The 2007 Virtual Holiday Home tour continues....

    My, oh my. This has been absolutely the best time, peeking into so many charming homes! (and there are so many more to come as you will see!)
   Let's see if I can get this uploaded more smoothly today, shall we? I  had a few hiccups with Typepad yesterday (I am going to blame typepad anyhow...)There are more pictures of my home at the end of this tour, but let's start off with Sheryl's darling home...

Wonderful, wonderful blog! Now, let's get on over to Rhoda's house and take a peek...after that, we simply must swing over to Monica's home.

Ooh! Nice. Look at Deb's place. Always so beautiful.

Let's see Cathy's sweet home. I love her outdoor picture!

Now, on to Lorrie's place. (ooh! I am a big fan of hers too!)

Now, on to dear, dear sweet Becky's home. Look at the darling bird in her Christmas tree!I just love it.

So, when we finish up at Becky's we'll have to head over to Christi's and check out her holiday decorating too.

All of this is so pretty!Have you all been to Karla's Cottage? She did a home tour as well, and it is wonderful!

After we finish at Karla's we must pop on over Kim's to and take a look see...She has two sites, you know!Busy, busy girl!

Next stop, Janet's home. Her photo is one of my favorites....just lovely!

Hmmmmm, maybe we need to take a break to go re-fill our cocoa.
     OK, back to touring! Let's see Amy's house next. (great pictures Amy!)

*sigh* So much to see. Now, Mary's home...darling blog for sure.
Oh, look! Cielo's   house now... lot's of table setting ideas here!

Katy's new to blogging. It's too cute for words.

Let's see, do we have time for another? Oh yes we do. Let's see Crystal's home.

Oh, you know I love birdhouses!Now on to my sweet friend Carol's house.She has the table set for us!

Oh, this is so inspiring. Onward we go, to Meredith's place.

Great ideas with fruit for the season... We simply must stop by Gail's home as well...

I have these ornaments also, and I love them. Oh, let's not forget to go by Jen R's home. Looks like she's been cleaning...

adorable idea with the scarf on the towel bar!

My, my, my!Look what's happening at Brookside Cottage. Let's stop and see Joyce..

That Santa is one Cutie Patootie!Let's hit just one more fabulous bloggy home...Linda has some darling ideas to share! Aah! I want one of these! (Really, I do...so adorable.)

OK then, last stop on the tour bus people, we're back at my humble abode.

     I feel like you've already seen all of my cottage, but I have more pictures of it to share with you tomorrow, but please forgive me if I am repeating items you have seen in past posts...
I was actually going for a "Less is More" Christmas look, but when you scale back from 15 rubber made tubs (and a 4.500 square foot house) to a more appropriate sized cottage for one inspired middle aged woman and her two dogs, well...it's hard to do. I still have a holly jolly Christmas happenin' everywhere in the cottage it seems.
Perfect example? The first two photos I just shared...uh... we are still in the dining room, people!I promise you, it doesn't look like Christmas overkill though...subtle, but abundant (is there  really such a thing?!)

I will share the other rooms in my cottage, "Christmas style" tomorrow. (I fear we are on Christmas overload here in Blogland right this minute and we need to rest and regroup...anyway, I know I do.)
   *sigh* I don't know about you, but this has been a very special part of my Christmas holiday season this year...visiting  with old friends, meeting new friends and looking forward to a very blessed year ahead.

Comments

[Sher's Creative Expressions]

Thanks for hosting this Tracey. Now, put your feet up, grab a cuppa and take a break.

Blessings,

Sher

[Jen R]

Thank you for hosting the wonderful house tour! I really enjoyed myself and am already plotting for next year!Your home is beautiful!
Jen R

[Katy]

Your home is so beautiful! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

[DivaDeb]

Oh I am SO inspired by all of this FABulous decorating! So many talented and creative gals out in Blogland. What fun...thank you so much, Tracey, for organizing this. Brilliant idea!

I sent you an email on Monday with a photo & link to my blog so I could be included in this tour....I guess you didn't get it? Stop by and say hi, everyone! http://hummadeedledee.blogspot.com

[Cathymac]

Oh, Tracey! You've done it again! Your inspire me so much! I plan to visit often, even after Christmas!!

[Linda Albrecht]

Such a fun little tour you organized, Tracey! I love your pretty house. Everything is gorgeous all decked out for Christmas. Thanks so much for sharing your decorating talent.

Linda

[Theresa Cox]

Thank you for all your hard work to organize this WONDERFUL Holiday Tour! I am having so much fun (not done yet :) touring so many talanted poeples homes.

Christmas Blessing and Cheers, Theresa

[Meredith from Merchant Ships]

Oh, Tracey, thank you for slipping me in the lineup! I got so busy that I didn't have time to do a special post just for the tour.

It's an honor to be included. I'll link back here after I finish cutting up all those pineapples!!!!

[Amy]

What a wonderful home tour! I've loved seeing everyone's festive creativity!!! Thanks for including my little photo...

Merry Christmas!
Amy

[Julie size]

Oh YEAH! I thought I was a day late. My Christmas photos are down a few posts in my blog though.

[Rosemary]

I love all of it Tracey.
Thanks for sharing the tour with us.
Rosemary

[kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu]

Tracey,
I had to steal Gail from you for my feature today! Lovely stuff. Thanks for all the great ideas! And thanks for letting me be a part of it.

[Angela (Cottage Magpie)]

Tracey, this is such a lovely tour, everyone's been so much fun and so fun to see--thank you SO much for organizing it! I'm so inspired that I decided to cap off my year with a giveaway, so hope you can check it out.
Best,
~Angela :-)

[Judy]

Hey Tracey! I have "tagged" you to play the Hoopla Christmas game - can't wait to see your answers.

[Jen R]

Sign me up ;)! Love the pillows!
Jen R

[DivaDeb]

Thank you for adding me in at the last minute, Miss Tracey...you are such a wonderful hostess!!!

[Janet]

Tracey,
Thanks so much for all your hard work; this has been a wonderful tour and we are all sure to make some new friends. Don't you love to make new friends? Happiest of Holidays to you and your family.

Janet

[Bev Brandon]

found you through boomama's friends...whatever you touch turns to gold...beautiful blog...beautiful blogger...loved loved loved my walk, no stroll, through your blog! i love everything about your taste...even the ethereal borders around your photos is gorgeous---wonder how you do it? thank you for this event!

[Lipstick and Laundry]

Hi Tracey, I love your home and all the other who were kind enough to share... How inspiring! I didn't make your dealine with 4 boys of my own and caring for two others, I am BUSY... Anyway if anyone would like a tour of mine.... Here you go...
www.lipstickandlaundry.wordpress.com

[gina]

I missed this one in December , but it's always fun to see other's decorations.