I usually dash off to the beach right after Christmas
but this year the forecast was rainy…
So instead of scurrying to get holiday decor put away, I did something different
I kept a lot of decorations in place, and transitioned them from Christmas to winter
A friend gave me this stunning silver waxed amaryllis bulb for my birthday earlier in December
It bloomed right on cue on Christmas Day!
It quickly became the star of the foyer centerpiece
The foyer is the center of our home, seen from almost every room
so I try to keep something special on the table
I moved the Alabama Cotton Tree from it’s annual fireplace location
into the foyer to brighten January days and nights
We ended up having 5 parties in 10 days
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Saturday’s Bowl Games,
New Year’s Day and a January birthday
yes I’m exhausted
so I was glad the house still looked so festive!
The real tree did come down a few days after Christmas
but I couldn’t bear to put my new nutcracker away
He was holding a wreath and a stack of packages
which I replaced with a couple of MacKenzie-Childs blooms
We are now calling him our “Palace Guard”
I am thinking of leaving everything in place through Valentine’s Day,
the black, white and red create such a happy, warm atmosphere
A colorful bottle brush forest fills the secretary in the great room
Snowy decor took over the bar
With some festive New Year things
HHjr gave me this LED board for Christmas
It came with special markers for drawing and writing
It will be fun to use for seasons, parties, menus
HHjr got creative and made this mantel decoration for our Citrus Bowl party
We watched the Alabama vs Michigan game outside by the fire
with family and friends on New Year’s Day
After the Citrus Bowl party, I moved the citrus into the kitchen
This bright winter island really keeps the mood cheery
instead of January dreary!
Plus it smells so good!
It was perfect for NG’s January birthday party
CC was very proud of the cake she baked for her Dad!
Caramel Candy Wreath Cake recipe here
I am looking forward to a quiet January enjoying my winter decor
I hope you are taking time to relax and renew!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner?
Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Turn About Tuesday Celebrate Your Story, You’re the Star
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters