Ever find yourself ready to move on by the end of the year? After some extensive travelling this holiday week, I find myself ready to BRING it in 2012! I'm spending today digging through mail (and email), watching some football, and cooking up a storm for my houseful and our celebration tonight. I'm also hoping for some quiet moments to reflect on all I've learned this past year, where I want to go in 2012, both personally and here in this … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
Christmas Touches around the House
December 24, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I hope this finds you relaxing and enjoying the holiday season... finally! And it's high time I shared some of my Christmas touches around my home. Confession: I only just finished decorating a few days ago. I had to say "uncle" with everything going on around here, so I didn't get to some of the projects I had planned. But maybe next year. In the family room... My beloved wisemen with a berry garland, the shepherd and sheep, … [Read more...]
Favorite Christmas Treat {Reindeer Food}
December 22, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I started making this treat for family and friends several years ago-- a recipe torn from a magazine in the doctor's office. I can't even remember which magazine, sadly, but it's favorite to make, share, and enjoy. We call it reindeer food. :) Here's all you need: The cereal is either corn or rice chex (I just grabbed a bag, so I really don't know what this batch holds. :)) I use the microwave to soften the almond bark-- much easier … [Read more...]
Easy Holiday Centerpiece
December 21, 2011 by · 5 Comments
Well, $1600 later, my house is sealed and the traps for the unwelcome critters have been set. Ugh. I'm trying not to think about it too much, 'cuz it just gives me the willies! So let's dwell on pretty things and easy projects to get our Christmas spirit in tip top shape. :) How about a super easy Christmas centerpiece? Here's what you need: A favorite urn or container Sticks from your yard, spray painted gold (or silver) Florists … [Read more...]
We Interrupt Christmas posts…
December 19, 2011 by · 1 Comment
To deal with critters in the attic and basement. No lie. Wish us luck. Back with an easy holiday centerpiece tomorrow. Happy Monday. :-( … [Read more...]
And the Winner Is…
December 17, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Woo hoo!! Congratulations, Nancy Verderosa!! You were selected by random.org as the winner of the gorgeous Celebration Wreath! I was especially touched by her comment: "In the past, I would have made my own wreath, but being a single mother of three, and trying to start my own pottery business, I have very little time to make one, especially one as elegant as this. If I were to win it, I would want everyone on my block to enjoy it’s … [Read more...]
Book Page Christmas Tree {Easy DIY}
December 16, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Since I've gone all cool gray in the Mom Cave, I decided to put some cool new Christmas decorations on the corner of my desk. I don't normally decorate in there at all-- too much going on usually, but we've pared down furniture and accessories, simplified the function of the space a bit, and I decided a nice simple holiday touch would be fitting! I put together this little grouping on the corner of my desk, where I can enjoy it while I work … [Read more...]
My Favorite Christmas Wreath {Giveaway!}
December 13, 2011 by · 17 Comments
Woo hoo, I'm in a bit of a holiday panic! Only 12 days to Christmas and I still have a little decorating and a LOT of wrapping to do. Oh, and cards to get out, parties to attend, a college one to pick up, etc. Sound like your world these days? But I am feeling in the Christmas spirit, and when I pulled out my Christmas decorations this year, I found an extra one of these, still in the box. This gorgeous Celebration Wreath, a retired … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist…this Chandelier
December 12, 2011 by · 1 Comment
contemporary dining room design by san francisco interior designer Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs Need I say more? Back later today with a giveaway and more holiday decor. Happy Monday, friends. :) … [Read more...]
The Stocking Dilemma
December 9, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I love to change up my holiday decor every year, but this year I went further with a new color palette in my family room than ever before. Lots of neutrals and metallics with only a few pops of color... keeping it simple. Because I'm working around these... These are our family stockings... and there are stories there. This is the one that started it all-- my stocking, made by my great-aunts for my first Christmas 44 years ago. The felt … [Read more...]
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