Everyday Living

Merry & Musical

~ Music

β€œMake a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭98:4‬ ‭

Merry, merry Friday! I am excited to join sixteen creative bloggers for A Merry Musical Blog Hop hosted by the lovely Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. If you have just come from her beautiful blog, may I extend you a warm welcome!

Be sure to scroll to the bottom to check out all of the Merry Musical posts!

Music has shaped who I am and played an important role in my life beginning at an early age. I grew up in a home where my Daddy loved music, playing the sounds of the big bands and the crooners of the 40’s and 50’s often on our stereo! I began piano lessons when I was nine, and I never had to be encouraged to practice…it was an enjoyable time for me! I began taking voice lessons as a teenager and I still enjoy singing to this day! I have been a church musician for more years than I want to admit.  Maybe you get the point by now…music runs deep in my veins!  I even met my hubby through our mutual love of music  He is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who has the sweet tenor voice of the late John Denver. We are passionate about music, it is truly the soundtrack of our lives!  

We always have music playing in our home, especially at Christmas time. As soon as you step out of your car, you are greeted with the sounds of the season through our outdoor speakers!  With this in mind, I felt it was appropriate to add the sweet carolers to our kitchen porch. 

Have you ever been caroling, if not you have missed a blessing. We have fond memories of the years that we went caroling to the homes of seniors, shut-ins, and nursing home residents. 

We love musical events anytime, but especially at Christmas. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a favorite. We have seen it several times in NYC and the traveling show in several different cities.

It never disappoints…

…especially the live Nativity!

I love incorporating music into tablescapes. This tablesetting was called The First Noel…

…for one of my favorite carols!

A performance of An Irish Christmas with Keith and Kristyn Getty. This talented couple are modern hymn writers with extraordinary God-given abilities that they use to inspire.

Jennifer Nettles, with her unique voice, performed traditional Christmas music and modern songs. Our personal favorite that she performs is β€œCelebrate Me Home”!

The sweet faces of this pair move around in our home. This year they are singing in the dining room…

…last year they were performing in the family room!|

Can you believe I found them at Cracker Barrel?

The historic and beautiful Alabama Theater in Birmingham, AL built in 1927 is a movie palace. Christmas movies are shown during December to sold out crowds.

Pre-showtime music is performed on the mighty Wurlitzer!

My favorite Christmas movie β€œWhite Christmas” was showing on this particular night.

I have been collecting Byers Choice Carolers for years. My collection has grown to over thirty!

I love their expressions…

…and their period dress.

If you have never heard the Annie Moses Band, I highly recommend you watch a YouTube video. This family has unbelievable talents and their performances are superb.  If you ever have the opportunity to see them, you won’t be disappointed.

One of the top Christian writers and worship leaders is Chris Tomlin who presented a beautiful and inspiring concert at the Alabama Theater last December.

Once again you see how I incorporate music into a tablescape. This time it is the border of the tablecloth that resembles hand-painted instruments and carols! I hope you have seen how much our love of music is a major part of the Christmas season but also a part of our Everyday Living!

Next up on the tour is Let’s Add Sprinkles.


 
 

Comments

  1. Thanks for sharing all your fun musical decor. The carolers are precious. Those concerts look amazing. We went to see the Ft. Worth Symphony last night and it just makes it feel like Christmas. I saw the Rockettes as a child. I loved it.

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  2. The very, very first time I read your blog, I thought Butch looked like John Denver! And every Sunday morning when I look at your beautiful photos, I think β€œwonder what they are signing in Church today?” We love music around here also, but I definitely got in the wrong line when God handed out singing talent! I love all your carolers. Cracker Barrel sells beautiful decorations, but you’d better grab β€˜em while you see as our manager said they never offer the same thing twice. Have a joy and music filled weekend, sweet Pam.

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  3. Hi, Pam, your blog hop says closed, so I’m putting my musical link up here, as I was working on it today. Still havn’t mastered the colours on it, can’t figure out how I do things when I do, or how to undo them! Hehe!

    https://anaussieintheworld2.video.blog/2018/12/15/a-merry-international-christmas-again/

    Well, I love your carollers, as I was in a few choirs. Mind you, if you stand around in Australia with your mouth open too long, a fly might get in it!

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  4. I love this post to the max, Pam. White Christmas is probably my favorite Christmas movie. A few years ago I saw it on the big screen — but you saw it on a REALLY big screen in the kind of theatre that makes me gasp — and with the wurlitzer, no less! What a fabulous experience! I love all your musical references and photos here. I know how wonderful it is to have music in one’s life — add to that the beauty of Pam’s world and it’s pretty special. Merriest!

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  5. This is one of my favorite posts you have done. Your collection of carolers is amazing. I have always loved these. Love all the singers you have mentioned. Your talent expands to so many areas of life. Music is the universal language. It brings people together in a unique way. So beautiful. Bob and I have been away so I have to catch up on several of your posts. Much love Pam.

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  7. I love this post so much! I’m not musically inclined but music is always playing in my home. Music often moves me to tears. With every post you make me want to visit your home more and more! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Love all your sweet carolers! Cracker Barrel has some really cute things & those carolers are darling! It’s nice they move from year to year around your home. We will be checking out the Annie Moses band you tube upon your recommendation. Your posts are always so interesting and inspirational. We have a a theater similar to the one in B’ham. They have classic movies in the summer but we are going to check out if they have movies during the holidays. It would be great to see the classics up on a big screen. Clara ?

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  12. Pam, what a beautiful Merry Musical Christmas tour you have given us this morning! I remember that stunning First Noel tablescape you created last year, and I also remember that beautiful and inspiring carol that you shared on Christmas Eve. You have so many pretty musical themed Christmas decorations, and the carolers are precious! I hope that you have a wonderful weekend, sweet friend!!!

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  13. So much to enjoy during the Christmas season and all the beautiful music just adds to the enjoyment.

    Thanks for posting and have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for the new year πŸ™‚

    Blessings,
    Elizabeth

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  14. Pam,
    What a lifetime of musical memories! Your carolers collection reminds me of Christmas caroling with my husband when we were first married. We also sang together in a church choir, and that choir sang at our wedding.

    Merry Christmas,
    Judith

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  15. How beautiful and attractive is today’s post. Certainly we have many things in common and one of them is music, love and taste for music, the world, that is one of the great things. Because music is ourselves.
    You have gone through the memories of yesteryear: childhood, adolescence, today.
    I made special reference to the image of Rosemary Clooney in the movie “White Christmas” because it reminded me of my childhood when I went to the cinema with my mother, who was a great amateur movie, she loved it … Then in Spain there were many movies Americans because they were the best. That’s why I have a special veneration to the American comedies of the 50s, I still like them a lot.
    How beautiful everything, how elegant …
    Dolores

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  16. You have such a beautiful home Pam and I love all of the carolers you’ve collected over the years. They are so cool. It was fun to take a look at how music has played such an important part in your life. You’ve definitely been to several holiday concerts that are on my bucket list. I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas season, CoCo

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  17. Pam, this is so beautiful. I love your table from last Christmas and your Carolers are wonderful. Such a beautiful collection of them. It is truly wonderful how you and your husband have enjoyed music together, a special gift you both share. Wishing you and your family a Merry and Bright weekend.

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  18. You’ve shared such a versatile assortment of the musical Christmas theme. Your table is gorgeous! Excited to be joining this holiday hop with you. Merry Christmas! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction

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  20. Hi Pam! I absolutely loved your dining room all decorated for Christmas! The music sheet paper on the back of the chairs was a beautiful touch. I loved your collection of Christmas carolers too! One of may favorite Christmas movies is also White Christmas, that truly is a classic. I enjoyed reading your blog today and I am so happy to have been a part of this awesome blog hop! Merry Christmas!

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  21. What a lovely post Pam! I loved seeing all your carolers and the musical scenes! I think that is so special that you and Butch share a passion for music, and how your guests must love arriving to your house hearing music! My daughter went to the Alabama Theater last weekend with a group of friends and say a Christmas movie, she said it was so much fun! Your photos are gorgeous!
    Jenna

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  22. What beautiful carolers you have displayed.Wishing you and yours aBlessed Christmas and a Happy,Healthy and Peaceful 2019.
    Marion

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  24. I love your collection of carolers!! It’s an exquisite collection!!! And, I’m so loving your tablescape.! It’s beautiful!
    ~Emily

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  26. Pam, your musical Christmas decor and family appreciation of music is admirable! I hope I can find someone like you to take in my wooden Christmas carolers that I’ve chosen to sell this year, someone who will appreciate them. All these decorations are like old friends when we bring them out, and I just love when you share the sentiment behind them.

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  27. Pam, I’m jealous of all these wonderful concerts and events you’ve gone to! Our family also is rooted in a heritage of faith-filled music. It’s a part of us that is integral to our lives and worshipping our Lord:) We listen to pretty much all kinds at our house and have successfully passed on our love to our kids. Just went to my daughter’s college Christmas concert with over 400 choir members and 100 piece orchestra; what a privilege to hear. I’m going to be sad next year when my youngest heads off to college and I can’t hear his guitar playing every night:( Wish you a Merry Christmas, full of beautiful concerts!

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  28. When I saw that I am #56 commenter, I almost didn’t write because I would only be repeating what everyone has said. But, I decided I couldn’t not tell you how much your blog posts mean to me. This one especially resonates because my husband and I are also music lovers. He served as a full-time Minister of Music for 52 years and we met his last few weeks of his seminary studies. I have sung since a child and received vocal scholarships to LSU. Ours was a shared ministry for most of those years. Our house is also full of music every day and especially during the Christmas season. Although I can no longer sing, Dick, even at 78 has as strong and beautiful baritone voice as ever and loves singing in our church choir. So, thank you for sharing your love for music and especially the music of this season where attention and glory is given to our Prince of Peace, Emanuel, King of Kings.

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  29. Lovely post, Pam! I would love to hear more about how you and Butch met.
    Two blog hops in one week is amazing!
    Music is universal and does bring people together.
    I am thankful for music and agree I could not image a world without music.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family. We are traveling and will be out of the loop for a few weeks.

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  30. Annie Moses, the Rockettes and the hymns and every other thing, including White Christmas is my cup of tea! What a perfect Christmas music friend you would be! Enjoy the season and thanks for the bright lift.

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  31. Oh Pam what a fabulous post! I am so happy just reading it! I love all of these wonderful highlights you shared and learning more about how you celebrate the holidays with music. All of your carolers are amazing and your pretty tablescapes are always delightful.

    Thank you so much for joining this hop. Have yourself a “merry musical” Christmas!

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  32. Pam, your collection of carolers is amazing! I too love their facial expressions. You and your hubby are both so musically talented. Something I was not blessed with. πŸ™‚ Have a very Merry Christmas!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  33. Music does run through your blood! I wish I still played the piano. I love all of your pictures of the concerts you’ve been to. Some day I hope to go to the Radio city Rockettes. Love your beautiful tables cape and carolers! Angelina @ Petite Haus

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