Christmas at Monica's~
Yesterday Monica and I hosted a Christmas party/luncheon at Monica's home. It was a group of ladies that wanted to have their ornament gift exchange somewhere 'different'...
...so we did that for them.
They had punch, coffee/tea, lunch, cake, and music.
And... they enjoyed Monica's beautiful Christmas home.
Tissue pom-pom flowers on Monica's Christmas tree are beautiful in white and burlap/brown. Monica also tied white vintage hankies on and included the big wooden letters from last year. She has several cute little cream owls and a white polor bear on the tree.
Fireplace mantel...
Love Monica's new lamp...
Cute birdie pillow...
Will and ironstone...
Collections...
Love the Christmas glasses and pitcher...
Party table...
Monica's new bed...
I LOVE IT!
It was brown/stained. Monica painted it!!
Look how high the headboard is!
NOW...I...WANT...ONE!!
Kathy found this bed for Monica in Houston.
LOVE IT!!
Love your pillows Monica...
Living room...
How cute!
New screen door to the laundry room....
...too cute!
CAKE letters by Mika~ to order
This is what Monica looks at when she is standing at her kitchen sink...
Candy...
Grandbabies everywhere.
Cake.
Pocket-watch ornament from
we love them Leslie!!
Thank you ladies for our 'first' party/luncheon.
We enjoyed it.
And thanks Monica for the Christmas tour.
Everything is GORGEOUS! That bed is incredible! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your precious family.
Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca | December 23, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Merry Christmas. Monica's home is so welcoming.
Posted by: Eugenia | December 23, 2010 at 11:25 PM
Everything is just so quaint! I love it!! I collect red and white salt and pepper shakers. I have some of them behind my stove. Sure wish I had a cute little display piece like Monicas.
Posted by: Jann Olson | December 23, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Merry christmas Tina!
Loved your post and thanks for sharing Monica's home with us. If you are interested in a bed like that. Please let me know, I am downsizing and happen to have one. I can send you a photo email if you like. I live in Texarkana tx. Have a merry holiday and wonderful new year.
Lorri
Posted by: Lorri | December 24, 2010 at 03:01 AM
Oh loved the tour!! As always :)
Merry Christmas Tina and Monica! You 2 gals are soooooo much fun!
Posted by: Sheree Cloyd | December 24, 2010 at 06:09 AM
How pretty and festive! Monica, looks like your home is all ready for Christmas, thanks for sharing Tina!
Carol in GA
Posted by: Carol | December 24, 2010 at 06:15 AM
What a Christmas treat to get to see Monica's DARLING home...every inch of it is sooo pretty and inspiring. Best wishes for a very MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you!!! (P.S. What a group of lucky ladies for a luncheon there!!!)Also that BED is to die for!!!!
Posted by: ann | December 24, 2010 at 06:43 AM
What a fun house, cozy and warm!
I have the same screen doors at my cottage, that she has on her laundry room door!
Have a Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Deanna | December 24, 2010 at 08:06 AM
Monica has a beautiful home, Tina...thanks for sharing it with us :)
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kim-HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs | December 24, 2010 at 08:19 AM
Monica's home is Beautiful. It is warm, happy, welcoming. I love Monica's new lamp! Have a great Christmas and a new year filled with good health, happiness and Love.
Posted by: Peg from Long Island NY | December 24, 2010 at 08:21 AM
Dinner for the ladies and DESSERT for us! What a treat looking at this beautiful home. Thank you for the lovely pictures.
Posted by: Tammy S. | December 24, 2010 at 08:24 AM
Thanks for the tour. I love the lamp...where did she get it???
What a treat for these ladies to have their party there.
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: lucinda | December 24, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Beautiful. You two girls sure are talented.
Posted by: Erin | December 24, 2010 at 08:58 AM
Thanks for the great tour Tina! Wishing you and your family a Blessed Christmas!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | December 24, 2010 at 09:13 AM
Tina, Monica's home is captivating! Much like your own. Does Monica have a blog? I sure would like to see her home more often. If she doesn't have one, she'd have lots of readers waiting in line! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 24, 2010 at 09:14 AM
Well, as I was scrolling back up, I see you have Monica and Kathy's home in your sidebar. I shall go visit!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 24, 2010 at 09:16 AM
Dear Tina,
You two certainly have amazing, warm and cozy homes and I can see why you are "soul sisters". The tour was so wonderful. Hope you and Monica and your families have the best Christmas ever!!!
Posted by: Debra | December 24, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Oh my goodness. You two are amazing! I would love to have lunch at either of your homes. So is this your new venture? I'd say you two are perfectly suited to host parties.
Posted by: Stacey | December 24, 2010 at 09:55 AM
Merry Christmas Tina!
I hope this Christmas is one of your merriest! Thank's for a year of eye candy. I must be 10 lbs heavier. And thank you Monica for sharing your gorgeous home I'm pea green from envy. ; ) Love it!!!
Christmas Blessings to you and your's,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | December 24, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Oh, gosh! What a stunning home! I know I'll be back to this post over and over and over. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Rosie | December 24, 2010 at 10:31 AM
I love the screen door to you laundry room...I want to do something like this for our pantry. We have been working on our little house a lot here lately...trying to make it a comfy place. You will have to check out our house on A Vintage Home In Progress. Your blog is so nice, I see you have been doing this for a while now. I still have a ton to learn about blogging, enjoying every minute of the learning process. LOL. Keep up the great work, Tina. I also love the CAKE letters...you daughter does a beautiful job.
Posted by: A Vintage Home in Progress | December 24, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Monicas' home is wonderful! I'm so envious of her new laundry door too! We've been debating that very same door at our house for our laundry room. Me, debating for it... the Mr debating against it.
Merry Christmas to you, your family and friends and thanks to you and yours for being so generous to share your homes with us!
Posted by: Merrie | December 24, 2010 at 01:45 PM
Her home is so sweet. Thank you for letting us take a tour.
Posted by: Debby Messner | December 24, 2010 at 01:53 PM
Monica,thanks for allowing Tina to share
your beautiful home with all of us. Your
home is so pretty and welcoming, just like
Tina's.
Now, for the questions.....where did she
get that adorable lamp?? I would love to
have one. Also, what color is her bedroom
painted? I'm wanting to update ours and
love that color. Her white bed looks
beautiful against the dark walls.
Enough for the interrogation, Tina. Once
again, please thank Monica for allowing
us into her wonderful home.....and thank
you for taking the time to share with us.
I'm so happy for the two of you on your
new venture. As I've said many times
before...wish I lived closer!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
Tina, and Monica's!
Becky
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | December 24, 2010 at 02:47 PM
Have a blessed Christmas! Enjoy each other. Much love and prayers! Beautiful home!
Posted by: Gayla | December 24, 2010 at 04:23 PM