Just Curious-Christmas Decorations, and a House Tour!

A while back I asked you all if you had one decoration that signaled the holidays for you. Decorations seem to signal the season, for sure. Well, welcome to my edition of "My Favorite Things-Holiday Style." I'll let you know when you reach my 'one thing' that must be up for it to be Christmas. When you're done here make sure to head on over to BooMama's place to see more merriment!

(I can tell already that I'm going to have serious formatting problems. Bear with me, OK?)


Next stop, the obligatory full tree shot. We finally got it decorated tonight, even though it's been up for a couple of weeks. There's even a few gifts hiding under there!














I love this pillow-a nod to my hometown, as well as my wish for each of you this Christmas!










My husband always gets one of these real wreaths from someone that he has done business with for years. I look forward to it, (and the beautiful cardinal that comes out for the season,) more and more each year. It is a beautiful welcome to our home!














I love my little snowmen. I have them stashed all over the house, some of them all year, but some just come to say hello for winter. I love this one because he looks so happy to be sitting on my photo albums















Next, (maybe,) is my amazing Santa. He stands about 20" high, comes bearing gifts, and his coat is made from an antique quilt. Again, a gift from my parents about 15 years ago when I was living in South Carolina.
















This is the one that you've all been waiting for (well, in my head anyway.) Behold the Punk Angel. She has graced the top of our tree for my entire life. No joke. This is the one decoration that I cannot do without. Other angels are fine, stars are nice, but No Punk Angel? No Christmas. Srsly. She is getting old and I'm concerned that she may bite the dust, but for now, and as long as she can, she'll be on the top of my tree.




Headless Dad found this wonderful nursery nearby that has the most amazing poinsettias. This is a ruby red/butter yellow, but he also got yellow/pink, a splotchy red/yellow, and traditional red, 2 of each. For years I've wanted some of these unusual beauties, and now I have them!




Now, remember, grab some hot chocolate, head on over to Sophie's place (link at the top of the page) and see how other bloggers decorated this year. Enjoy the party!