





Be a bunch of sweeties,
Shelia ;)
I'll leave you with a little Note Song~
There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays
Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays,
For no matter how far away you roam -
When you long for the sunshine of a friendly gaze,
For the holidays - you can’t beat home, sweet home!
I met a man who lives in Tennessee, and he was headin’ for
Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie;
From Pennsylvania folks are travelin’ down to Dixie’s sunny shore;
From Atlantic to Pacific -
Gee, the traffic is terrific!
Oh there's no place like home for the holidays,
'Cause no matter how far away you roam -
If you want to be happy in a million ways,
For the holidays - you can’t beat home, sweet home
I met a man who lives in Tennessee and he was headin’ for
Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie;
From Pennsylvania folks are travelin’ down to Dixie’s sunny shore;
From Atlantic to Pacific -
Gee, the traffic is terrific!
Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays,
'Cause no matter how far away you roam -
If you want to be happy in a million ways,
For the holidays - you can’t beat home, sweet home!
For the holidays - you can't beat home, sweet home!
~ sung by all of us

For no matter how far away you roam -
When you long for the sunshine of a friendly gaze,
For the holidays - you can’t beat home, sweet home!
I met a man who lives in Tennessee, and he was headin’ for
Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie;
From Pennsylvania folks are travelin’ down to Dixie’s sunny shore;
From Atlantic to Pacific -
Gee, the traffic is terrific!
Oh there's no place like home for the holidays,
'Cause no matter how far away you roam -
If you want to be happy in a million ways,
For the holidays - you can’t beat home, sweet home
I met a man who lives in Tennessee and he was headin’ for
Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie;
From Pennsylvania folks are travelin’ down to Dixie’s sunny shore;
From Atlantic to Pacific -
Gee, the traffic is terrific!
Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays,
'Cause no matter how far away you roam -
If you want to be happy in a million ways,
For the holidays - you can’t beat home, sweet home!
For the holidays - you can't beat home, sweet home!
~ sung by all of us

Oh, Shelia! This is exquisite! You did an outstanding job. And I adore your tree. Applause! Applause!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila :-)
Shelia~~~
ReplyDeleteYour home is just lovely!! I so enjoyed the tour and getting to see all of your pretty decorations. You did a wonderful job!! :-)
xoxo
Janie
Oh Sheila, what a wonderful welcome you gave us. I felt like a queen being brought through your beautifully decorated doors. Your home is so warm and inviting. I love that you still have Roscoe.. what a treasure. And Chloe Dawn, thank you for sharing your home with us as well.. hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteShelia, the decorations are stunning. I love the front doors and the light reflecting through them. Your tree is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the punch ball with the bulbs in it.
It all looks great!
You had me at the front doors! Your home is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour entire home is just gorgeous. I love it. Every room is stunning and you have decorated it so beautifully. I especially like the Angel on the banister. That is such a wonderful idea. I hope you and all your family are having a Blessed and Happy Holiday Season. God Bless. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia,
ReplyDeleteYour home is absolutely GORGEOUS! Of course, your decorations are wonderful. I LOVE touring your home because it is so cozy and inviting along with being so elegant and beautiful. LOVE it!!!♥
Everything looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia, Your home is stunning....I Love the home tour...thanks for sharing.....Pat H
ReplyDeleteMy heart melted when I saw Chloe Dawn's silhouette through the door. She was watching you take the photo wasn't she? Everything is so warm and cozy but my favorite is the sun room. Lovely to see your piano too and that is one of my favorite songs. I know that Mark Lowry wrote the words and I love to hear him sing it with such feeling. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
ReplyDeleteWOW MUmmy,
ReplyDeleteCan you please come & decorate our house too?
HarCar would love that!!
The house looks fabulous! I love everything that you have done. I can remember using those cookies cutters for Christmas cookies when I was little :)
Luv you!
Your baby!
Your room looks so lovely reflected in the mirror! And the sunroom: I just LOVE that room! I was sort of wishing I still had my Radio Flyer wagon to decorate with. But I planted a fairy garden in it months ago. It's all so beautiful, Shelia!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Pickle....girl I love those doors and with your tree all lite up and I di see Chole Dawn looking so pretty...Girl your home is beautiful and I love the new DR color you painted with your red trnaferware its so pretty...awesome job my dear friend....thanks for the home tour of your most lovely home....Mountain hugs to you my friend...Love Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteOoh, everything is looking so gorgeous, Shelia! And boy, but you've got shiny balls all over the place! Heeheehee
ReplyDeleteJustiney :o )
Everything here just takes my breath away....just absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love the last photo with your little fur baby looking thru the glass..:O)
Shelia~
ReplyDeleteYour home looks so beautifully dressed for Christmas~ really it's gorgeous. Your tree took my breath away~ I adore that nutcracker teapot, too. I have a "thing" for nutcrackers. :)
Hugs to you, Mr. Precious & Chloe Dawn~
J.
GORGEOUS! I love that platter and the nutcracker teapot. Are those new? My daughter loves those painted on the inside ornies. So beautiful Shelia...only could be better if I could see in person!
ReplyDeletewow! those are some doors! gorgeous! i love all your holiday decorations. your tree is beautiful :)
ReplyDeletenow i want to see a picture of the whole house on the outside! those doors and all the brick have me intrigued as to what the rest of the house looks like, lol!
Shelia, all of your Christmasness is so beautiful. I love your nativities, and that song, "Mary, did you know," has always been a favorite of mine. I would love to hear you playing it on your beautiful piano.
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia,
ReplyDeleteI love your home tour! Everything is beautiful. I especially like your olden Punch Bowl. I have an olden Carnival Glass (bronzey colored) Punch Bowl and all the cups!
~Blessings,
Jan
I had the same front door before we moved - but we just had a single door. I love your double doors.
ReplyDeleteEverything is just beautiful. Your very tall tree is spectacular!!!
I especially love the childhood cookie cutters in the wire cloche and the gingerbread vignette. And what about the santa heads under glass??? Too funny!
Rhonda
Thank you for the tour of your beautiful home. It is so festive.
ReplyDeleteOk, girl, that is all gorgeous!! Oh, the song you have on your piano is one of my favorites. I love your manger scenes too! (I forgot to show mine!). I love the way the big tree shows through the glass on the door and I love its ornaments--love the little angels on that tree too. All of the decorations look so nice and you have made every room have that Christmas touch!! Cute stuff in the kitchen too!! HEY, are you going a little cloche crazy--I MEAN, Santa heads!!!IN the cloches--Had to laugh.
ReplyDeleteIt is all absolutely gorgeous, Shelia!!
ReplyDeleteI love your double door entry, too..fabulous.
Mary Did You Know is a favorite of mine! I love it!
Shelia, you have decorated your home absolutely beautifully for Christmas! I think my favorite thing is the wagon with teddy bears and the vignette on the piano. Very prety! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty your Christmas house looks! I love all your lovelies! Thanks for you kind visit today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour Sheila! Your home is so pretty decorated for Christmas! I'm still not thru!!! God Bless! Lauralu :)
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ReplyDeleteHi Shelia, Your home is beautiful...Love all your Christmas decorations...
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
xoxo
Julie
Thank you for the tour of your home. It it beautiful and I enjoyed looking at all of your pretties. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou have so many gorgeous Christmas decorations! I enjoyed the tour of your home!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a Nutcracker tea pot! Love it!
Katherine
Gasp! Simply gorgeous my friend. I sooo wish my entry was large enough for such a grand tree. It is absolutely beautiful. Your entire home is lovely...
ReplyDeleteIsn't God good?
Every good and perfect thing comes from Him.
Praise Him.
His light shines within you~
Love, Rebecca
Sheila
ReplyDeleteYou're home is as loovley and inviting as you! Warm and welcomg, gorgeous!
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
www.lbratina.blogspot.com
Shelia! You are in for Doors of Welcome! YAY!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - your home is fabulous! I love the den mantle best. Well . . maybe the sunroom tree . . . oh, I dunno - the wire cloche with your childhood cookie cutter in it is hard to beat . . . NO WAIT! Your "olden Christmas Balls" are the best ever!
WONDERFUL!
Hugs. Karen
Absolutely gorgeous Sheila! Could I come for a tour? Wishing you a blessed Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior...Betty
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you invited us in for a visit. Everything is sooo beautiful...m.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tour! I love how you displayed the cookie cutters! Your ornaments are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteShelia, Beautiful Home and your decorations are gorgeous. Now I am really sorry we didn't get to meet last weekend.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Sheila- Your home is absolutely beautiful!! I want you front doors!! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteMary Did you Know is one of my favorite songs! I sang it for a special almost every Christmas in our church before we moved.
My you must be relieved to have your home all done- I am still working away on mine but enjoying the process and got lots done yesterday and we have guests coming today.
blessings
mary
Hi Shelia,
ReplyDeleteEverything is just so pretty. So fun to have a very tall tree and it does look pretty shining through the doors. Your little doggy waiting is just a perfect picture!
Valerie
Silly ittle kitchen?? I beg to differ withyou sweet lady! I adore your kitchen!! : )
ReplyDeleteYour home is always a delight to visit, always so lovely, but never more so at this special time of year!
I didn't go all out like I have in years past but still enjoy decorating so much and seeing what others have done is always a treat!
Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Love,
Sue
Oh Shiela....this is one of the most beautiful Christmas tours I have EVER been on! Oh honey you do know how to decorate for ALL seasons but with Christmas being my favorite season....this is my absolute favorite!! Wire cloches? Who would have thought. Santa heads under glass cloches?...I love that!! Chloe in the door looking out at you...Oh my God...that was so touching I almost cried. What a Christmas card that would make! It was like a Norman Rockwell moment. Gorgeous, gorgeous home my friend and thank you for reminding us that it is REALLY about the birth of Jesus....Merry Christmas my friend....have fun in the beautifully decorated home of yours!
ReplyDeleteLove your double door entry...so inviting..(and your little dog is so cute!) All of your Christmas decorations look great! Thanks for the tour! Merry Christmas!! ~Cindy
ReplyDeleteIt is all beautiful as always!! Love the tall tree! Love that you celebrate the real meaning of the season!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila, Thanks for visiting me!! Nice to meet you and pianists are my favorite people!! I love to sing, so I always need a good pianist and admire this talent to very much. Your house it just beautiful. Wow!! What a wonderful tree in your entry!!It looks so beautiful through your front doors. Love the songs at the end of your posts. So cute! Have a very Merry Christmas and all the Lord's blessings on you and your family in the coming year. Linda
ReplyDeleteShelia!! Is that truly your entry??! Good heavens! Only in my dreams will I ever have an entry like that! It is ...simply gorgeous! How fortunate you are!
ReplyDeleteThe entire home is beautiful and so perfectly put together. How nice it was to visit you and wander through your beautifully appointed rooms! OH MY! :)
Please do post more pictures as this was just a wonderful tour! I love my simple little cookie cutter home and I know there are lovely homes out there like that, but seldom do I get to go inside.
What fun!! :)
Mona
Hello Shelia!! Your home and your decor is all so lovely. You really have put together so many fabulous spaces. I love the whimsy and the more formal. What a great collection of goodies you have. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheilia
ReplyDeleteOh your Christmas blog is so beautiful! I don't even know what to comment on its so lovely. I do love your nativity scene and your lovely mirrors that reflect and absorb the beautiful decorations and lights. The lights about your china hutch look awesome. Oh my Shelia what a warm and welcome home...thank you for sharing.
have a lovely day
Judi
Everything is so beautiful! That tree in the foyer is just stunning and so are your front doors!
ReplyDeleteShelia, everything looks so wonderful. I love the tree by your stairway. It is just perfect there.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tour. It's only right that I see my very own sister's home. ;-)
I love your tree. Absolutely GORGEOUS!! Your whole house looks fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your home. Beautiful den mantel with all the red ribbon and bead garland. And you are absolutely right, the tall tree does look lovely through your entry doors!
ReplyDeleteTerrie @ YourDecoratingHotline
I LOVE THE TREE..WOWAZ! AND THE LITTLE TERRIER LOOKING UP AT SANTA AND JUST ALL OF IT! I WOULD "LOVE" TO SIT DOWN AT THE PIANO AND SING WHILE YOU PLAYED...THAT WOULD BE SO MUCH FUN!!! LOVE YA ;D
ReplyDeleteOh, Sheila, I just love your tree! I love your front double doors, too ~ just gorgeous. Love how you did your kitchen. I'm afraid to put too much out in mine for either breakage or that food or some spillage will get on my decorations. You did a really nice job decorating your house ~ it looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila. What a beautiful home you have. For a beautiful lady. I like the tin soldier tea pot. Too cute. How sweet - Chloe Dawn wondering why mommy is outside taking pictures. Rosie
ReplyDeleteI love your decorations. The tree and mantle are beautiful. Blessings, Debbie
ReplyDeleteWhat an absoulutely beautiful job of presenting all your beautiful decorations. I am especially fond of the old cookie cutters in the wire cloche. Thanks you for the tour.
ReplyDeleteSheila,I love all of your decorations! Everything is lovely. Mary Did You Know is my favorite song. I think it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Donna
Hi Shelia!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness your gorgeous tree and entryway just took my breath away! What a beautiful curved stairway and foyer you have. I would love to see more. Your entire home and glass front doors are stunning! Love, love all of your amazing Christmas decor'.
Thank you very much for your kind compliment on us last night as well. I've been working so hard at my new diet that I was really nervous to post that photo. You're a doll and I love ya my friend!
Bless you this Holiday season!
~Melissa :)
Hello sweet Shelia! Your home is beautiful in all it's Christmasness too!! Your entry hall tree is stunning, but I love it all :)
ReplyDeleteMany hugs for you sweet friend!
rue
Shelia,
ReplyDeleteI love your tour, your home is just perfectly warm and cozy for the holidays. Merry Christmas, I hope you enjoy the laughter of those you love as you celebrate the birth of Jesus. xoxo Lidy
oh my gosh Sheila!!!! your home is absolutely gorgeous, every detail is stunning, i really enjoyed the christmas tour. WOW!!! Thank you so much Sheila for stopping over and leaving such kind words for the loss of our furbaby, the past few days have been trying but we are pulling through. Thanks so much sheila, your kind words are really appreciated.
ReplyDeletehugs
janet
Everything is so pretty! Those are the most beautiful front doors I have ever seen. And I have a schnauzer baby too...Rudy. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia,
ReplyDeleteI am loving the hight of your tree..its so grand!
Your mantel is a show stopper too!
& how cute are your gingerbread men?!!
Thanks for spreading your Christmas cheer!
Happiest holidays to you & yours!
Hi Sheila! It's so nice to meet you. Your home is lovely. I especially like the white nativity. Very unique and special. In answer to your question. It usually takes me two weekends to do the house. I do the front room the weekend before Thanksgiving and the family room where the fireplace is the weekend after Thanksgiving. Plus little touches here and there in the evenings.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend,and a Merry Christmas!
Karen
My Desert Cottage
Oh, Shelia ~ I am in absolute AWE of your entry tree. It takes ones breath away. What beautiful decorations in your talented hands & eyes.
ReplyDeleteTY for sharing ... I'm going back for a 3rd time to absorb even more of it.
Merry Christmas, TTFN ~ Marydon
I am loving your Christmans tree. It is beautiful. The mantel in the den is also stunning. I bet your home smells so delicious all season long!
ReplyDeletePaula Grace :)
Oh my goodness, Shelia....can I come to your home for Christmas? Your decorating skills are awesome and your home looks like what we all desire!!!!
ReplyDeletexoxo!
Lamp Tramp
Your home is just beautiful, Shelia, and your Christmas decorations are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Kathy
Sheila the tree in your foyer is beautifully decorated and looks awesome! I love all your decorations...the wreaths on the double doors, the darling teapot, the little tree in the sunroom. Everything is just too cute!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful home! Everything looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you next week for the Holly Bloggy Christmas Bash!
Sheila, I am in love with your gorgeous decorations and your home. I love the entry way tree by the stairwell. Your mantel is so pretty. I love the ribbon. Your piano and music area is so sweet. The nativity scenes are so wonderful. That song 'Mary Did You Know is my favorite song. We have a lady in our church that sings it so beautiful. It is all lovely, just like you Sheila.
ReplyDeleteI love your wonderful collection of cloches. Every time I find one,they are so expensive. Love the ones you found and what a great price. They make any decoration special.
You have worked hard making your home beautiful for Christmas. it is all worth it though.
Love, Jeanne
What a beautiful home you have and I love the front door you have with the shadow of your pup looking out. How adorable!
ReplyDeleteJust look at that precious Chloe Dawn watching through the glass doors! I loved all of the pictures and thoroughly enjoyed my tour!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely tour.I love your big tall tree and it is so pretty shining through the glass doors with Chloe Dawn.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend,
Carolyn
Sheila, Everthing is BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't pick a favorite! You have such a gift for not only decorating, but making your home so welcoming and inviting in the process! The song you picked for the post is just perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, went straight to TM's Wednesday and couldn't find any cloches. Just as well, don't know where I could have used them! But I certainly would have found a little space somewhere! LOL! Did you see the large silver angel pieces! They were just the body and wings, but no face, about 18" or so! I really wanted one of those beauties, but didn't want to pay the price...$39.00, I believe.
Hope your weekend is off to a great start! ~hugs, Rhonda :)
Everything is simply lovely!! I would hire you to come help with my decorations!! :) Enjoy a wonderful holiday....in your beautiful home!
ReplyDeleteHello Shelia; OH my your home is so Gorgeous,, all decked out in Christmas... Chloe Dawn is so cute peeping out your door,,, thank you for the tour....
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend
Hugs;
Alaura
Shelia, your tree in the entry took my breath away. It is absolutely stunning. Your whole house looks gorgeous all decked out for the holidays. That nativity on your piano is the prettiest one I've ever seen, and all of your cloches are decorated so beautifully. I LOVE your sunroom with the toile window treatments and the little tree with the pretty painted ornaments, and oh, that wagon with your old bear in it. May I just come live in your sunroom for the holidays? I'll be very quiet. That last picture of Chloe Dawn looking out at you as you take a picture of your beautiful home is just too cute. laurie
ReplyDeleteIf you aren't already, you should be a professional decorator! Everything is beautiful. I love the song, Mary did you know? too.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marcia
Hi Shelia-
ReplyDeleteOh my-
You home takes my breath away. You have done an amazing job.
Thank you for inviting us in-
Laura
Hello sweetness... Your home is so elegant and inviting... I loved all of your beautiful decorations. Have a fun filled day and enjoy the season!
ReplyDelete(((HUGS)))
Donna
Every single thing is so beautiful...just like you!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the tour, Shelia...gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love that song, "Mary did you know..." and your nativity sets are in the perfect spot to emphasize the birth of Christ. Your home is just beautiful; how I wish that I could visit for a cup of olden ornaments.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
Hi Sheila
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas Home Tour was fabulous. I enjoyed it so much. Every room looked stunning. You have the most beautiful home. Your entry with the elegant staircase looked so lovely with your gorgeous tree. I love your sun room it looks such a bright room to enjoy. The tree with your painted on the inside baubles looks such a lovely collection.
We only just decorated today! We now have lights around our porch and an artificial tree inside with many much loved ornaments that we are pleased to see each year.
I still have lots to do. I have my MIL and BIL staying for 10 nights from 23rd Dec! I need to get the guest room ready but it's full of stuff!! HELP!!
Loved the silhouette of Chloe Dawn looking through your door. Our budgie gets so excited when we start playing Christmas music. He loves to sing along!
Lindsay
x
Oh girl...you did a wonderful job! the whole post is just so pretty!!! I bet your tree is stunning from near or far!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful week friend.
Shelia...no, I have the square table top clock that you have under your three cloches. I love that clock and I have got to get it fixed....when there is time.
ReplyDeleteHa! I made a funny!
Anyways, 88 comments...pretty soon I can say, I knew you when!
Shelia,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!!
Merry Christmas,
d
What is there to say that everyone has not said before? This home of yours is magnificently decorated for the holidays!! I love those Santa heads under glass- kinda reminded me of being back in one of my science classes and seeing "pickled" things in jars! LOL Now why did I say this? I'm always happy to visit here, schweetie. Take care and have fun during the holiday season.
ReplyDeletelots of hugs, Sue
Such a nice tour! Love your tree! Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by my blog. Best wishes for the new year!
ReplyDeleteI love how you decorated for Christmas- that punch bowl of ornaments is so pretty!
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