Monday, December 4, 2017

The STAR of the Christmas Decorations

We got a new tree this year as the one we had was old and a section of lights was out.  I really like this new one and had fun decorating it. It was A LOT of work to fluff the whole thing but that's the drill when you have a brand new tree. I also like the tree in this spot as I can see it from the front door, the living room  the breakfast room and the kitchen.
 This nativity that sits below the tree is made of clay and Joe made me the creche.
 I love the combo of red and gold for the tree.
 The sister ornament is, of course, from my sister and I placed it next to one of the ornaments that my Mom made many years ago.
 I also LOVE my animal print ornaments. I found them at Pier 1 a few years ago and wish I had gotten more.

 Some big, gold embellished ornaments are scattered around the tree too.

 This is the view from the breakfast room. I love that we see the reflection of the lights at night while we are eating dinner.

 This year I added a leopard throw on top of the red and gold tree skirt.
 The bows at the top of red and gold and leopard!



 The ornament on the right was purchased at Winterthur Museum several years ago. The ornament above it with the pearls is another one by my Mom.

 This ornament was from Joe's sister the year his Mom died.
 I wanted you to be able to see what is on it.
 Many ornaments hold treasured memories.
 Some night time shots.
 From the kitchen

 The view as you come in the back door.

Thanks for your visit. I just LOVE the Christmas season and all that it brings. I just wish it lasted longer. I am looking forward to our neighborhood house tour. I am one of the 3 homes on the tour.
XO, Pinky

I will be sharing here:
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday
The Scoop @ Stone Gable Blog


Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style on Tuesday evening
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Christmas in the breakfast room

Good morning. As you are seeing this it is like Spring here: going up to the mid 60's today! The weather is crazy but I am NOT complaining! I love it. Today I am sharing the breakfast room all decked out for Christmas. I am using my snowmen again but am thinking I may do something entirely different next year!
 I try to do it a little differently each year. I did not add snow on the shelves and I added more trees.
 I did the top differently too.


 I used 2 garlands woven together, my large lantern, a prancing deer, a tree in a clay pot and a demijohn decorated with things from my stash.
 Most of the snowmen are hand made that I got at craft fairs years ago.
 This is me:):)
 This one is not hand made but was a gift last year from a dear friend. Thanks Doris!!!!
 I do not wish for snow but he is cute:) The deer were also handmade and purchased at a craft fair.
 I did a little scene in this small lantern.
 Some sun shots early in the morning.




 Now some at night. I love my snowman lamp and lantern.
 I decorate the windowsills to (somewhat) hide the cords from the candles.




Thanks for your visit, I so appreciate it. I hope you are having fun decking your halls too! Yesterday I went and did my friends tree and stairway garland and will share it soon too. I have so much to share with you this season!
XO, Pinky

I will be sharing here:
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday
The Scoop @ Stone Gable Blog


Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style on Tuesday evening
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

Monday, November 27, 2017

Christmas Mantle and Hearth, 2017

Good morning! I got a good head start on decorating this year so have most of it finished and it feels SO good. This year I decided on a theme of TREES!!!! We got a new tree so that started it. Today I am sharing my mantle and hearth for this year.
 The 2 gold trees on the ends are very slim so perfect for on a mantle.
 You all know that I have collected Santas for many years! This one is handmade by a woman in Texas. It is a Polish Father Christmas.
 This one is the other Polish Father Christmas. They both have beautiful dolls in their arms that were made in Kracow (it is written on the bottom of the dolls).
 At dusk the lights come on. The 2 middle gold trees are lit.
 My Santa picture came from Kirklands several years ago.
 The garland was purchased 2 years ago on clearance after Christmas. I embellished it with  picks, dry magnolia leaves, sticks etc.
 I love these flower lights.




 The carved lanterns from India stay on the hearth all the time now. I love them here. Gold filagree deer are so pretty. I also have a THING for deer:)
 This Asian Santa was given to me by a neighbor who was moving. She knew I would love it!

 I have 2 of these green, glass trees. They were purchased at Kirklands several years ago, on clearance for $4.99 each!


 I think he has a sweet face.



I hope you have enjoyed seeing my mantle and hearth. I am going to be part of our Christmas house tours here in the neighborhood. I enjoy being part of it each year!
Thanks for your visit, it means so much to me. 
XO, Pinky

I will be sharing here:
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday
The Scoop @ Stone Gable Blog


Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style on Tuesday evening
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

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