Christmas Details Around Our House

To those of you who host Christmas every year, how do you do it? I’ve been going non-stop all week and I’m worn out! But the house is decorated, the gifts are wrapped, and the fridge is stocked.

Here are some glimpses around the house. I bought these white paper stars on my last trip to India (I wish I had bought more! Note to myself for next time.)

These are party favors I put together with tiny boxes from Michael’s. (There are Swiss chocolates inside.)

And around our house, even the Christmas decorations get tweaked. Remember the foyer from last week?

It got a little sprucing up with a sequin pillow and branches with glass ornaments.

I’m off to finish the guest room and start cooking for tonight. Have a wonderful Christmas eve! I’ll see you tomorrow with a special Saturday Christmas post!

Everything looks so lovely!!!! Merry Christmas!! xxoo
Ally – the happiest Christmas to you! You’ve done such a wonderful job creating this beautiful home in the last year and it’s been a pleasure to watch your progress! You’re truly amazing!
Jane
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Jane Flanagan’s last post…Happy Holidays!
Wishing you a happy Christmas eve… God Jul,
desiree
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Happiest of Holidays to you Ally! Your home looks just divine, elegant and festive. Here’s to a wonderful 2011!
Janell
Janell Beals’s last post…Rooms Id Like To See Wrapped Up As Gifts For The Holidays!
Stunning as always! Thanks for keeping us so inspired! Merry Christmas!
Jennifer
Classy, fresh and lovely! Very nice, Ally.
Do you know that those paper stars is a very Swedish thing? Every single home has one or two in the windows! (They are all lit). That is your Swedish gene, my friend!
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Mon
gorgeous! happy holidays!
Sundeep @ Designwali’s last post…Twas the night before
Tout est prêt pour passer d’excellentes fêtes… Très belles photos.
Bisous,
Amusez-vous bien…
Thank you so much for all of your kind comments! I wish you the merriest Christmas!
Monika: But of course! Leave it to me to bring back a little bit of Sweden from India!
martine: Joyeux noel à vous et votre famille!
I was going to say that your entry way has a hint of “swedishness” to it! LOVE the sparkly pillow….want.
sherry hart’s last post…My Christmas decor
The house looks gorgeous. You are an awesome decorator. Have a Merry Christmas!
Melissa Allam’s last post…Happy Holidays from Design Delights!
Beautiful home!!! merry christmas full of beautiful things!!!
Punctuation Mark’s last post…Merry Chritsmas!!!
Beautiful! Where did you get your pillow on your settee by the stairway? I love it and I have been looking for one.
Sara Mueller’s last post…Have a Merry- Merry Christmas
you did an amazing job with decorating your home, Ally! happy holidays to you and your family! xo
Ludmila {creamylife.com}’s last post…Merry Christmas and happy weekend!
everything looks lovely! have a merry christmas ally!
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Subtle and elegant, yet simply festive at the same time…those stars would look great for a New Year’s party too! You up for hosting another event? haha
Happy Haute Holidays to you and yours Ally!
xo-Julie

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Happy Christmas, darling! Your home looks gorgeous!
Merry Christmas Ally! Your Christmas decor looks chic and beautiful! XX
Joyeux Noël! Darling party favors!
Mary Ann
Thank you, all!
Sara: I got that pillow a really long time ago – I think at Nordstrom. I saw something similar at Neiman Marcus recently (that I also want!)if you have one near you.
Julie: I’m thinking of leaving them up all year(!) At this point, I just hope I make it to new years. I’m EXHAUSTED!
Your house looks beautiful! Love those paper stars!
casey@loft&cottage’s last post…a much improved picture
GORGEOUS!!(thanks for your comment btw) Hope you had a great holiday and a wonderful new year! Let’s try to meet soon!! Tea?? Coffee??xx-Jen