“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:10-11
‘Twas the Thursday before Christmas and all through the house, everything was decorated by me and my spouse.
The stockings were hung and nativities in place, Nutcrackers stood guard as Christmas overtook our space!
The Carolers greeted each guest as they walked in, and Ella Mae loved them…they were her new friends!
But more than the trees and the lights and the garland, we shift our focus to the Christ child born in a far land.
His name is Jesus, He is Lord and He is King. He’s our Savior, Redeemer, the reason our hearts sing!
My Renaissance Man always decorates the door to his workshop…
…he has been making the Williamsburg fan for years using fresh apples, pineapple, and magnolia leaves.
Our kitchen porch gets a festive touch each year. The fresh pine garland is cut and made by the hubby!
He decorates the porch for Ella Mae with the sweet little carolers!
This year another singer was added, they are now a quartet!
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My precious Mom collected dolls and Victoria (in the doll chair) was part of her collection.
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The Christ Child, the true meaning of Christmas.
“And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.””
Luke 2:12
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Christmas is my favorite season for setting a table. Dish ware with memories and treasured recipes make for a special celebration!
The glow of candles and twinkling lights…magical!
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Wishing you a joy-filled day!
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I’m impressed by the apples and pineapple above the door! I like the blue and white Madonna plaque on the Christmas tree too, very Wedgewood in appearance. I once gave my Aunt a necklace pendant like that, when she got very old she gave it to my daughter.
Truly it looks like a wonderland for the grandchildren. Like the poem too!
Cath
Thank you so much Cath! The Madonna is Wedgwood and I have a collection or ornaments. Wishing you a joy-filled Christmas my friend!
Williamsburg is one of my favorite places and the Williamsburg Fan is the most beautiful of Christmas decorations! All your decorations are lovely. Thank you for your blog. It is always a source of inspiration.
Thank you so much for following and wishing you and yours a joy-filled Christmas!
question: where did you obtain your beautiful nativity from?
It is very old and the shop is no longer in business❤️
Thank you so much Cath! The Madonna is Wedgwood and I have a collection of ornaments. Wishing you a joy-filled Christmas my friend!
Butch is at it again. I love, love , love the Williamsburg fan done in all natural fruits and foliage. He’s a most wonderful helper. I think Miss Ella Mae loves coming to your house arriving at the kitchen door decorated just right for a little girl, with dolls. Your house is like a fairy land for us so can you imagine what it means for her? You are making precious memories for her. That’s a very important part for grandparents and so much fun for her and us. God bless you and a very Merry Christmas for all.
Thank you so much sweet Alice! Merry Christmas to you and yours❤️
I felt like Christmas had arrived when I saw your post. The Williamsburg fan is so very beautiful. Your house looks like perfection for children and adults. Love Victoria and of course your Nativity scene is beyond words, I am going to do my Williamsburg tree in a few days. What a delight for our eyes and heart this morning. Thank you.
Thank you so much dear Dianne! Can’t wait to see your Williamsburg tree!
your home looks beautifull! The decorations you made inside and outside the house are amasing and open the heart just look at them. Merry Christmas Pam to you and your lovely family ❤️
Thank you so much Gisella! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Everything is so beautiful! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Penny and Merry Christmas!
What a beautiful and elegant home you have! Lovely, and thank you for sharing it/
Thank you Carole!
Ah, Pam. Such beauty. I do love the Williamsburg fan – takes me back to our years in VA. With only living 1 hr. from there, we attended the Grand Illumination and had dinner in the Colonial Taverns, almost every year for over 30 years. Treasured memories.
Your home is beautiful at every turn. I do believe your Nativity is my favorite, and it is in a perfect spot.
These days are marching on – and there is so much to enjoy. Blessings to you and your family, dear friend. ❤
Sandra, I have never visited Williamsburg during the Christmas season, but I definitely need to plan on that! Thank you so much for your sweet encouragement! Christmas has come upon me rather quickly it seems! Blessings my friend❤️
How adorable…Merry Merry Christmas,my friends…Blessings!
Thank you Maristlla❤️
The two of you are amazing and make a very good team! What Butch did to adorn his shop is just plain wonderful. Good vibes emanate from you home, and I know it is filled with happiness and good cheer.
Thank you so much Linda. Not only is Butch great at helping me, he actually enjoys it!
Everything is just beautiful adorned to celebrate Christmas, sweet friend!!! Your home is breathtaking! I bet Miss Ella Mae loves that sweet baby doll. Merry Christmas to you and your precious family!!!
Thank you sweet friend❤️
Absolutely beautiful!!! Who needs Better Homes and Gardens when we can see more beauty in your posts of your home!!!
Thank you sweet Patsy, love you❤️
This is so warm, cheerful and inviting. And Butch must be a garden master with that fabulous Williamsburg Fan. Does he hire out? He should! It’s all so wonderful, Pam. Thank you for this bright light today.
Thank you sweet Jeanie❤️
Butch truly is a Renaissance Man! There is no end to his talent. Your home truly reflects the meaning of Christmas.
My sister had a beautiful leopard stair runner installed similar to your gorgeous rug. Her kitty is terrified of it, and clings to the wood on the side when he runs up the stairs! Maybe he thinks that is where bad cats end up!!
Roxanne, I love your kitty story…hilarious! Butch is definitely multi-talented!
Merry Christmas to you & Butch. Love your posts & look forward to each one, especially the Sunday ones! Blessings to you and your family. Clara ?⛄??
Merry Christmas sweet Clara and blessings!
Perfection! Total perfection wherever the eye may land. Everything brings focus and honor to the King Of Kings
Thank you dear Elizabeth and Merry Christmas!
Howdy Pam. Tis gorgeous home. Merry CHRISTmas!!! God bless,
d from on the prairie
Thanks you and Merry Christmas!
So many lovely pieces in your home…love the bench in front of the nativity and your mixes of patterns—I so love color! That is one special handyman you have there—Merry Christmas to you both!
SO beautiful! And, I LOVE your poem!! Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you dear friend!
The door to his workshop is incredible! And your poem is outstanding. I bet you are enjoying that white fire place. Everything just pops!
I bet Ella Mae sings right along with the Carole’s on the kitchen porch.
Beau my friend! Merry Christmas!
Thank you sweet friend and Merry Christmas!
Just beautiful Pam! I pinned yesterday from my iPhone but came back to leave a comment and see all the glorious larger details on my laptop. I SO love Butch’s Williamsburg fan. All the fresh greenery and details make my heart sing. Your house is beautifully decked out for Christmas. ♥
Thanks so much Mary! Merry Christmas!
Hi Pam and Butch… Thank you for supplying my eye candy all year long. I hope that you both have a very Merry Christmas and Happy, healthy new year. PS Will you come to my house next year and make my door look like yours????
You are so very sweet Katie. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I love love your poem Pam!! And Butch’s Williamburg fan is always so stunning! I love all the fresh greenery you have used to adorn your beautiful home! I know your hearts will be full this year, watching Ella Mae and knowing that another precious one is on the way!! Have the Merriest of Christmases!!
Jenna
Thank you dear Jenna, and Merry Christmas to you and yours. Holding you in my thoughts and prayers❤️??❤️
Thank you Pam ❤️ Merry Christmas
Oh, how lovely!!!!!!!!! Seriously…if I could get my husband to put up a single decoration, it would be deemed a Christmas miracle!!!! Your husband is quite handy!!! He’s got the touch! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!
Thank you sweet Alycia. I miss your blog sweet lady! Merry Christmas to your and yours!
Pam dear ~ Butch’s apple fan and door surround are just we have done every Christmas since going to Williamsburg so
many years ago (oh my, that long ago?) I recently lost my Christmas decorating partner, so you and Butch provided a
welcome reminder of the team we were and what we shared. A very blessed Christmas and New Year to you both….
I am so very sorry that you have suffered such a loss. Wishing you peace and comfort in this new year. I know your Williamsburg style decor was always beautiful!
Blessings,
Pam
Pam – I don’t think I have ever seen a more perfect Nativity in that size and I realize that shop is no longer
in existence. Are there are markings on the figures or boxes that would give us a lead to follow in order to
obtain the set? Your home is Christmas personified….exquisite…Many thanks and blessings….Mary
Mary, we got rid of the boxes after several seasons and placed them in large Rubbermaid containers for protection. I don’t think there are any markings on them. I would love to have another set just to keep in case any of mine break. I am so sorry I am no help. Thank you and wishing you a most wonderful week!
Hi, Pam. Love your decorating! I came across the page, “Twas The Thursday Before Christmas” on your website when the internet matched a photo I posted with one of yours of two adorable plush snowmen carolers, a boy and a girl. I was asking if anyone knew where I could purchase them.
When my sister and I moved to separate homes, we had to split up some of the decorations we purchased together. I lost the snowmen carolers to her in a drawing! I have been looking for them ever since! When my granddaughter was two years old, she loved to carry them around because they were just her size. The cutest thing!
Can you provide me with the name of your vendor or the store you purchased them from? Thank you.
Hi Terri, I am happy you found my blog. Those sweet little snow people came from Hobby Lobby several years ago. My oldest granddaughter who is about to be 8 loved them when she was also about 2. Hobby Lobby did not have them this past Christmas.