Welcome to BooMama’s Christmas Tour of Homes as well as Southern Hospitality’s Open House. This is my first year to participate in a open house and I’m so delighted to have you come by. I have coffee and cranberry Stollen ready. Or would you prefer tea? O.K., let’s go – I’m so excited to show you around!
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I think we’ll start in the dining room.
This is my centerpiece. I usually decorate in red, lime green & white but this year I felt glittery. So I tried to incorporate some shiny & glittery into my Christmas decorating.
This is my black china cabinet. I can’t even remember the original color as I’ve painted it a couple of times but I really like the black. The silver with the black looks so nice.
This tree is trimmed with teacup, teapot, tureen ornaments and I threw in a few transferware demitasse cups that I had.
That’s it for the dining room. But peek out into the screened in porch to see some of what I did out there. It’s too cold to go out there today!
Let me show you the living room now. There’s definiately more red and lime green in this room!
That’s a pillow made from a vintage tablecloth and it has lime green pom pom fringe (my favorite)! Next to it are my paperwhites that I planted a few weeks ago. They grow pretty fast!
That’s a dollar store foam snowflake on the red table. I just couldn’t find the right place to hang and I thought let me try it on that table…and it works!
That’s our “W” wreath above the sofa. I love incorporating letters and sayings in my decor. It was originally a plain evergreen wreath and I added the Christmas balls last year. I put a red toile blanket over the wicker chest that serves as our coffee table. I don’t know about you, but I can always use extra storage!
This is my white hutch filled with transferware (which I LOVE)! Toile and transferware – I can never have too much of either!
Lastly, here’s my fireplace mantel. I painted and glittered the star on the mirror. I used some of my mercury glass collection, some dollar store pieces (the small cones), and some items I already had. I love all that shinyness!
Whew, I don’t know about you but I’m pooped! I think we better stop now and have a look at the other decorations later!
Thanks so much for stopping by. I enjoyed showing you around and I hope I see you again!
your home is beautiful!
You have great taste! I love all the glitter
Absolutely Beautiful! I love everything- you have so many great ideas – I LOVE the snowflake on your table – simple yet lovely.
Thanks for sharing!
Kymber
Wow! Everything is beautiful!
Gorgeous! You had me from the snowflakes on the crystal chandelier!
I love it all, and I can't get enough toile or transferware either, which is why I always love seeing what you've done to your home:>)
everything looks amazing! the table centerpiece is my favorite!
LOVE your house – you should be in Better Homes and Gardens! Everything is just lovely. Merry Christmas!
I came over from Rhoda’s blog.
What a lovely job you’ve done. So many pretties.
Merry Christmas!
Oh my this is gorgeous!!! Enjoyed!!!! Nancy
Your decorations are so pretty, and your home looks so comfortable – that is the best combination!
Merry Christmas to you and thanks for the lovely tour
Love your style… We’ll be visiting again!:-)
Blessings
Roxanne
Your home is so lovely Manuela! I really enjoyed the full tour! Deb
Love your home the initial wreath on the mirror is great.
merry Christmas
Manuela,
I am so glad I found your new blog! Your house looks great!
Wow. It’s like something out of a magazine. I think you should submit these photos and get featured. Seriously.
Merry Christmas!
I love how every detail is thought of in your home. Just beautiful! I missed commenting on your previous post – those plates are worth checking for after Christmas. They would set a dynamic table. Sally
Of course i love your tour. thanks. mishelle
Beautiful, warm, and cozy. Love it!
Blanca
Your tour was great! I love the W over the sofa! Great ideas! The toile on the chest! candy canes hanging around. Love the mercury and dollar finds. The red transfer is great! I got to see your whole dining with the black cabinets!! Love all those book shelves! But when do you have time to read?? lol
I just love your home! It's classy, whimsical, elegant & stylish…it really has great ambience!
How exciting Manuela. Your home is so comfy looking. I really enjoyed your tour and thank you very much. Take care. Merry Christmas.
It all looks great, but my favorite is your decor in your white hutch!
Dear Manuela,
I enjoyed the Christmas tour so much! Your home is so beautiful. I love your glittery centerpiece, your pretty trees and all the toile! Thank you for sharing!
Love, Paula
Your W wreath is great!
Oh Manuela, it was so fun seeing more of your home! Everything is fabulous…you put so much love into it, I can tell!
Have a blessed week!
Shilo
You have a beautiful home. I absolutely love your style. The tree with teacups is my favorite!
Manuela, your home is lovely. i especially love the cabinet with the toile and transferware. I have a lot of both, myself. Merry Christmas and thanks for participating.
This is my first visit to your blog and I have to say that I heart the way you decorate your home! It’s so beautiful and all that toile and checks- heavenly!
Wonderful cozy look to you Christmas ! Holly
Hi Manuela~I’m a regular reader of your blog but today I must comment. I love your decorating style. Everything is just beautiful! I’ve often wondered about the black painted cabinet. I have a hutch in my diningroom that needs a facelift and I’ve been cowardly about painting it. Your blog is an inspiration! (including the conversation about frugal/simple living) Thanks for it all! ~Kathy
I love these home tours don’t you!?! They’ve become a highlight of my holiday season.
You’ve done a great job decorating your home for the holidays…everything looks just gorgeous!
Everything looks so nice, Manuela. So cozy and inviting. Thanks for asking us in today. ~Adrienne~
Lovely Manuela!
Everything is beautiful! 🙂
Just wonderful Manuela……. and that cranberry bread yum…… you sure make me feel at home
Hugs
Linda
Your house looks beautiful! I love that Christmas pillow and your dining room looks like it comes from a magazine!
Everything looks wonderful and I especially love your tea cup tree!
Merry, merry Christmas!
I just wanna have Manuela’s talent when I grow up! 😉
Your home is absolutely beautiful. I’m off now to check out the rest of your blog!
Beautiful, just beautiful!
Your home is truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us. xoxo
loved touring your home! thanks for sharing…
~nicole
Manuela, thanks for coming by my party! I just love everything you do, girl…gorgeous! The red & green, mercury glass, all of it is just beautiful. I know your family must love it all. You've made Christmas special around there.
Manuela…
Everything is so lovely…you have the touch!
Blessings,
Susie
Your style of decorating is stunning. Now I have so many ideas for our own home…thank you!
P.S. First on my post-Christmas shopping list? Any mercury glass piece I can find!
You have decorated so beautifully! Absolutely gorgeous. Have a Merry Christmas!
Absolutely Gorgeous…I love everything…especially the toile over the wicker chest and the black china cabinet (you’re right…it looks fantastic with the silver inside…makes the silver pop).
Thank you so much for all the hard work Manuela. You always inspire me.
Blessings and good thoughts…
Traceyxo
I love your style! Everything is beautiful. I love that nativity silloette (sp?). laurie
Everything is wonderful! I especially love the little Ballard Knock Off that your daughter drew and you cut out! GREAT IDEA!
Everything looks great…very festive. You have a beautiful home!
First, I’ll take a little slice of that cake and some tea please…lol.
Your Holiday Decorations are beautiful Manuela.
Lisa
It looks great, Manuela! I love the toile and transferware as well. You have a great collection and it fits so well in your holiday decorating.
I hope that you are having a great week!
Jen
Hi Manuela…your house is so beautiful…you really have a talent with that toile…but my very favorite thing is your porch. I love what you did on that sideboard….
Hi Manuela,
Thanks for the lovely tour!!! Beautiful Christmas accents.
Manuela! You have such a lovely, lovely home with great spaces and wonderful pieces of furniture. I loved your tour. Have a very Merry Christmas!!
It al looks so lovely Manuela. I love your home is any season but it absolutely glows at Christmas!
Love,
sue
Manuela, I hope I can be you when I grow up!
Your home is so beautiful, I loved the W wreath so much and the snowflake on the table was such a great surprise! You are so talented!
Oh my I love your place more and more every time I come to visit! You do have such a wonderful style!
blessings
mary
Lovely home… Great tour! ENJOY the Holiday Season! Fifi
Hello again, nice to see some familiar show and tell blogs on the BooMama tour.
LOVE your centre piece – stunning!
Thanks for sharing your home and decorations.
Merry Christmas to you and yours from Northern Ireland.
Will you mail me a piece of that cranberry stollen? Oh so yummy looking. Thank you for sharing. Your decorations are beautiful! Have a great holiday season.
I just love your home– stunning!
Sighhhhh, I ma ready to move in. Clarice
Manuela! I love it ALL! Precious!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Manuela, Your home is just beautiful! So warm and welcoming.
It’s all so beautiful! I just want to come over and look around! I’m sure there would be much ooohing and ahhhing.
Your home looks so beautiful, very creative decorations you have…Happy Holidays!
Manuela – your home is beautiful! It looks like it should be in a magazine – Cottage Living maybe? Thank you for the tour – Merry Christmas!
Everything is just beautiful. I love transferware as well!
Love the black cabinet with the silver in it…very striking!
Your place is G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.!!! Just gorgeous! It should be in a magazine (if it’s not already).
Thanks for the kind words you left on our blog. After seeing your exquisite Christmas decorations I’m kinda embarrassed that you saw our tacky decor! LOL. Thanks for stopping by.
Merry Christmas and God Bless!
I enjoyed myself so much…your centerpiece is so creative, and I’m going to have to add teacups to my kitchen tree next year! Thank you so much for the ideas!
Your decorations are very pretty. I love the tea themed tree. I might try that next year on my buffet. Merry Christmas! Connie
WOW! I’m in awe.
So glamorous and I love the “W” wreath. Happy holidays!
Just beautiful!
You are the bomb! Where have you been all my life? I love your decorating!! I will be a new blog stalker for sure. Thanks for visiting my blog.
I love your home. It is absolutely gorgeous! You are so crafty and talented. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Your home, decorations, and photos are simply stunning. Thank you for the nice tour!
Okay, now I do not like my decorations so much. You have a beautiful home.
I love the chalkboard on the bed. So precious.
Oh I love EVERYTHING – – – but I love the tea cup tree the bestest!!!
Merry Christmas
Lovely home! So many unique ideas! I enjoyed your tour! Love what you did with the old frame turning it into the blackboard. Merry Christmas!
beautiful job decorating your house and I can tell it is probably beautiful all year around as well.
Everything is beautiful! Thanks for stopping by and leaving comment love!
Wow, you have a beautiful home! I especially love your white table and black chairs! So unique!
I love the “W” wreath above the fireplace. What a great idea!
Best wishes to you and your family this Christmas season.
Beautiful! I love your living room, and the white hutch with the transferware! Wow,….looks like a photo in magazine.
Oh,and that snowflake on the table is too cute!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Merry Christmas Manuela!
Be-U-T-FULL!!!!!! Stunning!!!
xo
Becky
Wow, you are a professional! Love all your stuff but my absolute favorite is your mantel. Awesome! Merry Christmas.
It’s all beautiful, Manuela.
May I have some cream in my coffee? ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I’m so very happy I went back to catch up on all of the holiday house tours I missed and found yours.
Bravo!
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! I love everything! Just stumbled upon your blog! so great!
Thanks for sharing lulu