White Christmas

All images Country Living

Simple Holiday Perfection

The best picture-
I don't think I have ever loved black more. Benjie Jones feature in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.

Christmas Card Ideas

This weekend I started working on the Christmas card. One of these years I am going to really be on the ball and get creative....but this is not the year. In fact, I am so not "on the ball", it looks like our Christmas card is also going to serve as Henry's birth announcement. Yes, he was born on August 25th and somehow his announcement has not materialized yet. All that to say, next year (cough, cough) when I do get it together, I am going to use these as inspiration....

Sorry I don't have the links, my Pinterest is freezing at the moment...I will try to update later.

It Is A Tradition Right?

This is the third time this image has appeared on H&H. That makes it a tradition right? I prefer to think of it that way rather than a blogger no-no. I just love it so much....One day when we have a staircase (you know, in my "one day" home that also will have a fireplace) I will recreate this. By then you might have seen this image 10 more times! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas week!!!

Image House Beautiful

Welcoming

Doesn't Sarah Richardson's house look like somewhere you would want to spend Christmas?Me too.

Image Canadian House & Home

Some People Have All The Luck

There is strength in numbers when it comes to decorating...
How do we feel about the table coming off the island?
No comment.
LOVE the arrangements.
Images Traditional Home

Christmas Inspiration Picture- Can You Help Me Find The Source?

How wonderful is this picture? This was sent to me by my friend over at Beach Brights wondering if I could help with the source (we both want to see the rest of the house). It looks familiar but I can't place it at this moment, if you have any idea please let me know!

Thanks!

Carol Of The Bells

I post this picture last year here, but I had to repeat it. It is second favorite Holiday picture, after this one.Image House Beautiful

If The Door Fits

This door instantly drew me in, I knew I had to see the rest of the house.
Doesn't this look like a place you would want to spend the Holidays?
So simple, so welcoming.
I love a wreath on every window.
To see the rest of this house visit Country Living.

A "Little" Holiday Inspiration

I am not sure if I put this picture on here for the decorations or the wood detailing of the room. Either way love them both.From the same house. I don't think there is any need to explain why I love this picture...
For the rest of Mary McDonald's house go to Veranda

My Favorite Holiday Inspiration Picture

This picture from the Cottage Living is my favorite Christmas picture I have found.
What do I like about it: the striped rug, the wing chair, the basket the tree is in, the wallpaper, the slate fireplace surround, the tree, I could go on and on. This picture, styled by Ann Turner Carroll, is labeled "Vintage Casual", which to me sounds perfect.
I put both images on here because the first shows all the elements but the cover is clearer.

Image Cottage Living Nov/Dec 2008

Green Thumb

Love the green against the white...Via Southern Living

Natural Decorations

I love holiday decorations made from things found in nature, especially berries...
Images Midwest Living

Simple Magic

Image Coastal Living

Delicate Mantel

Via HERE

Afternoon Snack

In an attempt to stay in the mood I am going to post a little holiday inspiration every afternoon until December. Hope you enjoy!Via HERE.

It Is Almost That Time....

The time has come for me to sign off for a while for some much needed R&R. So I will leave you with some images from Southern Accents......
I sigh out loud when I look at this room, delicate, fabulous, very restful....
IF ANYONE OUT THERE CAN TELL ME HOW TO GET BRANCHES TO A.) LOOK LIKE THIS AND B.) STAY LOOKING LIKE THIS I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT BRANCHES AND I LOVE THEM.
How fun is this tree? I don't know that I will ever do one like this, but it makes me smile.
This picture is named "Subdued Elegance", need I say more?
Dear Santa,

I have tried my best to be good this year. All I want for Christmas is a working fireplace with a pretty mantel.

XOXO
Marianne
One Day.....
Okay friends, I am off and heading for Mississippi. I would like to thank all of you who read this blog, I appreciate it so very much. I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday, a Merry Christmas and safe travels.

XOXO,

Marianne

All images from www.southernaccents.com