Christmas Tour 2011

Here's just a little sneak peek around my house.  I only did one tree this year, and left a lot of old favorites tucked away, just not enough energy.

Would love to find some burlap or linen stockings.

Closeup of the mantle.  

Closeup of the sofa table.

Hanging above my stacked suitcases.

Still on the hunt for an old sled.

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this special time of year.  

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Silent Auction Sneak Peek

Here's a little sneak peek of the items I put together for the silent auction Saturday.  


10 Greeting Cards & Envelopes
10 Gift Tags
1 Santa's Magic Key Ornament

Christmas in July Etsy Treasury

Now that Halloween is over...

Okay, maybe I'm a tad early by your standards. But it's time for me to start my gift shopping and crafting and planning! I think I'll go sneak a listen to one of my Christmas CDs while I'm still home alone. :) Hope everyone had a fabulous Halloween!

BHG: Christmas Decorating with White

Inspiration for Christmas decorating with white courtesy of BHG.com

I'm definitely going to refer back to this when the time comes!  I love the evergreen sprigs and infusion of vintage pieces.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Dear Santa, I really want that kitchen :)

Etsy Treasury

Christmas in July

 

It happens every July.  When the hot and sticky St. Louis summer has done me in, I get Christmas fever.  I start humming carols and worrying about where I'll put my ginormous Christmas tree.  I spend my "free time" flipping through December magazine issues from years past and searching every craft website I can remember for inspiration.  

What gifts can I make this year?  Recipes?  Decorations?  Will I finally have the guts and time to join the Christmas Choir or just belt out my very favorite songs from the congregation?  Oh Christmas, such a hectic time of year.  I like to start preparing early so that I can enjoy every last minute of Tacky Sweater party bliss and baking cookies with my family. 

I have some alone time this weekend, so I am going to start my crazy search.  Do you have any ideas or inspiration for me?  I'm going to go spend some time with my BFF Martha.  Merry Christmas (in July)!

I had an Etsy Christmas, how 'bout you?

I got so many good things from Etsy this year.  My best friend got me these earrings from krisybird

 

And this sign from oldecountrycupboard

My mom got me this sign (the quote is from Twilight) from thehomespunraven 

And my gramma got me this darling little necklace which has become my favorite!  Purchased from onelifejewelry 

What else could a girl ask for?  Okay, chocolate covered cherries and new boots.  But I didn't get those from Etsy.

P.S. My gramma was so excited that she got a personal thank you from onelifejewelry...the etsy world is new to her!

Christmas Wreaths

MarthaStewart.com

Christmas in July--Etsy Finds

After a sick day topped off with renovation woes, I thought I'd post about something that always cheers me up...Christmas! Enjoy these handmade & vintage finds:


CornucopiaGlass

tinybeardk

allisonbean

jaja8

lesliejanson

sosorosey

SallyRags