Today we are whirling about in the living room. I don't decorate the whole house, but those rooms I do decorate really get the holiday spirit.
I'm lucky to have an old house with built in niches. This little spot is perfect for my deer and vintage tree collection. I really like decorating like things with like things.
I don't think I will ever tire of the giant deer head. It just is the perfect thing in this display. This year I managed to hang it with my vintage handmade wreath encircling its head.
The styrofoam fireplace I found last year with the deer on the side also works so well in this space.
I've got a little boot, candy cane, Santa display over here. I pull out the mirror each year specifically for this display. The big Santa head on the right is new this year. I like the way he is missing part of his beard and that just seems to work with not hiding the mirror.
I've got a few Santas displayed with some old bottlebrush trees. I corral the trees up with handmade vintage card boxes.
I think the show stopper of the living room is this crazy wall of Santa heads. There is no missing this when you walk in the door. I added about 4 new heads to the wall this year. The cardboard Santas on top of the cabinet are mostly old store displays.
To the left
To the right
My cabinet in the center has a collection of mercury glass and chenille candles. A shelf of shiny.
Stockings are hung.
I have an obsession with little white vintage trees. I tucked them all on this cabinet and decorated them with my chenille angels with porcelain heads. I also tucked my other ceramic angels in this spot. Vintage mercury glass garland rounds it out.
My coffee table has another little white tree with my trio of funny faced ornaments.
Another snippet shared. A new one tomorrow! Tis the season...
I'm so glad we have coverage at the lake so I'm not missing this fabulous post.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | December 22, 2015 at 04:54 PM
Absolutely Amazing Laurie❤️ I get so much inspiration from your decorating and ideas! Love those niches in your home! Perfect for decorating. I need to start looking for some white trees. I could use them for other holidays too. Thanks for sharing your collections 😊 Glad you're on IG though too so we get a peek everyday! Never get tired of looking at all your eye candy💖
Posted by: Doreen | December 22, 2015 at 05:26 PM
You hit it out of the ballpark with every display! I really need to cull out all my momentos so I can make room for holiday decor. Love love love!
Posted by: Kathy | December 22, 2015 at 09:28 PM
Love, love, love!! The inflatable Santa I picked up from your shop this year has brought much joy to me and my 4.5 year old! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Alison (alibaba520 on IG) | December 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM
Your collections and displays enthrall me! Always makes me want to get out there and hit the estate sales! :)
Posted by: BeckyKay | December 23, 2015 at 11:41 AM
Everything is beautiful. My favorite are the little angels.
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | December 24, 2015 at 09:04 AM
That must be the funnest Christmas house I've ever seen. Magical. If someone visits, how do you get them to leave? They must have a million things to look at.
Posted by: Lucy | December 30, 2015 at 10:42 AM
I am really happy that I have run across your blog. I love vintage Christmas. My 29 yr old daughter and I have been collecting shiny bright for years. I inherited my moms collection. I have lots of bottle brush trees. You have given me lots of ideas. :)
Posted by: Violet Althouse | January 17, 2016 at 08:08 PM