Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Them Chandlers' Christmas Tour of Home(s)

Okay. So. I wanted to upload my pictures for Boo Mama's Christmas Tour of Homes but that didn't happen. I didn't realize there was a DATE. I'm thinking maybe some dateS for the Tour...have you seen how huge the Tour actually is??? Like 800 people! Who could possibly tour 800 homes on only December 15, 2008? I could be totally wrong and that's just the START date. But whatever...here's Them Chandlers' Christmas Tour of Home(s). If anyone wants to join me, please do!


The dining room...pretty much like last year.


The entry...I heart poinsettias. They're cascading down the railing. They're blooming from the Christmas tree. They're pouring out from underneath the candelabra.


The mantle. I'm missing one large candle votive. I bought them from Hobby Lobby last year. One didn't make it to this year. And, of course, Hobby Lobby didn't have them this year :( I left them up there anyway!


The tree. It's pre-lit and the top portion went out...boo!


An ornament Reid made this year.


One of my new additions to the tree this year...Christmas-y cardinals in their nests.


The view from our couch...one of my favorite vistas.


My attempt to display our Christmas cards in an orderly, decorative fashion.

Thanks for coming! If you decide to do something similar, leave me a comment so I can stop by!

15 comments:

debra parker said...

Love your home Lauren... It is beautiful.

I did the tour. We also have a pre lit. Our middle section burnt out this year so we had to throw some quick lights up there.

I am moving on the the real thing next year.

Aina Carruth said...

Your home looks lovely & cozy too! I want to come over and have a cup of coffee:) Oh, I will post some pics of our home "all dressed up" soon. And when I say soon, I mean I'm lucky if I do it before Christmas.

The Johnstons said...

Beautiful...I wouldn't expect anything less! All of the decorations (Christmas and not) actually really remind me of your parent's house on C...(shoot, can't remember the name of that street!!) You know, the one on the south side. ;) Anyway, wish I could see it...and all your family...in person. Glad you got our Christmas card! :) Lots of love to you and your entire family this holiday season!

Colored With Memories said...

your home looks gorgeous! so inviting.

i joined up with her tour early...come on over.

i never thought about the pre-lit ones going out...that is awful!

Nat Pat said...

hey! the house looks great! like your new fireplace screen. where'd you get it? we're looking for one...

Unknown said...

love your style~
your home looks gorgeous....might have to steal that entry idea!
the photos in the window over the bench.
love it.

Amanda said...

Your house looks so pretty! Perfect for entertaining, which I'm sure you guys do a ton of during the holidays. My favorite part might be the entryway. I love that frame thing you have with the kids' pictures in it. So neat! Merry Christmas to y'all!

Mary said...

Beautiful home and pictures of it! I really like the framed pictures/decorations in the entryway (is that the entryway?) That is definately a creative step above me but I like it!

Amanda said...

that is beautiful!!! it looks so warm and cozy!!

About us... said...

Your house looks beautiful. Looks like you have great taste in decor.

Kristi said...

We have a pre lit also....the two middle sections went out, booo! Your house is so cozy! I posted a montage of our decor for our out of town fam....

Amanda said...

Lauren!
Your home looks beautiful! Love your creativeness! Could you possibly tell me where you got that awesome bench in your entryway? I have been searching for one with no luck but i LOVE yours. I am in Houston, but I will order if I have to...I am blessed by your words and my husband and I are blessed my YOUR husband weekly. Merry Christmas!

The Durham's said...

Oh Lauren!! Your house is absolutely gorgeous!! I love it!!

Heather said...

Love your home! I am just a tad late on seeing this, but wanted to comment and say how pretty your home is! The lights on my Christmas tree went out too and I just bought it, it's going back. I love the entryway!

Annie Peterson said...

That is a beautiful house! I love the view from your couch...