Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I will be taking a two week blog break and will see you back on January 7, 2025. In the meantime, I thought you'd enjoy this video of our home decorated for Christmas. I actually simplified the decor this year because there was only three weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I went with more unadorned greens with simple bows. I really like the way it turned out, I think the trend this year for Christmas decor was more natural and simple, so it all worked out in the end.
Odds and ends of our holiday celebrations
I did put our tree up at Thanksgiving so we could take Christmas photos and have them ready for Christmas cards (although I did move the tree since then because it wasn't working out where it was). I went with a simple all gold tree this year to coordinate with the more simple Christmas decor. The kids all wore blue and green.
Holiday Photos
Kriskindlmarket
Hubby and I spent the following weekend in La Crosse Wisconsin and enjoyed the Kriskindlmarket in Sparta and the La Crosse Rotary Lights.
The Grinch was hysterical! He did such a great job staying in character!
The last time we went to the Kriskindlmarket it was during the day. It was so nice going at night and seeing it all lit up! It was so pretty!
La Crosse Rotary Lights
We roasted marshmallows at the La Crosse Rotary Lights
I don't know why, but the lights seemed brighter than ever this year!
And finally, a photo of Jackson. I think he is annoyed that Christmas decorations are in the way of his usual perch. 😁
Enjoying Some Old-World Holiday Fun at "Kriskindlmarket" in Sparta Wisconsin
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Amy
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Your home is beautiful and loving all the festive sights and sounds! Loving that last cute pic of your cat. Merry Christmas!
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Thanks so much Kathrine! Merry Christmas!
DeleteWhat a cozy decorations Amy! Very pretty! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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DeleteThat looked so festive and fun. Yay for a warmer weekend to enjoy it. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteIt was, yes, warmer winter weather is always appreciated in Wisconsin. Merry Christmas!
DeleteI just came back to watch your home tour. It is so beautiful! I love the layout and the wood stoves. It all looked so beautiful and cozy for the holidays!! I hope you had a great one. Happy New Year and enjoy your blog break!
DeleteOh, I'm glad you came back. Thank you so much. Christmas was great. Happy New Year!
DeleteThank you for inviting us to tour your home, it's so beautifully decorated everywhere you look, love the lit up garlands and traditional colors for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteAnd looks like a fun day at the Christmas market. I too got to enjoy a few Christmas market visits this year in my home country of Germany (every town big or small has them over there), it was chilly but thankfully no rain, some snowflakes would have been magical though :).
Love seeing Jackson!! One of my cats simply knocks over the decorations I put in her spot (which is a newer spot she discovered), she doesn't care - and I need to fix it every morning!!! She only sleeps there during the night.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Enjoy your blogging break!
You're welcome, and thank you! I would love to go to German Christmas Market. They look incredible. That was great you got to go back. I had a cat once that did the same thing. They are so funny. Jackson has been fairly good about my Christmas decorations this year. He loves gift bags, and got into a few of those. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
DeleteAll those lights are just beautiful and how fun to out in the midst of them. Your photos are lovely. Merry Christmas.
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DeleteYou have such a beautiful home with so much character! The decor looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYes, "character" is a good way to describe it. Thanks so much!
DeleteI enjoyed this so much. My favorite spaces are the gorgeous bedroom off the sitting room - I remember when you did that remodel - and the sunroom space. Love all of the bits of Christmas sprinkled about. Have always thought I would like to have Christmas or at least winter-themed bedspreads to put out for the holidays. Might have to invest. And then when the fam is together again for Christmas at our house, there will be a little Christmas in each of my rooms, too.
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Thanks Leslie. Yes, the bedroom in the living room is odd, but it is a must have with a growing, extended family. I think holiday bedspreads are a good investment.
DeleteWishing you the happiest Christmas ever! May your heart be filled with peace, your home with laughter, and your stocking with surprises. Let the spirit of the season remind you of all the good things in life and fill you with hope for the year ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you! What a blessing! Happy New Year!
DeleteI'm finally catching up with a few of my favorite blogs and I'm so glad I saw this one, Amy! We don't live too far from LaCrosse/Sparta and it's halfway between us and our kids in Madison, so I will keep those links for future years. Sounds like a fun time and it looks like you had beautiful weather to enjoy it all!
ReplyDeleteAww, you're so sweet. Yes, that area knows how to do Christmas and is worth the stop. Happy New Year!
DeleteOh, and I meant to add... the video of your home tour was so lovely! I enjoyed all the special touches throughout! Thanks for sharing all your treasures with us!
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DeleteLooks like a wonderful holiday was had. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteYes, other than a couple of us getting sick, it was a great Christmas week.
DeleteOh wow I just loved seeing the tour of your home. And it is festively decorated for the holidays how wonderful. What a great home you have. And loved seeing all your snaps of what you have been up to with your family and furry friends! Happy New Year!
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Thank you so much, and Happy New Year to you too!
Deleteall the outdoor shots are so beautiful and inspirational, Amy. i just might grab my coat and head out for some fresh air! happy new year ... and thanks for the needed nudge!
ReplyDeleteThank you, glad I inspired you. Happy New Year!
DeleteDear Amy, your home looks very pretty and cozy (and very big!) and is beautifully decorated. Wonderful pre-Christmas activities and the holiday photos of your kids are great!
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I wish you and all your loved ones a healthy, peaceful and happy New Year!
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Thank you. Yes, it is big. It was small when we bought it; only 1200 square feet, but then we added the addition and doubled the square footage. We use every inch of this home when the grandbabies come over!
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