It's amazing that another year has almost gone by and Christmas will be here next week! I hope it's a special one for all of you who read this.
This is our second year in this home and my decorating is similar to last year, except for the "theme" of the tree. I found these ornaments back in September while shopping in Dallas, and decided to try to find more things to go with that color theme. It wasn't too difficult to find things that matched!
So, Here's the tree. My Mom and the girls did most of the actual decorating for me while she was here over Thanksgiving-while I cooked! I thought it was a great plan. 
Here are a few more pictures and a recipe!
The Front Door with a lighted wreath. I've always wanted one of these. This is our first year to have one.
The mantel and fireplace area, and an area on the buffet.
These are two of my favorite ornaments, but they didn't exactly go with the color theme this year!
A really great homemade cookie recipe I found online-great for decorating!
The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.
Thanks for stopping by-and thanks again to BooMama for hosting the tour. I am excited to see everyone else's decorations!
That is a cute tree. Very mod. Don't think I've ever used the word mod before, but that's what came to me :)
Posted by: Perri | December 17, 2007 at 02:49 AM
Wow! You even did the recipe! I love your wreath on the front door. Everything looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Rhonda | December 17, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Love, love, love your beautiful mantle and your front door. You have a very lovely home!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Julie | December 17, 2007 at 09:17 AM
Love the door and the wreath....that extra long ribbon is just perfect!!!
Mine's posted. I have two versions.
A thumbnail short version
and
a
slide show long version. [of which is linked on my sidebar on the main blog]
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | December 17, 2007 at 09:51 AM
I agree . .. what a CUTE tree.
AND . . . your stockings--I have one just like it! My sister mailed it to me a few years ago. It's funny seeing something I own hanging in someone else's home!! :)
amanda
Posted by: amanda in taiwan | December 17, 2007 at 11:13 AM
Love the tree! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jenni | December 17, 2007 at 01:01 PM
I love the long streamer from your wreath on the front door. Your home looks beautiful, and your decorations are wonderful. Merry Christmas, Karen
Posted by: karen | December 17, 2007 at 02:51 PM
SO pretty....I especially loved the gold trees and your beautiful and welcoming doorway!
Merry Christmas,
Andrea
Posted by: Southern Heart | December 17, 2007 at 03:30 PM
Cute house. I love the wreath and mantle.
Posted by: Miriam | December 17, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Very pretty decorations! I love the lighted wreath and your mantel is beautiful. Merry Christmas! :)
Posted by: Deb - Mom of 3 Girls | December 17, 2007 at 11:14 PM
Enjoyed my visit. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kim | December 18, 2007 at 08:28 AM
I love the mantle! think its my fave so far!!!!beautiful home!
Posted by: jenn | December 18, 2007 at 11:09 AM
Merry Christmas! I love your lit wreath too! It's nice to get help decorating, I rarely do, so I appreciate it when someone lends a hand. Well, more taking it all down more than putting it up! ; )
Posted by: Dianne | December 20, 2007 at 11:54 AM
I love the big angel on top of your tree! How stunning!
Thank you for inviting us in to view all your Christmas decorations. Everything looks so beautiful, warm and festive.
Posted by: cheryl | December 21, 2007 at 01:52 PM
Melene- Everything is just beautiful....love your tree and your LIGHTED wreat! I don't know what I did to post the wrong link at BooMama's...for the life of me I can't figure out how to get the link with the comment section???? I know I've done it before correctly. Thanks for the heads up, though.
Posted by: Jill | December 22, 2007 at 12:15 PM
Your tree is beautiful. Love those lighted wreathes too! May have to look for one at the after Christmas sales.
Posted by: Nise' | December 22, 2007 at 10:02 PM
Thanks for the tour. Everything is so lovely. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: BJ | December 22, 2007 at 10:20 PM
A belated visitor from the Christmas Tour. Sorry I took so long. Beautiful tour. Thanks for sharing. Hope your Christmas was lovely.
Happy New Year from Northern Ireland!!
Posted by: JanMary, N Ireland | December 29, 2007 at 06:29 PM