Friday, December 9, 2011

Christmas at night in the Living room

These last two weeks have kept me busy with Christmas shopping and Christmas decorating along with other things, and so I have not posted anything. I have been doing a lot of decorating but nothing was getting finished, it seems like I start on 3 rooms at once and then it takes me forever to get them all done. So I think I finally have the living room area done and wanted to share some pics of it at night time. That is my favorite time to sit on the couch, with all the Christmas lights lit and the candles lit...it looks so pretty and magical! For Christmas I have always loved to decorate with reds, greens, golds and silvers. I prefer the classic/traditional Christmas look...even though I love the natural look at Christmas time, I just can't go without my red and green!  What are your favorite colors to use at Christmas time?

All of our stockings are hung with care in hopes that St. Nick will put presents there. I don't have a fireplace to hang them by so they hang on the staircase. I got these at Pottery Barn a couple years back, and added the babies last year when we found out it was going to be a boy. 
 The entryway. My new red and white checked rug that I picked up at Ikea last weekend. I love it for Christmas time!
 Don't mind the top of the baby swing there....it has been bumped into the hallway since putting the tree up...that is how small the living room is!
 My entry hall table. I love these topiaries. I got them years ago in Germany and just added the lights today. It makes such a difference to them and adds lots more light to the hall way. The table and mirror are from JCPenny years back. I love how the tree can be seen in the mirror.
 This is my Ski coat rack. I picked this up at a flea market in Germany when we first moved there. They are red so I could not pass them up and I love how they were re purposed.
 Some German ornaments adorn the banister.
 More mirrors to reflect all the pretty lights
 The front porch getting decorated and a glimpse of the tree for passersby.
 Our house...can you spy someone in my window?? The hubby was still hanging some lights on the roof!
 I moved the picture that was hanging over the couch and put up this mirror that used to hang in my bedroom. It reflects the tree and candles so beautifully! It adds more depth to the room and is a great place to hang the new "believe" banner I made. I really like having the mirror there!
 This is a hand blown glass ball luminary.  It is from Czechoslovakia where they sell so many beautiful ornaments like this! It has a snowy village church on it that is hand painted. By far one of my favorite decorations. It did loose a little crescent shaped piece out of it when we moved stateside from Germany, but I am just glad it was still intact!

 Another mirror shot.
 A shot of the room...with my hubby on the couch...I was only able to kick him out of the room for so long.
 The tree! I love Sitting and looking at the tree.
 Candle light adds a nice warm glow to the room...and they smell nice too :)


 There is even a nice reflection on the TV.
 I hang up this wreath each year and this year I made the JOY banner to add to it.

That is the night tour of my living room @ Christmas time. Stay tuned for the dinning room tour coming soon! 
Thanks for stopping by...I love to hear your comments and hope you'll come back soon.


 Till next time,
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20 comments:

  1. Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofDecember 10, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    You certainly have been busy! Looks great Rachel, thanks for sharing :)

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  2. Sunflowers With SmilesDecember 10, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Rachel,

    Looks wonderful, love the light reflections at night......

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  3. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I love all your decorations! Your house looks so cozy!

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  4. KellyDecember 10, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Everything is so pretty lit up at night. I love the style of your home exterior. Would love to see it during the day too. I love how your stockings are hung on your stair banister too. Everything looks so cute.

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  5. rachel@Acts of LifeDecember 10, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Thank you Kelly@ Coastal Cottage Dreams. I love that too :)

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  6. TracyDecember 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Your house looks so pretty all lit up! I hang my stockings on the stairway too, I love how yours look. Thanks for visiting!

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  7. Honey at 2805December 11, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Your tree is so pretty and festive and your decoration are all just wonderful. I really like the stocking hung from the stair banister! How cute!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Your house looks beautiful! You have done an awesome job decorating! it looks amazing at night! Merry Christmas! I'm a new follower!

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  9. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 11, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I love the warm feel of your home. Your decorations are so pretty.

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  10. priscillaDecember 12, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Very pretty ! Your house looks very festive !

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  11. Miss CharmingDecember 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Your Christmas tree is so lovely. And you are quite lucky to have a front porch--it looks so merry and bright with the lights.

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  12. rachel@Acts of LifeDecember 12, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    @Miss Charming,
    Thank you! I do love having a porch...It was one thing I really wanted and finally got to have!

    Have a lovely week,
    Rachel

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  13. Megan {Splendid Design}December 12, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    That ski coat rack is awesome! Your house very festive and cozy for the holidays.

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  14. TinaDecember 13, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Everything looks so pretty. I am in love with the luminary, simply beautiful.

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  15. timsarmywifeyDecember 14, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Beautifully done ... we were at Benning from 91-93, those houses weren't there! :) (Brostrom Street) ... Blessings!

    (pop over to my house too if you like ... http://www.timsarmywifey.blogspot.com)

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  16. The Charm of HomeDecember 14, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I all looks lovely! I love the stockings on the bannister. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  17. JessaDecember 17, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    You decor is so very beautiful. I am taking away so many great ideas!! Thanks for joining the party. Pinning and tweeting this!

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  18. All That GlittersDecember 20, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Your home looks gorgeous!

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  19. JulieDecember 23, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Beautiful!! Was introduced to your blog by Brenda at Cozy Little House! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  20. ❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁December 27, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Hi Rachel!
    Brenda from Cozy Little House sent me your way. I love your living room decorations and your tree IS beautiful!
    I, too, was blessed to be part of Brenda's Welcome Wagon Friday and have made some new friends as a result. So welcome to the neighborhood! ;)

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