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‘Tis the Season!

By Manuela Williams

To deck the halls

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links to Amazon and/or Etsy, which means that I may earn a small commission from some of the links in this post. Please see our Disclosure Page for more information.

With lots of glittery things

bottle brush trees,

fresh greenery and potted Amaryllis

‘Tis the season to

Wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

 

P.S. I’ll be back to posting regularly after the holidays.

 

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  1. kathleen grace says

    December 11, 2011 at 7:42 am

    I was just getting ready to email you and see what you were up to Manuela! I missed you but we’re all so busy. I just love those glittery little houses. Did you make them yourself?

  2. Richella at Imparting Grace says

    December 11, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Manuela, your house always looks lovely, but how festive it looks now! I hope you’re doing well. I’ve missed you in the blogosphere! You’re such an inspiration. Take care!!

  3. Brenda@Coffeeteabooksandme says

    December 11, 2011 at 8:17 am

    Your package arrived today, it brought tears to my eyes!!! Real e-mail soon. 🙂

    I’ve had so many people asking if you were going to blog soon. I told some the same thing… I can’t stand going through the Holiday season with no Manuela.

    (((HUGS)))

    Happy Dance!!!

    You are back.

  4. Christina says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Darling little glitter houses and I never get tired of bottle brush trees. They are always sweet. I’m just now pulling the Christmas stuff down from the attic. Just too busy before now.

  5. Sandy G. says

    December 11, 2011 at 11:37 am

    So glad you’re back – love your Christmas goodies.

  6. Deanna says

    December 11, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Manuela! Merriest Christmas!

    So happy to see a post from you! Trust you’re all well, and thriving.

    Deanna

  7. Anonymous says

    December 11, 2011 at 11:49 am

    I need to learn how to do those bottle brush trees! Awesome!

  8. Ashleigh says

    December 11, 2011 at 11:50 am

    I need to learn how to do those bottle brush trees! Awesome!

  9. cindy says

    December 11, 2011 at 11:58 am

    Everything is so pretty! I love it and it is so nice to hear from you, dear lady.
    Hugs, Cindy

  10. Theresa Roach says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Sweet and sparkly! Have a blessed day in your beautiful home:) HUGS!

  11. Paula says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Merry Christmas! You’ve been missed! As always, your house looks wonderful for Christmas.

  12. Megan says

    December 11, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    Happy Happy Joy Joy–
    Manuela is blogging again!!
    I’ve missed you.

    Gorgeous photos. I love the glittery decorations. Beautiful as always.

    Merry Christmas to you as well.

  13. Rhonda says

    December 12, 2011 at 12:49 am

    so very nice to have you back. I hope all is well with you and your family.

  14. Green Bean says

    December 12, 2011 at 1:24 am

    Love love love those houses. So pretty!! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.

  15. Myra says

    December 12, 2011 at 3:29 am

    Yey!!!!!! I was so thrilled to see your post today in my email! Your blog is always such a blessing to read and follow. I have missed you! Once again you have such beautiful and inspiring ideas. Merry Christmas! Blessings!

  16. Pamela Gordon says

    December 12, 2011 at 4:37 am

    Manuela, it’s so nice to see you here again. You’ve been missed! Your decor is so pretty with some of my favorite things. I wish you a wonderfully blessed Christmas! Hugs, Pamela

  17. Ashley DeMazza says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:25 am

    I LOVE the garland you hung across the mirror! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas!!!

    Ashley DeMazza
    Falls Village, CT

  18. Kelley says

    December 11, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Whoa! My friend’s back for a Christmas visit! Missed you!

    Love the Spirit there! Merry Christmas!

  19. Shilo says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Merry Christmas to you too, Manuela! Hope it’s wonderful!

  20. Cindy says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Love all the glittered houses. They are my favorites right now.

  21. Anonymous says

    December 12, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Love the glittered houses too. Nice to have you back. Glad to see you back.

    Jeannette

  22. Nadine says

    December 12, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    A very Merry Christmas to you and your family Manuela!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

  23. Lean says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:22 am

    Yeah a post from one of my favorite bloggers – love seeing something from you! hope all is well – looks like you are all decorated!

    Enjoy the season!
    Leann

  24. Terri says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Merry Christmas dear. Nice and chilly for the season at the moment. Let’s hope it keeps it up, lol. I loathe those 80F Christmas days.

  25. Heathahlee says

    December 12, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Merry Christmas, Manuela! I hope your holiday season is merry and bright! 🙂

  26. Susan says

    December 12, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    So pretty! I love everything!!

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

  27. Miss Janice says

    December 13, 2011 at 2:26 am

    Glad to see a post from you! It looks fab as usual! Merry Christmas and hope to see more:)

  28. angela says

    December 13, 2011 at 3:35 am

    Manuela, Soooo glad you’re back! Lovely, lovely! And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family! Angela

  29. Julie says

    December 13, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Manuela! You are posting! yay and rah!…and what eye candy to delight in. ALWAYS loved your bottle brush trees. so glad to see your post up. Hugs to you and a VERY MERRY Christmas! Your home is so lovely. ENJOYED! xoxo

  30. Jody says

    December 13, 2011 at 9:24 am

    All is bright and glittery! Pretty.

  31. Betsy says

    December 13, 2011 at 9:44 am

    Hey, it IS you. I’d recognize that house anywhere! 🙂

  32. Debbiew says

    December 13, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Merry Christmas, Manuela!! It’s good to see your blog face! I think your decorating looks beautifully white and enchanting.

  33. clarice says

    December 14, 2011 at 1:17 am

    Yeah, you are back. Your home is stunning (of course). A very merry Christmas my dear friend xox Clarice

  34. matty says

    December 14, 2011 at 3:24 am

    You have made me so very happy today! I was missing you so badlly! And, on a lark, I tried your blog again! And here you are! Do you know how very much you were missed!???

    Hugs hugs hugs!

    A very inspired Matty

  35. Sue says

    December 14, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    Manuela, You’re back~ Good to see ya. I was excited when I saw your post come up in my reader! Like seeing your glitz. Always fun to see your pretty house. Christmas Hugs to you- Sue

  36. Elizabeth V. says

    December 14, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    I am so glad you’re back! I clicked on your blog in my favorites list for the first time in a long and now I am smiling. You were greatly missed!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures with us. I always appreciate your inspiration!

  37. Claire Rose says

    December 15, 2011 at 11:08 am

    I’m a new follower!!

  38. TJsSweetHome says

    December 17, 2011 at 5:18 am

    I love all the glitter! Just gives that frosty, snowy feeling! Beautiful!

  39. Katherines Corner says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:22 am

    Gorgeous!!! xo

  40. Candi says

    December 20, 2011 at 6:42 am

    Manuela, It is so good to see you back!!! I have missed your posts over the past few months!! I love all of the glitter 🙂 Merry Christmas!!!!

  41. Rhoda @Southern Hospitality says

    December 22, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Hi, Manuela! I have realized that you have started a new blog again. I had Pleasures on my reader & will have to change it out, since it is now gone. I’ve been so busy this year, but I would still love to get together and meet you in person if you are up for it. We don’t live that far from each other, so I’d love to do lunch one day. Let me know if January would work for you. Hope so, would love to finally meet you in person.

  42. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    December 23, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Love it all! Have a wonderful holiday Manuela! xo, Andrea

  43. Melanie says

    December 24, 2011 at 7:12 am

    Yaaaay, you are back! I am so excited. 🙂 Your holiday touches are beautiful…welcome back. 🙂

  44. Tracey McBride~Frugal Luxuries ® says

    December 24, 2011 at 10:37 am

    So happy to see your blog my sweet friend! I’ve missed your inspiration and creative ideas.
    A blessed Christmas to you and yours….sending love along with good and happy thoughts your way.
    Love,
    Tracey
    x0x

  45. Lori says

    December 24, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    I’m a little late in commenting. I never get tired of reading and looking at your beautiful pictures. Glad you’re back!

  46. Margaret Giles says

    December 27, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Hey Manuela!
    I’m a first time commenter and geez! I’m so captivated with the decorations you had on your house, glittery, stunning, and seems all gold. I also like the idea of turning the bottle brush into a Christmas tree, LOL!
    I hope you had a wonderful Christmas together with your family.

  47. Glenda/MidSouth says

    January 2, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Wow – You have a whole new look!
    Want to wish you a Wonderful New Year!! Looking forward to seeing what you have been up to while absent in the land of blogs.
    Glenda

  48. Marcia says

    January 2, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Happy New Year to you and your family Manuela! Glad you’re back 🙂
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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