Hello everyone~ Today I thought I would take you on a little tour of my home. I will be posting only a couple more times before Christmas because my son arrives home tomorrow and I will be busy spending time with my family and preparing for the Holidays. Come on in and I'll pour you some tea. We can sip on tea and munch Christmas cookies and chocolate. Make yourself comfortable and we'll begin here in the kitchen.
This wreath with the teddy bear bell greets you as you enter. The kitchen is where I have all the whimsical decor. Lots of red which then transitions into burgundies and pinks as we head into the dining room and living room. 
Even my rooster gets into the fun and festivity!
I usually decorate every room in the house but this year I cut back a bit because we are heading out west after the holidays to visit my other son and his family. I thought it would be easier to not have as much to put away after we get back...
This little porcelain deer was a gift from my Mum many years ago.
The little Christmas tree in the dining room with teacups and tea pots arranged around it.
Now, let's step into the living room. 
A birdcage all decked out for Christmas.
A Christmas birdhouse.
Snow Baby collection.
A few pieces of china which adorn our main Christmas tree.
A bathroom decorated in white, cream, and green.
This is part of the Christmas village in the Family room. 
Little tole painted gingerbread men that I've had for many years.
The horse and sleigh which sits on the top of the mosaic table my parents made back in the sixties. 
This little stable was built by my father for me. 
A little tree adorned with tiny nutcrackers and gold balls.
This is the guest room, all ready for my son. The open Bible is his which he won for memorizing scripture verses in a Sunday School contest when he was around ten years old. It is well worn. 
A ceramic Christmas tree that my son made while I was doing ceramics. He would have been around eleven or twelve at the time. It is sitting on the dresser in the guest room awaiting his arrival.
Even my rooster gets into the fun and festivity!I usually decorate every room in the house but this year I cut back a bit because we are heading out west after the holidays to visit my other son and his family. I thought it would be easier to not have as much to put away after we get back...This little porcelain deer was a gift from my Mum many years ago.The little Christmas tree in the dining room with teacups and tea pots arranged around it.Now, let's step into the living room. A birdcage all decked out for Christmas.A Christmas birdhouse.Snow Baby collection.A few pieces of china which adorn our main Christmas tree.A bathroom decorated in white, cream, and green.This is part of the Christmas village in the Family room. Little tole painted gingerbread men that I've had for many years.The horse and sleigh which sits on the top of the mosaic table my parents made back in the sixties. This little stable was built by my father for me. A little tree adorned with tiny nutcrackers and gold balls.This is the guest room, all ready for my son. The open Bible is his which he won for memorizing scripture verses in a Sunday School contest when he was around ten years old. It is well worn. A ceramic Christmas tree that my son made while I was doing ceramics. He would have been around eleven or twelve at the time. It is sitting on the dresser in the guest room awaiting his arrival. Lastly, my Nativity which is displayed in the china cabinet. A collection of porcelain figurines and a handmade stable; all gifts from family and friends. This is the most central part of my decorating for without the coming of Christ to earth over two thousand years ago, we would not have this glorious season of celebration.
JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON
JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you all enjoyed your visit and I hope you will come back again soon. I so enjoy your company. From my home to yours, I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest and Healthiest of New Years! God bless you all!
Sharing from my heart~ Sandi
Aren't they lovely?
My Nativity sits in the china cabinet which I had built with this opening specifically to put my nativity in at Christmastime. It is a collection of porcelain figurines from Avon which were given to me back in the eighties. 
This is the General Store with Santa standing outside merrily ringing his bell. This came from Avon many years ago. The choristers are singing carols by the lantern, while a mother and her son chat in front of the village Christmas tree. The lady dressed in green walking her doggy was a gift from my best friend who is now with the Lord.
...a little girl pulling her sleigh 
...and little children skating on a pond.
Well, that's my village. Since this will be my last week participating until after the holidays, I will share some 
This horse drawn sleigh sits in the window of the half bath/laundry room. The lady and her gentleman are both wearing 
This is a box containing Victorian Christmas balls, a mixture of 
This is what the balls look like. Sorry, it's not very clear.
These chirpy cardinals sing "Walking in a Winter Wonderland." Their heads move back and forth as they sing to one another; a gift from my son, Jeff. The grandchildren love to press the buttons to hear them sing. Actually, they often press my buttons because one gets rather weary hearing these birds sing over and over again! Ha, ha! Sometimes it's a relief when the batteries die!
This little Christmas mug was a gift to my middle son from a chum in his Sunday School class when he was about five or six years old. It has been around a while! 
My youngest son brought me home this wonderful little Christmas box last year. It is very sweet and sparkles with all its glitter. It hangs from a 
My hand painted Christmas birdhouses which I painted years ago. One is supposed to be a gingerbread house. There is lots of 
A favourite little drummer bear tree ornament which my youngest son gifted me with.
And finally, a cute snowman angel which was a gift from my DIL. I love his sweet little face and 
Well, that's it for my 
For Tea Things Tuesdays, I decided to share something a little different. I thought the tea set would be cute on the Christmas tree this year, so I have glued the china together and tied on ribbon for hanging them. I chose a glue that will be no problem to remove. 
Ooops! This is just another little teacup on the tree which isn't a part of the set, but thought I would share it with you too.
I have never seen one of these before so of course I had to have one; especially since it is red! It goes very well with my red teapot and sugar bowl. I love shortbread with tea this time of year, don't you?
Thank you for coming by today and I hope you all have a wonderful day. Be sure to stop and have a cup of tea during your hectic schedule. It will do wonders to relieve your stress level!
We had our first snowfall yesterday and this is one of the scenes out my back window. The birdhouse which sits on the clothesline pole is looking very wintery today. The sun is shining and the world looks brighter with its fresh blanket of white snow. I'm sure all the little kiddies are happy that now it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Now on to my 
....and a sparkling pear too.
Then there is my little teacup which I glued together to hang on the tree. Next week, I'll show you all my little teacups.
A lace-covered ball trimmed with a 
A lovely 
My little Christmas tree decked out with 
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