After telling you lies in round one of my Christmas home tour yesterday, I thought today I would tell you a story.
If you are a regular here, you know I love stories and have lots of them. If you are new here and hopping over from Lindsay’s place (she’s the brainchild behind Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours), The White Buffalo Styling Co., or from Just a Girl, welcome. I hope you like stories too. Be sure to visit everyone else in the Christmas home tours at the end of this post!
Every Christmas, when its time to wrap gifts, I go downstairs.
Where its quiet.
And I pull out the wrapping paper, the tape, scissors, gift tags and ribbon.
I don’t want to have to get up for anything.
DIY Lucite Frame + Free Printable
Then I find the stack of dvds.
Blow off the dust.
And search for the one labeled Christmas 1988 from Grannie’s Tape, put it into the dvd player and push play.
Because its my favorite.
And I wrap gifts.
And as I wrap gifts.
I listen.
To me – when I was three years old.
Vintage Storybook Garland / Unusual but Meaningful Christmas Tree Ornaments
And to their voices.
And I try to memorize every word.
And I watch.
Every smile.
Every laugh.
Every present that was given.
I try to remember what the burnt orange carpet felt like.
And how shiny that Power Wheels Jeep was.
But most of all, I just listen and watch.
And think about my Grannie & Pap.
If you want more simple holiday decorating, you can see part one of my Christmas home tour here and holiday crafts from this tour can be found here!
The next stop in the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours is Eleven Gables – see the complete list below too!
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Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
Love the classic color combo. Everything looks beautiful. Merry Christmas
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Julia! Merry Christmas to you too!
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
So fun and festive, and full of special details! Loved your tour, Jenna!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jennifer!
Debbie says
I love your decor and your story and you kinda made me cry.
hugs,
Debbie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Awww, thanks Debbie – sorry about the crying part though…
cassie says
love it, jenna- i love the tassel garland in green against the red!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Cassie! That was me totally being lazy and like, “Oh my buffet is red. Green and red are Christmas colors. We’ll make the tassel garland green.” haha!
beverly e says
Aww… such a sweet story about your dvd. Christmas always makes me so nostalgic…
I love your tree. I’ll bet there’s a story behind every ornament on there, too!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You are right, Beverly! Every single ornament is special in some way! Thank you!
Leslie @ House on the Way says
Love the color combo and what a sweet post! Happy Holidays!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Leslie!
Shannon Combest says
Where did you find your awesome plaid wrapping paper?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hey Shannon! All my wrapping paper came from Home Goods – they have an awesome selection!
Jamie says
OMG I LOVE your tree, girl! You’re making me want to add some colour to my home….eek!
Big hugs, Jamie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
WHAT?! You add color?? Hold on – yep, hell just froze over.
Whitney says
Absolutely love your Christmas tree! So eclectic and colorful. And that wrapping paper pretty much rocks. Merry Christmas to you!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Whitney! I am smitten with the wrapping paper as well!
gypsy gramma Pacella says
Yours words speak my soul!!! Thank you for easing my homesickness for yesterday..
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Glad to hear that!