Welcome to my home! Feel free to click on the pictures to make them larger.
On the front door are my ice skates from when I was a teenager. I grew up in Canada and remember spending entire winters with my skates on! Let's go inside where it is warm...
Here is our Christmas tree, all lit up. This year we used white lights, lots of ornaments, candycanes and red bows.
"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there."
Here is my "Rustic Woodland Scene" on the coffee table. A sweet family of deer are nestled in the greenery.
Deer
Originally uploaded by pwinn.
Even my bedroom has a little Christmas sparkle. I've been trying to get up early in the mornings, but my warm flannel sheets are not helping!
Here is my diningroom, feel free to pull up a chair. Our second Advent candle is lit and the kettle is on.
It looks like everyone is having fun on the icy pond!
Before you leave, let me get you a hot cup of tea and...
a slice of Eggnog Bread. Here is the recipe in case one slice isn't enough. :0)
Eggnog Quick Bread
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup eggnog
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 1 bread pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, stir in sugar, eggnog, butter, vanilla and almond extract. Add mixture to flour and stir just until moistened. Bake 45-60 min. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Frosting: Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp. vanilla and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg in small bowl. Add enough eggnog to reach drizzling consistancy. Drizzle over bread and serve.
A big thank you to Boomama for hosting this Christmas Tour. Be sure to visit her and see all the beautiful homes!
Thanks for looking and come again soon!
I totally love those skates, and your bedroom lights! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI love the skates on the front door. I like your little woodland scene too. Very Festive. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteThe skates are cool!! Thanks for a very inviting tour!
ReplyDeleteMine will be up shortly. ;)
I love the lights on your canopy. I had thought of doing that but then thought, is that ok? I've never seen that before. Now I have & it's gorgeous, thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteYour skates on the door are wonderful, but I love the lights above your bed. Thank you for inviting me over. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteThose skates look awesome on your door! :) Your home is very cozy and I loved how you decorate! Thank you for your warm hospitality! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks beautiful! I love the ice skates oon the door!
ReplyDeleteThe skates on the front door are adorable - what a clever idea! I have a question about the icing for your Eggnog Bread - what is icing sugar? Just regular sugar?
ReplyDeleteKelli, your house is so cozy and inviting. Thanks for the tour!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to try the recipe. I love egg nog and the bread sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having us over.
You always have such lovely photos anyway, so this was a double treat!
ReplyDeleteMay you have a BLESSED Christmas!
LOVE the ights above your bed...SO PRETTY!
ReplyDeletesorry...meant to say LIGHTS! What can I say...I am trying to see EVERYBODYs pics...and make breakfast at the same time!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! Everything is so beautiful. And the bedroom lights, I would never get up I would feel like a princess. Thank you for sharing these with me. And the recipe yummmm...
ReplyDeleteYour decorations are just beautiful and I love the lights about your bed. The egg nog bread was delicious. Oh my, I'm getting full:) Have a very blessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE the skates!! All we've gotten decorated around here is the Christmas tree, yipes!
ReplyDeleteHeather, oops..."icing" sugar is the Canadian way of saying "powedered" sugar. :0)
ReplyDeleteKelli
Okay, now I HAVE to put lights up in my bedroom! It looks wonderful! Thanks for the tour! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteKelli,
ReplyDeleteYour home is lovely. I've copied down your eggnog recipe! Like so many others, I love your lights above your bed! What a festive touch!
Merry Christmas!!
How beautiful! I think I'll make your eggnog bread for my son who loves eggnog...
ReplyDeleteYour bedroom is GORGEOUS! And yay! A yummy recipe! your site is always so much fun to visit!
ReplyDeleteJust dropping by to say thanks for sharing a part of you and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou have some great decorating ideas!
The eggnog bread sounds yummy!!
Thanks for sharing! Your home looks really beautiful! And the yummy recipe I will have to try! Merry Christmas to you & your loved ones.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your decorations! The ice skates are a nice change from the usual wreath, and the lights over your bed very romantic looking. ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't like egg nog, but I'm about to drool all over my laptop at that egg nog bread. Looks delicious!
Merry Christmas!
What a gorgeous home filled with such beauty! I love the skate and have an ornament on my tree just like them! It is one of my favorites! I love the simplistic rustic splendor of you home. Thanks for the eggnog bread too! :)
ReplyDeletei like the skates on the front door too.
ReplyDeleteyou have some great photos here and a nice house. what a blessing!!
Merry Christmas!!
Girl, that bread looks so yummy! Two things....love the lights on your bed. They look magical. And the skates on the door are simple, yet very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the skates (just like everyone else) and the whole house is so Christmas-y! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Your home is so warm and inviting. Love the Rustic Woodland Scene. My 4yo son would love the little deer. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful home, and thanks for posting the 'Eggnog Quick Bread.'
ReplyDeleteYuummmmmy ;o)
Oh, Kelli, your home is just lovely! The complexisity of it is truly astounding. (sorry, couldn't resist!)
ReplyDeleteYour house looks beautiful - lots of special little details!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas,
Karen at www.firstbrookfive.typepad.com
Everything is so gorgeous! And your Eggnog Bread looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy visiting your blog.
Merry Christmas!
What a lovely idea with the ice skates.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tree and the stockings look so good on the mantel.
Oh and I like that Rustic Woodland with the deer and greenery.
How charming with the tea set and candy canes. Makes me want to buy some Christmas dishes!
I don't like eggnog but that bread sure looks good!
Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Love your skates on your door, so fun! Your mantle is just lovely and how festive your lights look over your bed. Recipe looks good too...thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteOh, this had so much charm! I really like your Christmas style!
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me...please stop by my place if you have the time! :)
I may have to make a couple loaves of your bread tonight! Yum!
ReplyDeletebeautiful Kelli ! The house looks so pretty and so festive.
ReplyDeleteYour house is so inviting...and I love love love the ice skates with greenery inside. If I had any ice skates, I'd steal your idea in a heartbeat. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for opening up your house to us...and that eggnog bread? I'm SO making it. :-)
Kelli, I am so in love with your bedroom, it looks AWESOME! I love the skating pond and I especially love the skates on the door! The recipe sounds delicious, can't wait to try it:) Thank you for sharing your heart and home with us!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelli - your home is very warm and cozy - all of your little touches just make me smile! Your family is blessed to have such a creative woman in their midst! Now with all of those visitors today, I do hope you asked them to wipe their feet at the door - or were they too busy drinking in the lovlines of your old figure skates? Maybe you're like me and ask folks to take off their shoes at the door - Canadian-style!
ReplyDeleteYour fireplace and colored stockings are absolutely stunning! I'm off to try that eggnog bread recipe!
ReplyDeleteThank for the very nice tour. The skates are beautiful and I will definitely be baking the Eggnog Bread at our house.
ReplyDeleteKelli, once again your home is BEAUTIFUL!!!! And the eggnog bread- OH MY!!!! I copied it down and will be making it this week (that is, IF I can NOT drink all the egg nog- I LOVE IT!!!).
ReplyDeleteHis,
Mrs. U
Thank you for the lovely tour! Your home is very warm and inviting.
ReplyDeleteI love the mantle. The eggnog bread recipe sounds delicious!
XO,
Jill
Everything is beautiful! I cannot wait to try some eggnog bread.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the tour of your lovely home. It's so warm and cozy and inviting. Your decorations are beautiful. The pictures give me such a sense of peace.
ReplyDeleteOh and thank you for the recipe. It looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteYou won't be able to get me out of your house now that I'm at your table eating that delicious eggnog bread! hehe Oh Kelli, your house is so beautifully decorated for Christmas and looks so warm and inviting! The idea of hanging your skates at your door is such a fabulous one!! Love your tree also, it's gorgeous!!! Hugs xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Kelli! Is the Kent's home also all decks for Christmas? Tiny mistletoe and itty bitty holly and greens on the mantle? Maybe even some mini skates on the door! That would be fun! I've always loved things in miniature!
ReplyDeleteI loved this tour and your eggnog bread looks delicious. I will have to copy the recipe.
ReplyDeleteOh Kelli, I love all your decorating. But I am especially captivated with the faerie lights on the bedroom crown-over-the-bed. I know there's a more proper name for it, but can't remember it, this moment. "Senior Moment." :-))))
ReplyDeleteGreast tour! Love the skates. I alos like the wall the fireplace is against! How cool. My pics got up late last night but you're welcome to take a peek!
ReplyDeleteLove the skates and your mantel.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by
Mary, mom to many
Those skates are fantastic! What a creative way to display them!
ReplyDeleteYour home is simply beautiful, warm and inviting!
Thanks for the tour!
What a gracious hotess you were!
ReplyDeleteI loved the storybook feel to your home..I really felt as though I was reading a Chritsmas story! Your fireplace..the skates..so shiny and new looking..your romantic bedroom..I also have one of those nets in guest bedroom but didn't think to put lights around it..very creative and festive!!
Your home is warm and inviting Kerri!
~*Happy holidays*~ to you and your sweet family! Hugs NG
I'd love to see your home for real, it looks so lovely. My favourite thing is the skates on your front door.
ReplyDeleteOh! This is sooooo heart-warming! Love the hanging and skates and all the wonderful touches to everything!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
you had some really neat ideas. the skates are just adorable. i enjoyed your tour.
ReplyDeleteI love the skates on the front door and the eggnog bread sounds delicious. Thanks for the tour and the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThat bread looks amazing! Love the skates on the door. Thanks for stopping by! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteEgg nog bread? that sounds fantastic!I think I have to try that recipe!
ReplyDeleteEverything is just lovely. I love the skates, the rustic scene, and the skating scene especially.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks wonderful. Thank you for inviting us in!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inviting home you have! I think it's all lovely! Thanks for touring mine as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour, it was so relaxing and inviting.
ReplyDeleteYour skates are such a wonderful creative way to decorate and share your memories. I also love the lights above your bed - very nice, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose skates are so clever on the front door. Your bedroom looks so charming and cozy; I see why you're having trouble getting up. Are those cinnamon sticks around the candles on the woodland scene? Nice touch!
ReplyDeleteIt's all just lovely Kelli! My favorite thing is your ice skating pond!
ReplyDeleteWow! 70 comments... I feel a bit daunted adding another one! But every single one of those 70 compliments is well-deserved. Your house is beautiful and your Christmas decorations lovely.
ReplyDeleteWe only have the tree in the living room and decorations in my classroom, but up on my blog right now are my kids writing their Santa letters, if you'd like to have a look!
How charming!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
R
the dining room and the bedroom are so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the skates on the front door. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
ReplyDeleteYour home is sooo lovely! Since you came by my blog, you know that I LOVE teapots! Yours included! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a wonderful tour of your beautiful home. I just love the ice skates on your door, and I'm going to make your Eggnog bread tomorrow, thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteKelly,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you stopped by my site and left me a link to your blog! Your decorating is very elegant and I'm glad I did not miss the tour! The skates are unique as well as the lighted canopy in your room. Could come over and help me??!!
Merry Christmas.
PS. Your cookies look absolutly yummy too.
I loved your home- I've always thought it would be neat to make ice skates into a holiday decoration, and you just proved the point entirely! Also, I really liked the cinnamon stick candles- what great ideas :) Thanks for visiting my home, and thank you for sharing yours! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely touches of the season you have scattered throughout your home! Thanks for the warm cuppa and the eggnog bread! *Smile*
ReplyDelete~Merry Christmas!~
The skates...so neat!!!
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness!!!!Love the Skates, your bedroom! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOh how clever and charming are the skates. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteNow I am trying to figure out something cool to hang on my front door.
ReplyDeleteAlso I want the Peanut butter, things with the marshmellows.
Amanda
YOur home is beautiful! I love the skates!
ReplyDeleteI loved how your skates are hanging on the front door - how unique!! Your house is beautiful, as is your tree, dining room, all your decorations!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the recipe for the eggnog bread! I love eggnog, but have not heard of that recipe before so I will definitely have to make it here soon!
I was attracted to the bread recipe so I made a loaf on Wednesday. Sent it with my husband to work to share on his birthday yesterday - he loved it and so did everyone else. I did get a small sample...it was so good, I have 2 more in the oven as I speak. One will go to my uncle as a lovely gift and the other I will cut on Christmas day morning to go with our coffee. My mom has asked for the recipe too! SO GOOD! Thank you for sharing this recipe - it will become one of my new traditions!
ReplyDeleteOooooohh. I just found your Christmas home tour. Love it! I'm a...well, I'm a total nutcase when it comes to decorating for Christmas. I can't help myself. I'd post pictures of last year, but it might look funny here in July. lol But I didn't HAVE a blog at Christmas. And I DO have one now. And if I'm doing it on my own blog, who cares, right? I'm going to have to think about this...Christmas in July. That's not too crazy, is it? I mean, it's crazy, yeah...but not TOO crazy. Right? Right??? :)
ReplyDeleteYour home is beautiful all decked out for Christmas :) Christmas is my favorite holiday!!! Im often called the Christmas Queen. Im newer to the blogging world and found your site through a link. Will be adding your site to mine :)
ReplyDeleteYou can see pictures of my home for the holidays as well on my blog if you would like to take a peek.
Enjoy your weekend!