Magpie Ethel Christmas House Snippets, Part One

Christmas week.  How did that happen?  I will have a few posts up this week to share my holiday house craziness.  I certainly love decorating for this season.  I added one new blow mold Santas this year to the front yard.  I try and not do duplicates.  I never tire of my Santa front porch.

This is my new fellow.  He came with a reindeer.  I had no idea where I would put him and the bushes in the front of my house just support him.

He joins rest of the gang that decorate my front porch.

I did the aluminum tree in my front window again this year.  I am so busy during December it is easier to pull it out of the box that go hunt down a fresh tree.  I love the aluminum kind, but I miss the smell of a fresh cut tree.

My little Santas stand guard this year and gaze out the window.

Before we head inside, I decorated my driveway this year as well.  I have a little neighbor gal who is almost 2 and exchanted with my house.  I did this little scene for her so when their car pulls up, this greets her.

I also found these terrific SEASONS GREETINGS wood letters at and estate sale this summer. I paid $5 for the box.  They fit perfectly across the trellis on my garage.  Meant to be.

Time to head indoors. I usually tuck my store display stork away somewhere for the holidays.  This year I gave hime some mercury glass garland bling and let him live by my aluminum tree.

My aluminum tree is decorated with only vintage ornaments.  It really does sparkle and shine.

I have a big collection of vintage holiday boxes.  I have never quite figured out how to display them so this year I tucked them under the table with my tree.  I like all the vintage graphics peeking out.

Last but not least one of my favorite finds this year.  If you follow me on Instagram you have already seen these.  A trio of inflatable choir angels. Those sweet little faces!

More house snippets to come.  If all goes according to plan I will have a post each day until Christmas Day. Tis the season...

 

Comments

[Jay Hall]

Hi Laurie, Oh my! It's all so much fun! And can hardly wait to see the posts to come in the next few days. All that Christmas / holiday goodness, and all the vintage graphics on those boxes - it's just makes me feel all warm inside and I've got a big smile on my face. Best wishes to you and yours for a Very Merry Christmas! Jay

[Doreen]

Your house has to be one of the most festive ones around! Just amazing!
They need to do a show or magazine spread on your house and studio!
I have so much fun looking on your blog 😄💕

[Melissa]

The best...simply the best!!!

[Kathy]

I can only imagine the amount of thought and work you put in to your holiday decor. You are amazing!

[Sheryl Remy]

I think your stork is quite festive and elegant. Good idea using the boxes too.

[Musings from Kim K.]

Your holiday collections really do need to be featured in a magazine again. It's all so amazing. Your stork is rather divine in your holiday bling.

[Patti]

I loved looking at these Christmas posts! I MUST find that clear plastic tree and for the same reason you use it - Bells! I have a ton of them and have searched and searched for this tree, but they're too expensive on the bay! How tall is yours? I have an extensive collection of Christmas and am amazed at how much alike our collections and displays are - but... I made a list of things to do for next year (garland from scraps, corral trees in card boxes, photocopy my cards, and FIND some cones!) Looking forward to all 2016 posts! Wish I wasn't on the East Coast- I'd have to plan a stop over!

[Jenny Torres]

I am anxious for Christmas. I really need lots more shiny brites for my new aluminum tree. I still read your old blogs before I go to sleep sometimes. Makes for nice dreams. 😊
Have a nice evening!