Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Lovin' my holiday home...

Welcome to my holiday home! I am so glad that Karla is so graciously hosting another home party. It gives us all a chance to get a grand tour of the amazing homes of our fellow bloggers and a look at their holiday decor and oogle at their divine creations. So after you take the ArtsyMama home tour check out all the other wonderful artsy residences here.This large metal bow is on my front door. I love the color and the distressed paint. I found it at an estate sale this fall.
What I love most about my home throughout the seasons is displaying my own creations and the wonderful art I receive from others. Throughout this post I will highlight the many wonderful handmade items that make my home my creative nest. First is my show and tell table. My Christmas journal from this year is displayed here to be viewed in progress. The banner was done last year at Silver Bella in Pam Garrison's class. The Noel banner is from Ulla when we met recently.The oval vintage wallpaper ornament I bought at Silver Bella this year from Tracie at The Red Door Studio and the gorgeous felt tree was a gift from Julie Collings after we met at Silver Bella this year.The adorable little house was made by Mary Holcomb at Oh Merci. I bought this wonderful felt star from Charlotte Lyons last Christmas.

This was a very recent find at an estate sale. It's a lovely little Scandanavian scene with vintage wallpaper on the walls and corn husk dolls. Delightful!

This little vingette makes me feel so cozy. The little queen bird is asleep in her nest as the little girl sleeps under her patchwork blanket. Print is by Emily of Inside a Black Apple. Here is the tree at sunset with its twinkling lights. Since we have an artificial tree, I bought this large spruce wreath that certainly fills our living room with its wonderful holiday scent.


These photos are some metallic vingettes I have on the top of my bookcases in our living room. The collage is by Pam Garrison.

Love this wire card holder. Bought it from Sadie Olive. I have it filled with vintage holiday cards at the moment and will soon be adding new ones that I receive in the mail.

Nothing says winter cozy like my grandmothers mohair blanket.
For awhile I collected Heather Goldminc ceramic houses. I display them all in my oriental hutch. On top is the HOPE sign I made and gave to all the moms in my Autism mom support group.The whimsy felt banner was my grandmothers and it's on the back of our front door in front of my vintage white feather wreath. Some more whimsy from Silver Bella this year. The snowman I made in Pam Garrison's class.
Moving towards the kitchen, you see our advent calendar along with my children's art work.

Just took this picture of Chloe this past weekend. I adore it!!!

The vintage wallpaper stocking I made in Pam Garrison's class last year at Silver Bella.

My studio is in our dining room and I hang vintage stockings from the wall shelf. I've started collecting these and have found many at estate sales for a dollar or two. The printers tray holds some ATC card cuties I've been buying from Marilyn Healey and a banner I received from Hope at Paper Relics.
My sugar plum fairy tree. The little lady in the very middle is also by Hope Wallace.

Under my fairy tree is the winter paint-by-numbers I bought with Ulla and the stunning doll I bought from Carol at Raised in Cotton.

Another Inside a Black Apple print.

Some post Silver Bella goodies that I love to look at.

A wonderful bowl from Anthropologie holding my gifts for the 12 Days Swap that I anxiously await to open one each day beginning this Friday!

Another vintage stocking. The details on this are lovely.

My vintage wallpaper in a hat box labeled "souvenir of International Institute Folk Fair, November 1961."

And finally my snow queen. The wonderful black and white hat is from Cerri at Little Pink Studio and twinkling winter wish star. Who said black and white is only for Halloween?!


Are you still with me? Hope you've enjoyed this tour of my wintery northland home. To see many more visit here. Can't wait to see YOUR holiday home! If you've posted pics on your blog please let me know in the comments so I can visit.


Holiday Cheers!

68 comments:

Ele at abitofpinkheaven said...

You have so many treasures. I love all the handmade things that you have. It really makes your home special.

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

Ooh, I knew it would be wonderful here!

Robin said...

Lots of goodies to look at here! So pretty. I love the little village houses!
Robin

Beth Leintz said...

My first stop in your house would be to stare at the sugar plum fairy tree- its just yummy! And then I'd want to thumb through that box of vintage wallpaper!

Beautiful handmade treasures- thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Love all the handmade holiday decor. Such eye candy in your home -- it looks so warm and cozy. -Ginger

Betty said...

I love all of your decorations. I'd love to take them all home with me! Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the invite to your holiday party! I love your decorations esp the pretty tree! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Come by and see me sometime!

Happy Holidays-
Sarah

Jeanne said...

I so enjoyed the tour of your lovely holiday home! I love when Karla hosts these virtual parties. So much fun to peek inside everyone's home. My door is open, so stop by when you get a chance.

wanderlustandpixiedust said...

Wish that I could go Christmas shopping in your lovely home! Such a pretty eyeful!
Val

Junie Moon said...

How gorgeous everything is and I love all the little stories behind your treasures.

roseroomnz.com said...

Hi Kari, its wonderful to see the handmade treasures from so many talented people. Your home is very special. Merry Christmas and Blessings - Rachael - xo

ELLIE said...

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME---great decorations - lots of eye candy..you have some wonderful stuffies...
Loved it all
thanks for sharing it
Peace--Ellie

Alison Gibbs said...

Kari , so many beautiful things and wonderful memories.
Alison

Anonymous said...

Everything is so wonderful and yummy here! Love your home decor and your views from your window are breathtaking I love your inspirational shop, thats my kind of shop, Id love to go there if it wasn't so far away, I'm in Melbourne Australia, I'll just have to view it through your eyes,
Thank-you for letting me into your home.

Holiday blessings

Kirstie
Adeline Country Cottage

Jen Kershner said...

I love it all. Can I move in?

Jessi Nagy said...

hi miss kari!
yummy!!!
i recognize so many treasures!!!
what a wonderful home,
love it.
jessi

Brittany said...

Oh I love all of the hand made decorations made by such talented people! It all looks simply gorgeous!!
Merry Christmas!
:)Brittany

Lennea said...

Arent' handcrafted goodies just the best! I've gone from mostly store bought to mostly handcrafted and enjoy my holiday home so much more now! Your wreath on the door is soooo awesome!
Lennea

Natasha Burns said...

Just gorgeous Kari! Love the colour of the green bow on your door!

Tracy said...

I love your hope sign-my son has autism as well and hope is my favorite word

Rhondi said...

Kari I love your artsy home. So many wonderful things to look at and memories to go with them which makes it even better!

black eyed susans kitchen said...

Wow, so many wonderful things! I will be making a trip back to look twice. Thank you, Susan

AmyB said...

Thanks for sharing Kari! You've adorned your home with items that you truly love, and it makes it so personal and wonderful. No perfectly matched just out of the department store IMPERSONAL stuff here. You've made it magical. Handcrafted & vintage ROCKS! - Amy B.

Southern Heart said...

So pretty! Everything is just lovely, and so personal!

xo, Andrea

Rebecca E. Parsons/Cre8Tiva said...

artsy things shine forth from every corner...thank you for opening your door to us today...i heart very little thing...blessings, rebecca

Anonymous said...

Oh Kari~simply beautiful, I love how you put your lovely creations in your decorating~perfect!

Hugs:)
Carol
http://raisedincotton.typepad.com/

Sugar Bear said...

So many beautiful and wonderful things in every corner! Your home is very warm and inviting.
Karla

Cape Cod Washashore said...

Everything is so lovely! The photo of your daughter is just so precious!!! I love the wire holder you have for your Christmas cards. Mine usually just get taped to the doorways, but I like your idea much better.

Anonymous said...

De-lurking here to tell you how very much I always enjoy your blog and today I am especially enjoying the tour of your lovely home decorated for the holidays.
You have so many wonderful vintage and hand made items that you have decorated with. I do so love the blending of the old and the new. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful pictures. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

HopHopJingleBoo said...

hey you always have such wonderful goodies to share..thanks and have a great holiday!

Ginny Gibson said...

What a wonderful display.

It's great to visit everyone's home.

best wishes for Christmas.
Ginny in England

Fete et Fleur said...

Kari, Thank you for visiting me. Your home is beautiful! Your generous heart and creative ways are displayed thoughout your home.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Sandy said...

I always love to visit here! I love that you are not only creative but you support the work of others! My favorite "decoration" was the cute Chloe! Merry Christmas!
Miss Sandy

kari and kijsa said...

Everything looks fabulous!! Just love the Shadowbox scene-what a wonderful find! Everything just sparkles with holiday spirit!

Merry Christmas!
kari and kijsa

Monica said...

oh so many pretties !
your home is beautiful and full of CHEER!
Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays!

María Elena said...

Your ornaments are wonderful, every year I add a new ornament too.I see in one of your photos the snow, where I am today is very hot.

Valita said...

So sweet I love how you incorporate in Vinateg and hand made pieces. Just so warm and homey!

www.valitas.blogspot.com

Southern Lady's Vintage said...

So many beautiful things to see! I love all the little village houses, the sugar plum fairy tree, and all the pretty little things that you made! Thank you for sharing your holiday home! It's beautiful!
Barbara
Southern Lady's Vintage

Amy A said...

Wonderful as always! Love it!

Anonymous said...

loved your tour of your Christmas house.. I also loved the post with the snow a few back.. if you like vintage Santas stop by Junking in Georgia.. I have a few you might enjoy seeing Merry Christmas Karen

Sherry said...

Fabulous decorating and I too love Inside a Black Apple! I totally love your snow queen!!!

Unknown said...

Wow, your really are an artsy fartsy girl. I love it, I am the same way. This year I decided to make my indoor and outdoor theme scenes from the classic holiday cartoons, it makes a whole lot of sense, since this holiday season I took a job promoting some of my family’s favorite classics that have been compiled into a special gift set called: The ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CLASSICS. It’s a limited edition DVD box which includes: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman", and "Santa Clause is Comin’ to Town". You can get the set anywhere they sell DVDs or at http://www.christmasclassics.tv . Oh, and it includes a bonus music CD, we play it at my office and it just puts Christmas conviviality into the air. Since, I've been working with them I hear how this was and is the gift that keeps on giving, you can share it with any and everyone.

SOINSPIRED said...

So many wonderful treasures. I see you have a beautiful banner from Pam from last year. I hope she makes them again.

Heather Simpson-Bluhm said...

I am still decorating so I was too late to participate in the holiday home tour. I love seeing sneak peeks of your lovely home and your holiday treasures. Thanks for taking the time to share :)

Jennifer Hayslip said...

Oh wow! Your home looks sooo beautiful and festive with all your holiday treasures. LOVING your sugar plum tree!!!!!! Happy Holiday! XO,Jenn

Mrs. Cherry Heart said...

Ouuu I am so enjoying all the goodies you have to look at!

Thanks for shareing!

Hugz, Dolly

P.S. come and visit my christmas cottage!
http://frommycherryheart.blogspot.com/

kari and kijsa said...

Love, love, love all of this fabulousness...thank you for sharing and inspiring...you rock!

Have a very blessed day!

smiles, kari and kijsa

Roxie Morrow said...

What a beautiful home you have and lots of Holiday cheer all throughout. I've enjoyed my visit tremendously, love the shadowbox family scene.

FrenchGardenHouse said...

You have the best stuff...lovely each and every one. The best is the memories you have~ of making these wonderful things, and of special people.

Thanks Kari, Merry Christmas!
xo Lidy

Adla said...

Kari,
firstly I love the new layout of your blog.. its pretty.
your home decor is inviting..all ready fora celebration. I love the card holder..such a great idea, thanks for sharing !

Adla

Paper Relics said...

wow - it is all sooooooooo lovely!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hello Kari, it's all so inspiring! My favorite is the Scandanavian scene...oh I want that! :) Holiday blessings to you, and thanks for sharing your photos.

Ulla said...

KARI! Your home is artistic as you are! I love all the details, and colors and warm fuzzy artworks!! Miss you!

Sweet Remembrance said...

Sheer delight!
Your home is absolutely beautiful.
Happy Holidays...
Priscilla

Mo'a said...

Wonderful displays...I can see that you are indeed an ArtsyMama.
I love your display of Scandinavian corn husk dolls...You are a great treasure hunter.

Sadie Lou said...

I just loved looking at all these little nooks and crannies in your home. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I adore The Black Apple, Emily Martin is such a sweetie too. I did a couple blog posts about someone Etsy trying to capture (copy) Emily's unique style of art. It's a shame.
~Sadie Lou

Sandra Evertson said...

Everything is so Lovely, I especially like the black and white photo if your little girl!
Seasons Greetings!
Sandra Evertson

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

Lots and lots of lovely decor and vignettes!
Please visit our holiday home too!
:)

Gina M Smith said...

Hi Kari- Thanks for the tour and love your new banner!

Laume said...

This is the first year we won't have a large live tree. I was going to make up for it by getting a small live tree but they were really expensive. So I bought some real garlands instead.
That's a great photo of Chloe. I like the little vignette with the sleeping girl too. I think she needs something like a starry night behind her behind the glass. Or maybe some strings of stars or a moon hanging down in front of the glass. That would be cute and more unexpected. See, you're inspiring me.

julie (jane's apron) said...

I usually think and think before buying art prints but when I saw your print of the girl under the blanket (and the link...thank you!) I quickly clicked over and bought my own. Thanks for sharing Kari!

Pearl Maple said...

Lots of beautiful treasures on show here, thank you for sharing a peek into holidays at your house.

The Be Merry Signage is cool, did you make that?

bluemuf said...

Thank you for the lovely tour. I really enjoyed all you wonderful treasures. I just love hand crafted items

Karen

Pinkie Denise said...

Hello,
I enjoyed visiting and seeing all your holiday decorations, so creative and inspiring, thanks for letting me
visit your home, be sure and stop by for tea Pinkie Denise

Christi said...

Oh, wow!!! I am absolutely loving the tour of all of your vignettes!! My favorite absolutely has to be your Snow Queen. I adore those big pom-poms...the remind me of old-fashioned ice skates... smiles!

Unknown said...

Kari, everything is just beautiful and sparkly, and wonderful. Your home looks like a perfect place to be for the holidays. I really, really like everything you've made, and received as gifts. Your Silver Bella goodies are wonderful. Your princess dress form is phenominal! I love how you have her dressed her - she's so pretty.

allie
www.mycozyhome.typepad.com

karri said...

oh i could just sit in that beautifully decorated home and sip christmas tea and wrap presents while listening to some holiday music! just adorable! happy holidays, karri

p.s i love your silver glittered *k*! i collect anything and everything with my initials on it!

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas Kari! Thanks for showing my little tree, I'm so excited to see it in your beautiful home. Congrats on 500 posts! Amazing! xoxo Laurie :)