I really don’t need a thing for Christmas, but of course there are some things that I want. Don’t we all have lots of wants and not so many needs?? My backpack style tennis bag should be replaced. When my rackets are on my back the handles can be quite dangerous. I can’t tell you…
More decorations?? Just a few….. I’ve also shared my living room and kitchen this holiday season if you missed these posts. We never ever use our dining room now that we have a bright and sunny eat in kitchen. This view is from the living room. The paint color in the picture is a lot…
It’s been a while since Amanda has hosted a dishing it party. This month’s topic is Christmas. Consider joining in the fun, it’s a great way to meet new friends. Amanda asked these questions to get the party started. ~Do you have any specific traditions that your family looks forward to each Christmas? Mama…
I {heart} my kitchen. An addition to our home a few years ago took my kitchen from tiny to the kitchen of my dreams. I enjoy adding a few decorations here and there in the kitchen with each season. A favorite decorating spot is the shelves on either end of the cabinets. To the left…
Is it just me or is the mantel one of the hardest parts of decorating for Christmas? My mantel was the last thing that I decorated this year. I ended up using the gigantic S ornament wreath that I made for the front door last year, stars made for last year’s mantel, red glittered pinecones,…
I’m having a good time with glitter this holiday season. So far I’ve glittered pinecones, candles, and hurricanes. I love the sparkle of glitter!A chest in my living room is all decked out for Christmas with some of my glittered creations. Want to see? (Please excuse the pictures taken at night. This working girl doesn’t…
I was totally inspired by Pottery Barn’s lighted ornament garland that has been all over blogland. Isn’t this gorgeous?Susan at Between Naps on the Porch posted a tutorial on how to make this garland. I was immediately sold!I decided to make three garlands, just like the PB inspiration picture. I purchased three 9 ft. lighted…
Last night I was busy in my basement working on a Christmas craft thinking that I’d never finish and wondering how I’d find time to get the entire house decorated for the Christmas season when I received a call that made me realize that it really doesn’t matter if I ever finish. My childhood friend’s…
Happy Thanksgiving 2010! Today I give thanks for my wonderful family, for my health, and for our friends. I’m looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving for the first time on Walnut Avenue. I wish each and every one of you a safe and enjoyable day. Just for fun, I looked at some of my old pictures…
Are you ready to deck your house out for Christmas? I made a quick and easy wreath this past weekend that will add sparkle to one of our doors, most likely the kitchen door. I temporarily hung it on my front door for a few pictures. I visited a dollar store at the beach where…
I finally had a little time to pull out my beloved turkey decorations for Thanksgiving. I’m always on the lookout for turkey things when I’m in an antique, gift, or thrift shop. When I find something special, I’m delighted to add it to my collection. This big, blue platter was my special find from last year. I…
Last week Amanda posted a recipe for potato soup that really made me crave it. When we got home from the beach Monday night, I made a batch using a different recipe for us to enjoy this week. Tuesday was a chilly, rainy day and when I got home from a long day of school followed…