Ever since my daughter’s wedding in August, I’ve been brainstorming ideas on how to re-use the aisle decorations that my sister made. They were tulle-wrapped fishbowl vases filled with roses hung from small shepherds hooks that lined both sides of the aisle. I’ve always loved the look of Luminaries. I have memories from my childhood of Christmas Eve, going to church… View Post
It wouldn’t win any awards, I’m sure, but this Christmas Tree is beautiful to us. There is no theme or color scheme. Just a bunch of ornaments that are special to us. Don’t get me wrong, I love the themed, color-coordinated trees that are so beautifully decorated and while I’d love to have one, it would definitely have to go… View Post
Yes, they really are! See for yourself: I know. It’s not a “real” mantel, but what do you think? I found this shelf at Homegoods and thought it would make a perfect faux mantel on which to hang the stockings. The best part: it has glass knobs, which I love. The Stockings Since this household is made up of a blended… View Post
“The Stocking were hung…” Part 2. My living room was looking a little lopsided. One side has the big Christmas Tree, the bookshelf-being-used-as-a-mantel and the pass-thru window into the kitchen. All on one side of the room, while the opposite side was looking pretty sparse with its big blank walls. Here’s one side: And now here is what I did… View Post
Well not yet. At least not yet at my house. However, I did decorate the bannister (where we used to hang the stockings) for Christmas. I was cruising the internet looking at beautifully decorated staircases and here is what I was drooling over: Source I love it! But being short on time and not having the supplies to make it… View Post
