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The Happiness of Christmas Lights

Fairylights Add Magic to the Mantel

“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest times, if only one remembers to turn on the lights.”

From Harry Potter by JK Rowling

There’s something so magical about Christmas lights at night.  Their light dances on the walls and bathes the room in a happy glow.  The happiness of Christmas lights is real and I’m delighted to share them with you in my own home. You’ve already seen the full house as part of the Country Living Tour click here and a closer look at our living room click here, but I’ve never shared a view a night.

My friend Rachel over at Maison de Pax came up with a lovely idea of 25 bloggers sharing their Christmas lights and you can follow along with the hashtag #ChristmasNightsTour.

Christmas Nights

Are you ready to see the magical lights in our home?  I actually was a little nervous as I haven’t really done night time photography. So hopefully these look okay.

Here’s our living room:

Our Christmas Tree at Night

Conor was so happy about decorating the tree and putting the star on top.

Magical Christmas Lights on our tree

The german glitter stars really sparkle at night:

A Glitter Glass Star in the Christmas Lights

Glowing Lights of the Tree

Across from the tree and I’ve added some little lights I found at HomeGoods for $7. They are battery powered and so magical.

FairyLights and Boxwood

Stockings at Night

Mantel at Night for Christmas

Our coffee table is aglow with tea lights and more fairy lights:

Our Coffee Table at Night for Christmas

Birch Tea Lights

Deer and Tea Lights

Christmas Lights in the Living Room

Shall we move into the dining room? The lights are so pretty in there too.

Christmas Lights in the Dining Room

This holly free printable is illuminated by a mercury glass tea light:

Holly Free Printable at Night

The chippy armoire has little tea lights on it too. I love how the vintage mirror shines in the light.

Pretty Mercury Glass and Antique Ornaments

I’m so pleased having a Christmas tree in here this year.  I leave the lights on all day on both trees but they’re even prettier at night.

Magical Coastal Tree Lit Up

This tree celebrates the coast. with starfish:

Starfish

Sea fans:

Sea Fans

a nautical garland and ribbons the color of the sea:

Ribbons

Close Up of Ribbons at Night

You can see the silhouettes of the boys I created last year.  Click here.

White Christmas lights are my favorite. In England they call them fairy lights and I love that.

The Tree in the Dining Room at Night

Vintage Ornaments at Night

Oh, and the table.  I cleared away the runner and shells and just put a cloche over faux boxwood and added more of those lights from HomeGoods.  So simple and magical!

Fairy Lights and Boxwood Dome

The Magic of Christmas Lights

For more beautiful, fairy-light inspiration, visit all these amazing bloggers throughout the week!

Monday, December 21
Maison de Pax | The Wood Grain Cottage | Place of My Taste | Finding Silver Pennies
My Sweet Savannah | Eclectically Vintage | French Country Cottage | Setting for Four

Tuesday, December 22
Life on Virginia Street | Style House Interiors | Bless’er House | The Sunny Side Up Blog
Cherished Bliss | Stone Gable | The Happy Housie | Making Home Base

Wednesday, December 23
Just a Girl and Her Blog | Migonis Home | At Home With the Barkers | Everyday Enchanting
Craftberry Bush | The Wicker House | Fox Hollow Cottage | House by Hoff | Love Grows Wild

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Shelley @ Calypso in the Country

I love your beach themed tree and those adorable tea lights on your coffee table! Your home really does feel happy with all those gorgeous twinkling lights. Thanks for the tour and Merry Christmas!
Shelley

Krista
8 years ago

So beautiful Danielle!! Such a cozy welcoming Christmas home…and great quote! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

Rachel Paxton
8 years ago

Oh, Danielle, it is simply gorgeous! I love the little candles and the trees… I hope you really are enjoying these magical evenings. Merry Christmas, my friend!

Courtney
8 years ago

So pretty Danielle!! I adore your charming style and your home looks so magical twinkling away!

Chelsea
8 years ago

So pretty, Danielle! I still love that beachy tree and it looks especially beautiful twinkling!

Lauren
8 years ago

Everything is lovely, Danielle! I love how you keep the coastal style in your decor. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

Heather
Heather
8 years ago

So pretty Danielle! I love your home aglow at night and your coastal tree decor is gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

Love your beachy tree and everything is so much better by Christmas light! Merry Christmas to you and your family!