I know you may be thinking..."holiday home at the end of January?" But yes, I am just now finding time to do the second posting about our home decorated for Christmas. If you are way over the holidays by now...I don't blame you! I am too and all of this stuff has been taken down some weeks ago! Thanks to all of you who have waited patiently for me to get to this, and I do hope you enjoy this little tour of my dining room (I also included the front door wreath since I missed that first time around!). If you missed the first tour of our holiday home and would like to see the living room and our tree, you can view that here. I actually took several photos this year of my decorating (too many in fact!), but have carefully selected some to display here to give you a feel for the room. I may post more on Flickr when I find some free time. I am going to keep the text to a minimum this time around, so enjoy!
(Just a quick note that the "Believe" banner above was created by the very lovely Madai of Wren Cottage, and was the secret I discussed in this post.)
Hope you enjoyed the tour!
Till next time...
Absolutely beautiful!!! You definitely have a talent! Thanks for sharing your lovely holiday home.
Posted by: Sheila R | January 27, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Thanks for the tour. Gorgeous as always!
Posted by: Shana | January 27, 2009 at 09:14 AM
I sure miss all the glam of the holidays!!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | January 27, 2009 at 01:32 PM
I love it! Each photo is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing, it's the jump start I needed to get up and move things around a bit. All your collections are lovely, Alice.
xo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | January 27, 2009 at 01:51 PM
So beautiful!! You are so creative and talented ~ what a lovely holiday home!! Speaking of your talent - my shop is almost ready to launch, so I'll let you know ~ the people who have seen it LOVE the template, so a big thank you!!
Posted by: Jackie | January 27, 2009 at 02:54 PM
HI Alice, Oh my goodness, your Holiday Home is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL I have ever seen!!! The baby deer are the sweetest! So many gorgeous details to take in, and I did take it ALL in! Thanks for the tour! Have a great and blessed week.
Milli
Posted by: milli wagoner | January 27, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Simply Beautiful!I love your style1 i just got a new blog and I'm still trying to figure it out butI'm on blogger..not sure how to add you on here?? Anyways let me know. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Tracy
http://www.tiedupmemories.blogspot.com/
p.s I'm originally from Rochester,N.Y
Posted by: Tracy guillaume | January 27, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Lovely, just lovely! Thanks for sharing the pretty pics:)
Posted by: Leah C | January 27, 2009 at 07:57 PM
I loved seeing your home in january. It is so lovely and all the special touches that you added is so wonderful. You are a wonderful decorator.. Your Home is beautiful and filled with all special things you love. That makes it so warm and cozy. Thank you for sharing. I really loved it.
Posted by: Caleen | January 27, 2009 at 09:05 PM
Alice, your home is just so beautiful! You have a wonderful talent for decorating and making your space inviting. Thanks for sharing these photos! ~Lori
Posted by: Lori | January 27, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Your home is so gorgeous Alice! I love it all.
xo Heather
p.s.- It took awhile for everyone to find their way to my new blog as well... it is a little bit of an adjustment moving and all. hehe.. .but your new blog home is gorgeous!
Posted by: Heather~Pretty Petals | January 27, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Hello Alice,I saw your name on Tracie's site.I'm the one who won her goodies.I want to tell you how beautiful your home was decorated for Christmas.Simply gorgeous.Is that a white metal peacock on the shelf?I love anything with peacocks.I raise peacocks you see.You seem to be a lovely young woman and I hope to get to know you better.Hugs Marie Antionette
Posted by: Marie Antionette | January 27, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Sensational photos as always Alice.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | January 27, 2009 at 11:49 PM
I'm sooooo glad you did share. Totally worth waiting for!
Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault
Posted by: Star's Fault Vintage Art & Design | January 28, 2009 at 10:27 AM
I love, love, love these photos!!! They are all so beautiful!!!
xo,
Lesley
Posted by: Lesley Venable | January 28, 2009 at 04:28 PM
lovely, just lovely!!
Posted by: kasey | January 28, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Alice your home is so beautiful and I LOVE the new name of your blog. xo rachel
Posted by: Rachel Going | January 29, 2009 at 09:18 AM
I love all the goodies in your (I guess) kitchen hutch. Everything is so pretty!
Posted by: Sarah Keith | January 29, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Alice, Your holiday decor is stunning! I used the Aqua and Silver on one of my trees this year too. It turned out gorgeous! I've enjoyed visiting your blog.
Eileen
www.forgetmenotdreams.blogspot.com
Posted by: Eileen Daniels | January 31, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Your Christmas decor is lovely! I just saw your home on The Old Painted Cottage and it is beautiful. You are an inspiration for those who are renting. I also love the cabinets in the kitchen! I have been thinking about doing soemthing similar and after seeing yours I may have to try it too! Thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: victorianparlor | February 01, 2009 at 07:22 PM
I've been here before and followed your blog...I was happy to see you featured on Cottage of the month! Congrats! I LOVE what you did in your kitchen! I would love to do that but don't know if I can keep the cabinets tidy!
Your home is beautiful Alice!
Posted by: thrifty_misspriss | February 01, 2009 at 08:28 PM
I just toured your lovely home as cottage of the month, an honor you well deserved. I love all the little details that make such a difference in your vignettes. I also have a wheaten cairn terrier named Maggie Mae. Yours is adorable. Have a wonderful evening.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | February 01, 2009 at 08:45 PM
It's all so beautiful!!!
Posted by: cindy~my romantic home | February 01, 2009 at 09:51 PM
So pretty. I don't mind seeing christmas this late, especially in the soft shades you decorate in...afterall, they are the same hues that Sea Cottage is decorated in. Your new blog is lovely.
Posted by: fairmaiden | February 01, 2009 at 11:32 PM
BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing your photos Alice!
Posted by: Laura | February 02, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Hi Alice~
Popped in to say "Hello" and visit your beautiful blog! I look forward to getting to know you as a fellow "Art Angel"! Your art is intoxicating eye candy! Hugs, Stephani
Posted by: Stephani Gorman | February 02, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Hello Alice ! your blog is just beautiful, i love it !
xo
Emilie
Posted by: Emilie Reid | February 17, 2009 at 09:49 AM