“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1
Warm greetings on this chilly morning, dear friends! Thank you for stopping by in the midst of this busy holiday season…we’ve got a fun little surprise for you all today. You’ll have to read all the way to the end to see what our giveaway is all about! I want to invite you in to warm up today, but we are going to make a stop on the kitchen porch first! If you have followed Everyday Living for a while you know this porch is the entrance of choice for our family and friends, and always included our life size nutcrackers…but they marched over HERE this year to be better protected from the wind and rain (they are quite old)!
As musicians we always have music playing in our home, especially at Christmastime. 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 the porch. I spotted them at Hobby Lobby and knew they would be a perfect fit! We have fond memories of the years that we went caroling to the homes of seniors, shut-ins, and nursing home residents. So today, join me as we sing…”Here We Come A-Caroling…” and don’t forget to enter our giveaway!
Each year my Renaissance Man cuts fresh pine from our twenty acres to make a beautiful and fragrant entrance!
I just love the sweetness of the snowgirl caroler…
…and this little snowboy looking so dapper!
A white lantern and red scented candle provides a warm ambiance!
A left-over section of picket fence softens the hardscape…
…for this sweet trio of carolers!
Red trucks loaded with a Christmas tree has been the rage for a couple of years, I bought this cute rug last year.
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A small flocked tree with twinkling lights join the carolers.
I keep the wreath simple so as not to compete with the fresh pine.
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My precious assistant is the cutest caroler and loves to sing and dance! Thank you sweet readers for indulging me as I include photos of her.
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Special thanks dear friends for reading and commenting…now on to the giveaway. My favorite magazine is Southern Lady! By commenting on this post and by sharing the title of your favorite Christmas carol, you will be entered for a free one-year subscription. The winner will be announced on Tuesday December 12.
Each issue includes beautiful homes, recipes, and interesting travel destinations. Shh…I keep all my issues!
The Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop continues with all the links included below.
Be sure to check them out for ideas for your Christmas entertaining.
Tuesday
Red Cottage Chronicles | My Kentucky Living | Savvy Apron
Rattlebridge Farm | The Red Painted Cottage | Knock it Off Kim
Wednesday
The Painted Apron | A casa di Bianca | Hey Fitzy
Dining Delight | Corner of Plaid and Paisley | From My Carolina Home
Thursday
Life and Linda | B. Lovely Events | Rosemary & Thyme
Sweet Sensations | Panoply | Our Crafty Mom
Friday
My French Twist | Me and My Captain | Celebrate & Decorate
Nourish and Nestle | PMQ for Two
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Life on Lakeshore Drive,Coastal Charm, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Katherines Corner,Vintage Mama’s Cottage, Marilyn’s Treats, Peonies & Orange Blossoms, Eclectic Red Barn, Share Your Cup,21 Rosemary Lane,The Vintage Nest, The Essence Of Home, Feathering My Empty Nest, Kingsbury Brook Farm, The Red Painted Cottage, Love Of Home,My Soulful Home, Celebrating Everyday Life, Little Farmstead, Starfish Cottage, Rattlebridge Farm, Rustic & Refined,The Freckled Rose, Life and Linda, DIY 180, The Stonybrook House, Celebrate & Decorate, Sweet Sensations, The Dedicated House, Jodie Fitz
You snowmen carolers are so adorable!
Thank you Roseann!
Beautiful. Joy to the World!!!!! Love
Just beautiful Pam! I love your white pine garland and sweet carolers! Ella Mae is adorable! Southern Lady is a favorite magazine and I’m a long time subscriber. Your giveaway winner is in for a treat! Happy Weekend ♥
Thank you Mary!
The front door , so pretty. You know the inside is the same. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Thank you! For sharing. My Favorite Christmas Carol is: O Come All Ye Faithful.
As a musician, I love the carolers! A very inviting welcome. My favorite carol is adeptness Fidelis – Oh Come, All You Faithful. I never hear it without getting teary.
I HATE auto-correct! Adeste Fidelis.
My favorite Christmas carol is Silent Night. Your Christmas decor is just so merry and bright!
Love the decorations! My favorite Christmas song would be Joy to the World.
How Precious! I love the pine and as for the carolers and their little helper in her ruffled britches . . . Christmas angels!
Thanks so much Leslie Anne!
I love “Silent Night.” Such a beautiful song!
Pam, your home is beautiful! You need to have a tour so we can take it all in! Love the Carolers and the sound of music on the outside of your home! I love Christmas music!
Thank you Jenny. I think we all love Christmas music!
All so beautiful! I love all the verses of “Joy to the World!”
May I inquire – where did you get your “indoor” carolers? Are they antique?
Julie, the Carolers are Byers Choice and they are available in gift shops and online! Thank you for visiting!
I love your classic, traditional style!! One of my favorite carols is “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.”
I am loving your carolers. They are so adorable, especially with their lovely counterpart in her holiday outfit. She is precious! I have to scroll back up and take another peek. My kids have all been told I want grandkids for Christmas. Doubt they’ll be provided but now they are on notice
Christine, hang on I am sure grandchildren will come along! Thanks so much!
Thanks so much Christine!
Love the Carolers, they are in the perfect spot!
My all time favorite Christmas Carol is O Holy Night…it says it all.
Christmas Blessings .
Chris
White Christmas is my favorite! Your granddaughter is such a treasure! Enjoy the Christmas fun she will bring!
Your guest must be thrilled to be welcomed into your home with the whimsical porch decor and music. Your baby girl is precious and please keep sharing pictures of her. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story and we hope you will join us again next week.
Always my pleasure and thank you Sandra!
Your porch is just beautiful!
My favorite Christmas Carol is “O Holy Night.”
Thank you Nancy!
I adore your entrance area, and those carolers are precious!
Thank you so much!
Your front porch is lovely, and those carolers are precious!
Thank you Carol!
I love your carolers on your porch! Thank you for sharing at Share Your Style and wishing you a Merry Christmas.
Oh you know as a music teacher and decorator I am loving this post! I am so happy you linked up to the Home For Christmas Blogger Link party this year. It seems like the party was so long ago, the holidays were really a whirlwind this year! I actually just posted my final Christmas home tour yesterday.
I love Southern Lady too.
Happy New Year!
Enjoyed the link party, Amber!