🎄turning our HOME into the MOST nostalgic + festive Christmas cottage EVER! 🎄 || decorate with me

[@ritacaruana2689]

I love, love the way you decorate, so nostalgic, and beautiful vintage, a true Christmas decorations. I love all your videos, and watching you talk, makes me feel calm. Thank you and may God bless you and your family. I watch your videos on my TV. ❤❤❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Ohhh I appreciate that so much!! I hope you have a great rest of your weekend!

[@jeaninehedgepeth7032]

Your living room is so beautiful! I love that you use decor that was handed down to you, that makes it so much more special and the memories with each item. I use the same decor every year, I may add a new item like an ornament for the tree or some greenery. I have an ornament that my mom made me when I was 10. The nativity is so beautiful and the hymnal that belonged to your mom, so special.

[@estelleadamski308]

I'm so glad you mentioned your mom's hymnal. As a new mom w/ a husband in college and w/ 2 girls, a infant(me) and a 16 mos. old , we had to live in cheap places which was usually the basement of buildings & some churches. One day while her girls were napping she went upstairs and sat down at the piano. She had never taken lessons and never played before. She was shocked to discover that she was actually playing music. She had a God given talent and "Played by Ear". From then on she played at every church we went to. I have memories of her playing and my sister singing( alas, I had no talent at all) My mom would've preferred to have Both daughters sing, but, no! LOL! I just subscribed and love UR decorating videos.

[@traille4901]

Beautifully done and so appreciate your reminder about the reason for the season. We can easily lose sight of it. ♥️👍

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Ohhh goodness!! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. ❤️ I’ve always been amazed by people who could “play be ear” and I can’t even begin to imagine her surprise when she suddenly was playing music! It brings me so much joy, when I find out that something that I use in my decor sparks a core memory for someone else. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for watching and subscribing!!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!! Yes, it is very easy to lose sight of the true meaning of the season. Especially with all of the hustle and bustle that this time of year brings. I love that nativity scene has a place prominence in our living room where we will always see it. Thank you for being here my friend!

[@debbiefletcher4781]

Thank you Carin. I anxiously await our weekly invitation into your home. 🎄❤️🎄.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I can’t tell you what that means to me Debbie!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I can’t tell you what that means to me Debbie!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️

[@debbiefletcher4781]

@@ourhomeonlawrence Have a very blessed weekend dear friend

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

@ same to you!!

[@mtellez4381]

Your nativity has such a neat story behind it! What a true heirloom ❤ thanks for sharing your beautiful living room.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

It’s definitely one of my most treasures pieces from my grandparents! Thank you so much for watching! Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@cottageonoak]

So beautiful! I love the push pin in the ceiling idea!! ❤❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much Anna!! ❤️

[@0JReynolds]

Everything looks magical 💕~ Janet 😘

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much my friend!! 🎄❤️

[@pauloszetarinielli69508]

Another cozy, elegant, relatable, festive winner🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awwww I appreciate that so much!!! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday season so far. 🎄❤️

[@bitcoin_deb3428]

Whoaaaaa....when you say your family traditionally watches "The Holiday", does that include your husband? I think mine would rather swallow a handful of nails! LOL!! He's all about "Home Alone" and "The Santa Claus"... no chick flicks for him! 😅😅😅 Love your decor...and your home is so so cozy. Merry Christmas!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Soooo to be honest….he did “watch” the movie…and usually does (at least when it’s under the pretense of family time). However, he loves the UFC and there was a fight night last night. So he may or may not have had his iPad out…watching both. He did help decorate the tree….so I let it slide! At the end of the day it’s definitely not his favorite movie by any stretch of the imagination…but he’s a trooper this time of year! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! 🎄❤️

[@bitcoin_deb3428]

@ourhomeonlawrence I'd say he's a keeper!!! 😍

[@felicialong6546]

I love your videos. You are an amazing decorator. Your home has charm and class, and so do you. Merry Christmas ❤🎄

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I can’t thank you enough for this sweet comment. ❤️ Thank you so much for being here! 🎄

[@celticlassie]

Your home is beautiful!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!! 🎄❤️

[@johnnymayo8534]

Everything is so beautiful! This video comes as close to conveying a warm hug as any I've seen.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Ohh gosh! That is the sweetest compliment. I can’t thank you enough!! ❤️

[@annaleeryen3528]

Lovely presentation. Thank you for sharing your lovely Christmas decor❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so so much!! ❤️🎄

[@kellyscorner01]

Everything is so beautiful and cozy. I love it. I finally managed to finish my dining room. It's been a bit of a challenge this year, but it's coming together. I usually put up several trees. This year I only did the main one. It's ok. I'll take what we can get. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I know the decorating can’t be high on the priority list right now…but I also know that having those touches around the house can help lift the spirits. I’m so grateful for your friendship and praying that you and your family have a Merry Christmas! ❤️

[@sandrabotard7687]

So beautiful! Thank you for mentioning puff paint. I had forgotten to put it on my list and I will need it for a project that needs to be completed tomorrow. I love Christmas and truly admire the way you have decorated your home. Thanks for sharing.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I’m so glad it reminded you! I have found recently that here is a white puff paint shortage. 🤣 I think lots of people are using it now. Thank you so much for showing up every week….even when I’m slow to respond. Merry Christmas my friend! ❤️🎄

[@chriswells4400]

Carin, your living room is vibrant with those lovely pops of red, both the berries and the beautiful red velvet ribbon. You have done a masterful job. My nativity set is made from beeswax. My mom and dad made many sets and gave them to friends and family when they were beekeepers. It’s fun to have something so unique and passed down through the family. I hope you all enjoyed your movie night.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much my friend!! We had a wonderful night….and finally decorated the tree! Beeswax!!! That sounds incredible! I love LOVE that your parents made them as gifts for friends and family. Unique items like that are priceless! 🎄❤️

[@SolangeDEPAIRE-mm3jt]

Lovely,sweet and nostalgie.. I adore Best wishes from Belgium ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!!! 🎄❤️

[@barbshady7745]

Carin, I really look forward to your videos. I don't have a rushed or hurried feeling about the holidays when watching. Thank you for slowing us down and helping us to appreciate the smallest details. Merry Christmas!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I appreciate that so much!!! Knowing that so many of y’all look forward to my videos brings me so much joy. Merry Christmas!! 🎄❤️

[@TheBumblebeeFarmhouse]

Carin your home is so beautifully put together. I absolutely love Your style. Your home exudes the ultimate coziness how lucky is your family to have you to create a sweet home. Thank you for sharing my beautiful friend ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Awww Angie, I appreciate that so so much! ❤️ I’ve always said decorating our home and creating a warm and cozy backdrop for our lives is my love language. As strange as that may sound. It brings me so much joy! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to watch! ❤️🎄

[@ChrisKlein-zq8oi]

Hello good afternoon. I just got around to watching this video. Great job, just amazes me how you continue to change the decor (wife said to say decor I didn’t know what to say). You’re stunning beautiful as usual!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

LOL…y’all crack me up!! Yes! I love to change up my decor. It makes me happy!! Thank y’all for watching and for your sweet comment!

[@debbiefletcher4781]

Can’t wait. ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you for always showing up!!

[@thedisneymouse2435]

Beautiful decor. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! ❤️🎄

[@christinecook377]

Just lovely!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!! 🎄❤️

[@dearmikaila]

Your decor is so beautiful and that nativity scene that is handmade is just so amazing!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much Mikaila!! Isn’t that nativity scene incredible! I’m so blessed to have it. 🎄❤️

[@dutchessoftruth5435]

I love how you incorporate so much of your decor into Christmas

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you!! I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate everyday decor items into my Christmas decor. Thank you so so much for watching! ❤️🎄

[@angitss]

so beautiful ❤❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@aprilninthr2886]

It all comes together, beautifully. Warm and cozy..you always do a wonderful job. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so so much!!! I think this year is my favorite Christmas house I’ve ever put together. It just makes me so happy! Thank you for watching!! 🎄❤️

[@thetealpumpkin]

Hi Carin! ❤ Thank you so much for such a beautiful video! It was so fantastic! Everything looks amazing! Big hugs my sweet friend! ❤❤❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much Dawn!! I know I say it every week…but thank you so much for being the best friend and cheerleader a girl could ask for. Sending hugs back to you! 🎄❤️

[@thetealpumpkin]

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[@sharenp3839]

I also put my stars up that I made after you made yours last year and I still love them. I also have my grandmother‘s nativity that she painted years and years ago and I got it when she passed away. She never had a stable so I looked around for a couple years until I finally found the perfect one and it’s one of my favorite things as well.. everything turned out beautiful as always great job!

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I love that you put the stars back up too!! Those special family pieces are just priceless!! My grandma never had a stable either. She just displayed the figurines on her console table in her entryway. When i inherited it though, I definitely wanted a stable. It took me awhile to find one too. Thank you so much for being here every week!

[@lindasmith5190]

So beautiful.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much! 🎄❤️

[@janjentz1053]

Enjoyed the video. Having a cup and tea and watching and listening to the beautiful music, is so nice and relaxing. Everthing is so beautiful that you style.

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I’m so sorry for the late response….but I’m so thankful for you and your support and encouragement each week. ❤️

[@tammyleviner3070]

Hello sweet friend! Hope your weekend is going well😊 I'm not one that follows trends.. but i do still think a lot of items used are beautiful. I'm loving velvet ribbons, especially the frayed edged ones, the bells in different shapes & sizes.. but not shiny gold! I like the old look, tarnished or rusty. But if I like the shape & size I'll just use my antiquing wax! I have some rusty ones, some I've used the wax on & some that are actually old. I love berries on any greenery or alone.. on stems, picks, vines, garlands, wreaths & candle rings. I love your simplistic yet beautiful tree, lots of lights & pops of red with the poinsettias, love it!🎄 And same for the mantle.. the gorgeous garland & the few beautiful pieces on top, with that stunning print on the TV above.. perfect!!❤ I love the nativity, its beautiful Carin & definitely unique! The stable is the perfect size too, that was a good find! Of course baby Jesus is always my fav piece.. but i just adore the tiny sheep!🐑 Another thing I'm getting attached to, sheep! I just love them so much!🤍 I think that's so awesome that it was hand crafted & passed down from your grandparents. I know you cherish it! Those peppermints brings me sweet memories of my mama.🥹 She loved the soft peppermints! She always had her pocketbook well stocked, especially on Sundays for church!😊 I like the star garland too! The piano top is always so beautifully styled, i love the Victorian vibe with the beautiful pieces you used. Oh how special to have your moms hymnal!❤ I collect old hymnals & bibles, I just love them! I remember when you made those pretty brown bag stars! Lol my husband fusses over me constantly standing on things i shouldn't!🫣😄 But hey, we gotta do what we gotta do, right?!😉 Oh I love the tree in the old top hat!😮 What A neat idea! You always have such great ideas! I love the Santa & Mrs Claus.. you're very fortunate & blessed to have those great pieces handed down! Yes..I pray everyone stop or pause for just a minute on Christmas day & think about that, just say happy birthday. That the one tradition I started with my oldest, did it with my youngest, they've done it with their kids, and as we now have 2 of the small ones, we'll do it with them. Whoever wakes up first Christmas morning wakes everyone & they come straight to our bed. My husband will talk to them about the true meaning.. then we sing happy birthday Jesus.. before we go ck out the gifts! I enjoyed the video, as always! You have such A gorgeous home & I'll forever love your style! Always an inspiration & full of great ideas! The you for sharing & I pray your week be full of blessings!🙏🏻

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

What a beautiful tradition!! I couldn’t love that more!! How wonderful that your kids have continued it with their families. There is nothing more beautiful than that. I have a similar memory with my grandma in church…she always has butterscotch and the red cinnamon hard candies in her pretty handbags. I think she put extra ones in there when I was visiting…lol. My youngest had her hand on that bowl of soft peppermints all night last night. LOL The tree is all decked out now! Once we finished the movie we decorated the tree. I have relinquished a lot of control in that department the last few years. I let them put things wherever they want. I have the tree in the dining room that I can do however I want. The family tree is just that…for the family! I can’t thank you enough for being here every week! You have no idea how much I look forward to hearing from you. Blessings sweet friend!! 🎄❤️

[@tammyleviner3070]

@ourhomeonlawrence oh yes.. mama did the cinnamon candy for years then for some reason she could no longer eat anything with cinnamon, her mouth would get really sore almost like an allergic reaction. I can wait to S's the tree, i know you had the best time with your family decorating & watching Christmas movies! Next year we'll be in out own house & i plan to have a tree the grandbabies can decorate! As they get older, as long as we have them, I want to add more things to do together. I missed the video before this one..i started watching last night but fell asleep, so I'm going to watch it now!😊 Oh I love watching your channel.. you have such a talent for decorating & making it all special with the Amazing DIY's and the stories you tell, the things you share, its all beautiful! So now I'll say have a blessed day.. and now I'm going to watch last weeks video😊👋🏻

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

@ ohhh your grand babies will love that!!! I know you must be so excited!!!

[@conniemalone8939]

Beautifully done! ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you so much for watching! 🎄❤️

[@maggiefoers2038]

Baby Jesus doesn’t go into the barn until Christmas Day 😊

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

I actually only learned that people do that a couple years ago. Such a lovely idea!!! For whatever reason, my grandma never did that. She always put the entire set out….so that’s what I do. Thank you so very much for watching!

[@JohnW.1975]

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[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Good job! ❤️🎄

[@nettylhomme472]

I have seen so many christmas vidéos but Yours are the cosiest of all forgive my faults in wrighting i speek Dutch and French

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

You are so incredibly kind!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! ❤️ 🎄

[@barbarapeterson8030]

STTB 2X

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

So grateful for you my friend!! 🎄❤️

[@SolangeDEPAIRE-mm3jt]

Lovely,sweet and nostalgie.. I adore Best wishes from Belgium ❤

[@ourhomeonlawrence]

Thank you for watching…it means the world to me!!