12.21.2010

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire - Christmas 2010

 Happy Holidays to one and all. As my small token of appreciate and adoration to you that are so kind to have followed the dumbwit along this year, I bring back the 'Chestnuts Roasting' series that (according to Google statistics) had the most hits from the most countries in the history of dumbwit tellher. I dare say I think we may all just be a little 'design' (?) starved.

Sit back, grab a glass of merlot, or a cup of gingerbread/lemon tea in my case, and light your fire; enjoy the show...

This is my gift to you ~
Jake (jilt me I don't care) Gyllenhaal
Javier Bardem
Dustin Hoffman - sometimes great things come in small packages.
Bones' - David Boreanaz (he'll always be Angel to me)
Gossip Girls -Ed Westwick
Dwayne (the Rock, sometimes a tutu fairy) Johnson
good at any age -  Michael Kane
Honestly do I need to even tell you his name?
Ravishing Robert Redford
The oddly sexy and Mr. Katie Perry - Russell Brand

HBO's True Blood's' Swedish dish - Alexander Skarsgard
'Brideshead Revisited'  Matthew 'oh-so' Goode
Brit actor - Aaron Johnson
'Pushing Daisies' - Lee Pace (myself).
'Last King of Scotland', - James McAvoy
Anderson Cooper 360°
 
'Moonlight, Hawaii Five- O and The Back Up Plan's' - Alex O'Loughlin
O.K. ..O.K.... Alex O is  worthy of showing twice.
'The Tudor's (although I hardly doubt he needs one) Henry Cavill.
An intermission break may be require after that one.....
Mad Men's silver fox  - John Slattery
luscious Leo Dicaprio
Aussie, I've got great hair - Simon Baker
Californian Milo Ventimiglia

The Tourist's - British Paul Bettany
Keith Richards
Markie Mark Wahlberg
and you can 'thank me later' - Will Ferrell
Don't say I never did anything for you....
 {go forth and live responsibly}
 create traditions, celebrate the past, sing carols, string popcorn, give thanks and love much.



photo credits; sandra kaye representation/craig fordham; elledecor; canadianhouse&home; homeit.com; lisawiseman; livingetc; guardian.uk; decorpad.com; ngocminhgo.com; buzznet.com; skonahem.com;

56 comments:

Lisa Porter said...

Well, it's just like you to wake us all up!
Oh how I love long intermissions!
Yep, I know what you're thinking.
I had to ask my daughter who all these handsome boys were. The only ones I recognized were Dustin & Robert!
Does your Scottish Santa know that you've been a naughty girl?
I didn't think so....

Ms. Smart said...

I'm gonna marry your post! dreamy, ahhhhh. hot sexy handsome men and cool ass interiors, great combo DT.

Renée Finberg said...

please
PLEASE
PLEASE....
let me DO javier bardem's place!!!

not only will i DO it for free,
but i will pay him to let me handle his interior design needs.
whatever they may be!!!!

hehehehehe XXXXX's

Hill House Ramblings said...

Hi Deb...Handsome men and super stylish rooms. How could you not have our attention??:) Such a fun post. Your descriptions had me guffawing out loud....Happy, happy holidays to you!

H.H.

vicki archer said...

Happy, happy Christmas to you Deb....thanks for the feast.....a great start to my day.....xv

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

Deb ~
You are off-the-charts hilarious! Best Holiday post I've come across ~ ha!
Sending you lots of happiness and blissful endeavors this Christmas!
Bisous,
Melissa

debra@dustjacket said...

10 out of 10 in my book babe. Wow is it hot in here....

You have really done your homework and come up with some real winners from across the globe...great job.

I going back for a re-run, Happy Christmas.
hugs & xxx DJ

Kellie Collis said...

Gorgeous! They guys are gorgeous! Happy holidays, Kellie xx

goodniteirene.wordpress.com said...

merry christmas to me!! you have THE best posts of them all. hands down.
i hope you are staying merry, merry, but it looks like 'the boys' are keeping you company.
sending you my love from wet california.

Emily+Anthony said...

FAB EYE CANDY DEB!! Now I'm all hot and bothered! :) Happy Holidays to you!!

La Maison Fou said...

Deb;
Thank You for being such a respected and involved blogger this year. I may have to sit a spell after that post! Swoon......

Have a Happy and Fabulous Holiday Season!

Leslie

La Maison Fou

*Chic Provence* said...

OK have to go open a window now!

What a roundup, Deb!

Hoping you have a wonderfully fabulous holiday!

xoxo Kit

SpryOnTheWall said...

Yeah, baby! You have my attention! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! We are all battling sickness - again - it's been the worst year ever for being sick. But Disney is next week so we have to get well. Thank you for all your kind words! xoxo

I Dream Of said...

So clever! Love this. Have a very merry Christmas!!!

annechovie said...

Paul Bettany is the dish of them all...Have a fabulous Christmas, Deb! Thanks for being such a sweetheart. xo

French Basketeer.com said...

Mmmmm Mmmm, Deb. I feel like you have taken us on a tour of the Best Of GQ and World of Interiors. Wishing you a Merry Christmas from soggy SoCal...

Anonymous said...

passez un bon fétes de fin d'année.

24 Corners said...

You really know your boys! Perfect combo's...I was intrigued by the King of Scotland's 'place', need to see more. Thanks for the morning chuckles...up way to late last night and this was the perfect fun read to kick start my foggy brain! You're absolutely amazing!

Wishing you a freak Texas snowstorm...it could happen...a lovely Christmas (hopefully, with all of your kids)...and a Scottish New - Year!!
Much love Deb...
xoxo Jessica

Elise Lowerison said...

Wow, some of these men have great style and flair for decor! All great matches! I came across your post this morning while browsing interior design blogs and your take on interior décor is exquisite. I love the fireplace made of distressed and cracked stone, how wonderfully inviting on a cold night! Window treatments can add to the feel of any home, and there are some great examples through these manly homes. It is true that you must dress your windows appropriately to bring out their true beauty. Thank you for writing and as a special thanks to you and your readers, I would like to offer a 20% off coupon using this code upon checkout: BLG20. Thank you for our extra special Christmas gift!

Carla said...

Wow what a line up.. We have the same taste in men.. I almost flicked over the interior shots to get to the next beauty. Thank-you for taking the time to put that all together. Carla

Notes From ABroad said...

You are So Bad !
I was happy looking at the rooms in addition to the pretty faces, for a moment, then ended up skipping past the rooms and ogling the boys.
For some reason, I can skip Russell Brand but there were so many on there that would fit beautifully under my Christmas tree. ( I just have to figure out what to do about my husband first lol)

Leigha said...

best gift ever...and you even included my (secret) crush...the rock (err...dwayne johnson).

leigha

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Oh Deb,
What a selection !!!!
I'm afraid that, unlike many, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Russell Brand.You obviously have a soft spot for him, otherwise you wouldn't have included him !! Sometimes, the pretty boys don't always do it for me.They usually love themselves most of all !! Give me a man with a sense of humour anyday.......... although, I'm sure that Johnny Depp can fulfill both of my wishes !!!!
..... and some of those fireplaces are to die for.
Hope all's well with you and your's Deb and have the most wonderful and magical Christmas. Thanks for your wonderful friendship in 2010 and here's to more of the same in 2011. Lots of love. XXXX

Alicia B. Designs said...

Hilarious as always!!! Also AMAZING interiors. Thanks for that--Merry Christmas!!

xoxo
Alicia B.

Visual Vamp said...

Roasting - hot, Hot, HOT!!!!
And the decor wasn't bad either.
Loving you more than ever!
Merry merry!
xo xo

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Deb!
I simply must turn off the heater!
Suddenly the room got HAWTer!!
Merry Christmas , beautiful!

xo

La Boheme said...

Wow it has not been this hot here in San Francisco for a while! I LOVE waking up to gorgeous men smiling at me. Great gift to us all and I'm definitely following you back :) Merry Christmas!

Renae Moore said...

Oh my my my......it got awfully hot here all of a sudden! Drooling over such lush eye candy.
Deb, you sneaky girl, it is said one must watch out for the 'quiet' ones!
xoxo's
Merry Christmas Friend!

Brabourne Farm said...

I've managed to drag myself away for just a few seconds to leave a comment .... mmmm .... Merry Christmas Deb - I hope your 2011 is full of wonderful and gorgeous things! Leigh

Millie said...

Oh Deb, that James McAvoy is a little rough around the edges, enough said.....calm yourself Miss Millie!! What a fabulous way to end the year, you are a legend. Thank you for all your fantastic posts this year, each & every one of them an absolute gem. Warmest wishes to you gorgeous girl for a very Merry Christmas & have a truly wonderful day tomorrow.
Millie xx

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Merry Christmas Dear Deb...
Thanks for this wonderful lineup of men.. I mean decor!! haha... fabulous post... and I have to concur re David Boreanaz... I think he is often overlooked!!!

I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and New Year... filled with laughter and happiness.. and I look forward to more blogging fun in 2011. Take care Deb.. ciao xxx Julie

A Gift Wrapped Life said...

What decor! Did I miss it? Lol!
So happy to see my personal favorite Robert Redford, I don;t care old that man gets. You gave your persoanl fav away with the name Lucious. A fun post Deb.
Wishing you a magical Christmas to you and your family. I will be toasting all my bloggy friends on Chtistmas Day for sure. Nuch love and always a pleasure. Much love and many hugs. XO

Cashon&Co said...

Milo! In both image and that room.
Yes, I call him.
Sorry any of you guys, I called him first. You can have Anderson or Dustin.
Or will Ferrell.
But, seriously, where's Bono in all of this?

Decor To Adore said...

Ok, where is the disclaimer of "Don't drink anything before you read this post as you will either choke or spray your computer."

As I was scrolling down I first loved that you were showing these men and their design counterparts. Then I was thinking we had the same taste in men.
By that time I had reached Will Ferrel and thought "Well, I guess not." Then I thought about how he makes me laugh and I am glad that he made your list. :)

Just beautiful! May you create many wonderful memories this holiday season.

Christmas blessings to you!

Splendid Sass said...

Merry CHristmas to you! Beautiful post, and the eye candy for real!
I am adding you to my blog roll. I just love your blog.
Teresa

Julia Christie said...

Yummy yum yum! Just too much to take it all in! There is some gorgeousness out there, yes there is!

Thanks so much for your visits this year, and for presenting such a fun and interesting POV. Looking forward to the coming year and more great posts like this one!

Happy happy holidays!

Smiles

My Dog-Eared Pages said...

How did I miss this??!! I'm with Renee... Javier. Speechless. You are so FAB Deb!! oxo

Kelly Frances Dunn said...

You are simply the BEST! I loved this!! What a smile on my blushing face :D Hubs is out of town right now, but whoa baby, I can still go to sleep smiling! Ha Why couldn't that be me in that car picture with Henry? was it?? Wow! Merry Christmas and a festive week to you before the new year is underway. I look forward to growing with you in 2011! Mwah darling XX

Privet and Holly said...

Gosh you made me
SMILE!! Love all
of these guys....
I would have added
Gerard Butler and
his fabulous pad in
NYC....Oh, and Colin
Firth, of course. My
man!! But we all know,
to each, her own...!
Thanks for the Boxing
Day special. Who said
the gifts had to end
on Christmas day?!
Big hugs,
xx Suzanne

Barbara said...

Drool......

Happy New Year, my dear friend!

Chicago Chic said...

hahaha great post friend. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas...thank you for the memories in 2010 and wishing you a Happy New Year!


Rachel

Haven and Home said...

Hi Deb!

You are so talented :) what great matches! I hope you had a wonderful holiday as well.

xx,

Marianne

red ticking said...

you are simply the best... i have no idea how your mind works to do the posts you do... but i love it and you too friend... xx

wishing you the most joyous new year....

flwrjane said...

Ha! sorry I came so late to this party. Well done editing.

I believe I read you were sick,maybe flu?

Sorry to hear that, hope you're taking good care of being well cared for and just getting better quickly.

Happy New Year,

xo Jane

DolceDreams said...

Now that was a nice intermzzo to my day!
I hope you had a fantastic christmas with all of your kids at home, and I wish you many many blessings in 2011 ~ a new year at hand, hurrah!
Cheers,
Nathalie

Red Boots said...

Yum, thanks for sharing these hotties! Hope you had a fabulous texan christmas and new year!

Scottish hugs and kisses,

x

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

You really have such a knack for this. The rooms match the gentlemen perfectly. I would love to see where you'd place me!

Splenderosa said...

Well, for goodness sake, Deb? You didn't have Tom Brady in this bunch and he's my main man! This post is wonderful, as usual. Happy New Year to you & family, much love, peace & prosperity for 2011.
Love love love.....

Marsi @ The Cottage Cheese said...

Dearest Deb, I'm so late with my holiday good wishes! It has been three solid weeks of houseguests, family holiday get-togethers, parties, and weddings, and although it's been wonderful, I'm just now catching my breath. (<-- or not, that run on sentence has me winded!). I hope you and your family had a glorious Christmas and New year's weekend. Wishing you all the best in 2011, which will be quite the eventful year for you, yes? XO, Marsi

P.S. Love the man & design candy!

Beadboard UpCountry said...

Hi Deb!
Leave it to you to find a way to incorporate the holidays, sexy men, and design......You coordinated the personas and the rooms with great wit ( as usual ) and very appropriately I might add. You got me at the amazing and talented Michael Caine and Anderson Cooper......I wish you and your family a great 2011. I know it will be for you..... xxx000
Maryanne and Robes.

Francine Gardner said...

How did I miss this post!
A dream come true, served on a platter....I was only refering to the interiors of course.

Jeanne Henriques said...

I think you hit the nail on the head with each and every one of them. Good work!!! HOpe you are feeling better. I am moving into week three of this nasty flu..grrrr.,and over Christmas no less. I ironed all my tea towels last night out of frustration :)

Many thanks for your comment on my post and best wishes to a healthy New Year to both of us in 2011!

Jeanne xx

Erica Cook said...

Yum, yumm YUM!!! xoxo
ps- you make my day!

quintessence said...

I just saw this - belatedly. How much did I love this? Let me count the ways - fabulous!!

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