Christmas House 2012: Holiday Decorating Ideas and Inspiration

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Merry Christmas, friends! Welcome to our 2012 Christmas home tour. Our house has been through some messy, ongoing updates and nothing is exactly where it should be yet, but I’m gradually putting things back so we can enjoy the season. I’m ready to slow down, breathe, and savor the comfort of home.

This space may not be perfectly “tour ready,” and that’s perfectly fine. I’m inviting you in anyway. Life isn’t about waiting for perfection; each day is a gift to be embraced and shared. Even amid chaos you can find or create moments of beauty. Our homes should be places of refuge from life’s storms, so today I’m seeking the little pockets of peace and joy within our walls.

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Woodland Tree

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My silver and gold metallic holiday table

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Black & White gift tag ornament tree

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Jack the Goldendoodle

I hope you’ll join our Christmas Home Tours — a festive blog link-up where I and others share holiday decorating ideas, inspiration, and cozy home moments.

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PS — I’m excited to share some before-and-after photos of a flooring project next week, along with more Christmas posts. Thank you for visiting and for your ongoing support. Sending love from our home and a big doggie kiss from Jack.