Home For Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Candace Rose

We started decorating the weekend prior to Thanksgiving, but only finished decorating both trees last night. This is the first time since my parents split up that my mom has gone all out for Christmas, for that was the day our entire lives changed. Things may be different, for instance our antique tractor we used to have on the lawn strung with rotating lights on the tires, and santa waving to the passerbys had to be sold, but new traditions have been started, such as the vintage Christmas tree in the front window.

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The fresh tree

The fresh tree

The vintage ornament tree

The vintage ornament tree

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My mom's new vintage stove

My mom's new vintage stove

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35 Responses

  1. pipee, on December 14, 2008 at 8:10 pm said:

    Aw, it’s all so lovely and warm! And those vintage ornaments are quite impressive. I love how traditional/vintage it all is together – nice job!

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  2. little house on Green, on December 14, 2008 at 8:48 pm said:

    Everything looks so festive! I love the John Deere stocking, it’s awesome!

    Merry Christmas!

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  3. Fifi Flowers, on December 14, 2008 at 8:52 pm said:

    FUN vintage! Good to old and new traditions! ENJOYing the season is what it’s all about!

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  4. Megan Coyle, on December 14, 2008 at 9:13 pm said:

    Christmas decorations are always so much fun. Your house looks so festive, how wonderful!

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  5. Georgia, on December 14, 2008 at 10:05 pm said:

    thanks, girly! i think you are a constant of positivity, too! that’s why i visit your blog regularly! 🙂

    um, can i just say, if that stove did not look like it weighed a million pounds, i’d just have to go steal it from your mom! it’s amazing! and it’s GREEN!!!! my favorite color!!!

    have a super super week!

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  6. mishelle cushman, on December 15, 2008 at 2:55 am said:

    Great job. the stove is awesome and i like your outdoor stuff too. mishelle

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  7. hookedonhouses, on December 15, 2008 at 7:27 am said:

    Wow! Your vintage ornaments are GORGEOUS. I love them, and the vintage stove, too! What a fun tour. Thanks for joining my blog party and inviting us in! -Julia 🙂

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  8. paula, on December 15, 2008 at 8:18 am said:

    we do two trees also. i love your mom’s vintage stove.

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  9. Robin, on December 15, 2008 at 8:43 am said:

    Candi – I am in love with THAT STOVE. And the vintage ornaments. And the folksy tree with the popcorn garland (I could never do that, my cats LOVE popcorn and would spend all day gnawing on the tree). And your new header is adorable and so artistic. It’s Very Merry over here on Dolce Chic!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, I’ve been out of (blogging) commission for a couple of weeks but work is less crazy now so I can get back to visiting. I’m on Julia’s house tour too – stop on by!

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  10. cindy k, on December 15, 2008 at 9:33 am said:

    wow, your house looks terrific! i wish you could come over to our home and work your magic ;). glad mom is feeling festive this year and i love your jadeite collection, especially that rolling pin!

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  11. karey m., on December 15, 2008 at 9:44 am said:

    ohmygosh…first, i just spent some time catching up. and catching up. and catching up. you’ve been busy since i’ve been on holiday!

    second…so glad to hear your mom is back at happy again…decorating is one of the first signs, yes? and from the looks of it, she is very very happy!

    third. thanks for all of this niceness you put out there. it’s a gift. {oh, and you’re BEAUTIFUL in your birthday pic! wow!}

    that’s four if you’re counting. xoxo.

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  12. Katie, on December 15, 2008 at 10:05 am said:

    soooo pretty. I wish I had a house to decorate! my condo is just way too small.

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  13. Couture Carrie, on December 15, 2008 at 11:23 am said:

    So fun! Love your mantle and tree especially – so festive and lovely!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  14. Jen R, on December 15, 2008 at 11:53 am said:

    Love your tree and the wreath on the door!

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  15. Katie Lake, on December 15, 2008 at 12:22 pm said:

    Hey!!! I finally made it home! I rolled in Saturday night and have been sleeping and rolling around town checking out all the changes. Thanks for your sweet comments. I am so happy to be home with my daddy. I will be keeping the same name but now I guess it will have new meaning?

    I love your Christmas Decor pictures by the way. Nothing like a little Holiday cheer to bring people back to life!

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  16. Aartee, on December 15, 2008 at 1:25 pm said:

    Love all the decorations!

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  17. tig, on December 15, 2008 at 1:33 pm said:

    How lovely that it’s softly snowing on this page. Don’t you just love Christmas?

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  18. Laura, on December 15, 2008 at 1:41 pm said:

    Love the vintage stove! Great!

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  19. bandelle, on December 15, 2008 at 1:48 pm said:

    Your decorations are lovely. Here’s to starting new traditions…

    Kylie

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  20. Katie, on December 15, 2008 at 2:49 pm said:

    whoops. I wasn’t supposed to post that last post on my blog. 😉

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  21. Karen Olivia, on December 15, 2008 at 3:58 pm said:

    It’s fun to make new traditions. The tree looks lovely. I Adore all the vintage ornaments on it. I also love your mom’s new stove, I actually collect Fireking myself which I see some of the shakers on top of the stove. It looks lovely!

    Karen O.

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  22. Visual Vamp, on December 15, 2008 at 4:30 pm said:

    Oodles of sweet nostalgia!
    xo xo xo

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  23. milly (elephants & redwoods), on December 15, 2008 at 4:55 pm said:

    i love the john deere stocking….awesome!!! seriously awesome.

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  25. Kim@ForeverWherever.com, on December 15, 2008 at 5:35 pm said:

    Everything looks wonderful and I love the wreath! Thanks for sharing it all with us!
    Merry Christmas!
    -Kim

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  26. charlane, on December 15, 2008 at 6:49 pm said:

    I love those vintage ornaments

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  27. Jessica, on December 15, 2008 at 8:22 pm said:

    Wow your place looks great. I love the outside decor, you guys do go all out!

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  28. nancy, on December 15, 2008 at 8:29 pm said:

    When I saw your fireplace, I wanted to sit there and look at your decorations. I love stone fireplaces. Reminds me of home. Thank you for sharing!

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  29. callie grayson, on December 15, 2008 at 9:01 pm said:

    This is your Christmas!
    The trees are beautiful, the elves are fabulous and your house looks amazing!!

    xxx
    callie

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  30. shill, on December 15, 2008 at 9:25 pm said:

    looking real good!!!love the vintage ornaments 🙂

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  31. The City Sage, on December 16, 2008 at 6:46 am said:

    I can’t believe you guys have TWO trees and they’re both awesome! Those vintage ornaments are so cool.

    P.S. Tell your mom that I might just have to drop in for coffee and cookies and to drool over her vintage stove!

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  32. Claire, on December 16, 2008 at 8:03 am said:

    so good to see a new start in practice. it speaks of hope…

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  33. amysahba, on December 16, 2008 at 10:12 am said:

    what an adorable green stove! where is it from? it’s lovely!

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  34. Christina, on December 16, 2008 at 8:11 pm said:

    Thanks for stopping by our blog. Everything looks wonderful. Those little elves are adorable

    Your mom’s vintage stove is awesome.

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  35. Live.Love.Eat, on December 18, 2008 at 12:39 pm said:

    Hey there. Thank you for stopping by and saying hello!!! The decorations all look awesome but I am so loving your mom’s vintage stove. Awesome!!!!!

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