Merry Christmas, and welcome to our home! We love to decorate our house for Christmas, and we enjoy inviting friends and family to come for a visit.
This year we did a major remodeling project, opening up our living room, dining room, and kitchen into one room. We started planning the project last spring and just finished the final details this month! We added built-in bookshelves and an electric fireplace for cozy atmosphere in the living room area.
Our “new” living room.
Scott is very handy, and we are thrifty, so we put in the vinyl flooring ourselves. He also did most of the electrical and lighting work. We hired help with the sheetrock and painting, and then found two young men who are are carpenters-in-training to help with with some of other work, including new stairs and railings.
Our landing – entry way.
I searched Facebook Marketplace for some furniture I could refinish or paint, and found a dining table, desk, filing cabinet, ottoman, rolling kitchen island, recliner, and console table for the entry landing. (above) We waited for the Labor Day Sale to purchase our two new couches and dinging room chairs and hutch.
Our dining room with a peek at my desk in the far right.
We considered getting new cabinets for the kitchen, but after a couple estimates, we decided to have them painted white instead. We’re pleased with the updated color and the way it brightens up that space.
Our kitchen.
There’s more room in the kitchen, and that makes it easier to prepare meals and have friends and family join us. We’re looking forward to our first family gathering in this newly remodeled space during the week between Christmas and New Years.
Our Christmas tree in our living room.
The Christmas tree fits nicely in that corner ,and when we take it down we’ll finish hanging art on the wall there. Our Christmas tree is a “memory tree” filled with ornaments from our travels and ornaments that are gifts from friends and family.
Homemade Christmas ornaments.
Some are gifts from dear friends.
The built-in shelves in our living room.
We hope you enjoyed your visit! Scott and I wish you a very Merry Christmas. May you be blessed with God’s peace of heart and mind as you celebrate Jesus’s birth this Christmas!
Until Next Time ~ Happy Reading!
Carrie
Absolutely beautiful
Thank you, Diane!
Loved your tour. So many memories of Christmas with our grandchildren. With some we made popcorn basks in red and green and with the others we made Christmas cookies. Love the great memories.
Thanks, Mona!
Beautiful!!!!!
Thanks, Sam. All that artistic training comes in handy in so many different ways. I loved choosing the colors and learning about styling shelves. Blessings to you!
Your home is lovely–well done and most inviting! Merry Christmas!
Carrie,
Well done to both of you! So many hours of research, shopping and labor. I imagine you are happy it is behind you. Everything is lovely and inviting. So very nice of you to share it with all of us. Merry Christmas to you and Scott! Enjoy all the blessings of fellowship your new open space will provide. God bless! Love, Heather Elizabeth ♥
Thank you, Heather!
Thanks, Suzanne! Merry Christmas!
What a difference from the setting you formerly enjoyed. This is very light, beautiful, and updated. Congratulations on a project well done! Merry Christmas & blessed New Year.
Thank Marilyn, it is a big difference, and we are really enjoying it. Merry Christmas.
I am wishing you a blessed CHRISTmas in your gorgeous home where you will proclaim that JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!
Thank you, Charlotte!
Woo-hoo! All that hard work paid off! Carrie, it is absolutely beautiful! The living room is scrumptious! And you must be so pleased with the kitchen. Lots of delicious goodies will surely bless all! It’s so bright and airy! LOVE IT!!!
This project really stretched my patience . . . but I’m so glad we could tackle it and have more room to have people in and enjoy our home. Love to you and Bob.
How warm and welcoming!
Merry Christmas and I pray your days here are blessed as you bless ❤️
Thank you, Claudia! Merry Christmas!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thanks, Melissa! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas celebration!
Wishing you and yours a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy.Healthy 2023.
Joan
Thank you, Joan.
Wishing you and yours a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy and and Healthy 2023. God Bless.
Marion
Thank you, Marion!
Carrie, your house looks beautiful. Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas. May 2023 bring you and yours happiness.blessings and peace. God Bless.
Marilyn
Thank you, Marilyn!
Beautiful. I love all your ornaments and decorations. The Angel on the mantel stunning. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023. Blessings
Thank you, Keren! Merry Christmas!
How very beautiful! What a warm and welcoming home. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, celebrating our Lord’s birth!
Thank you, Sandy!
I love how bright and open everything is, Carrie! Beautiful, and I especially love how it proves that you can still decorate beautifully on a dime! I love the challenge of finding things that are within the budget yet still just right!
Thank, Deb! Yes, that hunt on Facebook Marketplace was fun! I’m not sure we will keep that console table on the landing. It’s a bit large for that space, but it’s so pretty it’s hard to give it up, plus it weighs a ton to move! Thanks for stopping by!
Love all of the white shelves and cabinets! The navy in the living room is my favorite! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Everything is absolutely lovely, Carrie! The blue and white is so pretty, clean and refreshing, and really makes me think of you and what makes you at home and happy. I’m thrilled for you and Scott! Enjoy your special family time this Christmas Season and God bless!
Thank you, Cathy!
So pretty and cozy. Love your color scheme.
Thank you, Connie!
Carrie, your renovations are amazing, and the way you have decorated the space makes its so warm and inviting. May your time with family and friends be relaxing and uplifting,
Thanks for those kind words, Melissa. Merry Christmas!
You have a beautiful home. I love the two angels on the bookcase. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas and a joyous New Year. May God bless you and yours!
Carrie, Merry Christmas to you and your family! Your home is beautiful…so warm and welcoming! Thank you for writing such wonderful books for us to enjoy…thoroughly! God bless you and your family! ❤
Carrie, Merry Christmas to you and your family! Your home is beautiful…so warm and welcoming! Thank you for writing such wonderful books for us to enjoy! God bless you and your family!
Carrie, Merry Christmas to you and your family! Your home is beautiful…so warm and welcoming! Thank you for writing such wonderful books for us to enjoy! God bless you and your family!