December 4, 2015

Christmas Family Room

Christmas is in full swing at our house. I have always loved decorating for Christmas and try to change things up every year.    

Our family room is where my husband and I spend most of our time when we're relaxing.  It's sunny in the day time and cozy at night.
Winters can be dreary so when decorating for Christmas, I love lots of trees and sparkle and flowers.
 Our fireplace has a gas log that's easy to flip on.  It makes winter almost enjoyable.
We had a real tree every year for many years but, as I mentioned yesterday, it bothered my husband's allergies.  So several years ago, he bought us the largest artificial tree we could find.  I felt it was a good compromise and love how tall it is.
Most years I put a garland on our tree but this year chose not to.  Instead, I loaded it with several sizes of glittering snow flakes and lots of icicles.  

The fur throw on our couch is from Pottery Barn.  Michigan winters are long and cold and our couch is where I hibernate.
I put some more sparkly trees and a worshiping deer on our sofa table behind our couch.
I left our mirror above the fireplace and added two lengths of garland from Hobby Lobby.  I have two of these little wooden wheel barrows.  This one holds cinnamon scented pine cones which fill the room with their scent, especially when the fireplace is burning.

The coffee table holds a vase of white amaryllis and pine and two sleighs of faux evergreen and more scented pine cones.  I put them everywhere and also burn pine scented candles.  I love when friends tell me that our house always smells so good. And the candles make up for not having real evergreen.

I'll be back soon with pictures of our dining room and living room.
love and blessings~

"'And you, Bethlehem, land of JudahAre by no means least among the leaders of Judah;
For out of you shall come forth a ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.'"  Matthew 2:6
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26 comments:

  1. Lynda, it's just so gorgeous! You do have the touch.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. Lynn, you have great decorating taste-Beautiful! It's so cozy! I Love decorating for the Holidays...
    Happy Holidays
    Trina

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    1. Hey Trina! Thanks for visiting!
      love and blessings~

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  3. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

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  4. Lynda, Your home is always beautiful but especially so decorated for Christmas! I love the fur throw too.
    Happy Holidays,
    Sherry

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    1. Thanks so much, Sherry! Sometimes a throw is the only thing that gets me through the winter! ;)

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  5. Soooo pretty!!!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  6. Lynda your family room is just lovely! I love you cozy couch..so comfy and the fur blanket...ahhhhh. I love you want your home to be a godly home.. Blessings!

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    1. Thank you, Patty! The thing we treasure most is the love of God in our home.
      love and blessings~

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  7. Lynda,
    Your Family Room is absolutely gorgeous all decked out for Christmas, dear friend!!!
    I love how your Christmas Tree has a vast presence within the room!!!
    The garland and the poinsettias are lovely!!!
    Thank you for sharing!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  8. Your home is just gorgeous! I love the color scheme you used and your tree is just stunning.

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  9. What a show room! It's beautiful.

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  10. I always enjoy looking at your home! So beautiful, and we have similar taste and style, so it's extremely inspiring as well. Merry Christmas! -Cheryl www.rufflesandrifles.com

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  11. I love to see Christmas decor that is something other than the traditional red and green. This is so beautiful and elegant and is such a lovely alternative. The colors are so calming and is so beautiful with your furnishings.

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    1. Oh, thank you so much! Our house was reds and yellows for a good decade and so were all our Christmas decorations. I needed a fresh change and I'm so glad you like it! Thanks so much for visiting and commenting.
      love and blessings~

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  12. Hi Lynda,
    Your home looks cozy and warm and gorgeous. Beautiful tree........we have a faux one too, same reason, we are
    allergic to pine......lol
    Hope you have a very Merry Christmas,
    Nellie

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    1. Thanks so much, Nellie! I love my husband more than evergreen! ;)
      Have a merry Christmas!
      love and blessings~

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  13. Your living room looks so comfy and cozy, Lynda! Your holiday decor is absolute perfection! I'll be featuring this post at the Talented Tuesday Link Party this week; thanks so much for sharing there!

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    1. Thank you, Amy Lee, and thanks for featuring it on your blog!

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