🎄the ULTIMATE *Old Fashioned* Christmas Decorating Marathon : Part 1🎄 || decorate with me

[@alices.1824]

Beautiful. I’m not too much into Christmas decor like inpast years. My husband of 54 years passed away this year and my heart is not dealing well. But always enjoy your videos. Not sure why I shared. Haven’t shared with other decorators.

[@jkalb1744]

I am sorry. Take it slow. I will pray for you.

[@pattyejordan8723]

I share your grief.. I lost my husband of 52 years, this past year as well! It’s different…I know where he is, it’s me that’s lost. I stay on my knees, I know Who holds my hand🙏🏼We will see them again, and oh what reunion that will be. 💜✝️ Draw close to Jesus He promised He would never leave us…God Bless You ✝️

[@alices.1824]

@@pattyejordan8723 God Bless

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for sharing that with me. ❤️ My heart breaks for your loss…after 54 years. What a beautiful life! I am sending you all my love and prayers as you navigate this holiday season. Thank you for being here and sharing your heart with me. ❤️🙏🏻

[@marcipalmer2333]

I’m so sorry for your loss. You must have so many beautiful memories after 54 years. Hold on to those, that’s where the magic is❤

[@colleenwalker6267]

Very lovely old fashioned decorating. Loved the background music too. I’m so sick of the same two or three tunes most Christmas decorating videos are playing. Love the beautiful china from grandma and the wonderful handwritten recipe from her. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!!! I am certainly blessed to have so many beloved, holiday items from my grandma. ❤️🎄 As for the music, I truly appreciate that feedback because I spend quite a bit of time picking the music for each video. Thank you for being here!!

[@chriswells4400]

Everything was just beautiful and carrying on the tradition with your Grandmother’s china. So special. I must say my favorite thing was the garland over the kitchen sink window with the fairy lights and the cranberry and orange slices with the blue Currier & Ives plates in the background. It was stunning. Looking forward to Part II.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Hi Chris!!! I’m with you the garland above the sink was one of my favorite Christmas “moments” from my decorating last year. I think it’s pretty a safe bet that I will do almost the same thing this year!! Thank you so much for always supporting me!! ❤️

[@sandrabotard7687]

When this video first came out, I wasn't into Christmas yet. I am getting there and I certainly enjoyed watching you decorate. Your home is so elegant; it sure doesn't look like space is limited. Just beautiful!

[@lianeabeyta4515]

Love the cozy feel of your home. My favorite is the over the stove styling. That painting and the brass potted little tree and greenery are like a still life. Just beautiful. I have that old copper little pitcher behind your first pomander... I use it with those long matches on my fireplace mantle ... with a sprig of the junipers during the holidays The rest of the year is stays up there because the visual is so nostalgic looking to me.

[@marcipalmer2333]

Your Christmas stylings look like a vintage postcard. Love how the garlands over the windows turned out, very festive and whimsical. Beautiful!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awww that is the sweetest compliment!! Thank you so much! 🎄❤️

[@marilynsaint8251]

How beautiful!! You have a true gift/talent to decorate the way you do, especially at your age. This video was the way we decorated years ago....you are blessed! I truly enjoy all of your videos!!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awww thank you so much for leaving such a sweet comment!! It means the world to me!! ❤️🎄

[@angelasampson3973]

Everything is stunning. It looks like you went into the forest to gather everything. I love that you use your Grandmothers china. The recipe is a sweet touch too.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so so much!! I always love finding unique ways to incorporate natural elements into my decor, all year long. I’m getting really excited to start decorating this year! 🎄🎄

[@OctoberBride]

I'm so sorry for the late comment but the past couple of weeks have been crazy here at our house so I'm just now able to watch this. 😂 Oh my goodness Carin. I cannot tell you how many memories you brought back with this video! I will be 39 here in a couple of weeks. My mom had me late in life and her mom had her late in life. All of that to say, my grandma was born in 1912, the year the Titanic sank. THIS is what her home always looked like at Christmas time. I loved everything you created. It was the perfect blend of nostalgia and coziness! If I had to pick a favorite item, it would definitely be your table. The added touch of the frosted apples was perfect! Especially the shot you had at 17:32, oh my! The memories of being at Grandma's house just hit me and I teared up a little. Thanks for bringing back so many good memories of my childhood. Oh and I loved seeing Ophelia! She is so adorable! Sorry for the late (and long) comment! Have a wonderful Christmas season!

[@TerryStapp-v7o]

Everything looks absolutely beautiful Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! ❤️🎄

[@felicialong6546]

Your home is do charming. It makes me happy. It reminds me of a more simple time. It’s just beautiful.❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I appreciate that so much!! ❤️❤️

[@janhaley1212]

I always remember taking the live tree outside after Christmas and adding bread and other food on it for the birds. Of the cranberries were on it too.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Ohhh what a lovely Christmas memory! Thank you for sharing! 🎄❤️

[@marthajones7265]

What a relaxing, enjoyable, and lovely video. Can't wait for your next one. ❤❤❤❤

[@dutchessoftruth5435]

Im older than you and here you are more mature in your decorating. Love the Dickens Christmas by using your decor and embellishing it, so much more classic. Oh and the Christmas dishes are the sweeyest touch ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awwww I definitely think the older I get, the more I channel my grandma when it comes to our home. She was such an elegant lady and their home always mirrored that. I got a bit more on maximalist side, than she did though. 😂 Nonetheless, she continues to inspire me!! 🎄❤️

[@phillipkelly841]

I love the simplicity of your holiday decorations. They are stunning!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!! 🎄❤️

[@susansmith5185]

I have my grandmas hutch too. It's exactly the same as yours! So funny. Love your decorating. Beautiful. Merry Christmas!

[@colleenarenee]

Very beautiful! I love the kitchen window. It is so cozy.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I loved how the window came out too! 🎄❤️

[@elizabethhealey5609]

I love the old Christmas home decoration is simple in beautiful, festive ,comfortable pleasant ,bring the worm , coziness into to the home .Thank you very much to sharing you beautiful home Christmas decoration 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I love it too!! Reminds me of my grandparents house!! I take so much inspiration from the nostalgia of Christmases past. 🎄❤️ Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leaving such a sweet comment!

[@DonnaMaloney-Brown-q3d]

Absolutely love your Christmas decorating - simple yet such a big impact.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you!! ❤️🎄

[@lindasmith5190]

Thank you so much. Sooo beautiful.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much my friend! 🎄❤️

[@rhondayoung326]

This is beautiful!! I love the garlands with cranberries and orange slices. I’m so doing that this year, love it on the tree and your kitchen window. All the touches with ribbon and greenery is so simple and gorgeous! Can’t wait for part 2.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so so much!! I can’t wait to make more garlands this year!! They are the perfect, old-fashioned Christmas touch. 🎄❤️

[@snookiegood6180]

Do the cranberries dry or get mushy?

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

@@snookiegood6180 they started To get a bit dry and wrinkly towards the end of December. Which was fine. I’m not sure if there is a way to preserve them longer. Honestly though, it wasn’t bad enough for visually bother me.

[@janedelarosa5957]

Love it, love it, beautiful decor. I was inspired by all your creations and I am doing some or all decor in my kitchen and as well in dining room. I love and always have loved an old fashioned home. ❤ Happy holidays. Love Jane.

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Sweet memories. Love your dishes

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

For me, Christmas decorating is all about memories! 🎄❤️

[@johnnymayo8534]

Random male viewer here looking for Christmas decor ideas. Beautiful video! I like your decor style....very Colonial Williamsburg-isk. I decorated in that motif for about 20 years. For the last 5 years, I've decorated in a late 50's / early 60's style after finding my parent's vintage hand-blown glass ornaments. I suppose I'm reliving my Christmas childhood. lol The portrait of your grandmother is very attractive. Respectively...you favor her. Just a little unsolicited advice from someone who has seen 69 Christmases...use your grandmother's china....not just for a 'special' dinner but for most family dinners during the holiday season. Every day is a holiday...every meal is a feast!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Hello “Random Male Viewer” and welcome!! Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a sweet, thoughtful comment. It’s funny how the older we get, the more we find ourselves inspired by the Christmases of our youth. The nostalgia is just magical!!! I have been told my entire life that I favor my grandma. I take that as the highest compliment! You are absolutely right about using the china! Last year I really tried to make a point to use it all season long. Grandma only pulled it out for Christmas Ever dinner and when she was entertaining at the holidays…but I definitely used it more in an “everyday” fashion. On the bright side…Lenox still manufactures this pattern so if God forbid something breaks, I can easily replace it. So glad you watched and took the time to leave such a thoughtful comment! Hope you stick around for this year’s Christmas decorating! 🎄❤️

[@janjentz1053]

Wonderful ideas for beautiful decor. Sure does put me into the Christmas mood; but it will be after Thanksgiving during the long weekend that we will decorate for Christmas. Can't wait to see more.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Right!!!! That’s why I wanted to do this Christmas marathon with all my decorating from last year. I won’t be decorating for a couple of more weeks either, but I’m getting my ideas together and I thought looking back at what I did last year was a great place to start. ❤️🎄 Thank you for watching my friend!!

[@tracy_222]

So beautiful your grandmothers sentimental Lenox china👍🏻🍽️love all the old world touches with cranberries popcorn and dried oranges 🍊 🍿every thing looks so warm and cozy🎅🏻🤶🏻🌲

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!!! ❤️🎄

[@TPayne-fm8ie]

Wow! This was so beautiful and full of great ideas. I love how many of these decorations are simple nods to how I used to decorate when I was younger. Maybe this is the year to bring back the old fashioned Christmas. Thank you so much for the wonderful inspiration!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awwww thank you for leaving such a sweet comment!! It makes my heart happy that so many people resonate with this old-fashioned Christmas decorating. For me, Christmas decorating is all about nostalgia and I love that I can incorporate so many Christmas pieces from my childhood into our home. It’s such a blessing!! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️🎄

[@kristiehill3341]

I enjoyed this video so much! Thank you for sharing!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️🎄

[@pennystewart9469]

I very much enjoyed this video. It gave me ideas that I truly had forgotten. Thank you for helping me remember. Excited for Part 2.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Ohhh this makes me so happy!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to watch! 🎄❤️

[@annieg9636]

I love your channel and how you decorate!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I appreciate that so much!! ❤️

[@jewv2231]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@terifawcett]

Your home is absolutely gorgeous 🌲 Side note…I was waiting for Ophelia to reach around the chair and grab the red ribbon 😁

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Hahahaha…I’m surprised Ophelia didn’t do that too!! I love how she always seems to recognize when I am filming and wants to make sure she gets her camera time! 😂🖤🤍 Thank you so much for watching!!

[@carriearii2675]

I love the simplicity of the old fashioned decor! I remember stringing popcorn and cranberries for the tree as a child! You might want to think about using your Grandma's Christmas china everyday. Someone suggested that to me several years ago. Since then, I get out my Spode Christmas dishes on Thanksgiving night after all the regular dishes for the day are clean. I put the Christmas ones in my regular cabinet so I will have to use them everyday! It seems like such a shame to have such lovely and festive dishes only to use for special occasions! I look forward to seeing your upcoming videos!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I love that!!! I spent a long time thinking the Christmas china was too “precious” to use it all holiday long and risk breaking pieces. Now I realize it’s too “precious” NOT to use it all season long! I’m so blessed to have such a large collection of it! Besides, it is such a classic Lenox pattern that they still produce it and sell at places like Dillards. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave such a sweet, thoughtful comment!! 🎄🎄

[@marilyn2499]

Love,love ,love Carin! I have the same issue at my home. Like Ophelia,my babies think table cloths = come lie down😂 Beautiful,just the right amount of decor that gently reminding us less is more. Can’t wait for episode 2! ♥️💚♥️

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awww thank you so much!!! It’s funny Ophelia rarely gets on the tablecloth. My youngest daughter’s cat…well that is a different story. 😂 I do love how she always knows when I am filming and tries to get her camera time! Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a sweet comment! 🎄❤️

[@lindamiller4649]

Your grandmother’s dinner ware is beautiful 😊

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I think so too!! ❤️🎄

[@debbielevy4554]

Simply gorgeous! And not a tacky plastic Santa in sight. L O L. They say it’s the little touches that make the look, and you proved that true. I love the bows everywhere, and all of the natural elements you added. I love using little sprigs of the faux berries just scattered here and there. Oh, and I loved your grandmothers framed. I have some really treasured Christmas cards that I framed individually and they make me happy every time I see them. Awesome job, Carin! It couldn’t be prettier. or more festive 🎄❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awww thank you so much for watching my friend!! I truly loved how my Christmas decor turned out last year, and this year I plan on a very similar feel. Of course I’ll change things up a bit, though! I’m so excited to get started VERY soon! Thank you so much for always supporting my channel! 🎄❤️

[@upriver7047]

So beautiful! Reminds me of me about 40 years ago. Hope to get back to it next year. We are in a state of chaos this year with painting and new flooring being installed. I would really enjoy having my kids and grands all home for Christmas one more time. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed every minute of your holiday video!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!!! New flooring and paint is exciting….and will no doubt create a beautiful backdrop for your holiday decorating next year!! Thank you again for watching! 🎄❤️

[@paulchezkari6952]

We are rewatching again, this time to take notes for our Hobby Lobby trip. Lots of family time Christmas decorations ideas. Thank you🎉🎉

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Oh gosh!! Y’all are so sweet for that!!! Thank you so much for always supporting my little channel…I truly appreciate y’all!! 🎄❤️

[@melaniehancock5652]

Love your tuxedo kitty!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

She’s pretty great! 🖤🤍

[@dianayaden2089]

❤ absolutely beautiful

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!! 🎄❤️

[@KarenHowe-w1g]

I loved watching this video. Very relaxing listening to the. beautiful music and the kitchen and dining rooms are so cozy and comfortable!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awww thank you so much!!! I can’t thank you enough for watching! 🎄❤️

[@kellyscorner01]

Can't wait to see what you do this year ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awwww thank you my friend!! I’m getting my ideas together as we speak! You and your mom continue to be in my prayers. ❤️🙏🏻

[@kellyscorner01]

@ourhomeonlawrence I appreciate that so much ❤️ I haven't been able to even get my tree up yet. I'm so behind. Mom is moving in with me next week, so I've been trying to get ready for that.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

@kellyscorner01 when my mom was on hospice we moved her into a little cabin on our property. Our little house in North TX had no extra room. It was such a blessing getting to be there with her. ❤️

[@kellyscorner01]

@ourhomeonlawrence we actually moved a house here from her property for her to stay in but it's not quite finish being renovated. But, I'll be glad to just have her here instead of me traveling over an hour to her.

[@marybethconrad8357]

So beautiful, with all the natural elements it must smell amazing.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

It really did!! I’m excited to bring all those elements back this year! 🎄❤️

[@mariedunn3774]

I can just hear the kitty now - “mama, wat you doin, me help!”

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Yes!!! Ophelia is always “helping”! 😭

[@florarhea5623]

Beautiful!!❤😊

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! 🎄

[@margaritacanincia1906]

Tradition, remembrance, of cherished loved ones and beautiful and elegant Christmas decorations is what makes extraordinary festive holiday memories. Thank you for sharing your inspiration as well as your home. The music you have chosen to accompany this video and your melodic voice was very soothing addition. Merry Christmas to you and yours. May the New year bring peace, health and prosperity.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I appreciate you and your sweet comment so much!! The older I get, the more I am inspired by Christmases past. I can’t wait to decorate this year!! Thank you again for your kind words! 🎄❤️

[@karenhanley3912]

Your home is decorated so beautifully for Christmas 🎄 I love all the natural elements cranberries and orange slices 👌

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!!! I love finding new ways to use the natural elements every year. ❤️🎄

[@barbshady7745]

Your video is beautiful...love your music, your graceful spirit and old fashioned values. I adore your channel. So refreshing!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

This is such sweet comment! Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@MattyPingel]

Loving the old fashion decor sooooo beautiful and soooo cozy 😊

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! It’s my favorite! ❤️ 🎄

[@maryellenkrause7126]

I like that you use things you have. Much warmer and personal. Good job

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! 🎄❤️

[@d.d.mac.3773]

What an absolutely beautiful job, Carin. I just love it!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awwww thank you!! 🎄❤️

[@denisejohnson9013]

Beautiful!❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! 🎄❤️

[@kristinacontrerasesq.3692]

So much thought went into this. So beautiful. Thank you. ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awwww I truly appreciate that!! Thank you! ❤️

[@ssing2490]

Absolutely Beautiful! All of it!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@traille4901]

I just love what you've done! I know it takes a lot of time and effort to create this beautiful video but it is so appreciated. It definitely gives me some ideas. I think the vibe of this video is one of just "putzing" in your home to create a warm and cozy feel. Thank you!👍♥️ ps: as usual, the music is beautiful.🤗

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that!! I truly love putting these videos together. I always say it’s the creative outlet I never knew I needed. ❤️ It means the world to me that there are people out there who truly enjoy watching them!

[@annekernohan8413]

It’s all so beautiful and cozy . My favourite Christmas video I have watched . Thank you for sharing . Merry Christmas ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Oh gosh!!! This the sweetest comment!! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. 🎄❤️

[@donnajenkins9493]

Simple elegance! Just lovely!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@heidilyszczarz329]

I really enjoyed your video! It gave me lots of inspiration!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awww I’m so glad!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@tammyleviner3070]

Good morning my sweet friend! Oh Carin I'm so sorry you went thru such a frustrating time.. never feel like your videos need to be perfect or if they don't work one way just change it up.. we love anything you post & anyway you do it is fine with us! We're going to enjoy it all the same! We love your channel & all you do, all the beautiful decor & how you decorate. You have such A gift, a beautiful talent! And..we love you! So let your mind rest easy, we love your videos regardless, thus the reason we come back for each one!😊 Besides, you're my friend & i'm going to support you no matter what!😉 Being that i love old side chairs, and collect them when i can, i truly love the one you placed by the mantle, she's gorgeous!❤ Love the old carved wood & the upholstery! Love grandmas China & how you styled it all.. precious memories. Ophelia was very inquisitive.. she was watching closely to see what you were doing!😄 Don't feel alone, i fuss with ribbon too! I love he you can take the simplest of things, put the together & turn it into something so beautiful! Like I've never decided with fruits, but using those like apples just looked like they belonged! The table looked beautiful!❤ And I just love the garlands.. thats something i just may try! So pretty, and i bet they smell amazing! The popcorn garland is so pretty I know that tree smelled devine!😮 I love the frayed velvet ribbons, i want to incorporate them in my decor for Christmas. The dining room was beautiful!❤ Love the cranberries in the hurricane candle. I love using berries to decorate with. My favorite are the pip berries! I love the berry stems you used in the scuttle pail, love the deep red color. I have the short scuttle bucket with the blue & white ceramic handles. I'd love to find a pail to go with it! I never see them.🤷‍♀️ I love that you used he blue Ball jars for you cocoa bar, the candy canes looked so pretty in them! And they look good on your bar Too! The basket of red berries above the stove is beautiful! Love the garland in the window! The kitchen was so beautiful & festive!❤ I truly enjoyed the video! Excited for part 2, and for this years decorating..i know it will be beautiful as well!😊 Thank you for sharing & being inspiring to us all! I pray you have a blessed upcoming week!😊

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so so much my friend!! I can’t tell you what that means to me. 😭 These last two weeks of various road trips with the family have been fun, but it also left me a bit overwhelmed with tasks when we got home and I was so excited to put out the complete video. When it didn’t work out as I had planned, I think I just hit a breaking point. I’m so beyond grateful for the kindness and love that has been shown to me these last two years. The friendships I have made are priceless! My only regret is that I didn’t start my channel sooner! Using those naturals elements like the cranberries, pine cones and dried oranges are a must for me in Christmas decorating! I love finding new ways to incorporate them too. I’m probably still a couple weeks away from decorating this year…but I promise the wheels are already spinning!! 😂 Thank you so much for being such a wonderful friend, Tammy! ❤️

[@abo3mo514]

Merry christmas ❤❤❤❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching!! 🎄❤️

[@judybrown4769]

You even make the simpliest things, some of my favorites. We have two acres of pine, cedar and juniper trees, so as much as I love the artificial, my husband will cut as much as I want. And when they start to fade, he cuts more. They do smell wonderful as well. I purchased two Lenox Christmas bowls at the antique mall this past year. The pattern is just so sweet. I wish I had your dishes (and memories). I've also cut pine sprigs and put them in mason jars filled with water, cranberries and floating candles. They look so pretty. You may have done thst before. I'm wondering how long the cranberries on the garland will last? I've never made those before. Just dried oranges. This was a wonderful, peaceful video to get me thinking about Christmas. I have a violin handed down. I put it in a vintage picnic basket with a tartan plaid blanket, rolled French sheet music tied with ribbon and brown paper wrapped boxes, and greenery I also run brown paper down the center of my table with a runner on top. I have small grandchildren and the paper catches their "oops!" food spills-and yes-grandpa's as well. 😮😅. Can't wait to try the garland on the rod. ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Ohhhh I love the mason jar idea! I’ve never tried it, but I might just need to this year! What a blessing to have those pine, juniper and cedar trees. In our last house we had two acres full of them! We have just a couple of pine trees where we are now…but I would love to have junipers for sure! I’m so grateful to have my grandma’s Christmas china! I love that it is a pattern that they still sell too. I was in Dillards last Christmas and remember seeing it. Thank you so much for leaving such a sweet and thoughtful comment!! ❤️

[@lucreciagerstner7020]

looks beautiful

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching! 🎄❤️

[@miminee4721]

Beautiful …love the music too ♥️♥️♥️

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awww thank you!! ❤️

[@joannconway8919]

Just happened upon your channel…DELIGHTFUL!! I will be subscribing!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Ohhh gosh!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!! Welcome!!! ❤️❤️

[@terrysmith5574]

Carin, I really enjoyed watching you put your love in your kitchen/ dining room 🎅🏻. Can’t wait to see more especially I night time Christmas home tour 🇨🇽 your friend in Athens Georgia 🧑‍🎄

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Aww thank you so much my friend!! This year I will absolutely try to make a point of sharing nighttime clips of our home as well, once it is all decorated. It really is magical with all the lights. I’m so excited to start decorating for this year!!! 🎄❤️

[@janpatterson6302]

Adorable, love it.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@helenfincannon7367]

So beautiful I love the decor

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching! 🎄❤️

[@SolangeDEPAIRE-mm3jt]

I really love Old fashionned Christmas décors ❤ Merry Xmas from Belgium ❤🎉

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awww me too!!! Thank you so much for watching all the way from Belgium!!! 🎄❤️

[@tessab.2065]

Lovely!🎄🎁🕯

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@janicehenryjacquillard4808]

Very Pretty ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️🎄

[@lesleybarnes2904]

Beautiful!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@karellarsen939]

Very pretty! ❤️

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@crystalgardner7277]

The trees on top of your hutch need better fluffing. And you may want to consider grouping the wicker trees together instead of placing them on either side of the center tree.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you for the feedback!! I will definitely pay closer attention to that this year when I am decorating. Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@itsjustjoelle6640]

So beautiful! XO

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@dulcerush735]

Beautiful 😍

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching! 🎄

[@alices.1824]

Thank you.

[@beverlyc1969]

Maybe cable tying the Garland to the tension rod would secure the Garlan more firmly

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Definitely!! I will definitely be doing that this year. Thank you so much for watching!

[@dianearnold1604]

Very sweet. Where did you get little bags of whole clove and cinnamon

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I apologize for the late reply! The bag of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon ornaments were purchased at a home decor boutique store in Canton, TX many years ago. Sadly, the store is no longer open. I tried to search for something similar that I could link to, but I was unsuccessful. I’m so sorry!

[@bridgetthomas7664]

Where did you get your kitchen island? Love it!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you! It was a console table that we bought at a local, rustic furniture store when we lived in North TX several years ago. I added casters to it last year so that I could roll it around. Thank you so much for watching!

[@janashockley8263]

Hello, did you have to do anything to the cranberries ( to preserve them) so they stay gorgeous throughout the season?

[@glendashine9468]

Such a beautiful, old fashioned traditional Christmas! I love the natural garlands that you’ve made. I know the popcorn and oranges have been cooked but what about the cranberries? Will they go bad and need to be replaced through the holiday time?

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I strung the cranberries straight out of the bag, and they stayed fresh looking until New Years! It was my first time stringing them, so I don’t know if there is a better way to prepare them…but from my experience it didn’t seem to be necessary anyway. I will definitely do it again this year! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!! 🎄❤️

[@barbarapeterson8030]

THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION; STTB

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you for watching my friend! ❤️

[@gaylecollins4664]

Love the buffalo drapes. Where to find

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I love them too! They are from Amazon. Here is the link: a.co/d/7zXvAdX

[@ronmarlett1704]

Did you paint the portrait of your grandmother?

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I didn’t….but my grandpa did!! ❤️

[@ronmarlett1704]

@@ourhomeonlawrence That sounds like a very interesting story. Did your grandfather meet your grandmother at art school, or was he inspired by her beauty, so much so, that he bought a canvas and paints and began creating her likeness in an attempt to give her immortality?

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

@ronmarlett1704 actually they met while both were serving overseas in the Army during WWII. He painted the portrait, I believe, not long after they got married. He was such a talented artist and an even better grandpa! I definitely get my love of art from him. ❤️

[@mapuiisailo1932]

❤❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching! 🎄❤️

[@SarahFields-s9f]

❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@laurie4275]

You can just take wire cutters and clip off the ends of the stems, or at least the circular loop part, that looks so unnatural. If you dont want to lose the stem, you can fold it completely back upon itself folding it tightly with pliers.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

You are absolutely right. I’m not sure how I missed that. Thanks for the feedback!

[@JohnW.1975]

First

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Dang!!!! 🤣❤️

[@sharenp3839]

Not today John 🤣

[@JohnW.1975]

@@sharenp3839 way to fast for you!!!!!

[@sharenp3839]

First lol

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

You're the absolute BEST!! 🤣❤️

[@sharenp3839]

@@ourhomeonlawrence I had to laugh I had just come into my living room. I had the phone in my hand and I was getting ready to sit down and I got the notification and I hurried and opened it up and I saw nobody else had made a comment yet and I thought I might as well play the game and be first today lol

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

@ I love it so much Sharen!!! 😂😂😂

[@sharenp3839]

There is nothing better than a homemade Christmas. I think they are just wonderful. They’re not a cookie cutter Christmas like so many other people have. They’re very creative so different and you nailed it.. i’m sure your grandma is smiling every time you use something of hers. Everything turned out gorgeous. I just made another big batch of homemade cocoa myself.. I will have to go watch it a second time to make sure I didn’t miss something. Have a great weekend.

[@JohnW.1975]

@@sharenp3839 not first!!

[@Марьяна-щ2е]

Очаровательно

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching! 🎄❤️

[@Rocdag]

Cat butt table. No thank you.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

As a rule I don’t disagree…but in this instance she was curious what I was doing and I was filming so didn’t get her down. It’s a rarity for her. Thank you for watching!

[@raggedyanne9631]

Beautiful I love Christmas 🎄!!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@barbarawhite6913]

Beautiful!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! 🎄❤️