 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    Talk about a Christmas Wonderland! It looks spectacular!

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  34. HollyDecember 10, 2008 at 7:33 AM

    It's a Christmas wonderland! Beautiful. And I love how you put the ornaments on the garland.

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  35. Decor To AdoreDecember 10, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    You have been busy!

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  36. Wendy December 10, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    Your house looks wonderful...and I still love the cute little Santa you made. How fun is he?

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  37. LisaDecember 10, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    I love the round Santa holding that sign and the elf candy dish, but my favorite is the huge peppermint sticks. Love those! Did you make those like the candle or buy them like that at the dollar store?
    Everything looks great, and thank you for commenting on my blog!

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  38. rachelDecember 10, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    your house is so cute... I love the wrapped candles!
    Rachel

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  39. The Busy Blaine'sDecember 10, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    Thanks for the comment! your home looks great. Merry christmas!!

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  40. Judy @ In His GripDecember 10, 2008 at 12:09 PM

    Okay, I know I was supposed to be looking at your Christmas decorations, but I love your sofa. You decorations are good too, but that sofa rocks.

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  41. The Quintessential MagpieDecember 10, 2008 at 8:15 PM

    Very, very cute! I think I saw the other one the other day and commented then. This, though, I didn't see. So very, very cute. Lots of good ideas. Thanks!

    XO,

    Sheila

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  42. southerninspirationDecember 10, 2008 at 9:02 PM

    you are so, so clever! Love the wrapping paper over the candles trick! Wow. and the huge candy canes.....LOVE those! I love all your festivity!
    Suzanne

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  43. Lamp TrampDecember 11, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    Everything looks so beautiful and full of Christmas joy. Your garland aroung the front door is perfect. But then I just knew everything you touch would be perfectlly awesome!
    Lamp Tramp

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  44. Glitter & BlissDecember 11, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    I love all your "Whimsy" Christmas decor. I also absolutley love your red toile couch. I keep forgetting to tell you that. It looks great with all your lovely Christmas decor.

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  45. Astrid in Bristling AcresDecember 11, 2008 at 7:33 AM

    OMG! Your house is totally decked out for Christmas! I love all the decorations!

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  46. Little Oak TableDecember 11, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    FAB-U-LOUS!!!!

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  47. GretchenDecember 11, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    I love the snow with the jingle bells on the top of your red cabinet. Great idea!

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  48. Kristen, pajama mamaDecember 11, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    how have i never seen your rabbit before? he's darling all dolled up for christmas...and i love the big peppermint sticks in the apothecary jar! next year, i bet i will have one around my house, too!

    -kristen

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  49. Rachel BerryDecember 11, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    Holy Moly I'm your 50th comment! You rock!!

    Can I just say that your decor looks
    FABULOUS!!! Love it all and I'm so totally coveting your couch.. Is that okay? ;)

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  50. SandyDecember 11, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    Your home looks so lovely!

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  51. To The Moon and BackDecember 11, 2008 at 8:01 PM

    Love your Santa collection. The garland is great and a unique way to add the ornaments. And I'm on my way to the dollar store for those giant peppermint sticks!

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  52. Home as HobbyDecember 11, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    Love your rabbit...maybe my rooster and he could be friends! HA! Your garland is so pretty. I love the ornaments and think I might add a few to my stairway garland...forgot to post those pics...anywho, thanks for stopping by today! I love getting new comments and looking at their blog too. So fun!

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  53. Beth at AuntiesDecember 11, 2008 at 11:26 PM

    Your home is so beautifully lucious. What a magical place to be for Christmas. My little ones would go for the large candy canes in nothing flat!
    It truly looks so inviting and would delight any guest!

    Thanks for your sweet comments♥♥♥

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  54. ShannonDecember 12, 2008 at 9:39 AM

    A big "Oooooooh awwwwwww"! from me!! I love it! It looks so festive. I love those big peppermint sticks too! I love all your Santas!! Especially the one on the box with the "believe" sign. So cute!

    I got those green glittery things on my chandy from a gift store in town. They were one long strand that I took apart.

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  55. NancyDecember 12, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    Love it all. Those little guys are the cutest and your house looks so "Happy"!
    How are you getting the little falling snow on your blog???I'm completely jealous. :)Nancy

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  56. Sondra Behne'December 13, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    Your home is just so gorgeous...love the way you decorated. Did I miss your Pink Saturday blog or just too early?

    See you again soon
    Sondra

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  57. Ms. TeeDecember 13, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    Hey M.L. I just wanted to stop in and say thank you for the sweet comments :) The cabinet you saw in the background is really a *new* piece of furniture that was made to look distressed. It's actually my very favorite thing in the whole house, too. :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  58. kristi_templeDecember 14, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    I love the peppermint striped candy theme. Very festive.

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  59. Say It In ColorDecember 18, 2008 at 12:51 AM

    OK!>>>Now my ceramic and paper mache rabbits have Christmas bows and I wrapped my faded red candles with pretty paper!!!....THANKS for the ideas and for getting to see your uniqueness in your decor and creations!....sherry

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