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Showing posts with label home. Show all posts

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas Decor



I had so much fun decorating for the holiday season this year.  Above is the big "D" I made for above the fireplace.  A very tedious craft, but I love the final product and have gotten so many compliments on it.

Our Christmas tree came together quite well, but my favorite part about decorating it is looking at all the ornaments from the past and also hanging some new special ones from friends and family.

I absolutely love receiving photo cards from our friends and family, and what a great way to display…I will definitely be doing this again next year!

This Peppermint Wreath was another tedious project that paid off.  However, I'm pretty sure the guy at Rite Aid thinks I must have some horrible breath with the way I was buying bag and bags of mints every day!
(there were some delicious meatball in that crockpot earlier!)


Here is the Ornament Wreath I made to add a pop of festivity to the dining room.  It added such a nice touch and wasn't nearly as heavy as the Peppermint Wreath!

Up close and personal ;)

One of my favorite decorations was this little dish I found at a local store and just added some mini ornaments in it for a beautiful display on the coffee table.  I found the little topiary and added a festive bow to pull in the silver and gold in the living room and dining room. And how can you not have some red and green kisses out for the holidays?!  

Found these two little wreaths at a local store, The Kellogg Company, and I think they added a nice elegant touch to the secretary.

Of course, you know I must have some sweet treats around the house.  I just made the chocolate covered pretzels and rolled them in all sorts of festive toppings.  Filled the vase up with some festive M&Ms and popped the pretzels in there.  Only problem was, people thought they were too cute to eat!

And more chocolate covered pretzels to place around the house to snack on.

Mmmm….peanut M&Ms! 

Just some little festive treats on the server to pick up.  The perfect combination of salty and sweet!

Christmas without cake balls?  I don't think so!  The red ones are regular yellow cake, and the white covered ones are red velvet cake….just for my sissy!

Oreo truffles with a touch of peppermint on top for some added color. 
(Sorry about the clarity…apparently I may have been detoxing from all the wine and egg nog!) ;)

Homemade baked goodies made with love by myself and my mama!  We love to bake!!


Perfect little Christmas appetizer…and healthy too!
(Anyone else already ready to start eating fruits and veggies again yet?!)

Homemade Peppermint Bark that was apparently a bigger hit than I thought!

Is it really Christmas season without homemade Chex Mix?  

And now I'm exhausted!  Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
XOXO

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

My Latest Creation


It all started after a day of raking the leaves and feeling very inspired by the fall weather to do some crafting.  Headed out to the store for the staples…
fabric, paint, pillow, sushi, and wine :)

I had no clue what I was doing and just attempted to start by measuring...
 …then, added a "D" (yup…back to the maiden name I go!)

…and a border for some fun...

…and Voila!  A cozier spot to sit on a chilly night!


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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Elegant Summer

Have you heard of The Elegant Setting?!
I'm in LOVE!  Just look at some of the fun summer items…

What Marylander wouldn't love these?!

Perfect beach towel

How about some fun linen napkins for summer dining?

In my opinion, you can never have enough hand towels for the powder room

This would be perfect to put all your belongings in for a trip to the lake…
oh how I want a trip to Maine in the summer!

These would be perfect for a beach house!

And you know, I can never have too much stationary!

Check out all the other fun gifts at The Elegant Setting, not just for summer, but for all year round!
Too many perfect hostess gifts to count!
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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Mi Casa is Su Casa


Come on in! 
As I promised many of you, here are some pictures of my home.
Still much to do, as I plan on sharing more pictures with you once Daph starts Home Tour Tuesdays again and I have some more accomplished in here.
However, I think I've done pretty good with just being in this house for 8 months and basically starting from scratch (minus a bed and dresser!).  

Sittin area off of kitchen


Dining room…impatiently awaiting a sideboard!

Living room


Kitchen (excuse the mess, it was after the bridal shower)


More Living Room



Powder Room (one of my painting projects with Mom)

Dining room, again

Basement "Family Room"




Guest Room


Master Bedroom

Master Bath




Guest Bath


Hallway upstairs

Totally forgot to take pictures of the office.  
Don't worry…I'm sure Daph will have a post on that!
As you can see, lots more to do, but so far I love my house and LOVE decorating it! 
Stop on by, I love company anytime! 
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