More from the Entry Hall

A few days ago I gave you just a little glimpse of what I was working on in the Entry Hall. To tell you the truth, I didn't really know where I was going with my Christmas decor this year. I had an idea, but it hadn't been developed yet. I need to have some inspirational "direction", and for the Entry Hall I found it in this silvery glittered swag and wreath. Everything needed to stay white with some glitter for good measure.

I have had a large (and heavy) vintage chalkware goose that I bought about seven years ago. It was "faux bois", so it had a brownish wood grain finish. It was a cool piece, but I painted it white so I could use it upstairs this year. Here she is with a little book page wreath ornament I bought from my sweet friend, Kenda, at Leola's Open House. It has our initial in it, so it's even more adorable.

A pair of bottle brush trees, a little greenery,

and my oatmeal tree in the urn.

Then just a few little details

I've been surprised where I've gone this year in the Dining Room and Living Room. I wanted to simplify. I'm not sure I did that, but one thing for sure, it's different.

Be sure and stop by The Marketplace this week

 for some Etsy Shopping fun!

Joining in on these parties:

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Blissful Whites at Timewashed

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

Primp

TTT at Stone Gable

From My Front Porch to Yours

The Shabby Creek Cottage

No Minimalist Here

Rooted in Thyme

French Country Cottage

At the Picket Fence

Stuff and Nonsense

The Charm of Home

Redoux

Craftberry Bush

My Romantic Home

Shabby Art Boutique

Jennifer Rizzo

Funky Junk

I'm just about to the clean up phase...YAY!

xoxo,

The Marketplace: Countdown for Christmas starts Now

I think we're all pretty much in full-on Christmas mode. Many of you are thinking about Christmas presents from online vendors, and I know I've made a few purchases from Etsy Shops lately for presents and Christmas decor. Here are a few fun items from last week.

Soda Crate Advent Calendar

from The Ironstone Nest

French Shabby Chic Paris Platter

by Kathy Creative Home

Vintage Heavenly Angel Hummel Figurine

by Stellabystar

Victorian Tin Box

from Gizmo and Hooha

Fine Art Print of Sweet Sheep

from PinkGloves2

Wintergreen Soy Wax Candle

from Harmony Farm Candles

Be sure and check out their shops for some great gift ideas!
and this week in the Sponsor Spotlight is

107 Vintage
Here are just a few items that would be great for Christmas.

Metal Cake Stands

Vintage Style Painted Horse

Metal Hanging Light Fixture

German Grain Sacks

Hope you'll run by the Shop!

Just a reminder that this is a link-up for items that are FOR SALE ONLY. If you have an Etsy Shop or Online Boutique please come link up to three of your items, and if possible please link to your individual item.This linky will be open all week, so please drop back by during the week to check out the new listings. 

Now, let's get Shopping!

just getting started...

I seem to have a little Christmas decor ADD going on at the moment. My desire to "deck the halls" versus my need for "less". My goal this Season is to Simplify. I'm going through boxes and tubs and I know that there will be many that will be left untouched. I'm just craving quiet, nature inspired, and peaceful. I know I'll have some fun things going on, but we probably will be traveling this next month for my husband's doctor visits, and I just don't want to have tons of decor to put away after Christmas. I want to keep things "winter" themed so there will be less to put away come the week after Christmas.

This year I found some wonderful silvery glittered garland and a small wreath, so this is my starting point in the Entry.

glittered nests, pinecones, and a few rusty jingle bells.

 I have a starting point.

 Now to see if I can keep my plan. 

Simplify.

 Hope you'll come by for 

The Marketplace

Joining in on these great parties:
Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Met Monday at Between Naps On the Porch
Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Knick of Time

xoxo,

A trip to Tattered Treasures and an Etsy Sale

How are all of you holding up this day after Thanksgiving? Did you all leave the house to brave the craziness of the Mall, or did you just lay around on the sofa wearing "stretchy pants"? Well, my older daughter who is a certified shopper always loves to hit the sales. I'm afraid Ann Taylor and Banana Republic will have to restock tomorrow. I would have loved to start Christmas decorating today, but Hey, who would help her carry all those shopping bags?

On our last trip to St. Louis we stopped at one of my favorite shops, Tattered Treasures, in Lebanon, Missouri, and the owner Terry just happened to be in. I took some shop pics for you, her store is a shabby vintage paradise.

This lamp and shade are just gorgeous.

This great industrial vignette greets you at the door.

I found some great bread boards that I'll share soon.

And just wanted to let you know that I'm having a 20% Off Sale

in my Etsy Shop, The Petite Boutique

use code CGETSY 20

Hope you're having a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend.

Out for sushi tonight!

xoxo,