As I age, every year, I do a little less decorating for Christmas. I still enjoy doing it, but my tastes have become much more simple with time. I have slowly parted with many decorations that had been collected down through the years, and replaced them with items that make a more subtle statement, take less space to store, and less time to get out … Continue reading bedroom baubles
I have this lovely soda crate that I found at the flea market last spring. I purchased it so I could use it as a centerpiece and display flowers from my garden. But, I decided to flip it on it’s side and fill it with Christmas ornaments, particularly my vintage “shiny brights” and a few of the small “Old World” ornaments. What a fun way … Continue reading a box full of baubles
Every year I tend to do something different on my fireplace mantel, usually involving the traditional color of red. This year however, I chose to go all natural and very simple. I started with some beautiful faux greens that I found at a yard sale some years back. Then I added this lovely bronze moose that I purchased at the flea market last spring. I … Continue reading christmas mantel
In the corner of my dining room where my wine rack sets, this year I have decorated with a bowl of vintage ornaments in some rather unusual Christmas colors. This is one of my fall serving bowls, but I decided to use it because it was deep and would hold a lot of ornaments. I already had some orbs in it made of natural textures … Continue reading a bowl of christmas baubles
I thought long and hard about how I wanted to decorate this vintage tray for Christmas. It is the centerpiece for my dining room table and main focus of the room. Because it is rather deep for a tray, it was a bit more of a challenge. I decided to follow Miss Mustard Seed’s idea of using these little papier mache boxes. They were purchased at Hobby Lobby … Continue reading christmas table centerpiece
The last few years, I’ve been decorating my house for Christmas primarily in faux greens and pine cones. I have veered away from decorating with the traditional bright red other than my peppermint collection from years ago. I don’t really like the taste of peppermints, but I do love to decorate with them. To me, peppermints are cheerful and brighten up this end table in … Continue reading peppermint corner
Every year I bring this small wire tree to the office to add a little Christmas cheer and atmosphere to my work area. I’ve had it around 20 years or so, and it’s about 18-24 inches tall. Over the years, I have collected small, old world Christmas ornaments that represent the Christmas season and interests I have. It’s a cheerful little tree that glistens and … Continue reading my office christmas tree
It’s that in-between time that comes every November when everything can be described as “drab”. The brilliant fall colors are gone, and although I’m in no hurry for snow, at least it adds a layer of loveliness to everything as it covers the drab browns of November. This afternoon I was strolling the yard looking for any hint of color that has not yet succumbed … Continue reading the in-between time
I took these pictures ages ago, back in September, but have been so busy with my Etsy business that I haven’t had much time for blogging. I thought if I was going to show you fall in my dining room, I’d better do it before the Christmas season sets in. My dining room is very small, barely large enough to hold a table for four … Continue reading autumn in the dining room
It’s a wintry mix kind of day. It’s cold, damp, rainy, and icy – all at the same time – the perfect mix of miserable if you have to be outside. Fortunately, I have the luxury of working from home today. I don’t have to deal with the elements, other than taking a few photos and enjoying the beauty of everything dripping with ice. All … Continue reading wintry mix
