Monday, December 19, 2016

Here you go, Jane Ann!


Jane Ann asked to see my holiday mantle. (Thanks!) I assume she meant the living room one -- and yep, it's similar this year. Every December I break out my collection of mercury glass candle sticks -- there is something so festive and pretty about them to me.  This year, the turquoise and silver brush trees are a new addition. More sparkle! I seem to be drawn to glitter this year. Go figure.


Here's more of a context shot. I love how the living room is so sunny in the morning, and I often sit there to have my morning coffee and read the paper.


And in case you're wondering, the family room has a fireplace and mantle too.  Usually my "White Christmas" dolls are up but they are resting this year. Some years I put a small tree in the family room as Miss C and I hang out in this room most evenings, but this year I only had one tree in me.  So, the funny tall trees are on the mantle to loom over the little holiday village ad provide a festive twinkle to the room.


Various guys from my snowperson collection are on the top of the bookshelf. I know it's kind of odd for a California home to have so much snow theming in the holiday decorations, but I do miss living in New Hampshire. I'm always dreaming of a White Christmas!

Happy holidays, friends -- whether sunny, snowy, or something in between.

6 comments :

  1. Well, you can mark me off your gift list now. This took care of it! Your tree is lovely too, especially the garlands. Hate it when they look like a tourniquet!

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  2. I'm so glad you're blogging again! The fireplace mantels and the bookshelf are so Christmasy and so you. I hope you have a peaceful and joyful holiday season. How about afternoon tea sometime after Christmas?

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    1. I would love that, Maureen! And I want to hear all about your trip! Happy holidays to you and thanks for your comment!

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  3. So very, very glad to see you back! And I changed my name back, so I know what you're going through at least legally. Glad to meet Diane Perin version 2!

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  4. Love the turquoise and silver brush trees! Everything is so pretty. Glad you are back and got to share your holiday home! Hope you get a snowy Christmas! Enjoy

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  5. Thanks for the peek into your beautiful home Diane. Here in New Hampshire we'll be having that snowy White Christmas. May you and Miss C have a wonderful holiday season!

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