At 50 years old I will say that until now I have never hung a red ornament. I have had pink trees, blue and silver trees, and all white, but never a hint of RED could be found on my tree. My kids this year mentioned they would like a little more color in the Christmas decorations...and I surprised them and myself and added some red!
My Swedish blood is finally showing in my decorating.
Wyatt's Nutcracker collection looks great with the new color scheme.
I painted some of the frames on the tree in my favorite Red--Emperor's Silk.
Jaxon helped us pick out the tree this year--we were lazy and didn't cut it ourselves but just picked one out from the Elk's lodge.
Kids just make Christmas more magical.
I have a really bad habit of really getting stressed over the holidays. I am trying to relax a bit--I just want all my family to have a great Christmas and I always feel like it is up to me to make it happen. My goal this year is to just relax a bit. It is easier said than done.
As I sit here at my laptop I feel so blessed with my beautiful little home and my loving family. My heart aches for those who do not have a warm and happy place this holiday season. I can't even imagine being outside in this freezing weather--both for people and for animals.
Thanks for visiting!
23 comments:
The added touches of red make a nice addition.
I also feel so blessed with a warm home, family, friends, my doggies and faith.
warmly,
deb
GORGEOUS tree....love the pops of red and love your nutcracker collection!!
I love the touches of red. Yes, please take time to relax and enjoy the season.
I love the closeup of your dining room and how it peeks into another room. I also love your nutrcracker collection. xoxo
The tree and the whole house look amazing! I actually do like the red, it's really pretty. I LOVE the last picture of the dogs, SO CUTE!
It all really does look lovely! I inherited a bunch of red ornaments from my in-laws and wouldn't you know it? I found out I liked them, too:)
xoKathleen
I think you've added just enough red Sandy. It all looks so festive. I have chosen this year to cut down on the red because it gets so hot here and red makes me more so. Stay warm and Happy Christmas to you and your family xx
This is a beautiful post...both in decorations, and in your thoughts. The color red adds energy and looks so pretty with your other decor. You gave us such a loving Thanksgiving, I hope you will all enjoy Christmas Eve at our home this year.
the pops of red look great with your whites and aqua, sandy! and the pups look ready to party:)
Red is one of my favorite colors so I couldn't imagine my tree without it. You are a sweet Mom for trying something different for your kids. Your tree looks absolutly beautiful and Wyatt's nutcracker collection is awesome. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
❤️Ana
Your tree is so beautiful and the red just makes it!
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hello Sweetie, what a fabulous collection of nutcrackers you have! Your kids must be happy that you took their advice and added some color to their world for Christmas. You know that I'm all about red and this is the first year that I am toning it down...and staying more neutral with just some pops here and there. This is the first post that I've received from you in a while, so I'm gonna check out your past ones to see if there are any that I have missed. Wishing you a ton of fun this season!
Hugs,
JP
Hi Sandy,
Your tree is stunning. I added some red this year to my decor too. I guess us white neutral girls can have some fun with color too!!!! Love Wyatt's Nutcracker collection that is awesome. Have a great week end.
Kris
Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.I love all the red touches. Hanging Family pics on Christmas tree is an adorable idea!
This is so true,Christmas preparation can be really stressful,but having a great family and warm place to stay is absolutely priceless.
Have a great Holiday season!
xx
Mila
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Oh I love your bit of red-so festive and pretty! And your dogs are adorable :)
Susan
Yes kids do make it very magical, but what's so very magical is your placement of your beautiful tree with the back drop of your dinning space.
Love the nutcracker collection, and your frames of red dressing up your tree.
Thank you Sandy for taking the time to visit me, and adding joy to my days to come with your beautiful time in commenting.
Happy holidays to you and that little one
Xx
Dore
Wow Sandy---- your tree is beautiful and that collection of Nutcrackers is amazing!!! Red is one of my favorite colors at Christmas and I love the pops of color it gives my white surroundings.
I sure hope you have a great weekend sweetie!
hugs...
Your tree looks soooo festive!! I can see all of the precious homemade ornaments by the kids!
Carol
I am chuckling SO hard about the red! I just got DONE with red after having so much red in my house I decided it all goes back to neutrals! Even painted red vinyl chairs in Graphite mixed with white. Loved it. But I admit--the red in your pics is SO delicious.
Sandy,
I love your new décor! It turned out so pretty.
Blessings,
Amy Jo
Your home looks beautiful, Sandy! I love your tree! Such a great idea to use framed pictures as some of the ornaments. I love the touch of red.
Genial todo pero los perros están increíbles.
Me ha encantado tu post, tienes cosas muy interesantes, felicidades por tu bloc. Te invito a visitar el mio, esta semana ponemos espíritu navideño en el exterior, espero que te guste. Ah! Si no eres seguidora deseo que te hagas, gracias por visitarme.Te espero en elracodeldetall.blogspot.com
Where have you been, my friend? I noticed that you haven't posted in a while and I miss seeing what you have been doing. Wishing you a beautiful Christmas with your beautiful family!
Hugs,
JP
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