12.16.2007

Bloggy Christmas Tour of Homes

Thank you to Boomama for hosting the Bloggy Christmas Tour of Homes.
Welcome to our "home". Hope you will come in and stay awhile. Enjoy the photos and always remember the birth of a baby boy over 2000 years ago that makes this celebration possible. Merry Christmas!

We have two Christmas trees set up in our home this year. This is the second tree and is decorated with Chinese ornaments and ornaments sent to Lilli from other adoptive families. The traditional Lion's head adorns the top of the tree.

This is a glimpse of the choir that sits atop our piano. I just love these girls!


Our mantel ... simply hung with our stockings for Santa with a simple message P E A C E. Austin's has a fishing pole, Savanna's is trimmed in leopard and Lilli's has a big Santa ... so fitting for all of them.




A small part of my collection of Nativity sets.

I have collected them for several years.

This is my favorite. It is handmade from Mississippi clay and then glazed in blue. It was made by a lady in North Mississippi and is one of a kind.


The only Winter Wonderland to be found here in Mississippi adorns the top of our china cabinet.

Of course, we have to have the SOUTHERN MISS snowman with his GOLDEN EAGLE in flight!

Made by Lilli this year. A priceless addition to our holiday decor!

Our Christmas tree.... 9' tall (artificial -because of my electrician hubby!) and decorated with over 200 ornaments .. most with meaning and significance to us. No presents under the tree yet because Mom has NOT had time to wrap anything!!!!

65 Precious Comments:

Joyful Days said...

How lovely!! Very, very fun.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, thanks for sharing.
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Jamie Lea

Southern Heart said...

Absolutely beautiful! Your tree is so lovely, and that So Miss item was adorable (DS went to MS State :) I especially love your header with all the children!

Merry Christmas,

Andrea

Jessica said...

Your tree is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

sue.g said...

Beautiful! I love your music

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

What a nice tree... I have decided that this year I wasn't going to do the tree thing... maybe the Grinch in my is coming out...

Rhonda Nelson said...

Love the choir girls!

mammacheryl said...

Very beautiful. I loved the stockings. Merry Christmas!

DND said...

Your house is beautiful, as usual. I'm jelous. Can't wait to see it this weekend.

Hootin' Anni said...

love the 'southern miss' snowman and sleigh.

Mine's posted. I have two versions.

A thumbnail short version
and
a
slide show long version.

Beverly said...

So pretty! I love the music!

Mommy Cracked said...

LOVE the pillow!! Everything is gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

Jenni said...

First of all I must say how much I LOVELOVELOVE your background "paper" (of the little trees)!

The nativity collection is awesome...love the blue clay version as well.

I'm all misty over the handprint wreath! That is too precious!

Thank you for sharing your home.

windycorner said...

Merry Christmas! I just bought the Third Day Christmas music....thanks for posting it. Your home has so many cute things. Very merry.
Holley

Susanne said...

Just beautiful. Thanks for the tour.

PEA said...

Thank you so much for opening your house to us and letting us have a glimpse of all your beautiful decorations! Your tree is also gorgeous!! Merry Christmas to you and yours. xo

Jen said...

Just beautiful. I reallt love the angel choir on your piano. They look so sweet. Thank you for opening your home and sharing it with us.
Merry Christmas,
Jen

Pedaling said...

i love your nativity collection - i have a few different ones but nothing like yours. very nice.

JanMary said...

Gorgeous tree, and love your choice of music. I have a few nativities, but not as many as you.

Merry Christmas to you and yours from a christain mum of 3 who also loves cats, here in Northern Ireland.

It's a Mom Thing said...

Great tour. Love your collection of nativities and also the tree dedicated to your Chinese daughter. That is great!

Nicole (canadacole) said...

That handprint wreath is too precious! Your tree is gorgeous and I second (third?) the love of your background paper and header. Thanks for sharing your home. Merry Christmas!

Kathy b said...

You have a wonderful collection of nativity scenes. I enjoyed my visit.

Lynne said...

My almost 4 year old is looking at tours with me and I commented on your pretty tree. He said, "It's very giant!"

Great decorations.

Merry Christmas!

Sabrena said...

aww...your house is so pretty...LOVE the wreath!

Stef said...

I love your nativity sets.
Merry Christmas!

KC said...

what a wonderful tour.. your house is beautiful.. Your tree is amazing. Thank you for sharing with us.
Merry Christmas

Dianne said...

Merry Christmas! Love your tree-so many lights! And Lilli's hand wreath is precious. Thanks for letting us in to say 'hi'.

the next erma said...

What a special tree for Lilli. I also love your Nativity collection. What neat thing to collect.
Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Pivec said...

Oh, the choir is my absolute favorite!! I've never seen something like that.

Your home looks lovely; thanks for sharing.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Jen said...

I loved your trees....my son Miller who is 2 made the same wreath....I just love them...we just got ours this past weekend.....brought tears to my eyes...Merry Christmas!

tegdirb92 said...

it looks so beautiful Margie!! I cannot wait to see it up close!! See you soon!!

Ribbon Rock Star said...

Everything looks beautiful!

Linda

His Doorkeeper said...

I absolutely felt such warmth and peace when I came to your site! The picture from Lilli is most precious! Blessings to you and your sweet family and thanksfor sharing your home.

Big Mama said...

I love your collection of nativity sets and your tree is absolutely beautiful!

Jenn said...

I seriously need one of those pillows, and Im sayin' NEED! i love the mantle as well!

Ruth said...

Love your decorations! We have some things in common - I collect nativity scenes and we also have a very precious two year old from China.

Elaine A. said...

Enjoyed seeing your nativity collection and your tree is beautiful. Merry CHRISTmas!

Lana G! said...

Love the choir and your trees are beautiful!

Merry Christmas!

The Garners said...

Beautiful tree!!!

Sileena said...

your tree is beautiful and your handprinted banner is so precious! Thanks for sharing!

Doug and Terrye said...

My "fireman husband" agrees about the artificial tree! :O)

Terrye in FL

Biscuits & Grits said...

I think my favorite has to be your choir. And of course I love that pillow - too cute.

Robin

Jennifer said...

Love your decorations! Your tree is GORGEOUS!! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas to you & yours!

Jennifer :-)

Antique Mommy said...

Love how you've combined traditions into your Christmas. It's all just beautiful.

BJ @ http://freedomfiles.homeschooljournal.net said...

I love your tree! We have a cathedral ceiling and our little six foot one looks pretty small. Merry Christmas!

Mercy's Maid said...

I love the Chinese-themed tree. That's so neat!

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From Arkansas said...

Your children are so pretty, I really enjoyed your music. And I'm going to copy that wreath made out of hand prints. I haven't seen that in years & have forgotten it. Thanks for sharing, I live in Arkansas & this blogging is a wonderful way to connect to so many other people.

Kelly M. Parkison said...

Thanks for sharing! Beautiful!

the160acrewoods said...

i love the angels! everything is so festive!

Melissa Markham said...

Everything is beautiful, particularly the choir and the nativities. Merry Christmas!

Ornery's Wife said...

Such a beautiful home and tour. Thank you so much for inviting me over. I enjoyed myself a lot.
TM

boomama said...

I absolutely love your Nativity collection! And yes, those painted handprints will continue to be such a treasure in the years to come.

Thanks for opening your home to us!

(My mama is a USM grad. Yes she is.) :-)

bs honey said...

I so enjoyed my visit. Everything is so pretty. Thanks for inviting us.

GinnyDreamin' said...

LOVE the tour photos!!! I especially love the nativity from the MS clay---so pretty and unusual!!

MISS YOU!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

MOMMY said...

I love the fact you have two tress- how specal and your 9 foot tree is breathtaking!! Love the Merry Christmas Y'all pillow , what a cute personal touch!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

Cherdecor said...

I am taking the BooMama Christmas Tour. Thank you for sharing your home. Everything is so festive! Your tree is so lovely!

Kristy said...

I love that you have a Christmas tree for your daughter decorated just with Chinese ornaments - how fun!

annselma said...

Everyting is so beautiful. I love the chior singing and by the way where did you get that lion topper. I had no idea. :)

Bev Brandon said...

What a festive home and hearth and hearts! Loved the handmade clay ornament! Merry Christmas from your neighbor from Louisiana
# 339 on BooMama's Tour Bus

Anonymous said...

I love it Margie! I hope ya'll have a wonderful Christmas! We are headed for DC on Sunday. Hope we'll have some snow :) Tell the kids & John I love them!!!

Love you & Merry Christmas!
Susan

Anonymous said...

I love it Margie! I hope ya'll have a wonderful Christmas! We are headed for DC on Sunday. Hope we'll have some snow :) Tell the kids & John I love them!!!

Love you & Merry Christmas!
Susan

mwmuse said...

Thanks for sharing. I love the hand print wreath!

The Promoted Princess said...

Your home is decorated beautifully. Glad to see another Mississippi girl hosting. Have a very Merry Christmas!

theghelertertwins.blogspot.com said...

Love your tree!!! Merry Christmas.

jennifer said...

Love all the pics. Miss Lilli is just too cute! Hope you had a great Christmas!