Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Our Christmas Banister and Foyer

Welcome to our ...
Tis the season to be jolly,
(sing with me ladies...)
Fa la la la la, la la la la. ;)
I love this time of year, don't you?
 Join me for a mini tour...
 On the Chandelier, I draped a garland around it and then swagged the Deco Mesh ribbon through it, and tied it in with the branches.  I then added bows and took Mardi Gras Beads and hung ornaments on each bead and tied them into the garland.  I love the multidimensional look.
I had to add Santa to the mix, of course! =)
I added some red pillows to tie it all in.
For the staircase: I added lit garland, deco mesh, and ornaments.
I placed a 6ft. tree on a table for height.
My Santa picture greets you as you enter through the front door.

 As you enter through the front door...this is what you see!
I am really into Polka Dot Bows this year!
I added two reindeer on the table.
I love making funky tree-toppers.
In the distance you can see the dining room area and the dining room tree as you enter into the house.
 Ornaments and Mardi Gras Beads used in conjunction with each other is the new thing I liked incorporating into my decor this year.
Deco Mesh Holiday Wreaths
Well, I hope you enjoyed the tour!
Now back to my singing...
~*~
 Sing we joyous, all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
XOXO ~Liz
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Linking up with Kristen for her Share Your Creations Party!

39 comments:

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

AWESOME!! The foyer looks amazing!!! Everything looks so warm and festive. LOVE the chandelier! And Santa looks so stately, ready to welcome your guests. This is just GORGEOUS, Liz!! You are so talented!!

Calypso In The Country said...

Your foyer is so welcoming and decorated so beautifully! I love all the details and the grandness of it all!
-Shelley

12 Months Of Christmas said...

WOWZA!!!! I LOVE it!!! I really like your Santa picture. I have my eyes on one... and I wish REALLY badly that I could just go and hide it in the store so no-one finds it until after Christmas then it will be on clearance.... :) I have hinted to my girls that I would REALLY LOVE it for Christmas... we'll see if they got the hint! LOL!!! Your house is just beautiful! SO TALENTED you are!!! Can I borrow some??? OH WAIT!!! I think we were going to try and schedule you to visit right??? :) Love it Liz! Hope your plans for the month are falling into place! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Allyson Pecilunas said...

Liz, it all looks gorgeous!! I was so waiting for more of your Christmas decor! :) You are such an inspiration!! We have a ceiling fan in out entry way I am going to try to see if I can rig some garland up there. Love that santa picture. I need one!! Can you tell I'm excited about your post? LOL Love it all!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

A very cheery entrance. You must have a very tall ladder and no fear of heights. Love the chandy.

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Liz, Drop dead GORGEOUS!! Magazines should be knocking at your door to feature your home.
xo,
Sherry

Cindy said...

Your tree, banister...everything is beautiful Liz!

L said...

Beautiful and festive, Liz! I have been eyeing that picture here, too, but they all sold out of Santa. I was surprised how picked over the Christmas decorations are already this early in December!
I love your entry and every thing you've shown so far.
Fa la la la la, la la la la..

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Yes, thank you for that ear worm, Liz! : ) It is so beautiful in your entry! I love how your eye goes from the tree up to the garland and then up to the chandelier. I absolutely love how you did the chandelier!

Patti said...

Beautiful foyer and decorations...love the santa print

Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl said...

Stunning! So festive and cheery! Great job!!!

Cheri said...

Beautiful!

NanaDiana said...

Looks like some pretty beautiful FALALALA's to me! Perfect...from the tree on the table to the halls you have decked...and, as you know, I love that Santa! xo Diana

Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing said...

Unbelievable! Girl you work do hard on your Christmas decor, there would be no way you would get me up to that chande. Looks gorgeous though.

Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm said...

Liz, I don't know how you do so much. Everything is so festive and fun. I have never seen so much color and bling and fun things in one home. You rock, it is all so pretty as usual!

Val said...

Liz, stunning. You are so creative.

Shelia said...

Oh, Little Liz, I'm in complete Christmas decor heaven! Your home is just stunning! I love everything you've done! How in the world did you climb so high to decorate your chandy! I'm sure you were on a ladder, but scary! ;) You are one amazing young woman! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Betsy@ coastal-colors said...

It's amazing! You do go all out and I love it! The mesh adds such sparkle to your rooms! Magazine ready and perfect! I love all the festive decorating you do!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

I was singing with ya Liz!! Your foyer looks beautiful!! I have the same Santa picture as you. It's on my mantel, just no glass on mine. LOVE how you did you banisters! Martina

Beverly Dillow said...

Absolutely beautiful!!!!

mishebe said...

Beautiful staircase.

Becca said...

Fa la la la la ... la la la laaaaa! No surprise that I absolutely love your entrance! The decorated chandie ... the colorful and beautiful banister ... of course, I LOVE your Santa picture. And, spying the tree in your dining room is wonderful. Your guests will love taking it all in! xoxo

Carrie @ Dittle Dattle said...

Simply gorgeous! I adore the Santa portrait. Your whole house looks so festive and inviting.

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Your home is so beautiful and you have it decorated to perfection. Such a warm and welcoming foyer. I love your Christmas decor. Hugs, Marty

Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G said...

Outstanding! Everything looks festive and beautiful! Love the Santa Portrait!

Jen S. said...

WOW--your home is so beautiful Liz! I love how there is such attention to detail...you do not miss a beat! You are such a talented, creative person. Thanks for sharing your awesome creations! I ♥ it!

Angela said...

Fa la la la la!!! Gorgeous!!! You sure know how to deck the halls!!!
Angela

Marie said...

So elegant, festive and joyous C:

Blessings,

~Marie

Grace said...

wow! it is just stunning!!! and i adore the picture of santa, what a wonderful touch.~Grace

theresascomfortsofhome.com said...

As always you have such beautiful decorations!

Designs By Pinky said...

Do people GASP in delight when they enter your front door???? They should!! It is all breathtakingly beautiful! Love the tree on the table and being able to see the dining room tree too. LOVE the Santa picture! Scary getting up so high to do the chandy but you did a GREAT job!!! XO, Pinky

Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm said...

I don't know which I enjoyed more, your singing, or the tour? LOL Your home gorgeous, and fun. It always is at Christmas time. It would be very difficult to pick a favorite here because it is all so beautiful. I do have one question tho, how on earth did you get up to that Chandy in the foyer to decorate it? I really wanna know this.

Traci said...

Gorgeous as usual!!

Sandra said...

Liz, 3 words: GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS! :)

Jo's This and That said...

Beautiful! Stunning staircase.Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.Merry Christmas.

Arriving said...

It looks wonderful. Another home run chicky. Hope you are feeling better!

Emelia DiCarlo said...

Liz, you are a magical and amazing Santa's helper.....all in one joy and delight. the colors, polka dots, gold shimmering lights should be an HGTV special or better, a Hallmark movie backdrop. I love it all. Your love and light of others just shines like that special Star guiding Magi. Thank you for letting me visit.Love, Emelia, OX.

Hibiscus House said...

Fantastic!

Michele Smith said...

Wow!!! Beautiful, just beautiful.