Just a short post before I head off to bed in hopes of trying to shake this blasted cold!! Here are my dining chairs...kind of like one chair, two looks...I ended up choosing the more subdued red and white version, since I have a fair bit of red in the room. I added the sparkly snowballs in keeping with my wintery theme which can extend well into January!
It isn't Christmas without a few nuts around, so I always do this "help-yourself" arrangement: three brown paper bags with the tops folded over, two filled with nuts and the nutcracker, and one left empty to put all the shells in. Easy, but looks good and entices you to snack...which, come to think of it, isn't always a good thing!!
Tree # 4 is a charming feather tree I decorated with these advent tags I picked up from the Wendy Addison collection. I paid full price after Christmas (they did not go on sale!!) and even though my mum and sister thought I'd gone mad, I still do not regret the rather frivolous purchase!! My favourites are the ones with the birds on them, and of course Santa himself. I love them so much I did not put them on the tree a day at a time. I simply hung them all at once, so I could enjoy them for the entire month. 
The old Santa standing guard below the tree is from my mum, amd the box at the back is for vintage lightbulbs (of which there were none within...) and the little oval box is what the advent tags came in...all done up with a red, organza bow. How could I resist??And finally, I took some photos of my baby girl all dolled up for her Christmas concert. Why can't they make outfits like that for adults? But wait: a poufy skirt like that would be murder on my hips...!!! Better leave well enough alone, and leave the fashion to Sophie! Please indulge my multiple pictures of her...I only have one girl, after all...
Striking a pose...she does NOT get this from me!!
Really posing now...
She figured, "Why not throw a few dance moves in??"...why not, indeed?
25 comments:
Your daughter is adorable! Aren't little girls so cute in their holiday garb? Loved those ornaments...just gorgeous. But I think my favorite is the arrangement with the oranges. I love oranges and nuts worked into holiday decor. I always received an orange in my stocking...family tradition. I also love orange and clove pomanders at the holidays. Your photos area always such a warm, graceful inspiration. Thank you!
Linda,
She sure is adorable, bu hopefully she isn't aware of it, LOL.
Did you enjoy the party at Karla's? I was sure that I saw your name on the invitation list.
Janet
Oh I am so jealous!Those tags are beautiful and I would have bought them too!
Your daughter is precious.
Happy holidyas :)
I love it all. I have put things on the backs of clients chairs like that before, but I always forget to do it to my own! Thanks for the reminder. Oh, and baby girl is too lovely!
The posing is so cute!!! Your home is looking amazing. You have put in lots of effort and it has definitely paid off!
Katrina :)
She's adorable, Linda. And a very festive fashionista!
I love all of your trees. You have gorgeous pieces and such an eye for beauty. Seriously, I'm coming up to Canada...
Love,
Julie
Aren't Sophie's great!
What a beautiful little Christmas girl you have!
She is such a doll! And poufy skirts can be worn by anybody, at least that's what I keep telling myself. :)
Your feather tree and bird ornaments are so festive, just your style.
You are so fortunate! Your daughter is adorable, your house is adorable and I know you have to be adorable too!
I have enjoyed your blog so much! Thank you.
Fran
Linda, you have once again inspirred me! I just love how your creative mind works! you dd is so beautiful,and she is learning such beautiful things from her mother! God Bless your family this Holiday Season!
LOVE you decorating ideas simple but elegant!! Your baby is soooo darling!
Mary
Sophie is gorgeous! What a darling little girl and her outfit, I agree, is heavenly. Seeing her makes me want to rush out and have babies...
Your house looks awesome. Tree #4 is my favorite. I have always liked this look best and those Advent tags are gorgeous. If you ever see more, let me know because I want them!! I agree it was a wise purchase. Need to nab beauty when you see it!
That is a great idea with the nuts and your daughter really is a cutie!
Your oval tags with the red theme are gorgeous. Really enjoying the Blog Party and everyones's lovely holiday themed decorations. Thanks for sharing all your creative ideas.
Linda, your daughter is beautiful. Look at those lovely locks of hair!
The little glimpses into your home and life are so fun and inspiring.
While, I can't have nuts around the house, I do love the casual way you have put them out in the paper bags.
I think I'll try the same sort of thing with some of those little teeny mandarins you find this time of year.
How sweet Sophie looks! Love the chair idea - might have to try that on my chairs. Such fun visiting all of the party homes.
Alison
darling girl, darling tree, darling chairs......I hope your cold goes away soon!
Your tree is so pretty Linda!! And I really like the Advent ornaments you got - I can see why you paid full price. So cute. The pictures of your daughter are great! She is so adorable! Everything looks so pretty and perfect for the holidays.
allie
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Love the photos of sophie...we miss her! your house is so beautifully decorated for christmas...everytime i sat, I would notice something else...so pretty!
Go to the doctor!!!
what a doll!!!!
her gorgeous curly hair....she is absotlutely beautiful!!
xo
I just love the Wendy Addison tags!!! They look so adorable on your tree. You've got me on a hunt to find something like those.
what a pretty girl. that hair is beautiful. who cares abou tour hips...i say if you find a skirt like that...go for it!
the advent tags are very neat. i have never heard of that artist...but i can tell i would love her.
it's fun to see all your decorations up.
ahhhh, love the snowman. What a precious daughter. I love those tags!!! They are great. Love all your ideas. Thanks again!
Hi I have just spent a lovely time looking at all your Christmas trees and reading the blogs that go with them. The trees are great, your home looks beautiful and your daughter is precious. Isn't it wonderful to have a daughter? Our kids are all adults but I remember when we had 3 boys and I finally got my girl! A daughter is so special.
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