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Christmas

Christmas Breakfast Table with Red and Green

December 4, 2011
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The Holiday Home Parties for 2011 are kicking off on Monday and I’m getting ready for Layla’s tablescape party and couldn’t wait to share this beautiful breakfast table with y’all! My friend, Ruby, has been decorating up a storm for Christmas this year and I’m getting to share it with all of you.  Ruby and [...]

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Looking Back: Christmas Inspiration

November 29, 2011
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I’ve had a little bit of melancholy, not having my own house to decorate for Christmas, for the first time since the mid-80′s, when I moved into my first house.  But, I’m not going to let that stop me from feeling festive.  My parent’s house is not really a great house to decorate for Christmas, [...]

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Kick off Christmas Decorating with Poinsettias!

November 21, 2011
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Poinsettias have long been associated with Christmas decor and we have all grown up using these beautiful plants during this holiday season. Today, I’m sharing some fun ideas on decorating with pretty poinsettias, but you’ll have to click over here to read it all, please!

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Planting Paperwhites for Christmas

November 17, 2011
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A couple of years ago, I planted paperwhites for Christmas and loved watching them poke their green heads up out of the rocks and then those beautiful delicate white blooms pop up just in time for their debut during this special time of the year.  You have to plan ahead, at least 6 weeks is [...]

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Christmas 2010 Memories

December 26, 2010
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I trust you all had a wonderful and peaceful Christmas. We certainly did and how about that White Christmas we got right here in the South? First time ever, I do believe! What fun that was. How far reaching was the snow, did you get snow too?! This was our dining room view on Christmas [...]

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Merry Christmas to You

December 24, 2010
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O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! [...]

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Shiny and Bright: Vintage Glass Ornaments

December 21, 2010
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As a child of the 60′s (yes, I’m getting old, don’t remind me), one of our fondest memories was going to pick out our Christmas tree from the Christmas tree lot, bringing it home, stringing the lights, and getting out the collection of ornaments my mom had so lovingly put together for our family.  Those [...]

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Dining Room Winter Wonderland

December 19, 2010
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This year, I kept it pretty sweet and simple in the dining room. I love the natural, neutral feel and it’s just enough festivity. I added one of my urns with sticks and feathers in here as well as another urn with preserved greens on the other side of the buffet.My pinecones that were collected [...]

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Christmas in Mountain Brook

December 15, 2010
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Christmas in Mountain Brook, AL is a beautiful thing.  I’ve shared this old area of Birmingham with you before with the older homes, estates, magnificent views, and just what a pretty area it is and I usually go to the IPC (Independent Presbyterian Church) Christmas home tour that is held every year at this time.  [...]

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Colorful Christmas in the Foyer

December 12, 2010
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Welcome and Merry Christmas! Come on inside and let’s see what’s in the foyer this year.   Color, yep there’s a bit of color going on. Most years after Christmas, I can hardly wait to hit the clearance aisles to see what I can find.  So as usual, last year, I went out after Christmas and [...]

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O Christmas Tree!

December 8, 2010
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Not feeling the need to drag out my big fake tree this year, I opted for the 3′ something tabletop prelit, which is just fine with me. It fits neatly into this little niche by the living room sofa and adds just enough sparkle and cheer. I used the same big urn that I used [...]

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Tinsel and Silver

December 6, 2010
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With a collection of mercury glass that I’ve been adding to over the last couple of years, this console table is pretty much the same as I did last year, with a couple of additions. I love silver all grouped together and silver pieces mixed with mercury glass is just so magical this time of [...]

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Kitchen Vignettes: Lime and Red

December 1, 2010
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Welcome! I’m so excited to be hosting the Vignette Party of 2010 with my girlfriends and fellow bloggers.  This is the 2nd party of the series and I’m happy you stopped by.  Vignettes are such a fun way to share your Holiday cheer and a great way to let your personality shine! I’m definitely a [...]

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