This year, I’ve done a little less in the way of Christmas decor. The snow last weekend made up for it, though. I love the way it covers every inch of our yard. No branch is left untouched. Creation is the best kind of inspiration. I’m joining my sister’s Christmas Tour of Homes this year, where everyone can link up at her site to share photos of our homes. With that, I welcome you to mine!
I’m a homebody, so I spend a lot of time here – sitting on the couch with the kids, writing at my kitchen table, standing at the sink, folding clothes in the laundry room. I love home. I’m thankful for the opportunity to share little snapshots of it, of those little touches that remind us that it’s December.
These trees grow in our yard that sprout red berries. In December. It is fantastic. It’s hard to pass up red berries in your yard at Christmas time. So I broke a few off and brought them inside.
And also these? Some of them ended up on my mantle, as you can see below.
I would love to show you more, but honestly this is about all we’ve done. What about you? If you have a post that shows your Christmas home, link up with The Nester today at her Christmas Tour of Homes! And while you’re at it, you can also link up with Kelly at Kelly’s Korner for her tour. Twice the fun. We’d love to see. 
you forgot ‘a photographer’ in those little labels you have.
So lovely.
Elizabeth @claritychaos´s last [type] ..comma
Absolutely beautiful. I love everything about your house.
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Amber Filkins´s last [type] ..An Early Christmas Present!!
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Amber Filkins´s last [type] ..An Early Christmas Present!!
looks like a simply lovely place to dwell! my 2 yr old is about to embark upon the world of Thomas…he’s getting a Thomas the train table for Christmas!
heidi @ wonder woman wannabe´s last [type] ..Donna Perugini Book Review & GIVE AWAY!!!
Your home is gorgeous, Emily! And that SNOW?? WOW. God makes the most picture perfect decor, doesn’t He?
melissa @ the inspired room´s last [type] ..Welcome to our Christmas House!
Beautiful house….love how the snow makes it seem like something off a postcard.
Lynley´s last [type] ..Christmas Home Tour 2010
I’m convinced we need a snowfall to make it feel more Christmasy here…but not until my kids are home!
Your home is beautiful!
Joyce´s last [type] ..Holiday Home Tour 2010 Falalalala lala la la
absolutely beautiful.
the snow kind of “makes” it.
God is good that way.
Happy Monday, Emily!
Oh, Emily, I’ll never get enough of seeing your house. Is it hard to believe that your two living rooms were ever absolutely separate rooms? Or maybe they were just separatED, and now they’re reconciled. Somehow it seems that what you’ve done with them makes them the way they were meant to be!
Your snow pics are glorious. And your decor is lively and lovely. What could be better?
Richella´s last [type] ..Christmas Tour of Homes
What a beautiful home and decorated to perfection, and the snow makes it even more special. Thanks for sharing.
Sue
Beautiful! I love all of the pictures! The snow is absolutely stunning! I live in Georgia, so we see very little snow. Anyway, I love your mantle. And the tree and red berries are perfect!
emily, the front view of your home is breathtaking!!!
i love the twinkle lights & your glass front door. oh my
the snow makes it all the more charming ( if that’s possible)
gorgeous
as are all your touches
merry christmas friend
paige´s last [type] ..christmas at our home – part 1
Love it all – especially the berries and branches! Lucky girl to already have snow! Blessings to you and your family this Christmas!
Southern Fried Gal´s last [type] ..Christmas Home Tour 2010
The snow is just perfect for that Christmas touch!
Many times, less is more. Especially since you have the gorgeous snow! Not sure when ours is coming. I cant believe its mid-December and we have NONE(southern NY state). Up in the Buffalo region they’ve got 4 feet!
Anyways, everything looks lovely. May the Lord richly bless you this Christmas!
sarah @ handbagsnpigtails´s last [type] ..CB2 Raindrop Vases
Love love love! Your home is so warm and welcoming and wonderful!
Kelly Sauer´s last [type] ..Christmas Change- Life in Transition
Wow, I love the picture of your house outside…how beautiful! It definitely looks like something from a postcard. And I’m digging those red berries…any idea what kind of trees they are from? I want, I want
Happy holidays to you and your family!
Jen
Jen V.´s last [type] ..Not Exactly As I Planned
Just beautiful! Love your Christmas decorations!
And you know I want to make that wreath – it was awesome!!!
Look at you being the first to link up with your sister. I love it. Your home is some warm and inviting. I am jealous of your snow and those red berries. You’re right, God is the best decorator.
Scooper´s last [type] ..On Belief
I’m in love with all of it.
xoxo
Beautiful home, and beautiful blog! I was curious about this blogger, and her fab style, and then I saw your face and instantly recognized you-the sister of another fab blogger. Glad to have found your blog!!
Andrea´s last [type] ..Christmas 2010 Home Tour
You house looks beautiful. The snow outside is the perfect added touch.
beautiful! and the snow just makes it feel even more like christmas!
dawn´s last [type] ..its beginning to look like christmas
You have a beautiful home. I want to curl up on that sofa with a warm cupa something and chat. Don’t worry, I’m not a stalker!
Michelle @ Graceful´s last [type] ..Straight Paths
I love taking inspiration from creation — can’t improve much on God’s decorating!
Barbara H.´s last [type] ..The Week In Words
Your home is lovely, the touches of Christmas and winter are just right. I agree that God does the best decorating – love the picture of the snowy house!
Your home is beautiful.
I love how the snow is just covering every inch of your yard and glistening! Your house is gorgeous inside and out! I love the idea of the branches with berries! I have a tree like that in my back yard and I am for sure going to snatch up that idea hee hee….your house is stunning….love your tree and the stockings and my Kelcee has a wooden Train Table like that so fun
Summer
Ooh. You make me wish for snow. So simple and beautiful.
Southern Gal´s last [type] ..This Season
LOVE LOVE LOVE the simplicity of everything! Your house in all that snow is perfectly magical! Merry Christmas!
I love your home and decorations, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Kayleen@The Johnson Home´s last [type] ..Decorations are up!
your home looks so warm and inviting! I LOVE the red berries and the picture of them in the snow is fantastic! Beautiful home!
oh my wow so much snow…brrrr.
I luv your decorations.
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Maggie
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So pretty! Your header looks like a Christmas card. Lovely!
I have to admit, Christmas isn’t quite Christmas without the snow! That’s western Canada though, I’d like to see how it looks in the desert -> it’s where I’m headed!
Hi!!! LOVE your blog, been reading for a bit. I think the photo of the branches covered in snow is simply magical. Your home looks so warm and inviting! Happy HOlidays!
Kelly G.´s last [type] ..Christmas 2010 Tour of Homes Blog Hop
Your Christmas pictures are beautiful:)!
Blessings,
Kim
kim´s last [type] ..Christmas Tour of Homes 2010
Your home looks soooo PRETTY…lovin’ all that snow and those red berries! I’m having a Christmas Open House on the 16th…would love to have you join in!
Blessings,
Linda
Just beautiful, Emily. And the snow makes it perfect.
Just beautiful. I love home, too. We were blessed with a snow day, today. (I work with special needs children at our elementary school.) It was nice to just stay home and soak in the gift of right now with my kids. I agree that creation is the best decoration! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
Christmas blessings to your family!
Such a pretty, pretty picture, that shot of your home in the snow. That made my day, thanks so much for sharing! Hope your son is healing well. Merry Christmas!
Jenny´s last [type] ..Christmas 2010 Tour of Our Home
Gorgeous, so cozy! I love how you brought in the outdoors!
Bernice
Living the Balanced Life´s last [type] ..Six steps to a saner Christmas- Part 2
Your home looks so warm and inviting. The snow is just beautiful. We don’t usually get snow until after Christmas
Your home&surroundings are beautiful. I am up to my,uh, shorts in snow but the windchill is so literally breath-”taking” I have forgotten to look around rather than just making sure I dont bung up my bunged-up knee. Thank you for making me look again-it’s so awesome when it’s all frozen&the neighbors hit the lights at dusk,and we’re all waving. It doesn’t feel nearly so cold all of a sudden
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Wow! Your home and photographs are absolutely beautiful!!! I’m so glad I stopped by from Nester’s party!
Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season!
Beth.
Beautiful Home! I love your SNOW picture!
Mrs.B´s last [type] ..Coffee- Fireplace- Cozy Blankets
A beautiful home and beautifully decorated – Happy Christmas!
Love the simple and clean decorated look inside, looks like someones gonna have a white christmas.
Jen Lau´s last [type] ..Top Six Ways To a Stress-Free Christmas
What a beautiful deco! everything is just wonderful!
Merry xmas!!
xoxo
You have such a lovely home. I absolutely love the picture of the outside of your home with all the snow. Beautiful.
Very pretty. Beautifully done!
What a gorgeous picture of your home with a fresh snowfall. Everything is just beautiful.
And it is just enough. Seriously, your home looks lovely – it is just the right amount of decor. I have to say I really dislike overdecorated places. I mean, decor is important to create the nice, warm Christmas atmosphere but there should not be too much of anything.