“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”
Isaiah 9:6
Hello, and welcome to our Everyday Living! Whether it’s your first time or if you’re a daily visitor, you are always welcome here with us! You will find a little bit of everything on our blog…travel, recipes, and of course decorating! I hope you are enjoying the Blog Hop and will visit all of the talented bloggers who are participating…they are all listed at the bottom of the post! A special thank you to Chloe at Celebrate & Decorate for being an amazing hostess!
You can also see more of my mantel as featured on Wayfair here.
Christmas is the one season that takes me to a place of nostalgia. The smells, the sights, and even the sounds of the season take me to a place of joy and happiness! As I unpack our decorations each year, my mind is flooded with memories that are attached to each one. I love things that tell a story and evoke a memory…which is why my Christmas style is one of collections and sentiment! As I unwrap my collection of colorful Radko ornaments, I remember the first two that my Mother gave to me that began my beloved collection many years ago. And above all, the true meaning for our Christmas season is awakened in me as I carefully place my nativities throughout our home….
In addition to my many collections that fill our home during this time of year, you will notice one more thing…I love color! In a sea of white (which I love!) I am still a girl who loves living in color! Years of collections bring years of color…color that reminds me that Christmas is here, and in our home, All Is Bright!
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Our small foyer is decorated with my collection of Byers’ Choice Carolers, twenty-two to be exact!
My Mother started the collection for me and friends kept adding new ones for many years.
Their sweet faces singing in my foyer make a joyful welcome!
Fa la la la la la la la la!
I also have a large collection of Hummel figurines, including the sweet nativity that Butch bought me many years ago.
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I have enjoyed placing this large nativity on the hearth for the past couple of years…it is extremely heavy but beautifully painted in detail!
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For years I put up three trees, then reduced it to two…this year we only put up one in our family room! Each year we say we are going to make it more simple, but we love all of our collections and the memories that are attached!
The tree has a large collection of Radko ornaments, but also a hodgepodge of ornaments collected from travels and from sweet friends…they all tell a story!
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I found these sweet carolers at Cracker Barrel many years ago!
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One of my Mother’s beautiful Santas she painted so long ago…she was so talented!
You often see our dining room set for Tablescape Tuesday, but for everyday use I keep it simple.
You can see last week’s tablesetting “Plaid Tidings” from the the Holiday Tablescape Blog Hop.
We added the flocked trees last year and they are small and easy to place in the bay window!
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I also collect Steinbach nutcrackers from Germany, several are not shown. I placed these on the French chest in the kitchen surrounded by fresh cedar…lots of color!
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The kitchen island may change a couple of times during the season…I love using paper whites! I plan on spending lots of time baking goodies in here!
The mantel above my cooktop is dressed in fresh fruit, fresh cedar, and three special blue and white plates!
Thanks so much for visiting and I will be sharing a new Christmas tablescape tomorrow, and on Thursday our porches with a much requested tutorial for the Williamsburg fan that Butch makes each year!
Be sure to visit all of these talented bloggers all week!
Tuesday
Rattlebridge Farm | Starfish Cottage | My Kentucky Living | B. Lovely Events
Wednesday
Cozinest | Belle Bleu Interiors | A Toile Tale | Dining Delight
Thursday
The Painted Apron | Worthing Court | Ramblings of a Southern Girl | Rosemary & Thyme
Friday
Panoply | Farm House 40 | Celebrate & Decorate | Major Hoff Takes A Wife
Good evening. To dear Tomodachi! !
About Christmas decorations. . .
It is very vivid and very cute.
I will be healed so much.
Ryoma.
Thank you Ryoma!
Pam, I don’t remember seeing your family room – ever! – and it’s beautiful with your Christmas decor. There’s a bit of a guilty feeling not pulling ALL the ornaments out, isn’t there? This is the first year I haven’t used them all, and it leaves me feeling just a tad guilty. Love the Byer’s carolers. One of my sisters also has a beautiful collection of those. I love all the use of color for Christmas and the memories you shared in your collections.
Thanks Rita…I didn’t pull it all out this year. I really want to simplify, but it is hard when you have collected so much!
Pam, your house adorned for Christmas is beautiful. I love that you adore color. I think we must be kindred spirits…you know how I love color! You have so many wonderful collections with so many great memories attached to them. The Santa that was painted by your Mother is amazing! I know that you must treasure it so. I can’t wait to see your beautiful tablescape and your porched decorated for Christmas! I hope that you have a wonderful and blessed Monday!!!
Shannon, you are a sweetheart and thank you! Looking forward to your home tour’. ~Blessings
I enjoyed seeing all your collections. My grandmother collected Hummels, and when she died, no one wanted them. They were sold for little to nothing. I knew I’d regret letting them go, but I didn’t have room to store them at the time. Things are different now, and I would enjoy seeing her favorites throughout the years. Oh, well…we can’t keep everything! I’ve started a collection of nutcrachers for my daughter. She has always loved the two I have, so I’ll be passing them along soon. Thanks for the fun trip down memory lane! By the way, I’m with you on having things on my tree that tell our family story. I look forward to another beautiful table of yours tomorrow. 🙂
Kim, you are the second person to mention Hummels were sold for nearly nothing. I guess that is what will happen to mine one day! Hope you are having a good week!
It’s been a treat to tour your home this morning all decorated for Christmas. Your tree is beautiful! I share your Radko love. It would be fun to look at your tree close up and share your memories of each ornament. I bet we have some of the same ornaments.
Your chest adorned with Byers Carolers is delightful. Neat to have a collection of nutcrackers too. But my favorite is your gorgeous Nativity on your hearth! It is center front and special. Your kitchen is warm and welcoming. I love fresh fruit and greenery as well as your bar centerpiece of paper whites,amaryllis and the darling gingerbread house. I could go on and on. Thanks Pam! How do you do it all?
Thanks sweet friend, I am tired! 🙂
Pam, what a gorgeous home tour. I love all your collections, especially the carolors. I’m not familiar with that collection. They are so sweet. All your lighting is stunnnig. I had several Hummel that I sold “for next to nothing” too. We both enjoy many of the same things for Christmas: crèches, lots of lights and Santas. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home on the blog hop. Always a pleasuare to be with you.
Carol, thanks so much. It seems we have much in common…wishing you a wonder-filled Wednesday!
Wow Pam! It must take most of a month to get your home to be this wonderful. When I think of Christmas decorating I will forever think of yours. The Willuamsburg fan is one thing I loved to do while living in North Carolina with all the fresh fruit. Here is Colorado it wouldn’t survive very long because of the extreme change in temperatures. Your grandchildren must light up when they visit. Merry Christmas to you and Butch.
Alice, thanks so much! Every year we keep saying we won’t do as much decorating, but then when we start pulling it out, we end up doing all most as much. We have cut back though! Wishing you the most wonderful Christmas!
Oh Pam, it’s also magazine perfectly beautiful! Your tree is stunning, and the carolers are a fabulous welcoming sight! Your nutcracker collection looks regal set in greenery on your French chest, and what says Christmas better than a kitchen full of paperwhites and gingerbread houses! Your beautiful dining room with simple touches is elegant as always, and I would love to know your secret for keeping the wreath on your chandy looking so fresh 🙂 I can’t wait to see the Williamsburg fan and the new pergola done up for the holidays! You are an inspiration!
Jenna
I love your chair sitting beside the fireplace! Would you mind sharing where you purchased this? It really speaks to me.
Lynn, thanks so much for visiting. The chair is an antique that I bought at a really good price many years ago. I had it reupholstered in a fabric that came from Lewis and Sharon in Atlanta, but again that was several years ago!
It’s dazzling! I live in color, too. Adore the carolers, your beautiful Creche on the mantle, the terrific Hummels and all the magic. What a beautiful home and what joy!
Thanks so much, Jeanie’
Gorgeous home tour!!! I LOVE your carollers!!!
Thanks so much, wishing you a joyous Christmas!
How will I ever decide which of your photos to share on IG? So many beautiful scenes throughout your home. I love the carolers, the little flocked trees, the nighttime scenes of your fireplace! Loving your home all cozy and decked for Christmas! Thank you so much for being a part of the Holiday Home Tour!
Thanks Chloe for all your hard work and it is my pleasure to participate!
Pam I am in love with your beautiful ornaments and your fireplace should be on a greeting card! Such an amazing tree tucked in, it takes my breath away.
Thanks so much, Christine!
Oh my Pam. Your home in absolutely stunning and you have done an incredible job dressing it for the Christmas season. You have an impressive collection of carolers. In looking at your home, I can’t help but imagine an old world Christmas. It is exactly what the holiday season should be. Your photos are magazine worthy Pam. Great job.
Thank you for taking us on the tour. So glad to be joining you on this Holiday Home Tour.
Wishing you a happy and blessed holiday season.
Janet
rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com
Pam if you could put rustic and refined’s link on Monday I’d appreciate it. Thanks and sorry for the confusion!
I will be glad to Christine. It went to all my email subscribers and I just removed about an hour ago. It is a hectic time of year for everyone! I will get it back on there shortly! 🙂
It’s so beautiful and festive, Pam! Christmas in every corner! So peaceful and inspiring!
Thank you my sweet friend! Wishing you a wonder-filled week!
Your tree and all the decorations are perfectly lovely. So cozy and sweet.
Thanks so much, Leslie Anne!
Pam, I really enjoyed your tour and seeing all of your wonderful collections! I have only put up one tree for the past couple of years; but, I’ve loaded it up with all of our collectibles. I love seeing all of the pretty colors. That’s what I love most about your beautiful home…your lovely use of color! Thanks so much for sharing your Christmas decor with us!
Thanks so much sweet Shenita. I do enjoy color and collections! Wishing you a wonder-filled week!
Pam, I love all your beautiful collections! Your home is so lovely and warm. I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season!
love and blessings~
Lynda @ Gates of Crystal
Thanks so much, Lynda…Merry Christmas!
I see so much I love at your house! First of all…Color! Yay! I am right there with you. And your carolers…I have collected a few over the years too. Your home looks so comfortable and cozy! Love it. Sheila
Thanks Sheila…I think we are on the same page!
What a fabulous tour! Your home is so warm and inviting! The large nativity on your hearth is stunning! And I just adore the precious carolers! I’ve always wanted to collect carolers! I can so identify with your love of color! I do think white and neutrals are pretty, but I’ve just got to have a little color in my own surroundings! 😉 ~Rhonda
Thanks sweet Rhonda. I have enjoyed collecting through the years and continuing to use what I have! Looking forward to your tour!
Beautiful, beautiful tour Pam!…You are a woman after my own heart…your home is filled with the things that I love too….those carolers are the best…love that exquisite grand tree and what a treasure of that Santa that your mother painted. Have a Merry week Pam!!
Thanks Shirley! Wishing you a wonder-filled week!
Beautiful pictures of beautiful collections! I can see how each one would tell a story and hold special memories for you. You’ve displayed them all wonderfully. I absolutely adore how you set up the large nativity on your hearth and also how you captured it with such a serene and almost “holy” atmosphere around it in the photo you took – breathtaking! My second favourite are the carollers as my mom also has a little collection of those and it reminds me of my childhood. Really enjoyed my stop here on the Blog Hop!
Lori, thanks so much for your sweet comments! Christmas is such a special time in our family and I enjoy all the things I have collected through the years! Wishing you a wonder-filled week!
Lovely.
Joyeux Noël,
Judith
Thanks so much, Judith!
Breathtaking! Obviously, pinning 🙂
Thanks so much, Mila!
Every single thing looks like it belongs in its setting. I can see why you are years away from simple.
Thanks, Linda…I am getting tired, so simple might be closer than I think!
Love your carolers and all the intricate details on your tree! The natively scene is so gorgeous and reminds me of home and the spirit of Chirstmas!
Thanks, Emily! Wishing you a wonder-filled week!
Stunning, Pam!
Thank you, Janet
Everything is so beautiful!
Thanks so much, Karen! Blessings~
I believe you have the most beautiful Christmas tree I’ve ever laid eyes on. I keep going back and looking at it. All of your decorations are so pretty and festive. Like you and some of the others, I love color. Thank you, Pam, for letting us enjoy your home at Christmas time.
Sharon, how very sweet of you. We sized down our Christmas tree last year and it much more manageable. I can’t use all my ornaments on the smaller tree but it is definitely easier. Blessings, Pam
Wow….it has taken me an hour just to soak up all of the loveliness in this post!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous! I am smiling too since I have the plain white version of your big nativity. Some of the figures have yellowed over the years, but it is so beautiful still (yes, and HEAVY!)
The one thing I don’t have and am positive that I need :^) is the area rug in your family room! It is lovely and would be perfect between our fireplace and the sofa we bought each other for Christmas :^) Would you by chance remember any info on the rug??? Posie cat may have to buy it for us :^)
Thank you SO much for the beautiful home tour….Christmas is amazing and I am loving every moment!
Blessings to you,
J
Thanks so much for your precious comments! I would love to see the white version of the nativity…I know it is beautiful! The rug is about 13 years old and I ordered it locally, it is a wool hooked rug and I doubt that it is available now. I have had many people ask that question and I am sorry that is all the info I have! Wishing you a wonder-filled Thursday! Blessings, Pam
Your home is so beautiful decked out for Christmas- I love all your cute collections- the carolers and the nativity set…its all so lovely- great blog hopping again with you this week!
Thanks so much, Kristy! Wishing you a wonder-filled Christmas!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. It is a privilege to tour with you. That large nativity is breathtaking. I have never seen anything like that indoors. After all, it is the reason for the season, right?
Linda @ A Toile Tale
Thanks so much, Linda. The large nativity was a wonderful find many years ago and I love it being the central focus in our family room. Jesus is the reason we celebrate!
Your home is ABSOLUTLY STUNNING ! lOVE your large nativity on the hearth! TRULY! The reason we celebrate Christmas ! Praise God! Your taste is exquisite ! Very traditional!european! lOVE IT ! My taste is very country farmhouse!we have a large farmhouse on 26 acres in Idaho! A Barn Horses!goats! Chickens !dogs and a cat named Gypsy who wondered through the field as a baby and captured our hearts! !! I have a large buyer collection TOO! Love the Carolers! I have also collected for years!! I LOVE vintage and decorated my kitchen this year with vintage children ,snowy trees !lit churches and old fashion flare!LOVE your sweet Carolers from the cracker!!! Darling! God Bless and Merry Christmas to you and family! Cindy
Cindy, thanks so much. Your Idaho farm sounds so beautiful…would love to see photos. Your kitchen sounds so magical! Wishing you a wonder-filled Christmas!!!
Hi there, I so enjoyed your tour! Your carolers are so unique, they are absolutely beautiful….happy Holidays Lisa@ Sweet Tea N’ Salty Air
Thanks so much for visiting…and for your sweet comments!
I absolutely loved everything!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so talented and the Christmas spirit is definitely there! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you so much for visiting…I appreciate your comments and hope you will be back again! Wishing you a wonder-filled Thursday! ~Pam
Thank you for sharing your beautiful collections with us they are beautiful! I’m feeling a twinge of guilt about not displaying my Dickens Village this year, but there’s still time. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.
Thanks so much, Sandra. There is still so much that I didn’t pull out!
Pam, your home is so warm, welcoming, and beautiful. Your Nativity scene is so dear, as is your ornament collection. I have never seen caroler figurines, and I am totally charmed by yours! Each detail was placed with love and the very heart and meaning of the holiday. This is a home that says, “You’re home for Christmas.”
Thanks so much, Michael Lee. My hope is that our home is always welcoming! Wishing you a Christmas season of joy!
Your decor for the holidays is amazing. So much to look at and admire. All you guest will feel so welcome and charmed.
Thanks so much, Bon Bon! Have a joy-filled Christmas!
That is an amazing Christmas display for sure
Mollyxxx
Thanks, Molly! Christmas blessings, Pam
simply gorgeous! I love everything – especially the carolers from Cracker Barrel. You have a great eye for decor! Love. love. love!!!
Thank you, Kim! I have enjoyed blog-hopping with you this week!
Beautiful home dressed for Christmas, Pam. Your link at Wow last week go the most views.
Thanks, Kim and that is exciting to know that. I appreciate your party each week, I always get a lot of views from Wow!
Your home looks beautiful as always Pam! I love how festive and happy your Christmas decorations are!
Jan, thanks so much! Wishing you a joy-filled Christmas season!
And the same to you and your family Pam! Merry Christmas!
Your home is absolutely gorgeous! I love the Christmas card of your tree and fireplace. Merry Christmas!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
Sheila, thanks so much for your sweet comments! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season!
Wow! What a delightful Christmas home you have! I would love to spend time just looking at everything. So warm and inviting….thank you for sharing.
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for visiting, Nancy! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Such a Warm and Inviting Christmas Home you have! And those Caroler Collection are precious! Merry Christmas from the Arizona Desert… Dawn… The Bohemian
Merry Christmas to you, Dawn!
I love your carolers and their expressions! Your large nativity is really neat and the small trees as well. Have a blessed Christmas!
Thanks so much, Karen! Wishing you a most joyous Christmas!
What a beautiful nativity on the hearth! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Thank you, Sherry! Blessings and Merry Christmas!
Your home is gorgeous.
Thanks so much, Nancy…Merry Christmas!
Your home is just glorious! I’m jealous of your Byer’s collection and your awesome nativity! Thank you for joining the 12 days of Holiday Homes Link party! hope you can drop by and check out my Christmas tour one of these days as well! Have a Merry Christmas!
I so enjoyed touring your beautiful home, Vel…I left a comment! Merry Christmas!