Each year Jan pulls out her Christmas decor, loads the pool table with all her Christmas items and give me free reign to decorate 'till me heart's content! When I arrive, the pool table is overflowing with all sorts of Christmas ranging from traditional, to vintage, to sports related and a little something new each year.
This year the tree's color scheme was lime green, traditional red, gold and cobalt blue. Jan has an amazing collection of blue transferware dishes. I think the blue on the tree works well with her collection.
Her amazing living room boasts a HUGE stone fireplace, vaulted wood ceilings and beautiful brick floors. The fireplace is flanked by two antique lanterns.
I can't tell you how many times I went up and down...and UP and DOWN that ladder! (before)
But it was worth it! The lime green and red plaid wide mesh netting was a new addition to the wreath this year. Look at the size of that fireplace opening! Gorgeous!
In the entryway, where Jan keeps her baby grand piano, we have a more natural decorating theme.
I love the elegant look of a simple collection of rustic trees decorated only with clear twinkle lights.
The decorating was rounded out with a sports themed tree in the pool room and Jan's husband's collection of Santas displayed in the dining room hutch.
Thank you, Jan, for letting me share a few glimpses of your holiday decor!
Is your Christmas decorating complete? Or have you yet to start like me?
Many Blessings,
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Sonya,
ReplyDeleteAll the decorations are beautiful. It was worth all the step arobics... the mantle is GORGEOUS!!!! How I would love for you to decorate my home. That wreath is so lush and oppulent!
I just may borrow the trees in the foyer idea. They would make such an inviting and fun way to greet people.
I just put all of my Thanksgiving things away yesterday. I'll begin decorating this week. I love the process as much as the finished product. So I enjoy taking my time and "puttering".
I can't wait to see more. You are so gifted!
xo Yvonne
OK pretty girl! I thought i was the only CRAAZY blogger up at this hour! Well, Yvonne (above) beat me so I know there is at least 3 of us :) OMGosh! That tree is SMOKIN HOT! It is GORGEOUS along with all the rest! GIRL...I kinda think we are 2 peas in a pod! We both live by our Faith leading us, we both have Great fellas aaaand...well, you got me beat in the kiddo department! You kids are OVER THE MOON gorgeous! Plus you 'designed' 4! WHEW! 2 was all i could manage! I had a lot of pregnancy problems with my daughter...Dr told me I couldnt carry another...WHICH was TOTALLY FINE cuz i was DUNZO! I was NOT built to carry babies!!! Yikers! We could have a super BANGIN Design Store and business! I dont know about you but being a designer that works on my own can be a LOT overwhelming! Need about 4 more of me! ANYHOOO, everything is BEAUTIFUL! Im so excited to visit every day! Have a SUPER Blessed Sunday :)
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Wow!! That looks amazing! I love the before shot of the mantle, and how it looks so festive after the addtional decor is added. Makes me think I can do something with my mantle!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Sonya! That wire mesh idea might work in my tree, as I'm trying to figure out what to tuck in that I haven't done before. Her fireplace is just gorgeous and must be decorated quite beautifully all year long!
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous Sonya! I am getting to mine today, mantel and all.
ReplyDeleteI love decorating other peoples houses for Xmas, although I haven't in a few years...it is really fun. I did a snow tree one year in a foyer...all white lights and piles of fake snow and some little fake birds on the tree, it was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home and you did a great job decorating for Christmas. I might just hold off on my tree until you get here. :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! When are you moving to NC? I know several people who would vote for that in a heartbeat. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun! I'm a sucker for lime green ;). I need to advertise to do Christmas decor! Everything looks wonderful. I love the shot you captured with the trees and piano in the background right to the plaques on the wall - great composition. Blessings, friend.
ReplyDeleteWow Sonya ... you're amazing! You did an incredible job on the decor ... it's all pulled together so beautifully! What a fun job!
ReplyDeleteHi Sonya! It all looks so absolutely amazing and what fun to get to try new things in someone else's home! That is getting the best of both worlds as far as I'm concerned. I can't wait to see your own lovely home all dressed to the nines! :-)
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Oh oh oh, so pretty!! Love the colors and the brilliance - the way the light hits it! Thanks for all your sweet comments and support on my blog - just always trying to keep it real and sometimes, it helps to just get some of it out, you know? Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI haven't started either... I need to get into the 'mode' and can only handle the 'extra' decorations in my house for a few weeks at most, so don't want to start too early! By the time January 1st rolls around - I can't wait to get it all OUT of my rooms! Except for the lighted candles in the windows... those are my 'winter' decorations and they can even stay through February ;)
ReplyDeleteThe rooms in your clients home look lovely - I love all the multi colored and sparkly balls ;)
Michelle
www.jamiesoninteriors.com
What a beautiful tree!! The other decorations are so fun and festive. I just finished decorating a family's home for the holidays. Don't you just love having free reign?! Thanks for sharing, *Becca*
ReplyDeleteJan's home looks fabulous! Great job!! I can't wait to see what you do with your own place. My decorating is complete, but after seeing yours I want to use some of your ideas and make a few changes.
ReplyDeleteI love that tree - the green and cobalt are gorgeous and I agree that just clear lights on those trees in the foyer are stunning!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent, Sonya! You did a fantastic job. Everything, from the mantle to the tree, to the little trees near the piano, everthing looks lovely! (I didn't start any of my own decorating either!!)
ReplyDeleteBest,
Gloria
Oh I can well IMAGINE how many times you went up and down that ladder. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your own home isn't decorated yet. It can't be rushed. I live my decor up until Epiphany (Jan. 6th) so it's ok.
Thank you from the bottom of my corsage making heart for your kind comments.
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm almost finished with my decorating.
ReplyDeleteSoo pretty as always! Can't wait to see your Christmas decor!! Also loving your new shop items!
ReplyDeleteHow cute. I love the trio of trees and the snowmen vignette. Very pretty fireplace. I would love to hire someone else to come in and drag out all this stuff and then decorate and clean up especially as I get older. Thanks so much for sharing her beautiful decor.
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to hire someone to take my stuff down! The mantle is gorgeous...you got your exercise for the day.
ReplyDeleteI just love customers who give you free reign to decorate as you please! Heather and I have been very fortunate and have some wonderful women just like that. All of your decorating looks wonderful. Can't wait to see what you have done for yourself!!
ReplyDeleteI just love it! Wish you could come and do mine!! Of course you wouldn't have much to work with!! I got some good ideas from you this year!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! The lights in the greenery add so much! I love using the word Peace in our decorations, too! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh boy~ I love that fireplace picture!! Just loving the colors in this one- the lime ribbons are delightful & the wreath and garland on the fireplace so pretty- loving the 'peace' sign too! Thanks for sharing at my party! :)
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