I'm signing off until after the holiday but first I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoy your time with family and friends and cherish the memories of your time together.
Robin
December 21, 2011
December 20, 2011
I Just Couldn't Help Myself
Just a quick post to show off one last craft project I squeezed in today using leftover bottle brush trees and few miniature deer. Look how cute it turned out.
Enjoy your day,
Robin
December 19, 2011
House Tour
One last holiday decorating post before I take a break until January. This year I didn't take very many whole room photos just a lot of closeups. I thought I would share a few collages I put together for my scrapbook. . . enjoy the tour.
The Bedroom.
The Kitchen.
The Living Room.
The Dinning Room.
Stay Warm,
Baby Tree's
This year when the girls and I went to pick out our Christmas tree they fell in love with the tiny "baby" trees. At ten dollars each we picked out two. Combined with two five foot fake trees I already had, we each had a tree to decorate however we wanted. It was so much fun.
I placed my tree on the little used dinning room table. I've really enjoyed having it up out of the way not taking up floor space. The kids loved it too. They eat breakfast each morning in the glow of tinkling lights.
I dressed up the tree with a white feather boa garland, silver bells, snowflakes and icicles.
Underneath the tree I placed a red and white striped table runner and a few glitter houses Zoe and I made together this year.
It's the perfect place for the houses, they glitter and sparkle so pretty at night.
I've scattered a few smaller trees around the house also. I'm loving this simple one in the living room with white stars.
The girls placed their trees in the family room. This one is Emily's.
This one is Zoe's.
And this one is Jasmine's.
We may have started a new tradition with the baby trees. We all had so much more fun decorating them this year than in the past. Plus baby trees are much easier to drag in and set up. I can see us going it again next year.
December 15, 2011
The Christmas Hutch
This morning I finally finished my Christmas decorating - - what a relief!
How about you - are you done?
Seems like it took me forever this year. It all worked out in the end, I'm very happy with the results.
For the hutch this year I tried to keep things simple, yet pretty and sparkling.
Candles, silver and greenery.
Along with a few treasured vintage items like this Christmas card.
Of course I had to throw in some stars and a few favorite white dishes.
But I'm most excited about the glitter houses.
They make me smile. Even as I rushed to finish each tiny one.
I may have taken this whole glittering things too far with the little truck. But I just couldn't help myself. I think it's adorable.
I think Santa agrees.
Now I'm off to bake up a batch of Mint Brownies and I may or may not eat half of them myself!
Tiny Christmas Sleigh
With a self imposed spending freeze on all things holiday decor it's a good thing I won a giveaway to have something new to play with!
The lovely and talented Deb from Cappuccino Cottage was kind enough to give away one of these adorable sleighs. I never imagined I'd be the lucky winner! I'm so thankful. Thank you Deb.
I played around with different spots to place my new treasure - under the tree . . . in the bedroom . . . in the kitchen - finally I decided the perfect spot was in the dinning room.
I tucked some greenery underneath and on top simple mercury glass candle holders and tiny sparkling ornaments was all that was needed to finish the display.
Look at the adorable tag Deb sent with it.
**Sigh** I love it.
Thanks again Deb!
If you haven't been by Deb's place at Cappuccino Cottage, stop on by and say hi!
Robin
December 14, 2011
Red and White Christmas Bedroom
Red and white is my absolute favorite color combination. Has been for quite some time and there's no better time to use it than the holidays.
Every winter I look forward to putting a new twist on the classic pair in my master bedroom.
This year the artwork on either side of the window was replaced with framed fabric samples in red and white to add a burst of red to the white walls.
Tiny wreaths made from coffee filters were hung over the frames.
I love the way the wreaths pop against the red.
On my dresser, a collection of silver gravy boats are filled with red glass ornaments and garland.
The bedside table is kept simple with a small votives and more ornaments.
A red bench was brought in to sit at the end of the bed.
It holds a pretty lantern along with extra blankets and pillows.
More red and white on the bed itself and a white glitter house village on the headboard mantel adds sparkle to the room.
I'm very happy with this years version of the red and white bedroom. It's has very calm and restful feeling to me. I find myself sneaking off to hang out in my room a little more often these days just because I love it so much.
Robin
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December 13, 2011
Candy Cane Christmas
If you ask me what my favorite holiday treat is, I'd answer without hesitation . . .
CANDY CANES
I love them.
I eat dozens of them every December.
It's not surprising at all that they've inspired some of my holiday decorating in the kitchen.
The top shelf is very much like last years display. I'm still in love with the bottle brush wreath. I think it looks so nice against the white plate.
The bottom shelf is a mix of old and new items.
Red bottle brush trees I've had for years . . .
A vintage pitcher is also a reused items. The candy canes inside seem to be disappearing at an alarming speed. I'll have to stock up next time I'm at the store.
The candy cane striped frame is a new this year. It was one of the first holiday craft projects I completed this winter. I distressed and stained it heavily to give it a vintage feel and I'm so happy with the results.
A vintage inspired sticker is the only adornment the frame needed.
Oh, and in case I run out of candy canes before I get to the store, a dish filled with peppermint puffs will work in a pinch.
December 12, 2011
Vintage Inspired Winterland Window Display
My obsession collection of bottle brush trees and vintage deer figurines had produces a delightful holiday display for the kitchen window.
I'm completely smitten. . .
Can you blame me?
As the afternoon sun streams through the window, the trees sparkle and the deer seem to glow. It's absolutely stunning.
And once cold winters night settles in, the flameless candles flicker a pretty glow to enjoy the sight and give the kitchen a cheerful, cozy feeling.
This display may be sticking around until spring! What do you think?
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