Vintage with a Modern Twist
It's a dazzling sight to behold. Rows of glowing luminaries light up the night in my town on Christmas Eve. An entire community, united on one very special night. And in the true spirit of the season, all money raised goes to those in need. A blanket of snow falls as if on cue. My favorite gift of the … [Read more...]
Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas! Hope Santa stuffs your stockings full of everything on your wish lists. I truly appreciate each and every one of you who take the time to visit me. This has been an amazing year and I look forward to what 2013 brings. Stop by House #1, House #2, House #3 and House #4 on this Four Festive … [Read more...]
Welcome to House #4 Santa visited Amy of All Things Home one Christmas Eve and was thrilled with what he saw. Perfect gift ideas for Mrs. Claus whom he found was impossible to shop for. She would love hanging the elves tiny stockings from this ladder with care ... and he could picture her putting fresh poinsettias in … [Read more...]
Welcome to House #3 Jennifer of Town and Country Living was nodding off to bed one night, fretting about getting her home ready for Christmas. Visions of sugarplums in red and green helped lull her to sleep. She dreamed of simple evergreens on her bannister and glowing candles welcoming Santa. She … [Read more...]
Welcome to House #2 Mrs. Claus was peering into her snow globe one night and came upon Maria of the Rusty Hinge decking her halls. She ran into Santa's workshop and told him to make sure he brought her an extra special gift. Something with a story like her crusty porch columns ... or a simple chair loaded with red striped … [Read more...]
Welcome to House #1 of ... Come on over and warm your hands by this massive outdoor fireplace. Courtney of French Country Cottage has it all decked out to welcome Santa. Santa can rest and enjoy a crisp baguette ... maybe even a glass of wine. He'll stop to smell the peonies ... then find the perfect place to curl up … [Read more...]
I'm torn. Every year, we put up our green Christmas tree and decorate it with family ornaments. It's tradition. My girls argue over who gets to put the angel on top (this year my daughter insisted we switch to a star). So here's my traditional Christmas tree - with a touch of quirkiness thrown in for good measure. Who says … [Read more...]
Santa will be harnessing Rudolph to a candy apple red speed boat when he visits Kelly's, of The Lily Pad Cottage, Michigan lake house this year! Nothing says Christmas like bouncy ball ornaments in a window box! We're both named Kelly and we both have the same tile (mine in my shower) - maybe we were separated at … [Read more...]
While some people prefer to Clark Griswold out their homes for the holidays ... sometimes, the simplest details often speak the loudest. So force some bulbs, light a candle, display favorite family photos ... and enjoy. P.S. That's a pic of my sis and me - can you tell which one is little … [Read more...]
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How lovely are your ... Branches? The Deets: * Find some old Christmas tree stands at the thrift store * Spray paint them (I used Kyrlon Premium Silver Foil Metallic) * Stack them * Dangle some cute vintage Shiny Brites from the "branches" * Sing Oh Christmas Tree as you admire … [Read more...]
I heart thrift shops, tarnished silver, cool collections, margaritas and vintage anything!
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