Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas 2011 in the "burbs"

Happy Sunday friends!!

Here's a quick picture tour of our 2011 Christmas decor in our "burbs" home....

and.....kitchen is officially done...will be posting that this week!!...HOORAY!





Just made this simple wreath this morning with clippings of boxwood from our yard.




I LOVE pinecones of any shape and size.


Our family tree...2011








A simple holly branch & mistletoe sachet on my favorite table.


I draped the old window mirror in the family room with fresh greens.  (loving this picture)

A white ceramic Christmas tree in our corner built-in.

A few more fresh sprigs of green and a pinecone on our kitchen mantel.

Fresh boxwood clippings.

Candy canes in a mason jar with epsom salt...looks like icy snow.

I switched up a few things on our mantel...added some silver balls to mix with the gold in the hurricane, a few old glass knobs and below a new mercury glass candle holder.






I picked this tinsel tree up last year after the holidays...LOVE it! 



And a little ice.....happy decorating!!

xo, Mariaelena


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24 comments:

  1. Wendy @HerBallistic GardenDecember 18, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    It's so pretty...all of it! I love the wee birdy. So light and airy! xo

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  2. Shabby chic SandyDecember 18, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I love the greenery against the white. Looks striking and beautiful!

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  3. The Charm of HomeDecember 18, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    This is all very beautiful! Thanks for linking it up with Home Sweet Home! I'll follow you back!
    Sherry

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  4. Blondie's JournalDecember 18, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Your home is beautiful and looks even more so all dressed up for Christmas!! I LOVE the boxwood wreath! Would love to know how you made it!

    Happy Holidays!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. Kristie W. December 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Beautiful decorations! I love how you put different things in the open jars. I think I need to start collecting some for next year!

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  6. Special 'K'December 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I adore your tree, beautiful decorations. I am so glad I found your special place here. Thanks for sharing. I will follow on my way out so as I would love to visit again. I hope you will find the time to come visit my place and do the same. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to engaging and supporting your blog in the New Year. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  7. GinaDecember 18, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Your home looks so beautiful! I love seeing all the fresh greenery.

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 18, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I love it all Mariaelena especially all the pretty tabletop vignettes!! Have a great week! Martina

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  9. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Such pretty touches to your lovely home for Christmas! Using fresh greens is one of my favorite things to do also. love that beautiful bird cage!

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  10. Grandma Barb's This and ThatDecember 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Your home is decorated beautifully. I love the old mirrored window. Love it all.
    Warm Christmas wishes.
    Barb

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  11. RenéDecember 19, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Boxwood is one of my favorites! Love your organic decorations. Nothing beats nature :)

    Thanks so much for joining the party!

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  12. An Oasis in the DesertDecember 19, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Everything looks amazing. Your tree is beautiful. Can't wait to see the new kitchen.
    xoxo, CAS

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  13. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 19, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    It's all so very PRETTY...really LOVE the look you have going on.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  14. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Very pretty! I also love the mirror photo and you have some very lovely ornaments and vignettes.

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  15. JodieDecember 20, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Very Pretty! Merry Christmas!

    Jodie

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  16. JenniferDecember 20, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I love all your festive touches! Perfect! Not too much...just right. I love your style too. Would you link up to my party too?

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2011/12/latest-and-greatest-friday-10-christmas.html

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  17. TracyDecember 20, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I love your decorations, I am also a big fan of combining natural elements with sparkly shiny stuff!

    Thank you for your comment on my blog! Have a very Merry Christmas!

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  18. My DuongDecember 20, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Simple but elegant! And I love how you layer your whites. Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Happy holiday! My

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  19. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I really enjoy your decorating so much (especially the hydrangeas in the tree....absolutely fabulous)! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog because it brought me over here!
    Merry Christmas!

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  20. hong kong propertyDecember 21, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    i really like your ceramic christmas tree

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  21. Michelle @ Ten JuneDecember 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Very very pretty! I love that boxwood wreath!

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  22. HeatherDecember 21, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    My mom has several boxwood plants - next year I must remember to make a wreath!

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  23. The Charm of HomeDecember 21, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Very pretty! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home and have a very Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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  24. HomeroadDecember 24, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful! I'm following all your beautiful posts!
    Susan

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