My sweet friends Angela and Kevin are just the cutest couple. Not only are they cute, but so is their house…well, really their house isn’t just cute. It’s cozy and inviting and wonderful. I feel right at home as soon as I walk in the door. Everything about this couple and their home says, “Welcome! Come on in. We’re so…
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I continued the whimsical theme that I started in the family room in the kitchen. The table in the kitchen is all set for breakfast on Christmas morning. I picked up this cloche at HobLob (with coupon a of course!) a long time ago, but this is the first time I’ve ever used it. Obviously, it was easy to decorate…
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I started off by moving a couple of things around in the foyer so that I could create this vignette using my traditional Santa. I pulled one of the urns off of the sideboard in my dining room to use as a vase for greenery and faux berry sticks. Placing it on a pedestal gives height and helps to balance…
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My goal when decorating our Christmas tree was to continue the whimsical decor on the mantle on the tree. And I wanted it to be fun and touchable for my grandgirls and nieces and nephews. How do you like my tree skirt? It’s called the “I bought fabric to make a tree skirt and ran out of time to make…
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I’m having so much fun participating in all of the Christmas linky parties this week! I hope you’ll check them out. There is a lot of serious talent and inspiration out there. Tonight’s focus is on doors and porches. I took pictures last night and during the day today. My daytime pics aren’t that great though…
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Christmas in my family room looks totally different compared to Christmas in the dining room. That’s because I have a lot of Christmas decorations that I’ve accumulated over the years that I still love and want to use. The older decorations are more traditional so I usually keep them in the living room, dining room and foyer. BUT, in family room…
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I’m going to show you my Christmas decorations starting in the dining room so that I can participate in Layla’s Christmas Tables party over at The Lettered Cottage. I used the same deer that were in the centerpiece on my Thanksgiving table as part of this Christmas centerpiece. I’ve had the containers that the berry topiary trees are in for…
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I sure do hope you found some Christmas inspiration on Monday when we toured Caryl’s Christmas Shop. If you missed the tour, you can see it HERE. As promised, I’m back today with some great Christmas decorating tips from one of Caryl’s designers. Sue has been a floral designer for 30 years. Here she generously shares tips on decorating your Christmas…
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Hello all you lovlies! Are you up to your elbows in Christmas decorations? Are you feeling tired just thinking about all that needs to be done? Need a little inspiring pick-me-up? Well, I have just what the doctor ordered! I’m pleased to introduce you to the lovely and gracious Caryl Cheeseman. Caryl is the owner of a most wonderful Christmas…
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