“Deck the halls with boughs of holly! Fa la la la la, la la la la!”
Rhode Island is near and dear to my heart. I was born there just a few short years ago. Giggle. Only thirty-nine by forty-one miles, Rhode Island has some of the best coastline in all of New England. (I’m not biased or anything.)
I’ve got a real treat for you today. Through Her Looking Glass was invited on an exclusive Rhode Island Christmas Home Tour in Barrington. Love this home owner’s style, she knows a thing or two about design and ringing in the season. When you got it, you got it. And she does. You’ll see warm wood tones, artistic vignettes, lamp light, gorgeous artwork, eclectic decorations and a dash of coastal inspiration.
Fireglow mingles with saltwater breezes…
Clever perch, fella.
The starfish were hung by the chimney with care…
“Meet me under the mistletoe…”
Love. Love. Love.
Clever use of driftwood….
Pewter. Fruit. Classic.
The Holy Family.
Twelve drummers drumming. (Well, actually just one.)
“Sing we all Noel…”
Unclench those teeth, little holiday man. It’s Christmas after all!
There just aren’t enough wreaths in this house.
“Infant Holy, Infant lowly, for His bed a cattle stall.”
An elf! (Not on the shelf.)
Rudolph putting on airs.
This gorgeous platter is begging for some Decorated Christmas Roll Out Cookies http://throughherlookingglass.com/?p=1821
(Or Peppermint Bark http://throughherlookingglass.com/?p=1977 )
Must. Have. Chocolate.
“Peace on earth, good will to men.”
Snowman. With attitude.
There’s just something about a cut glass shade. Gorgeous.
“Silent Night. Holy Night.
All is calm, all is bright
Round ‘yon virgin, mother and child.
Holy infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.”
-Franz Gruber, 1818
Thanks, Sis, for an inspiring home tour and getting me in the Christmas spirit. Love what you’ve done. Such a beautiful home and family, inside and out. Merry, merry Christmas!
Kate Ryder says
I LOVEEEEEE THE STARFISH!!!<333
[email protected] says
Me too!!!! Wish we had thought of that a few years ago huh. Maybe again someday. Love you babe.
See you T O D A Y !!!!!!
Sandi Lacy says
Very Creative….
nancy mcmahan says
So classy in a fun way. (Is there such a thing) I love the her placement. Mine would look like I placed it there .. hers looks like it belonged there. Beautiful.
Tracy says
Beautiful! The pictures are too!
jen says
Oh, my! How beautiful AND cozy at the same time! Thanks for the LOVELY tour!
Linda Jenkins says
Beautiful pictures and decorating ideas. Would love to toast the new year in that warm and inviting home. Thanks for sharing.
Sheryl says
You picked the right relative’s home to tour on that one!! My Christmas tour would have been done in about 3 pics! (AND all would have contained items YOU have gifted to me!) 🙂 Everything looks sooo pretty, so glad SQ took my advice on her decorating this year…last year wasn’t so great! HA!
[email protected] says
Hahahahahaha. Give me a break. But… I have no room to talk… though I’m sure you’ll be pleased with what we’ve done with our place too. 🙂
Susie says
Beautiful!!
Ginger Worrell says
Your sis’ home reminds me of my Aunt Mary’s home (Honeoye Falls, NY) at Christmas and is some place I’d love to visit again, if only I could. So joyfully happy that your shared all these wonderful pictures with us Allie. And your recipes too! I’ve been copying them all down and adding to my on-line cookbook of recipes I want to try “one of these days”, which means SOON! Had our Christmas banquet at Covenant the other night & it was wonderful. The Cook family picked me up & brought me home…..got a broken foot right now & Ginia had a final the next morning. As always, it was wonderful and once again, we missed the Taylor family. Merry Christmas to you all. gw
[email protected] says
Lovely home tour. I’ve heard so much about Susan’s talents. It’s nice to see her beautiful Christmas decor.
Elaine Mulville says
Enjoyed the beautifully decorated home. I expect Daughter Martha’s New Hampshire house to come in a close second. Can’t wait to see it. Merry Christmas Allie and Family.
[email protected] says
Star fish with the ornament is my favorite. Naturally it’s Susan. 🙂 Impeccable taste.