Southern Lagniappe: Merry Christmas from Our House to Yours

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Merry Christmas from Our House to Yours

We're having a family "get together" with my husband's family this Sunday, and expect around 30 people. I'm going to be busy with party preparations the next few days, and thought I would share my Christmas decorations in this slideshow. If you'd like to hear the music, be sure your sound is turned up before you click on "Play."

14 comments:

SmilingSally said...: Wow. I'm impressed! All done beautifully and yet not overdone. Merry Christmas to you and yours!; December 16, 2009 at 5:37 AM
RachelD said...: OH, Janie!!

This is just lovely---I knew before I started it that you'd choose that song. There's just something about the tones of Randy's voice that's one of the special things in life.

One year when I lived down there, we had relatives visiting from all over the place---Pennsylvania, New Orleans, Florida, Texas---and Sis and I, along with her very talented guitar-playing BIL, arranged that song to include all the hometowns of all the ones present.

We sang it sitting on my big wide brick hearth, in front of the tree, and I remember it as being one of the loveliest moments---everyone was sitting there in the candlelight around the dinner tables, with the same tones and glow as your pictures, and it is a wonderful memory.

Our Girl is going to love this one, too.; December 16, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Loui♥ said...: Janie..
Thank you!!
hearing Randy Owen and those Alabama boys was simply music to my soul as I wandered quietly..
absorbing Christmas at your house..
beautifully,tastefully done..
and ever so graciously presented..
thanks for inviting me!!!
warm fuzzy hugs and beaming smiles..
Loui♥; December 16, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Donna said...: Just beautiful! Everything is gorgeous. Merry Christmas!; December 16, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Audrey said...: Janie, thanks for sharing the pictures of your Christmas decor. Your style is exquisite, and you have a great sense attention to detail. Enjoy your party - I am sure your guests will in your beautiful home. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Audrey; December 16, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Janean said...: is that title photo your home?? double wowee! hope you have a joy-filled time with all those dear guests.; December 16, 2009 at 12:16 PM
9405018--Pat said...: Wow! this was wonderful home tour....Your home is so gorgeous and perfect...thanks for sharing....Pat H; December 16, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Pat@Back Porch Musings said...: Your home is gorgeous and the slide show and music incredible!

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Janie!; December 16, 2009 at 5:20 PM
The Quintessential Magpie said...: Gorgeous! Hope you have fun at your party!

XO,

Sheila :-); December 16, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Tonja said...: I feel as though I have just been on a tiny vacation sitting here on the daybed with the laptop on my knees! How beautiful all the areas of your home are! I think it is the kind of home that you could just walk in and feel comfortable right away. It is also nice to see that others like to decorate over the whole house, too. Thanks for sharing!; December 16, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Robert Walker said...: Simply lovely! I always love your postings.; December 17, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Sandra Evertson said...: Lovely!
Happy Holidays to you!
Sandra; December 17, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Dare To Be Different said...: Simply Gorgeous! Happy holidays!; December 17, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Merisi said...: What a wonderful Christmas home you created!
Thank you for the images,
true inspiration.

Your house reminds me a bit of ours, back in the States. I am always a bit nostalgic about our good old home.; December 22, 2009 at 5:44 AM