Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Christmas in July–House Tour


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I’m joining in all the fun with the Christmas in July going on at right now at these fabulous blogs..


 I wanted to share some of my pictures from Christmas 2011.
Here’s the living room mantel.  All of the garland I use is the basic garland that you get at Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby.  I add real magnolia leaves and little cedar branches along the artificial picks.

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The Christmas tree has lots of red with touches of gold.  The large bow and ribbon are the mesh ribbons.

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The top of the entertainment center features a head bust of Santa Claus!

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My mercury glass Santa's are displayed on the piano.  Last year I decided to coordinate the wrapping paper.

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I picked up the three candlesticks at a yard sale last summer.  After adding a little greenery, it was a perfect fit for the top of the music cabinet.

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On to the kitchen….my favorite thing is the garland running along the top of the cabinets.  Once again, I used basic garland with magnolia leaves and small pieces of cypress.  In addition, I inserted red poinsettias and red mesh ribbon.  At night when the lights on the garland are lit, it is so beautiful!  The light tends to reflect off the mesh ribbon.  I pull out my Christmas glasses and dishes to decorate the corner cabinet.

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Even the top of the refrigerator gets a little whimsical decorations!

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I accented the small china cabinet with touches of red Christmas décor…

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as well as the china cabinet in the dining room!

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And I couldn’t forget the mudroom!

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The back door is decorated in candy canes and peppermints!
Thanks for stopping by!

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Christmas in July Blog Hop @ Stonegable
Cowgirl Up @ Cedar Hill Ranch

6 comments:

  1. Tammy, thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving me that great tip about cleaning silver. I will definitely try it. I've never heard of that one. That would be great!

    I'm loving your Christmas decorations. I was really taken by the ribbon wreath you made for the door. The colors (I think it's that shade of green in there) are so fun and I like the softness of it. And you definitely can't beat candy canes to convey a festive look!
    Liz

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  2. Oh wow, I'm getting so inspired for C'mas 2012! Your house looks fabulous with every C'mas detail in every party of your home..I love it!
    FABBY

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  3. Tammy, your decorations are wonderful -- and would be perfect with the colors in MY house! I especially love your kitchen -- how fun to enjoy the lighted garland atop the cabinets throughout the season! And your backdoor is darling -- must remember to decorate mine this year! Thank you for visiting my post on Christmas tables past!

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  4. I was thinking about Christmas in July just a few days ago! It's been super hot here in Kansas and I wish it would cool off a tad.

    I love Christmas and your pics are wonderful.
    God bless,
    d

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  5. You decorations are so beautiful! I love red and gold together. They are my favorite Christmas colors!
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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  6. Oooooh, I love your wreath and the garland around your door. They are so festive!

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Thank you so much for all your lovely comments! I try to return the favor and visit each one of you! ~Blessings, Tammy~