Tour Part II

More interesting things in the living room......Shiny Brights in a blue/white bowl.  They are from my mom and my nonna, very special to me!!

Love this pillow from TJMaxx....

I made this pillow using a graphic from The Graphics Fairy

 Tree at night......I just love lots of lights!!

The hutch is a fun piece to decorate for the changing seasons....  sorry for the blurry pic!!

I found this pink bottle at HL and filled it with gold balls, added pale pink carnations tipped in gold glitter.....so soft and pretty.....

On to the hall and foyer.....

Much the same as in past years, when I like something, I tend to stick with it......

Oh, jump for joy!!!

We have no snow......but I'm sure its on the way!!

Just a simple winter wreath for the hutch.....

Thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoyed touring these parts of my home.......not very large, but big on welcoming friends and family.........

More to come in another post.........

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 !!!