Welcome to our little humble abode!  Just because we live in our little modest two-bedroom apartment doesn't mean it's not a "home."  Because it is!  I love my little cozy home.  So, welcome!  Come on in and enjoy the sights of the season...or what I was able to scrounge up and find in our storage unit.

This wreath on our front door has been on our door since we bought our house in Jackson.  The cute stocking is from Southern Living at HOME...called Willow House.  I had the berries and ribbon added to finish it off!

And, this is our tree!  The love of my life this time of year...or at least when Russ isn't around.  Ha!  I really do love my tree!  We had the same tree from QVC since we were married.  Then last year, Russ was painting a spot in our living room and fell...onto the tree.  Yep!  I know.  I'm sure it was funny.  However, he neglected to tell me.  Instead, she turned the tree slightly and stacked the smashed in gifts to hide it.  Needless to say, when I did find it - I wasn't thinking it was that funny.  So, last year, we bought a new tree at Walmart for a great price.  We brought it home, got ready to set it up only to see that it wasn't the right tree at all!  It was labeled wrong.  We returned it, and brought home this one!  And I LOVE!  Now, if I can just keep Russ from falling into this one!  Our tree skirt is new this year, and I just think it's the cutest ever!  I found it for a great price as Merry Mistletoe.  The top hat is a new addition too.  So, I guess with all the "newness" you can see why I'm in love with our Christmas tree.

Our cute little Doctor Santa was a gift from my sister.  He makes a great end table decoration, and he will make a cute office decoration one day too!  Just look at that cute teddy bear's leg.  All bandaged up by Dr. Santa!

Now, these cute little elves were the original Elves on Shelves!  Ha!  My grandmother had these in her Christmas tree for years and years.  I just thought they were too cute not to take home.  I have them all around in random places.  I guess that makes me a little like Pops.  He would do things like that.  I just think it's so fun to see a cute little elf stuck in random places...brings a little smile to my face.

Our sweet carolers on our mantle are family heirlooms.  I haven't actually inherited them yet.  Ha!  I guess they are on loan.  My grandmother started the collection, and my dad started a collection for my mom.  I think these are actually supposed to be passed down to my dad's collection, but I must've smiled pretty one day, because I ended up with them in my home!  They bring back sweet memories of growing up!  I love them!

I ordered our stockings from Pottery Barn before we were even married.  They are classic red and green.  Sometimes I think I want a fun set of stockings, but I just can't let these go yet!  Maybe when we're decorating with a family of stockings...

I'm obsessed with our little ceramic reindeer!  My grandmother made these, and we found them in her closet when she was moving.  I snatched them up quickly!  They make me happy!

In our little dining area, I display my Christmas dishes in our cabinet.  I registered for Christmas dishes when were were married...in June!  I've always been a Christmas fanatic.  I absolutely love my red Vietri dishes paired with the cute Christmas pieces.  The Christmas dishes are actually retired now, so I love them even more now.  And I try not to break them!

My sweet rocking chair made by a precious church member from our hometown sits politely in the corner with a little Merry Christmas pillow.

Well, what do ya know?  Another little random elf...

You better watch out!  You better not pout!  And you better not eat too many calories!  Santa Claus is watching us...

I love my cute little angels I found at Stein mart a few years ago. They are the perfect touch for our little kitchen!

This whimsical tree was another find that we found when cleaning out my grandmother's house.  I just think it's cute as can be!  It's a sweet touch for our guest bathroom!

And this beautiful Santa was a late wedding gift we received the December after we were married.  He looks great in our bedroom!

Hopefully, next year, I can add a few more Christmas touches in Baby J's room.  But, for now, we are enjoying and soaking in this Christmas as a Party of Two!  To take a tour of our past Christmases click here and here.

Thanks for stopping by!  From our home to yours....Merry Christmas!

Christmas Tour of Homes

Welcome to our home! I've decided to join up on what was formerly Boomama's Christmas Tour of Homes. It is now hosted by The Nester. I absolutely LOVE Christmas! I love the weather, the decorations, the ribbons and bows, the music, and the fun festivities! What better way to get new ideas and share our holidays with you!


Our first Christmas together, I bought this tree from QVC. I have gotten more compliments on it over the last four years. Although it's beginning to fall apart...and that was before Russ fell on it a few weeks ago, I love it! It's a modest size because we lived in an apartment during our first Christmas, and it fit perfectly.


One of my favorite things about owning a home during the holidays is the mantle decorations! I ordered our stockings before we were married from Pottery Barn, and Farley's cute little stocking came from Steinmart. Who doesn't love that place? I decorated the garland with ornaments and wove ribbon through it. When lit up, it looks just lovely (I think it does, anyway!). I found those cute arrangements at Michael's a couple of years ago to top it off.


This cute little stool was a gift from my grandmother a couple of years ago. She pictured a little great grandchild sitting here. Sweet heirloom now!


Carolers sit atop our piano each year. My parents have collected this series for as long as I can remember. So, it is so special to have a collection (borrowed from my grandmother) in my home.


Little touch in the wet bar.


I love to sit in our living room during the holidays with nothing but the Christmas lights and an ABC Family movie. Just warms my heart!

Of course, our home is not very big...but I do put a few touches here and there.


This cute Santa has been around a while! He sits in a little doll high chair from my grandmother. We used to play with it when we were little. I can't wait to have a little one to play dolls with this chair.


Russ's sister made this ornament last year. It hangs on our guest bedroom door, which is one of our three front doors.


I love the glass dish displayed in our dining room. Russ's sister gave me that last year at Christmas. The Dr. Santa was a gift from my sister and brother to Russ. My brother was astounded at the gift! (apparently he wasn't aware of exactly what it was he gave!) He made it clear that we were NEVER to give him such a gift as this! Ha!


I fell in love with the Christmas dishes when I registered for our wedding. I received many for Christmas and my birthday throughout the years. I think the salad plate collection is discontinued now. But, the Vietri is certainly still around. Those are year round pieces.


Russ gave me this great piece of pottery last year for one of the "12 Days of Christmas!" He bought it from my friend's giftshop in Hernando. Of course, we all need Paula Deen's Christmas recipes!


Mr. Santa himself sits on the windowsill above my kitchen sink. This came from my grandmother's house as well. I love having such special pieces passed down through the family!


Nice touch on our kitchen door going out to the garage.


And, I love this cutie patootie plate Russ's sister made for our little family. Notice that she left a little blank ornament...room to grow.


The always popular angels adorning our kitchen table. These were great finds from Steinmart a couple of years ago.


Well, thanks for stopping by!


Merry Christmas from our home to yours!