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
Category: Christmas/Winter Decor
🎶”Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree” 🎶 of 2020 🎶
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 🎶
My Living Room – 5 Days ’til Christmas
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
Spreading Christmas Cheer in the Dining Room
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
My Bright and Cheery Fireplace and Mantel
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
My 2020 Christmas Gains Some Holiday Inspiration From 1958
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
Decorating My Fireplace Mantel for Valentine’s Day
I'm not one to really put up too many decorations for Valentine's Day, but this weekend my oldest son and his future wife are coming home. He's in the military, and we haven't seen him in almost a year. We missed Thanksgiving and Christmas together, so I thought why not celebrate the love of our… Continue reading Decorating My Fireplace Mantel for Valentine’s Day
How I Decorated My House For The Holidays This Year
You will notice in the pictures below a key piece of Christmas is missing from my home. I actually didn't put up a tree this year, can you believe it! Well, I can. I'm a fake tree kind of girl. Mostly, I don't want to worry about the tree drying out, falling needles, and getting… Continue reading How I Decorated My House For The Holidays This Year
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