Christmas Decorating with Teddy Bears

Entry with Santa and Mrs Claus

     This week I am showing a few photos from my entry and foyer.  The theme for these areas is Teddy Bears.  In our previous house these were the family room decorations.  In this house the family room, eating area and kitchen are all one big room.  This meant finding a new home for the bears.  

     The first photo is from our entry.  When you come in the front door there is a wall with the mirrors (that is me reflected in the photo) and a set of 3 wood file cabinets with a top that goes over all three.  I have a set of lamps on this credenza.  We removed the ceiling fixture in this area and just use the lamps.  To the left is our den and to the right is the foyer that leads to the living room, dining room, kitchen, stairs and master bedroom.  We have often joked that this is our 'ballroom'.  

     In the entry I have a pair of bears dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus.  They have a tree and packages.  The runner has teddy bears on it also.  A small wreath on the mirror completes the room.  

     Since the entryway is the first thing people see, make it attractive and welcoming by adding a few decorations without adding clutter.  I think this sets the tone that our house is fun at holiday time.

Teddy Bear Tree

     Here is the tree for the foyer.  It has teddy bear ornaments and is in the traditional red and green of Christmas.  I even found a bear angel for the top of the tree.  I would love to find some more teddy bear ornaments but I haven't found any I like lately.  The tree skirt belonged to my husband's aunt.  I think she made it.  There is a collection of bears at the base of the tree and more at the base os the table where the teddy bear nativity set is displayed.

Teddy Bears Line the Stairs

     To complete the foyer there is a collection of bears and pillows lining the stairs going up.  Our grandson has discovered the bears here but finds them more of an annoyance I think because he loves to go up and down the stairs.  They are just in his way :-)

Teddy bear creche

     What he does like though is the teddy bear nativity set in the foyer.  He likes to take Baby Jesus and the lamb and play with them.  Of course the little lamb has to make a lot of baaing sounds.  When he out them back after playing with them, he made sure that the lamb was right next to Baby Jesus.

     Usually the foyer has an oval table in the center of the room with a light hanging over it.  For Christmas we remove the table and hang the light higher so no one hits their head on it.  Since this room is open to the dining room I have occasionally used it to set up another table so we can be all together for our Christmas meal.

     Wishing you all a Beary Christmas and Happy New Year