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A few weeks ago I was lucky to attend Jeniffer Rizzo's Creatively Christmas book signing. Winner Announced! It was held in a beautiful old train museum building. This was the same place we met up last spring for our yearly blogging event that Jeniffer so graciously plans. I love this room is so charming and I love the history behind it! Traci the owner of Whimsy in Morris Ill,helped Jennifer decorate this lovely room. I love this glittered up sign! And the hat on top of this tinsel tree. Little Hersey kisses around a cut piece of log make the perfect setting for this miniature tree display. Isn't this cute! Great idea for a holiday party centerpiece! Sweet vignettes everywhere you looked! Delicious cupcakes propped perfectly on this vintage sled. Plenty of food ... View Post

I have lots to show you this week as part of, what's new in the shop! Well I know you are going to think I have lost my mind....but I am going to start my Christmas decorating next week! I know....I know it's Halloween. But that's how it is when you are a blogger! I need to keep ahead of the game! With so much to do and share,I can't wait. So,because I am starting my decorating early I thought many of you might be starting your holiday decor shopping too! This week I am listing lots of beautiful vintage ornaments. Love hanging these on my tree,and adding these to bowls too! I know I have shared that I am a blanket hoarder collector. Whenever I see blankets I am always picking these up. I don't think you can ever have enough blankets especially here in the Midwest! This ... View Post

I love adding a centerpiece to my tables,here are five ideas to add a simple centerpiece. A table looks a little too plain and boring for me just to leave it without anything. Here is a very simple look,nothing needs to be complicated when you add a centerpiece. A lace tablecloth layered with a ruffled pink throw,even though this does not fit the table all the way it still looks pretty. I love things that are casual and not fancy,just pretty. A simple pitcher of roses fits perfectly as this centerpiece. Same table now I just added  old scale. I love using vintage scales in my home. This one holds extra dessert dishes and yes I could even add dinner plates too! The pitcher is a place to store extra silverware and napkins. This pitcher brings a little color on the table ... View Post

How would you like to learn how to start a blog? I shared a similar post months ago,but thought I would re-share this with so many new followers. Because I am asked this question constantly. Here are ten steps to starting your own blog. 1). Think of a name for your blog.A name that describes who you are and what your blog will be about. 2). Decide whether you want to be on Blogger or Wordpress.If you are looking to make an income from blogging then I would suggest using Wordpress and hosting your blog. Why? Because Wordpress has better SEO(search engine optimization) 3). Once you establish that you indeed want to host on wordpress you have to search for a host. There will be a monthly fee for hosting your blog. The cost depends on the host and how much they charge for ... View Post

Here is what's new in the shop this week! Since we are getting closer to the holidays I thought I might start adding a few items as I find them. Like these lovely vintage pink mercury glass ornament spikes. Love the color on these. They would look beautiful on a tree or in a glass jar! I love using trays for entertaining. Did you read my post here for must haves when entertaining? I like using them for my snack,beverage and dessert station. This one has beautiful patina,and I love the dark color too! This tray is Italian Florentine. It's full of wonderful patina! I don't find these trays in this color often as they are normally gold. When I am setting up a tablescape I love using reflective pieces like this mirror. A pitcher full of flowers would be perfect for this ... View Post

Like many of us this time of the year we will be entertaining,so I wanted to share 10 must haves for entertaining. When I host a party or gathering  it doesn't matter how big of a crowd there are certain things that I must have when I entertain. 1). Dishes and lots of them! I am sure you probably noticed that I collect dishes.Sometimes I do use paper plates.But most often than not I use real dishes. I think it's a little luxurious to offer my guests a real dish to use instead of a paper plate. It's fun to mix and match,I have many sets of dishes. White can be formal or informal,and as you can see I have dinner plates and dessert dishes. And no,this is not the only white dishes I have just showing you a small portion. Here is another option for dessert dishes,these saucers. They ... View Post