Grand Christmas Housewalk 2012

Here's a little peek at some of our Christmas decorations...

Jennifer Rizzo, a fellow Chicago area Blogger

 is hosting a Christmas Housewalk

 and I wanted to join in on the fun...

The outside decorations were done last week, 

thanks to Mr. Grand.

Here are a few shots from that post.

Now, on to the Christmas Housewalk 2012.

Come on in!

The tree is up 

and covered with glass ornaments and garlands.

I posted about our tree last year-

 you can read about it here.

One of my favorite ornaments- a Christopher Radko Cupcake.

Looks good enough to eat!

In the living room, the stockings are hung by the chimney with care...
You know the rest.

Also, in the living room, the Christmas Tree Pin Pillow has been put on it's annual display...

In the dining room, I have kept the buffet simple because it's smallish 

and I need some space for serving!

On the table, a bowl full of colorful glass ornaments

and sparkly green trees.

 Well, that's what I was working on for a centerpiece 

until Mr. Grand came home and did some helpful editing...

Here is the simpler version-

Which do you like better?

On the porch, I put some red beaded cone trees on the buffet, 

with battery operated candles underneath.

I will be hosting dessert after a Christmas party this weekend

and I can use the remote to turn my candles on-

and you know how much I like my remote controlled candles!

 I love how you can see the outdoor lights from inside the porch.

 Who doesn't need a Santa Claus soap dispenser

in the powder room?

A must have....

Love my glass ornaments...

And my NOEL vases, a gift from my friend Kim at County Line Road.

Stop by her blog for some incredible visual treats!  

Merry Christmas!

Linking to 

Holiday Housewalk at Jennifer Rizzo
Tabletop Tuesdays at A Stroll Through Life
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage