Christmas Tour

The decorating is done........I think!!  Ornaments and decorations keep popping up and of course I have to find room for them.......every nook and cranny is filled and my home is on overload!!  And, I love it!!  I haven't decorated in about 3 years, so this year I am filled with spirit and joy!!

Here's some pics of the dining room......it all starts with the buffet....

Oops, forgot the candles in the candle sticks!!!

I truly love how the floral piece turned out, filled with textures, glitter and the palest of pink roses.  It has tiny fairy lights woven through it and I will take a pic of that soon.

I love how Joseph is sheltering his family.....

A recent find at TJMaxx, written in Italian with a Tuscan scene, it also reminds me of humble dwellings in the Holy Land.

Soft muted colors with glitter and sparkle.......I love cones and acorns......

The little tree on the side table is a favorite for Annie!!  She sits next to it on the plastic mat and gazes out the window, and every now and then inspects the tree!!

That's it for the dining room for now, will set a table later.....

The living room starts off with a new huge wreath to coordinate with the floral piece on the buffet......

Sorry for the blurry pic, my hands are just not that steady any more.....

Got these hydrangeas at Jo Ann's, I love them with the gold sparkles!!

 

 This bowl matches the pieces on the buffet, I tipped it on its side to house the nest and special ornament.

And I finally found my mother's manger set, its been missing for years!!  It was always my job to arrange this set under the tree every year.  I remember it also had the 3 Magi, a shepard boy and a cow.  They must have broken along the way.  It is chalkware from the 1930's, I'll repair it someday.......

Pillow I made using a pic from the Graphics Fairy.

I have to end this for tonight, more to come tomorrow!!!

Just a Peek.....

Christmas decorating is in full swing in my home and as I look at all the blogs......I'm far behind!!!

Am going with gold, white, and cream this year, with some copper and pinkish tones......a far cry from my usual bright colors!!

Nothing is complete yet so these are just some pics of what I'm up to........

I'm so pleased with how this arrangement turned out....I took this at night with no flash, it will look better to you in the daylight.....there are little fairy lights in there, which I forgot to turn on....!!!

Already, I have changed this up, removed the pink bottle and small book in the rear....

Of course, I had help....she's got her eye on something........

That little Annie........

My new valences with colors to go with the decor.  Had to sew a narrow rod pocket instead of the 3" one already there......  From Paul's Home Fashions......the sheers are over 20 years old from Country Curtains, worth every penny!!!  In back, there are insulated panels that have white on the outside and a silver gray facing to the room.  Not crazy about the look at night, but open during the day are pretty nice, also from Paul's.  And already are making a difference in keeping out the drafts and the cold.  A necessity......

I knew she would eventually get in that basket!!!  Little rascal........

Wishing all my friends here a very happy Thanksgiving and enjoy a wonderful celebration of love, freedom, and all good things !!!

Still Falling!!!

A little tour of Fall in my kitchen.....

This the window ledge above the counter, one of my fav spots to decorate....

You can see that its packed full...........I'm a more is more person !!!

Made that pumpkin a few years ago.....

 

 A cup from my new dishes......which I still haven't done a tablescape for you.......my bad....

Love this little felted goose, she fits nicely in the tin funnel......

Now, just a few snaps of the hallway.............

The red pottery reside there all the time, love that red......

 

This burlap bag is a gift from my cousin, Aurora.........our home town and the best bakery ever........

That's all for now fellow bloggers.......hope you are having a marvelous Fall......I sure am!!!

Finally Fall

At last, you are here!!  Been waiting for you, with your cool temps, crisp air, changing foliage, apple cider, night time fires and the smell of wood burning!!  This is my most favorite time of the year......wearing bulky sweaters, wrapping up in a quilt, cooking stew or homemade soup, and of course....baking pies!!

My new camera has arrived, so I've been experimenting with it and learning new tricks.......yes, this old dog can still learn.........  Hope you enjoy this mini tour of Fall in my home.....

We'll start in the living room with the tea table.....I made the pumpkins out of red velvet.......

These haven't found a home yet.......

The sun came out briefly when I moved into the dining room, sorry for the brightness!!

The paisley shawl is my standard for Fall, she goes so well with everything!!

I like the softness of these faux flowers with the bright reds and oranges of Autumn.......

See you soon...........I have soup bubbling on the stove!!!

camera

My posting came to a screeching halt when the batteries in my camera leaked and the camera died!!  So now am awaiting the arrival of my new camera, nicely replaced by Wegman's grocery store whose batteries did the leaking!!!

So, have a few pics of Fall happening in my home before the little disc thing also rotted......

The paisley shawl has returned to the buffet for Fall, and some brown transferware is perfect for this time of year.

Isn't this the sweetest pitcher??  My latest acquisition, and it wasn't cheap, but loved it so........  Sweet girl painting a landscape on an easel.....notice her paint box and pallet with guide stick.....  it is unmarked but in super good shape.....

 I've been sewing some velvet pumpkins........this one is an ivory cotton velveteen......I love the squash like shape!!!

The others are in red and blue.........but have to wait for new camera, then figure out how to use it, which will take a while.........but I am grateful and God is good, I am sooooooo blessed!!

Until then, my friends, have fun Falling........