One of our favorite places to visit is Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. We love it so much, it was instrumental in our decision to leave St. Louis, Missouri and make Virginia our home. Of course, having our 2 sons, 2 daughters-in-law and 2 grandchildren in Virginia might have had an even bigger role in our decision to move east!
One year all the kids went out of town for Christmas, so hubby and I went to Williamsburg to spend some time. Each year CW has a door wreath decorating contest. All the materials used in their outdoor decorations must be natural. We enjoyed snapping some photos, talking with some of the costumed interpreters and just looking at the gorgeous architecture. These are some of our favorite wreaths.
We could not resist getting a photo of the dog in the cart, with the dog pulling the cart! So cute!
This darling couple spent the day talking with visitors and sharing some local customs.
We enjoy seeing the animals out and about too!
This is my interpretration of a Colonial Williamsburg door wreath! I used all natural silk flowers (ha!) and a folk-art inspired Santa.
My china is called "Liberty Blue" and was introduced during the bicentennial (1976). Hubby and I have purchased it a piece at a time at antique stores during our vacation travels. The glassware is from Colonial Williamsburg, as are the berry napkin rings.
My CW Byers Carolers collection. My favorites are the ladies in their toile dresses.
That's a CW paint color on the fireplace, and homemade stockings. The greenery has little lights and wooden berries that look like cranberries. Our cat would eat the real thing, so that's a no-no.
My little Santa collection makes me smile. Here they are in the dining room near the stairway with more stockings for Santa to fill!
I hope you've enjoyed a little peak into my world. And till next time, holiay blessings to you and yours!
Mary
