Now that the New Year is hear and Christmas is put away, I decided I really want to go all out with decorating for Valentine's Day this year. Maybe not as much as I do for Christmas... I did just put away three totes, a box, and a nine foot faux Christmas tree. My home… Continue reading Inspirations For Valentine’s Day – We All Can Use A Little Bit More Love This Year
As Christmas has ended and New Year's Eve approaches, I ask myself, "How am I going to mark the end of 2020?" I think many of us are asking ourselves the same questions: Are we able to get together with friends, or do we stay socially distant? Will their be places to go for the… Continue reading Wishing in the New Year
My husband took these Christmas tree photos and did such an amazing job that I wanted to share them with you. I have taken dozens of pictures of the tree, but none of them shows how truly wonderful it really is. My husband has such an eye for photography. I wish he had the time… Continue reading 🎶”Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree” 🎶 of 2020 🎶
We finally had time to put the tree up this past week. I added an all white glittery pom-pom garland and a ton of ball ornaments in a multitude of colors along with my families favorites. I just wanted it to be a fun and happy tree this year. I love penguins and have many… Continue reading My Living Room – 5 Days ’til Christmas
I am continuing to deck the halls in my dining room, and I just finished the built in buffet. I wanted to have the feeling of being ready to entertain at a moments notice, so I could easily swap out the ornaments for cookies and other assorted sweets and warm up a pot of cinnamon… Continue reading Spreading Christmas Cheer in the Dining Room
I gathered all the inspiration I could from my previous post on Christmas's of 1958, which is the year my Home On Elderwood was built. Now, I have taken that theme and made it work for my family's Christmas of 2020. The main inspiration I took away from 1958 is the colors. They are brighter… Continue reading My Bright and Cheery Fireplace and Mantel
Thanksgiving has not been a happy occasion for me since my mom past away six years ago. She loved everything about the holidays: decorating, cooking big meals, and getting together with family. After seeing multiple doctors and enduring all types of tests for almost a year, she was finally diagnosed with esophageal and stomach cancer… Continue reading How I Spend My Thanksgivings
This year for the holidays I decided to do a little research into Christmas's of 1958, the year my Home On Elderwood was built. I am really ready for all things bright and cheery and the 1950's seems to monopolize on this very concept. One of the best ways for someone from this era to… Continue reading My 2020 Christmas Gains Some Holiday Inspiration From 1958
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