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So happy to have you over today for the Welcome Home Tour. I am thrilled that you are here! Recently I made a few changes to my dining room including adding a little blue. I had that ice cream bucket that's on the center of my table in my shop. But when it didn't sell I knew it would work perfectly as a centerpiece with fresh greens. This would probably be too tall for as a centerpiece if I was hosting a dinner,but for everyday it looks so pretty! I love my Italian candlesticks,so even though I have had these on my table for several months,I am keeping them here for Christmas too! I have had that tinsel tree for many years. Last year I made the ornaments that adorn my tree. Although last year I had these ornaments on my kitchen tree last year. On my mantle I added a star ... View Post

Hi and welcome to our home,I am thrilled to be a part of the Christmas In The Country Home Tour! I along with 40 other bloggers are opening up our homes to share with you our Holiday decorated homes. I am so glad you could stop by today! Now as many of you know,well maybe you don't all know but I started my decorating a little early.  And not only that but I decided to make some of my own ornaments and a few tree skirts this year too! The star ornaments on this tree were made from silver poster board,and sprinkled with German glass glitter,and the paper banner was made from vintage music roll paper. The tree skirt is a no sew tree skirt made from painters canvas and lace trim. You can read about the German Glitter Ornaments HERE,the Tree No Sew Tree Skirt HERE,and the Paper Banner ... View Post

Let's talk about  Shabby Chic style,and what it really is. You may have noticed I have been leaning more towards Shabby Chic style than any other style. I wanted to explain what Shabby Chic style is. (Make sure to pick up Rachel Ashwell's new book!) Rachel uses lots of fresh flowers in her home,they make beautiful accents and really bring life to a room. She does not add clutter but uses pieces that are not only decorative but useful. Like vintage plates or pitchers. Both look beautiful on a table but can also look lovely alone or repurposed. A small plate can be a use for a candle to catch the drips. A pitcher is wonderful to use for flowers or utensils. Rachel also uses furniture pieces that have that original chippy paint and patina. Each piece unique. I have been ... View Post

Last week was a busy and short week,and because Thanksgiving was Thursday I did not share what's new in the shop. I can't believe today is December 1st! It was fun getting out today, and meeting up with a few of my friends  in the blogging and junking world. Kris from Junk Chic cottage,Lynn from The Vintage Nest and Janet from Lucky Junk! We met up for breakfast and a little shopping too,sorry no photos we forgot to bring our cameras. But if you follow me on facebook you  probably saw a photo from my phone. Okay lets see what's new in the shop this week! First is this lovely rose painting,it is a one of a kind. Not sure how old it is,I would say vintage not antique. The rose's are exquisite! Isn't this gorgeous! This would make a lovely gift for yourself or someone ... View Post

  I wanted to show some unstaged photos of my living room and Christmas tree at night,and share how to photograph a tree at night. There is something magical about a tree at night. When the lights are on,there is a soft glow and a twinkle on each and every ornament. Even in the glass on my vintage door the reflection is so magical! If you peek through the windows you can see our outdoor lights. As with the inside of our home I keep things really simple outside. Wreaths on the windows,red bows and well, I will have to take some photos soon to show you. I am sure we will get a little snow between now and Christmas,I would like to share it then. I have been asked before how why my tree glows so bright and how many lights do I have on my tree. I think I only have 250 ... View Post

Today I am sharing my holiday master bedroom as part of the home for the holidays tour. Since I am a part of so many tours this year I have been sharing a room with each tour. For the past few years I have wanted a white tree in our bedroom. I found the perfect tree at Walmart! My vintage shabby ornaments look perfect on this white tree,and the lights are so pretty. They have a soft pastel color. Do you wrap your presents in a special spot of your home? I wrap gifts in our bedroom,I don't know why but I always have. I guess it's the only spot in our house where I can close the door and really have privacy. And you need privacy when wrapping gifts for your family :-) I kept my old garden gate on this wall,it makes the perfect backdrop for my tree. I made my tree skirt this ... View Post