Everyday Living

A Rocky Mountain Getaway

~ Decorating, Home Tours

 “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:9‬ ‭

Whew!  Christmas is over and although it was such a wonderful time, it’s good to sit back and relax!  I hope everyone had a joy-filled weekend!  We certainly enjoyed our sweet family, fabulous food, and making precious memories!

  As the New Year approaches, I will be sharing our most viewed posts of 2016, but I thought it would be fun to share this ski house in Utah for the day after Christmas.  Because let’s be honest, who couldn’t use a vacation right about now?!  We have traveled to Colorado many times for vacation…Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper, and Vail…and oh how beautiful!  Butch and Seth are excellent skiers…me, well, let’s just say I am only mediocre!  A good ski trip always makes for some good memories, but my favorite one is a trip in 1993 for our twentieth anniversary.  Record snowfall fell and it was truly a magical trip!  I don’t think it gets better than lunch alfresco on top of a snow capped mountain…a “Rocky Mountain High” for sure!!  Grab a cup of hot chocolate and come in off those slopes…let’s take a look at this color-filled home!

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This dream home in Utah is surrounded by mountains and beautiful views.  The wing chairs and ottoman appear to be wearing lumberjack shirts.  The owners are avid skiers.

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The dining room details allude to traditional ski lodge decor.
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Christmas Home Tour: All Is Bright

~ Christmas, Decorating, Holidays, Home Tours

“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.

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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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Mixin’ It Up!

~ Autumn, Decorating, Home Tours

“Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭136:3-4‬ ‭

Thanksgiving is in the air!  And so is Christmas!  It seems like every year, the lines continue to blur as to when to put away the pumpkins and drag out the trees. Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday, because it seems like it’s the holiday with no expectations…only to eat and enjoy family!  But may I pose the idea that you can decorate with both in mind?

You may remember last year when I shared the Caroline House with you all!  It’s a lovely house that the women of Briarwood Church decorate to usher in the Christmas season, and it’s definitely worth pulling out of the archives today!  Katy and I went and loved every room – they were all decorated beautifully!  While most rooms were decked out for Christmas, the sunroom lent itself to both Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Today, let’s take a look at what happens when we mix it up!

 
The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality…fresh fruit is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

 
My eye was immediately drawn to the cross on the window!

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