I was down by the beach in Orange County, Ca. today and thought I’d swing by one of my favorite areas to see how people had decked-the- halls for Christmas. Even though we live in a warmer climate, Christmas is alive and well here. No snow, so sand will have to do. It was a beautiful day and the decorations were so pretty, I thought you might want to take a quick tour with me. Enjoy!
(click on pictures to enlarge)
Have you had enough! If not, I’ll post a few more in a day or two. Pretty homes huh! When I need a break from the Holiday hussle, I head for the beach for a little R and R. Glad you could join me. We had a good time didn’t we!
1.
I’m laughing about that cottage with the large snowflakes on the roof….wish ours were fakes….but they are all too real.
We are in the below zero temps and I’d love to be there…enjoy it for all of us>
Merry Christmas
2.
Oh Cathy: Your virtual tour was a LOT of fun. Thanks for sharing. Amazing how fancy outdoor decor gets when there’s no snow and ice to contend with. Think my favorite was the Sandy clauses on the chaise loungers — that one should be on somebody’s holiday card!! You have a merry Christmas there now!!
Yes, I hear there’s plenty of snow in many parts of the country to make it a white Christmas. We will get rain off and on, but normally it’s a beautiful place to live. Stay warm and enjoy the snow (I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…)
I’m glad you enjoyed the virtual tour. Yes, people go all out here decorating for Christmas. The lights are beautiful driving around at night.
Love your “Sandy” Claus name! They were really cute. It was a fun afternoon. Glad I could share it.
See some of the great finds discovered at HomeGoods, or share your own! Please do not take pictures in HomeGoods stores — we want to see how your finds look in your home!
Cathy
An interior decorator in southern California, whose style is “transitional... not too contemporary or too traditional.”
Susan
An interior decorator in central Connecticut who prides herself on her ability to create big impacts with small budgets.
Joan
A professional organizer in Boston, Massachusetts, who strives to create spaces and systems for her clients to fit their organizational style and decor.
Deb
A blogger from St. Louis with a special passion for colonial times, and a “pretty eclectic” decorating style.
1. I’m laughing about that cottage with the large snowflakes on the roof….wish ours were fakes….but they are all too real.
We are in the below zero temps and I’d love to be there…enjoy it for all of us>
Merry Christmas
by Julie — 12/20/08 at 11:00 pm #
2. Oh Cathy: Your virtual tour was a LOT of fun. Thanks for sharing. Amazing how fancy outdoor decor gets when there’s no snow and ice to contend with. Think my favorite was the Sandy clauses on the chaise loungers — that one should be on somebody’s holiday card!! You have a merry Christmas there now!!
by Joan — 12/21/08 at 10:39 am #
3. Thankyou for your report and your pictures I enjoyed it .Have a wonderfull Christmas and happpy new year
by elizabeth — 12/21/08 at 11:55 am #
4. Hi Julie,
Yes, I hear there’s plenty of snow in many parts of the country to make it a white Christmas. We will get rain off and on, but normally it’s a beautiful place to live. Stay warm and enjoy the snow (I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…)
Write back soon.
by Cathy — 12/22/08 at 4:29 pm #
5. Hi Joan,
I’m glad you enjoyed the virtual tour. Yes, people go all out here decorating for Christmas. The lights are beautiful driving around at night.
Love your “Sandy” Claus name! They were really cute. It was a fun afternoon. Glad I could share it.
Merry Christmas back to you too.
by Cathy — 12/22/08 at 4:41 pm #
6. Thank you for stopping by Elizabeth. Glad you enjoyed the tour, Thanks for taking a moment to write in. Drop back soon.
by Cathy — 12/22/08 at 5:50 pm #