Christmas – Page 35

A Christmas Dream

November 17, 2016~ Christmas, Decorating, Holidays

“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,
and I will glorify your name forever.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭86:12‬ ‭

Have you started decorating for Christmas yet? We are in the beginning stages here at the Richardson home, expecting to finish within the next week or so! Christmas decorating can be so much fun, yet so overwhelming at the same time…because the possibilities are endless! I love to walk into someone’s home and see their style incorporated in with the garland and tinsel! But do you decorate your bedroom for the holiday? It can be as simple as a new pillow or as over-the-top as the ones we will take a look at today!

Do you remember my post “…A Long Winter’s Nap…” ? It has been one of my most viewed posts, so apparently bedroom decorating for Christmas is pretty popular! As I was looking around, I found a few more that are so cozy and festive…let’s take a peak!

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But today, you’re in for a real treat! We will re-visit the Caroline House to take a look at one of the most beautiful Christmas bedrooms I have ever seen! All of the details, French furnishings, and flowers…oh my! It is a Christmas dream! Grab a cup of coffee, find a comfortable chair, and get ready for a visual feast!

Wow!!!… my first thought as I entered the master bedroom!READ MORE

The Stockings Were Hung: A Collection Of Christmas Mantels

November 15, 2016~ Christmas, Decorating, Holidays

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:3-4‬ ‭

Can you believe it is November 15? We have a little over 5 weeks before Christmas…and it’s definitely not too early to start thinking about Christmas decorating! This past weekend, we pulled out some small trees to go in my dining room window and I caught the Christmas decorating spirit! It took my mind to beautifully decorated trees, smells of pine and cinnamon, twinkling lights, and mantels decorated with garlands of magnolia and cedar!

Whether its an elaborate decorating job or simply stockings hung by the chimney with care, chances are your mantel gets a little Christmas love! One special memory I treasure is decorating my Mother’s mantel for Christmas and she loved whatever I did!

Today, let’s take a look at some ideas for those mantels…be sure to check out my Pinterest Board Joyeux Noel!

Click each photo to go to the original source.

This is unique…magnolia leaves formed into a bow!

A perfectly balanced mantel!

Top Ten Posts Of 2015

December 31, 2015~ Christmas, Decorating, Holidays, Travel

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:1

Lose weight. Exercise more. Declutter. Simplify. Manage finances more wisely. Paint that hallway that has needed it for years. Travel more. Be more intentional. Maybe some of these have been your thoughts as we approach a brand new year. 2016 will bring a clean slate…and what better time to start than January 1?

Butch and I have been discussing some new plans and goals for the year! In addition to getting our eating and exercising back on track, we have been thinking a river cruise in Europe, minor remodeling at our house, and more landscaping! While these things are important, they are not priority.

What about the most important area, our spiritual life? Have we planned our life of prayer and devotion to God’s Word? It is true that we do not know what 2016 will hold for any of us, but I know this one thing: if we trust in the very capable and trustworthy hands of God the Father, we will be safe. When the storms rage, we can be confident that God’s plan will not be thwarted, and his love will never fail us.As we take a look at our top ten posts of the year, we would like to thank you, our readers, for joining us in 2015. You have greatly blessed us with your comments and friendship! Since we started blogging, our hearts have been to honor God in our everyday living…whether that be traveling, cooking, gardening, and even tablescaping. Our lives are His, and we pray that He is at the center of your 2016!