When my client and dear friend Sandy asked me to help her decorate her Austin home for the holidays , I was thrilled! And although I had never done Christmas decor for her, I just KNEW that it could be nothing less than classic.
And it was.
The 12′ Christmas tree was story book perfect. Classic garlands, ribbons and ornaments in coppers, golds and just the right amount of red.
And what could be more classic than carolers. Sandy has collected Byer’s Choice carolers for years and has a collection TOO large to display in only one area. Above, the “Piano Room” is reminiscent of a Dickens Christmas.
On the buffet, the “Family Gathers at Grandma’s”.
And below, “Celebrating a White Christmas”.
For many, the nativity scene is the very essence of the holiday season. This one belongs to me. Back in 1992, I patiently hand painted and antiqued each piece. I also built the manger out of plywood and tree trunks and bark from my back yard (I was living in North Carolina at the time).
This year, MY Christmas decor is less traditional (I’ll tell you about that next blog), so I asked Sandy if she would display the manger in her home this year. She happily agreed….and I just couldn’t be more thrilled. Thanks Sandy.
My nativity scene sits beneath the Family Room tree.
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
~Charles Dickens
Merry Christmas,
Alba