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Traditional Christmas

December 21, 2008 by Chris

Do you ever have those days where you wish you had a fabulous camera that just took fabulous pictures with one button? Yeah…I froze outside the other night waiting for that picture. This is the best thing I came up with.

This was a couple of nights ago before the 10 inches of snow we got. We’re getting another 6 inches tonight. I went out tonight because I realized one of the lights had fallen out of the window. (Ooh…a game! Can you find it?) I got pictures of white dots, but no house. Between that and the beating these trees have taken on the front porch, I decided to just give up. No fabulous camera, no fabulous Christmas trees, and no fabulous picture. Hmph…When I came back in the house, I realized that I never showed pictures of my stairwell garland. I took whatever I had leftover from the fireplace garland and just plugged away!

stairwell garland

I tied it up with some brown twine and covered that with huge, brown satin ribbon. Is there a better way to hang stairwell garland? Not sure. This seems to work for now.


The only picture I got of the entire staircase. Remember that fabulous picture with that fabulous camera? Yeah…not this one. It’s blurry, and you can see my son’s pants that I’m supposed to be fixing the hem in. How’s that for fabulous?

5 more days ’til Christmas!!!

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Becca Watson says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:45 am

    Very pretty! I love your garland! Hope you have a great weekend!

  2. Jodee Leader says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:55 am

    Your house looks fabulous! I especially love the front porch!

  3. The Graves' House says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:58 am

    looks great. love the porch – very inviting!
    ~nicole

  4. Amber says

    December 21, 2008 at 4:04 am

    Actually, I think it all looks very pretty!

  5. Sandy Toes says

    December 21, 2008 at 4:51 am

    Your house looks wonderful! I love the lights:)!
    -sandy toes

  6. Kris says

    December 21, 2008 at 5:00 am

    Define fabulous…um, ME! Duh. How could you forget that garland? GORGEOUS! I am wishing for a better camera as well…but I *think* Santa knew my sewing machine broke up with me and might be getting me a new one! One can hope. Sounds like you’ve been getting as much snow as us here – tons! At least it will be a white Christmas with lots of sledding for the kids (which means early bedtimes from exhaustion, Merry indeed!)

  7. Shilo says

    December 21, 2008 at 5:15 am

    I can TOTALLY relate to the camera issues! It’s frustrating at times, but have no fear…your talent shines through! 🙂
    Have a blessed weekend!
    Shilo

  8. "Hello... It's Me Again..." says

    December 21, 2008 at 5:45 am

    That all looks great! I love your garland! I wish I had that easy, one-button, perfect picture-taking camera too.

    Have a super weekend!

  9. Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says

    December 21, 2008 at 8:45 am

    Oh…stop it! Your house is muy fabuloso! I love how the front looks with the lights lit up. I would not know any different if you were raving about how your house is the greatest thing on the block! lol!

  10. Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says

    December 21, 2008 at 10:56 am

    Looks beautiful and oh so americana!!

  11. raesrambles says

    December 21, 2008 at 11:27 am

    Love your stairway garland… And tripod. It’s the only way to get fabulous night photos. And lots of patience.

  12. Kimba says

    December 21, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    Looks pretty fabulous to me! Your house is absolutely stunning. My last house was white with black shutters and a red door. I love the classic look of white with dark shutters.

    I’m wishing for a new camera too but it’s not happening anytime soon. I know exactly what I want but I fear that my laptop is on it’s last legs so I need to save my pennies for that. Argh.

    Loving your garland too! I really need to find me some of those fern-looking thingies. I looked a few weeks ago but no luck.

    Did you do a post on that fabulous wreath on the door? Off to find out…

    Merry Christmas, my friend.
    Kimba

    p.s. Candle out. 1st floor to the left of the door.

  13. Mandi says

    December 21, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Look at that house, that garland, and that wreath on the door. That is the definition of FABULOUS! Your outside decor is so simple and elegant, just enough. I love it.

  14. LuLu says

    December 21, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    Loving your garland. I think everything looks so pretty. You have a great blog. thanks, I enjoyed my visit.
    LuLu

  15. Mimi Sue says

    December 21, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    Gorgeous garland. I’ve got a brand new expensive camera. It’s supposed to take fab pictures. Wait, maybe it’s me….Mimi

  16. Sarah @ ThriftyDecorChick says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    I love the garland and the stairs but that WREATH is fantastic!! Can you show a close up of that one??

  17. AJ says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    Your house looks great! And your garland too:) Let the countdown begin!!! I haven’t even wrapped one gift yet!

  18. Christi says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Everything is absolutely beautiful! LOVE your front door! 🙂

  19. Kelly says

    December 21, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    Well, I think it looks just beautiful. I, myself, did mention something about needing an eight hundred dollar camera in my stocking….hey, do I hear laughing?

    unDeniably Domestic

  20. Natalie Jane says

    December 21, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    Stunning! Have a very Merry Christmas!

  21. Mindy says

    December 21, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    I LOVE games…window to the left of the front door.

    GORE-geous garland.

    PS Are those Christmas cards on your kitchen window?

  22. Emily says

    December 21, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    Your house is seriously fabulous! Love the pictures that you got.

  23. Bonnie says

    December 21, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    Your home is JUST beautiful!

  24. Kaitlyn says

    December 21, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    You have a gorgeous home, I love the garland! I have tons of snow here too, isn’t it lovely but COLD? ha 🙂

  25. Barb says

    December 22, 2008 at 12:34 am

    Your decorations are absolutely DIVINE!!! The outside picture is sooooo pretty. I can’t seem to get the camera setting right for night shots. And….THAT GARLAND IS TO DIE FOR. Wow did that turn out great. I am so proud of you. THREE MORE DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS EVE. We had a 3 hour power outage. Did nothing but freeze. Boring….only 7 more gifts to wrap.

    mom

  26. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    December 22, 2008 at 12:42 am

    that’s a beautiful staircase, Chris! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

  27. Jenny S says

    December 22, 2008 at 1:41 am

    Could you please send some snow my way?? None here (NC) for Christmas in years and I miss it from growing up in Vermont!!

  28. Sarah from Create says

    December 22, 2008 at 3:37 am

    I love your garland! Did it take you forever?

  29. Cali Girl says

    December 22, 2008 at 9:54 am

    your home is beautiful!

  30. Elizabeth says

    December 22, 2008 at 2:39 pm

    You have such a beautiful home!

  31. Sweet Simplicity says

    December 22, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Your house is gorgeous! I love that red wreath on your front door.

  32. Jen - Balancing beauty and bedlam says

    December 22, 2008 at 3:11 pm

    It looks great and thanks for sacrificing your bootie outside for a pic of your house. It does look beautiful – fancy camera or not.

  33. Inspired Kara says

    December 22, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    I can not wait to have a stair rail to decorate!!!! Your garland looks just marvelous!

  34. ~ Jamie ~ says

    December 22, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    Your house is gorgeous! Especially in all of that snow! And I love the big, red wreath on the front door. Your garland looks great too!

  35. Miss(es) Canadian Pie says

    December 22, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Beautious! I think everything you touch turns golden.

  36. Amanda@Imperfectly Beautiful says

    December 22, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    Every single picture you posted is my definition of FABULOUS! Your front door and entry are DIVINE!

  37. Amanda says

    January 3, 2009 at 4:03 am

    if you get a chance, stop by my blog and see the dec. 18 post – our houses are sooo similiar!!! anyway, happy new year!

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