it's almost midnight.
my computer is almost out of power.
and i am almost out of power.
:)
here are some shots from around our house this christmas.
enjoy.
i think christmas came EXTRA fast this year.
what's up with that?
my kids are out of school after wednesday.
i am hoping for some serious chillin' in our jammies the rest of the week.
how about you?
are you ready to chill or are you still in the thick of the christmas craziness?
i promised myself that i WILL NOT have a christmas crash & burn meltdown like i always do.
i hope i can keep my promise.
I'm getting my crash and burn out of the way right now. :)
And your house looks lovely my friend.
Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Kimberlee Jost | December 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM
Love all the pics.
Can I come over for coffee tomorrow?
I'll bring fudge.
My kids will be out Thursday, too.
I need more time.
Merry Christmas, friend.
xo.
Posted by: keri - forever folding laundry | December 21, 2011 at 12:12 AM
As always, your house looks beautiful! I love seeing all your Christmas decor. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Leah | December 21, 2011 at 12:14 AM
:) I have to say, I would love to crash on your couch and just look at all the shiny pretty for a while. Your house ROCKS! :)
Posted by: Tanya H | December 21, 2011 at 12:25 AM
This is my most favorite post every year...out of all the blogs I follow...THIS is the one!:-) I adore your house! SO beautiful!
Posted by: Dina | December 21, 2011 at 12:36 AM
im promising too....
we'll see right?
your house is a happy sparkly burst of delight.
hopefully everyone that comes into it can follow suit.
Posted by: shauna | December 21, 2011 at 01:03 AM
your home is beautiful, as always. my fave is the embroidery hoop art. super cute.
i too hope i don't have a holiday melt-down. there's still so much to do, including christmas cards. they are still being printed at shutterfly.
xoxo!!
Posted by: Mindy Harris | December 21, 2011 at 01:28 AM
I am done, but my crash and burn is more emotional about my kids getting older, time moving too quickly, etc. I love your house any day!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Biedebach | December 21, 2011 at 05:22 AM
GOR-GE-OUS !! Love them all!!
Posted by: tina | December 21, 2011 at 06:01 AM
If I lived closer you'd be sorry I'd be at your door looking in ! love everything my friend ... Merry Christmas to ALL and give Waffle a big hug for me :)
Posted by: Simply Lanny | December 21, 2011 at 06:14 AM
Beautiful! Where did you find those simple flashcard-esque word cards? I love how simple they are :)
Posted by: Jamie Ervin | December 21, 2011 at 06:16 AM
I LOVE seeing other people Christmas decorations! I always love yours!
Your ball wreath turned out way better than mine...mine is a little lopsided I think.
I need to get out of the craft room and take pics of my decorations...
so much to do! I've to let some of it go...'cause I feel a big meltdown coming on.
Looking forward to some chill time soon!!!
Merry Christmas to you!
Posted by: Terrie G | December 21, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Meg your house is so cute and fun. I bet your kids will always have the best memories of their childhood home! Have a blessed holiday!
Posted by: meagan | December 21, 2011 at 06:33 AM
love the flash cards an dal of the vintage cuteness.
can't get enough of it all.
i have that vintage light up santa too.
and when my kids see presents wrapped under other people's tree they wonder why they are there because i never do it until like the day before.
why can't i pull it together?
merry christmas.
Posted by: amy | December 21, 2011 at 06:48 AM
no crash and burn. i went waaaaay simple with everything this year...it feels good.
your house is beautiful! and fun! and sparkly!
Posted by: Alicia @ La Famille | December 21, 2011 at 06:52 AM
I haven't wrapped thing one! Love all your beautiful color. Where oh where did you find the cool Christmas flash cards??
Posted by: Lori | December 21, 2011 at 06:58 AM
It all looks very festive. The to-do list here has very few ticks!
Posted by: Liz | December 21, 2011 at 07:26 AM
I love all the sparkle. So pretty. My kids don't get out of school until Friday. So late this year. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kim from Miracle-Round | December 21, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Love the Christmas tree, stockings, wreath, presents pic the best. Beautiful. Getting ready to head out on a 2-day drive to Texas with the fam to see the in-laws. Praying for safe travels and good health. Happy Christmas vacation!!!
Posted by: Jen Brandt | December 21, 2011 at 07:35 AM
I love to see your house decorated! We celebrate Hanukkah but I just didn't have it in my heart to decorate this year (sad story too sad to tell), so thanks for the vicarious fun!
On a totally separate note, I've been trying and trying to find the white Good MOrning mug you have--WHERE did you get it?? I hope you answer this so I can stop my exhaustive googling!! :o)
Posted by: jen | December 21, 2011 at 07:44 AM
your home is so fun & amazing & twinkly & colorful!
merry chirstmas
excuse me while i go pin away! ;)
Posted by: paige | December 21, 2011 at 07:47 AM
It all looks beautiful. Good luck on the chillin in jammies. I hope to accomplish that too and I agree about the pace of this December. I wish I could play the next few days in slow motion.
Posted by: jen@thecottagenest | December 21, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Oh, Meg! What a cheerful, lovely Christmas home. I love love love it all!
Posted by: keely | December 21, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Love all the gorgeous colors and glass ornaments.
I have Joy to the World on our chalkboard with Nora's manger scene underneath it, too. Maybe I have just a smidge of creativity in my body.
Posted by: Southern Gal | December 21, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Your home looks so beautiful decorated for Christmas! Lots of inspiration in your style - which I love. Have a blessed Christmas!
Posted by: Pamela Gordon | December 21, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Love all your pictures....it makes me want to come and crash on your sofa and just absorb all the.....color.....and happy vibe that seems to be floating everywhere! Please don't crash and burn....it would steal our joy! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kayla | December 21, 2011 at 08:07 AM
So bright and cheery! Merry Christmas to you and your family ...
Posted by: amanda | December 21, 2011 at 08:18 AM
What a beautiful post! My daughter came and looked over my shoulder while I was looking and said "oooohhhh that is so pretty!". :)
Love, love the vintage ornaments all around. So pretty. I only have a few. W-A-N-T more.
I keep reminding myself to keep the craziness in check. I SO don't want to be the whacked out mommy flipping out about everything and then melting down Christmas night because it wasn't just how I wanted it because I have unreal expectations. (super long run on - I know) I keep reminding myself (and praying) to keep focused on the true meaning and finding joy in each moment (even if my kids are hanging from the ceiling fan!).
Posted by: Lori Austin | December 21, 2011 at 08:31 AM
It is all so beautiful. Truly - I love how colorful everything always is at your house! We are trying to slow it down around here, but that goes very against our grain and is an up-hill battle.
Posted by: Carol | December 21, 2011 at 09:07 AM
very pretty Meg! Our kids have been out since last week! We have been doing some volunteer stuff this week and jammie time next week!
Posted by: Holly | December 21, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: martina fegan | December 21, 2011 at 09:17 AM
I think your style is so awesome. It's kinda retro and whimsical and so fun!!! I think I love it because it is so completely opposite of all my traditional red and green decor. Opposites attract I guess. That is why I love your blog.
Posted by: Carrie | December 21, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Love your style! The colors are amazing!
Posted by: Christy | December 21, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Wow, these photos are simply stunning. They look like they're straight out of a magazine! Meg, you definitely have a talent and eye for creating all things beautiful and lovely! How lucky your kids are to live with such a creative, talented woman who creates such a beautiful home! Thank you for sharing photos of your home with us! Such an inspiration! May you have a relaxing, stress free holiday and remember the reason of the season. =)
Posted by: Heidi | December 21, 2011 at 09:52 AM
I did the same thing with our stockings and Pottery Barn monogram ornaments-- when I saw you had done it, too, I gasped and thought, "Ohmygosh! I bet we'd be friends!" and then I realized how funny that was and had to share. Beautiful pictures!!
Posted by: Brandi | December 21, 2011 at 10:03 AM
oh meg ... your home is so beautifully sparkly and festive ... and your photos are -as always- gorgeous. I love stopping by your blog! Merry No Melt Downs Christmas!!
Posted by: melissa@joyineveryseason | December 21, 2011 at 10:04 AM
I have to admit, somewhere in the back of my mind i was waiting for this post : )...to see your casa in all of it's sparkly christmas glory, so pretty!!! Here on the west coast of canada, the kids have been out of school this whole week already so it's been a sea of play dates & hockey. This morning, as i'm begrudging getting out of my p.j.'s in a minute here, which i wish i could stay in for the rest of the day, to head to a 9 a.m. play date, i'm asking myself, who on earth scheduled this anyway? I must have been feeling really happy that day! Hope everyone reading this has a wonderful holiday & and heaps of great memories made. cheers, beth
Posted by: beth e. | December 21, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Love it. The chalkboard (wow!) great title too, sparkly sparkles!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | December 21, 2011 at 10:29 AM
your home is so festive! love it! merry CHRISTmas!
Posted by: Miranda | December 21, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Oh my- everything is so beautiful! I LOVE the mix of fabrics you used too, to accent some of your displays. Just beautiful.
Have a happy, peaceful rest of the week :)
Posted by: Cecilia Madden | December 21, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Love the pictures! I made a wreath similar to that this year. Love all your decorations.
Posted by: Cathy | December 21, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Gorgeous!!!!!!! A sight to behold!
Posted by: Lindsey | December 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures, Meg.
They are warm and wonderful. Have a merry Christmas!
love, Renee
Posted by: RLG | December 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM
I LOVE your colorful Christmas decor. It's so effortless and fun!
Posted by: elz | December 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM
I adore your colorful home!
Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Mandy | December 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Amazing! Beautiful! Can I move in? Where did you get the Christmas flash cards?
Posted by: Suzette | December 21, 2011 at 11:39 AM
It is all just perfect!
Thanks for inviting me in.
Blessings on you this Christmas.
!!!
Dawn @ 4:53 am
Posted by: Dawn | December 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I love your house and your style Meg!! Everything looks so beautiful and magical and kid friendly...just as Christmas should be!! We have so enjoyed doing your crafts too!! My girls (10 year old twins) love your blog as much as I do!!! lol Thank goodness I can rely on you for creativity!! You've made me a better mom!!! THANK YOU!!! God bless!!!
Posted by: Aby | December 21, 2011 at 12:06 PM
What a bunch of delicious treats for the eye! Thank you.
Posted by: Juli | December 21, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Somewhere in between. Cleaning up after a busy weekend with guests, preparing for the upcoming weekend. Finishing Christmas cards, Katie's Comforters Guild "thank you" notes, preparing to deliver blankets to the hospital for the kiddos who are in-patient over the holidays, and waiting for the hard copy of MY BOOK to be delivered for final proofreading!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Meg.
Posted by: karen gerstenberger | December 21, 2011 at 12:37 PM
I love Christmas but for some reason this season always makes me more emotional....if that is even possible. I just want it to come and stay a long time and every year it seems to go faster and faster. Maybe that just means I'm older. :) This year all my brothers and sister and I were together with my mom for the first time since my daddy died in five years! We were only together for one evening but I will carry that evening with me forever. I am trying to remember what this season means and not to have a meltdown too. Thanks for making day with all your beautiful photos. You are a blessing and make me laugh regularly. Merry Christmas Meg....my FAVORITE blog girl.
Posted by: tiffany gardner | December 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Wow what a beautiful home!! I LOVE the wreath!! Did you make it and if you did is it easy??I have ton of vintage pink and aqua ornaments and would love to make one:) As allways your home is amazing!!! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!!!
Posted by: Elma Riedstra | December 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM
It is all so beautiful!
Posted by: Joy | December 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM
I always love seeing your Christmas decorations- they are what I aspire to! I love the sweet vintage ornaments and the handmade touches. Just gorgeous! I had to pin it. :)
Posted by: Heather | December 21, 2011 at 01:01 PM
praying you don't crash and burn...nor any of the other harried commenters. we are keeping things simpler here, and i'm modifying my expectations. of course my kids are much older than yours...so it's easier to do. :)
"dear Jesus,
all these mommma's who's hearts and minds are hurried, stressed, and over worked, please send them peace. May they rest in Your assurance of joy regardless. May their children remember the love, laughter and fun of the holiday..and not the melted down mommas. please keep their eyes on You. in your name...amen."
Posted by: flowerpowermomma | December 21, 2011 at 01:14 PM
gorg. meg...your style is amazing...the perfect blend of sparkly and vintage and it is by far my favorite favorite in all of blog land. your blog is the one i get most excited about and the one i *always* read first. even i have no time to read blogs, i will at least read yours. thanks for writing and posting and letting us in on your world. you're a little spot of sunshine in my days. :) merry christmas.
Posted by: sara @ it's good to be queen | December 21, 2011 at 01:38 PM
There is not a single thing about any of these pictures that I do not LOVE. From the holiday vocab cards to the chalkboard handwriting to the colorful bulbs everywhere, I wish my house looked HALF as jolly and bright... You could hire yourself out as a decorator!
Posted by: jenni | December 21, 2011 at 01:46 PM
I really love your home! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: erin | December 21, 2011 at 01:47 PM
I love Christmas at your house. It inspires me (maybe next year I'll have more glam and glow and glitter like you). :) Love your blog! Thanks for sharing your life. XOX
Posted by: Emily a la Blog | December 21, 2011 at 01:52 PM
Love your decor, but especially at Christmas! Merry Christmas to you all and thanks for letting us peek inside! :)
Posted by: kristin | December 21, 2011 at 02:07 PM
NOW I'm in the Christmas spirit. Shiny Brites are my FAVORITE ornaments. LOVE LOVE LOVE your decor. :)
Posted by: happygirl | December 21, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Love, love, love....love the colors, the silvers, the whites! Everything looks great!
Posted by: Julie | December 21, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Wow, I have been a seasoned blog 'lurker' for almost a year and I think this is my third comment ever! It is very rare that I am moved enough to actually post a comment. This post is so absolutely gorgeous that I just had to share my appreciation :) I know you have so many comments already but man, you are amazing, I just had to say that. As I scrolled through this post, each picture took my breath away, each and every single one! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home, and beautiful outlook on life with us.
Posted by: FawninBC | December 21, 2011 at 02:22 PM
These pics make me so happy :)
Happy Christmas Meg and fam!
Posted by: Tanya | December 21, 2011 at 03:00 PM
Wow! You have inspired me to add more sparkle to my Christmas next year! Everything looks so festive. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Erin | December 21, 2011 at 03:26 PM
your house looks awesome! merry christmas!
Posted by: Kristen | December 21, 2011 at 03:49 PM
Merry, merry Christmas! Loved seeing your house...and your reflection in the ornaments ;-)
Posted by: Rachel B. | December 21, 2011 at 03:54 PM
LOVEEEE the decor! your good girl!!
Posted by: karen | December 21, 2011 at 03:58 PM
meg, how do your kids not eat all those candy canes??
Posted by: karen | December 21, 2011 at 04:00 PM
so, so pretty!
love it all.
and i love how it is the perfect reflection of you.
merry christmas, meg!
Posted by: amy jupin | December 21, 2011 at 08:31 PM
What a beautifully decorated home! I would love to go all out like this, but 1) I have a 10 month old who is into EVERYTHING! and 2) Where do you store it all in the off season?!Hope you have a very merry Christmas!
Posted by: Amy @ www.littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com | December 21, 2011 at 08:38 PM
i think you actually live in pinterest. as if the website was a home and you live there. so pretty!
jenna
callherhappy.com
Posted by: Jenna@CallHerHappy | December 21, 2011 at 08:41 PM
I refuse to crash and burn this year!! I have been known to leave a Christmas Eve dinner at my sister-in-law's with a roll of HER tape so that I could go home and finish wrapping...insane I know. Anyway, wrapping will be done by Friday :). My youngest son was sick with a fever over the weekend which seemed like a bummer at first (not that I want anyone sick) but it made me slow down and just hang out on the couch with him in front of the Christmas Tree, I don't think I have ever done that so close Christmas it is usually rush, rush, rush. It was nice to spend that time with him and enjoy our house and our tree. Today we made your craft week #3 snowmen...they turned out great and with 3 boys it isn't always easy to get them on the craft wagon...one wants to make one for his teacher he liked it so much. Made lasagna soup for dinner...you are a big hit at our house!! Thanks for all of your great ideas. Loved the pics of your decorations. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Posted by: Bullymama | December 21, 2011 at 09:34 PM
Merry Christmas Meg :)
Posted by: April R | December 21, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Can I move in? I love your house and what YOU do to houses - I know it was you because I saw the before pictures! :)
Posted by: Lindsay | December 21, 2011 at 11:30 PM
I started to say I love all of your sparkly balls and then thought maybe I should rephrase that, so I love all the vintage sparkles and the Christmas ornaments in the glass containers. So fun! Looks very merry!
Posted by: Valerie@Chateaualamode.typepad.com | December 22, 2011 at 12:26 AM
I seriously could not stop scrolling down! Image after image kept embodying the entire Christmas spirit. You have such an amazing eye and I love the colors, arrangements and style of your holiday pieces. Gold sparkling accessories are my favorite choice for seasonal decor. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Saks2Salvation | December 22, 2011 at 03:25 AM
I think it is because we lost a weekend...Christmas being on the weekend, means we lost a weekend. Really only three weekends in between thanksgiving weekend and christmas... is it normally like that? Of course I love your decorations! you amaze me everyday!
Posted by: MichelleB | December 22, 2011 at 06:25 AM
Oh my gosh...I LOVE your decorations. All of the colorful ornaments are Fantastic! I'm going to run out and buy more...this is crazy cool. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Tracey Husted | December 22, 2011 at 06:55 AM
your house looks amazing! truly inspired by you!! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kristina Carter | December 22, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Meltdown avoidance prayers happening now!!! :) Hugs to you and Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | December 22, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Yay, I've been waiting for your Christmas decorating pictures!! I love the little Merry sign on the mirror and the shiny ball wreath. I am sitting in my jammies right at this moment drinking coffee, watching a Shirley Temple movie and reading your blog, perfect relaxing morning. No hustle and bustle over here, running out of money helps with that!!lol
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
XOXO
Posted by: Lisa | December 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM
You have decked your halls beautifully!! I especially love everything in the flash card frame photo. Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Gina f. | December 22, 2011 at 02:50 PM
love, love, love it! the colors are beautiful. thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: carly | December 22, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Your home looks amazing! Love all of your photos - they look like they are straight out of a magazine. Your photography inspires me! Have a wonderful Christmas.
Posted by: Catherine Snelgrove | December 22, 2011 at 05:00 PM