Saturday, December 31, 2016

My Year in Pictures...

It's the time of the year, as all bloggers know, to take a look back at what we've blogged about this last year; basically to do a little recap and review of 2016. I'm a little short on projects, room reveals, and DIY's. I didn't travel the world, go to enlightening blog conferences, or have a feature in one of my favorite decorating magazines. Those are all great things, but basically that hasn't been my year in 2016.


Sunday, December 25, 2016

From My Home to Yours...


...and from my heart to all of you.
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.
Not just for a day,
but for each day of the year.

Praying that you will know that tiny baby
who was born over 2000 years ago;
that He is King of Kings and Lord of All.
That He is The One who can change your life
and bring you Peace, and Purpose, and Joy.
Thank you all, sweet friends,
sending Blessings and Love your way.




Merry Christmas!


Friday, December 23, 2016

Christmas Brunch in Tartan Plaid

A week or so ago, I had a little trial run to set a Christmas Breakfast or Brunch with my Red Transfer ware. I had been looking for Red Tartan Plaid placemats, and found these on Ebay. They were half the retail price from last year, and were brand new in the original packaging from Penneys, so I was glad to find these. I bought two sets, since when I need them, I'm usually setting a table for six.



Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Christmas Home Tour 2016 Part 2

Hi Everyone, 
I hope you're having a wonderful week before Christmas.
I imagine it's a busy one too!
I'm here to share Part 2 of my Christmas House Tour with you.



Tuesday, December 20, 2016

(It's a Chilly) Christmas on the Front Porch

Welcome to our Home for Christmas!

I think we're all having below normal temps this last week.
Actually, it's been pretty chilly around here for the last several weeks;
chilly enough to keep me from wanting to spend time outside
 fiddling with Christmas decorations and my camera.




Sunday, December 18, 2016

Christmas Home Tour 2016 Part 1

Here we are Friends, the week of Christmas!

I'm excited to share my Home with you for this very special Christmas Season.
This is Part 1, as I've brought all my Christmas photos together for two posts.
Thanks so much for joining me!



Saturday, December 17, 2016

Vintage Greetings from the Sitting Room

I was going through my photos today, putting together a "comprehensive" (ahem) Home Tour Post/s, when I realized I really hadn't shared much from the Kitchen Sitting Room. what? no, not much. I have a few things, really sort of random, but hey, isn't that what the weekend is for...?  So I'm going to combine a few new things from the KSA and a few items I've "Gathered" to share.


My Mirror on the Old Door is decorated for the Season,
with some greenery, Holly, and a feisty little Cardinal.
I had moved my moss covered "O" onto the vintage mirror
since the Boxwood Wreath replaced it in the Entry Area.




Thursday, December 15, 2016

Don't Miss these Home for Christmas Features


I hope you're enjoying this week,
 I know some of us still have some things to do before next weekend gets here,
 But it's not too late to come by and Link-Up to the
This is a Linky Party for anyone wanting to share their Christmas Posts,
past and present.

The Link will be live until Christmas 
so come by any time and join in.

I love hosting a Link Party,
 because it gives me a chance to meet some new Bloggers,
and to reconnect with some old friends.

Here are just a few of the wonderful Links from the party so far...


My first love is Vintage,
so when I saw this oh-so-creative 
stacked box and basket Christmas Tree I totally fell in love.
Having the little Evergreen perched up there,
 made it over-the-top fun!

JoAnne from A Pocketful of Blue 



Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Home For Christmas Blog Party Link-Up

Hi Friends,
so glad you're coming by to celebrate with us at the Blogger's Party
Home for Christmas
and to hopefully join in on the Party Link-Up today.




Brenda and I invite you to share your favorite Christmas Posts
 as you celebrate your 
Home For Christmas.
You can link up to 3 of your posts from this year or previous,
please just have them be related to Christmas...
Home Tours, Christmas Decor, Family Traditions, Recipes, DIY, 
anything Christmas!
*Please have a link to the party in your post.

I thought I'd share a few more pics from our Home this Christmas,
as I'll be sharing a complete Christmas Home Tour a bit later in the week.
These are mostly room views, which I usually don't get around to taking,
but since it's Christmas, there's a little more to see.



Monday, December 12, 2016

Christmas Cloches au Natural


Hi Friends...
I thought I'd do a quick post 
and share my two Christmas Cloches
from the Dining Room.



Saturday, December 10, 2016

Christmas Dining Room


I love this time of year, 
but getting dark around 4:30 can be frustrating,
especially when you're editing photos and realize
that you need just one extra shot.



I tried to make use of the lower light 
and just add a little twinkle.
So, let's take a peek at the Dining Room,
all dressed up for Christmas.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Antique Rocking Horse on the Mantel...

I thought I'd share a few more pics of my antique rocking horse
 on the mantel, that I showed yesterday in the house tour.


My Mom was telling me this week, how she and my dad answered an ad for it in the paper, around the time of my second or third birthday. This was before the age of the heavy plastic bouncing horsey on a big metal spring. I'm old, but I'm not as old as this horse so don't go making me older than I am! Mom said it was an antique when they found it, but it still had it's tail, mane, saddle and the red wooden stand that it set on. It had been stored in one of our barns, so between then and the time mom gave it back to me, the humidity, cold, (and mice) probably took it's toll.





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