Well, here are a few snaps of the Casa du Borghese and the decking of the halls about two weeks ago. I'm never one to decorate early for two reasons. One, I like to give Thanksgiving it's due during the beautiful autumn time, and two I generally keep up the decorations till the week after New Years, where most people tear them down, right quick right after Christmas. Of course, longtime readers will tell you the previous Casa du Borghese was for years done in all red lights. Appropriate right? I will go back to that eventually, but the last several years I have been enjoying colored lights again. I have many things still in storage. White lights were for a while ALL OVER, everywhere and I got burnt out of seeing them too. Most of all my decorations we have are all vintage or antiques passed down. And I also enjoy not going to overboard...and I like using natural items like candles, greens and love protea all over the house too. But to be certain, when decorating, it's always like a trip down memory lane. It seems everything has a story attached to it.
A collection of bottle brush and Christmas Pyramids, two of my favorite things about the season.
We use to have a whole set of these angels...but alas, it's all that is still around.
In the kitchen on the table...
You've shown it before, but I love seeing that snowman again.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kirk! A gift from the Dame!
DeleteWhat a lovely, warm home you have!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ricko...stop over anytime for a nip.
DeleteYour home is always so warm and inviting. You have just the right touch of Christmas. I love the nostalgic things for Christmas. Adore all the Christmas pyramids.
ReplyDelete"I MUST talk to Ms Moorcock...the juice bar is looking a bit baren." LMAO!!!!!! Baren?!?!?!?
ReplyDeleteI could be so comfy visiting you for some nog in your home. I love your touch. Clean, simple, and welcoming.
POP in if you're in the area!
DeleteMistress, everything looks festive indeed - just lovely. Of course I love the sheep, bottle brushes and the ornaments on your tree....many of your decorating's bring about some fond memories. I love that it's all there for a reason. Isn't that what the holiday is about? Memories and remembering loved ones.
ReplyDeleteIt's all so pretty. Of all things I loved the ceramic red tree in your bedroom. And I love the protea everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI loved these...So many pretty things -Oh- a feast for the eyes! But, my favorite picture of them all? The tree, of course. SO pretty, fun and yet old feeling. Your place is a sanctuary.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!
Happy Holidays!
How beautiful is you home! Many of these things conjure good memories. I love all the sheep, and your trees... and the cozy looking interior of the rooms. Are there tin reflectors on that small tree? I haven't seen them in years!!!! Everything looks so simple and well measured, it has a very unique charm and spirit.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiring ideas and have a wonderful Christmas!🎄🎄🎄
Yes they are tin reflectors Parker!!!! I have a set of them. Merry Christmas to you too.
DeleteA truly lovely home.
ReplyDeleteI had friend in nyc who only collected these types of vintage items. But yours have your own family history which makes them even better. Such beautiful displays. You could do this for a living.
ReplyDeleteI did. When I lived in Bucks County, I used to have about 8 homes every years I decorated after work and on weekends. It was good money!
DeleteGreat Gin collection, I don't see a good Bourbon there. May you have a wonderful ho ho ho.
ReplyDeleteI have more liquors in the cabinet!!!!
DeleteMerry Christmas, MM! Rade
ReplyDeleteI love the tour of the Casa at Christmas; it's always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSadly, since we are still in reno mode ... the floors are being replaced and the kitchen is a victim of supply chain issues ... we skipped decorating this year and I miss it.
I'm sure there is a few balls lying about to play with?
DeleteI think of you now every time I see a bottle brush tree! I love those little angels playing the viola and fiddle! You are so great at creating the atmosphere and spirit of Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love sand tarts!!!!
ReplyDeleteI made quite a few, and maybe the thinnest ones yet.
DeleteExcuse my ignorance, but what are sand tarts?
ReplyDeleteWe do. Not much anymore. We have a giant red basket with the vintage ornaments that were given to us by a very good friend who has passed. The rest is fairly new...if 20 - 25 years is new. LOL
ReplyDeleteYes, I have several vintage mold-blown glass ornaments from my Mom that I treasure: acorns, clip-on birds and Shiny-Brites. Years ago, I was lucky enough to find a cobalt blue glass Kugel at a yard sale which I use with my other blue, white, silver ornaments and clear glass icicles when I do put up a Xmas tree.
ReplyDeleteI have never done a blue and silver theme...but I love it as it looks so calming. I would love to do a all blue theme one year. My grandmother had a silver tin tinsel tree with all blue lights...it was so pretty. And I LOVE Shiny Brites.
DeleteC’est magnifique ! :)
ReplyDelete-Beau Mec à Deauville
Joyeux Noël mon cher!
DeleteHappy holidays to you and your loved ones on this Christmas Eve.
ReplyDeleteLove your Yuletide photos.
Brings back wonderful memories of Christmas past.:)
An Old Philadelphian
A Happy Yuletide to you ! I love the old decorations...they are Christmas.
DeleteYou got the touch! I swear, the vintage decorations are Christmas to me. You're lucky to still have so many.
ReplyDeleteI adore ceramic trees! The red one in your bedroom is lovely.
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