MY WEBSITE

▼

Monday, December 7, 2009

My Christmas tree and decoration

Yesterday afternoon, while my son Anthony was studying for his Christmas examinations, Jan and I decorated our Christmas tree. With some Christmas carols as background music , it was a very nice afternoon!

So we placed our tree in the dining room because this room is situated between the kitchen and the sitting area. We can enjoy the Christmas tree sitting in the kitchen and even sitting in the living room as well.








Here (picture above) I am standing in the kitchen looking at the dining room. The double door you see, is the door towards the sitting area. (For some reason the picture is not of a good quality, sorry for that!)






This (picture above) is the view from the sitting area towards the dining room. The double door you see here is the one to the kitchen.







The tree is waiting for the Christmas gifts I have to buy the coming days!


I love my Christmas decoration ornaments. Some of them I have been decorating with for years now.

Here you can see some of my favorites.





I love this Santa face!!





Another Santa I have since many years.



A collection of little bears.













My mum made these hand-sewed little pillows with the first letter of our name on it.


The "R" from Ralph ( our dog).




The "J" from Jan.




And this beautiful glitter peace sign ornament I was sent from Monika from the Splendid Willow blog.

Thank you Monika!




These sacs are also made by my mum!

Aren't they cute?



These Santas are my favorites!!





I putted them on the mantel piece of our orangery.





This white beard is hanging on a door handle.
.
I know I adore Santas! I can't help!
Hope you loved my Christmas decoration.
xx
Greet
at

36 comments:

  1. DesignTiesDecember 7, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Your Christmas decorations are really pretty :-) And you tree is fantastic!! It's so big and full, and your ornaments are great -- love the cute little bears :-)

    Thanks for your kind comment about my home office makeover -- I really appreciate it :-)

    Kelly

    ReplyDelete
  2. Red Door HomeDecember 7, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Thank you for sharing your Christmas tree. It is beautiful. As someone who has never been fortuntate enough to travel out of the US, I have so enjoyed following your blog and learning about Belgian culture and all the beauty that goes with it.

    ReplyDelete
  3. vignette designDecember 7, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Oh I love your tree. It seems we both love Santas. I enjoyed seeing yours--come and see mine....--Delores

    ReplyDelete
  4. ZoeBDecember 7, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Thats my kind of tree!! Every ornament has a story and are a bit mismatched.Every ornament I put on my tree reminds me of someone or something. My sister lives in Dorset,UK and this year she is renting her tree. A man brings it and then removes it after Christmas and if you like it you can tag it for next year.This idea has probably been in the rest of Europe for years but its a novelty to us.
    ZoeB

    ReplyDelete
  5. LeeDecember 7, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Very sweet and sentimental, Greet. Your dining room is beautiful. I love the dog ornaments.
    Lee

    ReplyDelete
  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 7, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Very pretty, Greet! I like that you put your tree in a room where it can be enjoyed from other areas of the house, too.

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnciDecember 7, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Hi,
    You have a fantastic Christmas tree ! I like your ornaments too, both the bears and the letter ornaments.

    Have a lovely week

    xx
    Anci

    ReplyDelete
  8. Sanity FairDecember 7, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Really gorgeous - I love the rich, darker colors with a touch of sparkle. Also loving your molding and walls!!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. the.neo.lifestyleDecember 7, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Greet what a nice tree, love it, it stands really nice in the dining room.

    I am sure its a joy for everybody in your family.

    Have a nice week.

    David

    ReplyDelete
  10. MayflowerDecember 7, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Hoi greet, wat een heerlijke Kerstsfeer hangt er al in jullie huis. Wat een grote en prachtig versierde boom. Mooie kerstdecoraties heb je in de loop der tijd verzameld.
    Bedankt nog voor de tip van de stoelen.
    Fijne avond en geniet van je mooie Kersthuis.
    Lieve groet, Mea

    ReplyDelete
  11. Laura @ 52 FLEADecember 7, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Hi Greet,
    Your home is lovely and your tree filled with your charming and special family ornaments is lovely! Enjoy your Christmas shopping and all the wrapping of your gifts! Enjoy the season! I wish you peace. Laura :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. CindyDecember 7, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    I love it! Your beautiful, elegant home looks even lovelier now! I love your Santa's and your Teddy's, thanks for the look, dear Greet. Hugs, Cindy S.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Sissie's Shabby CottageDecember 7, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Your tree is so lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Fabulously FrenchDecember 7, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Greet I love your santas - they are fabulous.

    Leeann

    ReplyDelete
  15. red tickingDecember 8, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    greet,
    so pretty... and i love your ornaments... the sentimental ones are always the best...x pam

    ReplyDelete
  16. Gwen DriscollDecember 8, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    Greet,

    So happy to see your Christmas decorations. Your tree reminds me of ours. I just posted it today. I hope you all are having a great Holiday Season.

    Talk soon,

    Gwen
    Ragland Hill Social

    ReplyDelete
  17. JeanetteDecember 8, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    The tree is just lucious! I love the ornaments.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Transformations Home StylistsDecember 8, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Hi Greet- Your ornaments are charming- I'm always so impressed when people can get their trees up this early in the season (at least to me it's early!). I just got my mantle done yesterday- maybe you'd like to see it!
    My tree will just have to wait.........Robin

    ReplyDelete
  19. KarenaDecember 8, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Hi Greet, I love to see whaT others are decorating with/ COLORS/DESIGNS,ETC. yoUr HOME IS BEAUTIFUL! AND ALL DECKED OUT! oOPS SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS! It is late here in KC...

    ReplyDelete
  20. IrinaDecember 8, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    your tree is very pretty! and your mom's embroidery is lovely! love those sacks, they are such inspiration. i've gotten an idea while looking at them!
    i've just finished embroidering a chistmas stocking (it's on my blog) and am going to decorate my home at the end of this week. love this time of year!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Sarah KlassenDecember 8, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    What a cozy and great look, Greet! You have such a beautiful home -- each time I get to peak inside, I fall in love.

    Thank you also for the comment you left the other day. That is too funny that you mentioned Christmas decor in the Tiffany's box color -- that is exactly what I have done in my space :)

    Hope you enjoy your Christmas decor...

    ReplyDelete
  22. French KissedDecember 8, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Your home looks beautiful dressed in all the Christmas magic and I love that you put your tree in the dining room. ~jermaine~

    ReplyDelete
  23. Pamela Terry and EdwardDecember 8, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    So beautiful!!
    And I adore your two Santas on the mantel!

    ReplyDelete
  24. P.Gaye Tapp at Little AuguryDecember 8, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Isn't it wonderful to get out the ornaments we cherish every year-handmade, commemorating special dates. I have several generations of them on my tree-I hope your son will continue the collection and traditions. Beautiful as always with you and your home. G

    ReplyDelete
  25. Slices of Beauty...December 8, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Lovely tree you've got, gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Haven and HomeDecember 8, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Love the tree, your house looks gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Ry @ Sotto Il Monte VineyardsDecember 8, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Your home looks beautiful and cozy - a perfect place for Christmas!

    ReplyDelete
  28. wild thyme flowersDecember 9, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    Dear Greet, how beautiful. I expect that Christmas at your house is an absolutely delightful time. And I agree with Pamela Terry, LOVE the santas on the mantel !!!

    ReplyDelete
  29. FrenchGardenHouseDecember 9, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    Greet,

    Wat een schitterende boom! Zo gezellig. I love all your decorations. I'm almost done decorating for Christmas. The bottom half of our tree has unbreakable things on it because our little Linden is coming to Opa en Oma's this holiday. xo Lidy

    ReplyDelete
  30. MélanieDecember 9, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Greet , your christmas tree looks wonderful !! Your tray will have a special place in my christmas decoration !!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. VieraDecember 10, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    Greet, Thank you for sharing with us your beautiful Christmas decorations.
    X
    V

    ReplyDelete
  32. OliveauxDecember 10, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Your tree is beautiful Greet. Ax

    ReplyDelete
  33. Splendid WillowDecember 11, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Hello girlie, your tree looks beautiful (would not expect anything else!). And I am so glad that a special, little glittery ornament with a key message made it to your tree!

    Your Mom is very talented. It obviously runs in the family!

    Happy weekend beautiful Greet!

    Mon

    ReplyDelete
  34. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Great post.

    ReplyDelete
  35. decoracionApril 6, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Decorating is in the same group as home improvements as it is improving your homes appearance as well as the general feel and relaxation of your home, in other words it is like remodelling your home without the expense. There are many types of home interior decorating styles for decorating your home, for example modern, contemporary and antique styles.

    ReplyDelete
  36. AnonymousDecember 31, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Decorations are so beautiful. I was looking at the pictures today and it seems like I could see the tree lights as a garland of lights. Is this correct and I have not seen them here in the states. I love your posts and look forward to seeing more in the coming New Year. Happy New Year to you and your family. Judy E.

    ReplyDelete