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  1. Judy
    December 12, 2011 @ 2:12 pm

    Got your blog address out of Romantic Homes. You have a beautiful home and your decorations are simply gorgeous! I love the fact that you have kept it simple yet very lovely. My kind of decorating! Thanks so much for sharing! Congratulations on being published!

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  2. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
    December 12, 2011 @ 2:22 pm

    it looks so beautiful!!! great job again this year, julie!

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  3. Darla
    December 12, 2011 @ 2:33 pm

    It is REALLY beautiful! Love the tree you were "given". Love the colors in your home.

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  4. Megan
    December 12, 2011 @ 2:43 pm

    Your house is gorgeous! I love the garland with the ornaments hanging from it.

    And, side note — I LOVE your zebra bench! And whole closet-room looking thing! 🙂

    Megan

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
    December 12, 2011 @ 2:58 pm

    Your home looks just lovely, Julie! I love that shot of you at the front door. I have that same wrapping paper container! I use it just for all my Christmas wrap, tissue paper and tags. I used to spread out on my dining room table in the old house, but I've been keeping things pretty neat in the new place. I store the container with everything in it in our guest room but bring it out into the living room when I'm wrapping.

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  6. Natalie Meester
    December 12, 2011 @ 3:06 pm

    your wrapping room looks better than my so called wrapping room!

    I love your nativity and the significance behind it…AND placed in a prominent area of the home to remind every one.

    natalie

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  7. Tardevil
    December 12, 2011 @ 4:07 pm

    Looks nice! I have a 'wrapping station' set up in my bedroom that looks very similar, except I'm using a card table. Will be glad when I'm done, and it's nicely put away!

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  8. Jennifer L. Griffin
    December 12, 2011 @ 7:49 pm

    Girl, I WISH my closet looked that good. Disaster zone! Your home is beautiful. Looks so cozy and inviting!

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  9. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com
    December 12, 2011 @ 8:33 pm

    Your home is gorgeous! From the entry-way to the gingerbread house in the cloche to the wreaths on the windows, I love everything about it. I have the same nativity set.

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  10. Michelle
    December 12, 2011 @ 8:56 pm

    Very pretty!

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  11. Haven
    December 12, 2011 @ 9:08 pm

    I love the simplicity of your decorating!

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  12. Lisa @ Shine Your Light
    December 12, 2011 @ 11:20 pm

    Julie, your home is gorgeous and so pretty all decked out for Christmas! I love the piano room (and the fact that you have a room called "the piano room"!!!)
    Your trees are lovely and most especially, I adore how prominently you display the reason for the season…all over your house. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
    Wishing you and your family a merry merry Christmas!

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  13. amyblam.com
    December 13, 2011 @ 2:17 am

    That bud vase garland is amazing; so many uses! I also love the wreaths and garland with the frames.

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  14. Jessica Heights
    December 13, 2011 @ 2:27 am

    The wreaths in frames are so cute…what a creative idea!

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  15. Carol
    December 13, 2011 @ 2:37 am

    How lovely! I really like the garland with the ornaments on it over the mantel. Your windows and light in your home are lovely.

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  16. Kathy
    December 13, 2011 @ 3:02 am

    Your Christmas decor is beautiful. My favorite piece is the framed wreath that has the banner Jesus is the Reason for the season. I loved your tutorial about the square wreaths too! Thanks for the magnificent tour.

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  17. Kelly@imperfect homemaking
    December 13, 2011 @ 3:20 am

    I love your little Jesus is the reason wreath! So precious 🙂

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  18. Kathy Cheek
    December 13, 2011 @ 3:40 am

    Your home is beautiful, and beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the sweets in all the different containers, will they last through the season, or will some be eaten along the way?

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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  19. Richella
    December 13, 2011 @ 3:43 am

    Oh. . . beautiful! Just beautiful!! Every little detail is lovely. I especially love the Nativity in your foyer and the names of Jesus garland–perfect! Your home reflects the joy that comes only from knowing the true meaning of Christmas. Thank you for sharing it!

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  20. April
    December 13, 2011 @ 3:46 am

    I like how you hung your wreath in a frame!

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  21. Tara G.
    December 13, 2011 @ 11:33 am

    I like your sweet treats on the buffet! And the piano room is so pretty!

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  22. Lori
    December 13, 2011 @ 12:05 pm

    Love how you are greeting us at the front door. That is the biggest lantern I have seen yet. Perfect for the gingerbread house.

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  23. Jenna
    December 13, 2011 @ 2:43 pm

    Oh my word – what a beautiful home you have! And I just love all your decor – the Joy to the World shelves, the map garland, the gingerbread house in the lantern {so cool!}. You did a fantastic job!

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  24. Marcee
    December 13, 2011 @ 3:56 pm

    WOW! Your home looks like it's right out of a magazine. I love the paint colors you chose for you home as well.

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  25. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}
    December 13, 2011 @ 4:06 pm

    Beautiful, as expected! Your piano room is spectacular! Yes, we all have a spot for chaos in our homes! I just wish I had a closet I could dance in, like yours!

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  26. Anna
    December 13, 2011 @ 4:20 pm

    Love it! Your house is really beautiful, Julie. I especially love your cafe shelves, which is what I use to decorate our living room, since we don't have a mantle. Just like you, I wanted our nativity scene to be prominent in our decor, especially for our kids. I decided to incorporate the advent calendar I made for our daughter right into the nativity scene. The calendar is a little village of houses grouped around the nativity. It's supposed to be Bethlehem :). Here's the link: http://agoodhomeblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/o-little-town-of-paper-towel-tube.html
    What do you think?

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  27. Kathysue
    December 13, 2011 @ 4:26 pm

    I love the warm and welcome look of your decorating. It is simple and not over done, I love that!! Yes, indeed I do have a room just like that!!! I think we all do this time of year, if we are busy with decorating, baking, wrapping and all the fun that comes along with this wonderful season, Merry Christmas,
    Kathysue

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  28. Karen
    December 13, 2011 @ 10:23 pm

    What a beautiful home you have. Wish we could have coffee too, but glad to have been able to visit virtually all the same. God bless x

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  29. Donene
    December 14, 2011 @ 1:11 am

    Love it!

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  30. Jennifer @ Studio JRU
    December 14, 2011 @ 1:29 am

    So, so beautiful! I love the gingerbread house inside of the lantern… on a cake stand. So cute! Love the Jesus is the reason wreath. You have a gorgeous home. Thanks for the tour! 🙂

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  31. debtfreedecorating
    December 14, 2011 @ 5:44 pm

    I love how you incorporate Jesus into your Christmas decor–really pretty.

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  32. Ashley
    December 15, 2011 @ 2:15 am

    My, my, my….beautiful house! And your Christmas decorations are to die for, great job!

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  33. Gayle
    December 15, 2011 @ 3:18 am

    You have a beautiful home, and so many wonderful, yet simple, decorations. I especially liked the "names of Christ" bottles.

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  34. Lily
    December 15, 2011 @ 4:56 am

    Such a stunningly decorated home. Love the gingerbread house displayed in the lantern.

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  35. Leslie
    December 15, 2011 @ 5:43 am

    I LOVE your blog. I'll be following.

    You had me at "Jesus is the Reason!"

    Your home is beautiful. Simple, elegant, tasteful, charming…I love it all.

    Great job.

    Merry Christmas!

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  36. michelle
    December 15, 2011 @ 11:06 am

    Your home is so beautiful! Love it all, but especially love that you have Jesus's birth as the focus! Will be following your blog!

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  37. Snap Peas
    December 15, 2011 @ 1:30 pm

    Thank you for the tour of your beautiful home, your Christmas decorations are inspiring and lovely. You're a brave soul sharing your wrapping space – my youngest son's room is a disaster that needs to be clean in 3 days for his arrival – and I'm blog browsing 🙂

    Merry Christmas!

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  38. ap2ch
    December 15, 2011 @ 5:07 pm

    What a beautiful home you have! Love all your decorating. Merry Christmas from your new follower!

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  39. Kelsy Vannaman
    December 16, 2011 @ 7:14 am

    I'm from KK! Your home is beautiful!I love your style, its so fresh! 😉 Check us out at arkansasvannamans.blogspot.com

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  40. The Elegant Chateau
    December 16, 2011 @ 11:26 pm

    Visiting from the Nester. Your home looks beautiful decked out for Christmas. Following you. Diane

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  41. Mom of the Twinkies and Tot!
    December 20, 2011 @ 1:44 am

    Love your uber welcoming entry way (with you at it to welcome all your guests! So fun!). I also love your buffet, the blue is so pretty! & don't get me started on your closet! The space to wrap presents in there?! Love it! Merry Christmas!

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  42. Amber
    December 20, 2011 @ 3:24 am

    You have a gorgeous home! My heart just about melted when I saw your girls' gingerbread house displayed in the lantern. That is so adorable.

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  43. Gail
    December 21, 2011 @ 12:04 am

    Love it! Of course I had already "toured" your Christmas house, but loved seeing it again at the Inspired Room Christmas tours. I finally got mine on there too if you're interested in visiting me! Would love to have you! Have a Mery Christmas!

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  44. Mom On A Budget
    December 27, 2011 @ 9:37 pm

    Can you just come and decorate my home for each season? 🙂 It all looks beautiful!

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