This is the post when I’m supposed to lie to you.
When I don’t tell you that I went with red, green, and navy Christmas decorations because they worked so well with the decor in the rest of my house.
When I’m supposed to act like I really cozy up in the adirondack chair outside….
When its 30 degrees out.
Of course I do, don’t you? Psssshhhh…
And that I just leave Christmas presents on my porch.
For anyone to just walk by and grab.
And I’m not supposed to tell you about how I utterly failed at a new holiday wreath on multiple tries this year…
And that I finally opted to just put the never-failed-me-yet Santa tinsel wreath on the door.
I’m also supposed to pretend that my entryway table is always that clean.
And that the bowl of Sour Patch Kids actually stays that full for more than a day.
Raffle Ticket Christmas Card Holder
And that all the toys are always put away.
Yes, I’m aware the camel is on top of the manger. Apparently, the kid feels a camel should have proclaimed Baby Jesus’ birth instead of an angel. Who am I to judge?
And I’ll pretend that I didn’t just move all those gifts from the outside to the entry table to the chalkboard wall. I totally just have that many laying around.
I also won’t admit to the fact that I am totally making my gifts double as decor all around the house.
Elf & Poinsettia DIY Christmas Wreath
I totally just draped this wreath over the kitchen window very nonchalantly. Its not like it took me days to figure out a place for it and then 30 minutes to tie the ribbon just right.
And I’ll also not tell you about crawling up on the kitchen island just to get the perfect angle for the photo of the open shelves.
And I also won’t tell you that this deer looks almost exactly the same as it did in last year’s Christmas tour.
That may or may not even be the exact same drawings around it. Surely, I’ve changed it in a year……
But if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?
And that is exactly what I learned from this holiday’s decorating – do what works (even if its the same as last year), make it simple, and don’t over analyze yourself.
You know you don’t wanna miss any of this crazy.
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Lindsay says
Positively adore it! Your house looks fantastic – and I’ve seen it in person so I can truly say that!
Great job!! I love these!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Lindsay!
Jenna Sue says
Okay, you win the award for funniest tour yet! Thank you for your honesty, hah! Everything still looks amazing, so festive and love the playfulness of it all!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jenna Sue! I try to make people laugh, haha!
Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says
Yeah. We need to be bff’s like stat.
I am pretty sure you crawled in my head already anyhow.
Wait until you read my post…
Shannon
ps: the house looks great and I love the camel on the manger!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahaha! I can’t wait to read it, Shannon!!!
Alexis @ Persia Lou says
Ha! Well at least you have put up the decorations for last year. I’m still working on that. Decorated the tree yesterday, which was a major win. Also, I’m impressed the sour patch kids made it all the way to a bowl instead of just being eaten straight from the bag. 😉 Love your Christmas home, Jenna! And you put those gifts to work – they are beautiful!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Alexis! Ummmm, the sour patch kids only made it to the bowl for photo ops. I seriously annihilated them while taking said photos. Luckily, they only had to make an appearance in two photos.
Erika says
I absolutely love your honesty. Your home looks amazing!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Erika!!
Kellie Smith says
Jenna your house looks amazing!!! Love all the details and the mix of the new and the old! Now please come to my house…I have great stuff but I just cannot bear to drag it all out this year – my kids might need therapy if I don’t get a tree up soon!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
haha!! I can hear the kids now, “Well, mom didn’t put up a Christmas tree one year and it just wasn’t the same. Its been downhill ever since.” hahahaha!
Sarah says
yup. all. of.that. Because it’s not like I just drove myself and my family crazy for the last three days for the perfect home tour shots…
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I am with you!! Luckily, no one was here for the photo shoots, but they did see multiple meltdowns for three weeks of trying to get all the christmas decor in the right places. Never again!!
Chelsea says
you’re my favorite. I always love coming over here and getting a breath of fresh air aka Jenna telling it like it is 😉 Everything looks wonderful, Jenna! Love all that gift wrap! Also, I’m interested to know who “Dingo” is! 😉 Happy holidays friend!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Uh oh. Did I actually show a gift tag with Dingo on it? Oh man. That one’s a looooong story. hahaha!
Sonya~At Home with The Barkers says
Girl, you are so funny!!! No pretending needed 🙂 I don’t blame you for keeping the deer the same, super cute! ~Sonya
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Sonya! I loved the deer’s statement necklace from last year, so why mess with it!?
April Hoff says
JENNA! You are tooooooo much. I was laughing out loud at this post, you stinker!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahaha! I do what I can, April!
Liz Fourez says
My kids keep asking me when I’ll be removing the fake presents from under our tree (a.k.a. their books and boardgames that I stole from their playroom in order to have pretty wrapped presents for the home tour). Love your hilarious honesty, Jenna! Thanks for keepin’ it real. 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahaha!! That is hilarious, Liz!! Shockingly, all the wrapped gifts were actually real. I managed to have most of our Christmas shopping done by the end of November!
Christine says
How refreshing honesty is! I loved your post…hilarious! Have a wonderful holiday – Christine
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
haha!! Thanks, Christine!! Happy Holidays to you as well!
BrocanteuseRose says
Love it!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much!
Charlotte @ Ciburbanity says
So fun! Every time I drape something somewhere, I have the same thought… this is NOT normal. Ditto full bowls of candy. 🙂 Your house looks great! Love all the fun little ornaments and decor you’ve put together! xx
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Charlotte!
Jen @ Migonis Home says
funniest tour award for sure handed to you on a platter. 🙂 i can totally picture you climbing onto the island…
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
haha! Thanks, Jen!
Ann says
You are funny! But what you wrote is the absolute truth, and those of us drooling over the wonderful homes on this 2014 tour know that you each worked really hard to make your homes perfect and strived to prevent family members from messing up a vignette until you could take a photo. And we appreciate it. 🙂 I’ve been on about 8 virtual tours so far today, and it seems that a well decorated home requires the following: Antlers. Lanterns. A chalk board (or two). Rubber boots in the entryway (even if your home does not have an actual entryway). Meaningful or clever words written on repurposed wood. And oh, almost forgot. A fancied up drink cart (for cocoa or coffee or booze). I wonder which one I am going to make first. LOL.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahaha! Ann, I think as long you have Christmas decor items that you love and are special to you – that’s all you need!! Merry Christmas, friend!
Jamie says
Jenna, you crack me up! This is hilarious. I think all bloggers do this, don’t we? Love your Christmas tour girl! Sharing on my FB page 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jamie!
Beth Groce says
Love this post. i need to re-read it every November when I start to decorate for Christmas. Thank you so very much for keeping it real.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You are so very welcome, Beth! There is absolutely no sense in trying to make everything perfect – it takes away from the holiday!
Cathi says
Love this! So beautiful and colorful! Mind if I ask what color/type paint you used on your green door and the blue adirondack chair? I’ve been wanting to paint my front door and these 2 colors are lovely! I’d have to choose between them, of course. 😉
Thanks!
Cathi
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hi Cathi! The green door is Emerald (I think) by Behr and the adirondack chairs are Nocturnal Sea – by Behr I think. I hope that helps. I know both colors came from Home Depot. Green and navy are my two favorite colors – love them! Your door will look fab with either one!
Jan says
I’m a couple of years late to the party, but better late than a “no show”. I love your blog. I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who takes forever to figure out where to put things, moves them around a bunch of times, and then uses them in other photos to make them more interesting. Your humor and candor also make the whole decorating process more fun and enjoyable.
Love the great ideas, too!
Thank you!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you so much, Jan!! Comments like these remind me why I do this and that there are people out there like me! I’m so glad you like it all! Have a wonderful Christmas!