Thursday, November 29, 2007

~* Our Start of Holiday Decorating *~

My son, Trinity & I started our holiday decorating last night. We strung cranberries and popcorn, hung tiny candy canes, and dug in my old trunk to find our treasured bears.

Our 'olde tyme' tree (yes, it stands a little crooked too) ~

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His button says 'Merry Christmas'.

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A close up of the garland. Trinity said this was sort of like the A B pattern his teacher told him about at school.

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This weekend we will be working on the big tree & lights outside.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

~*Holiday Shopping*~

Hello my dear friends! How is your holiday shopping coming along? Are you finding some good deals? Follow this link for some important shopping information!

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Now, ya know.... I am feeling the pressure too! We have started our shopping, but are no where near the end of the list! We did not go out on Black Friday, but we did enjoy a little online shopping on Cyber Monday.

Enjoy your shopping & be safe in your travel and with the rushing crowds!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

~* I am so HAPPY! *~

We have it almost finished! I have some 'touch-ups' on the paint to do & hubby has a little patching left on the floor. Then, of course, I have to hang the rest of our things.... but our living room is just so wonderful! I feel like the luckiest girl around to have such a wonderful place to 'hang out'! Not to mention.... I am blessed to have such a gracious & loving husband to have made it all possible!!

Here is how the room looked before..... see the green carpet & plain 'ol white wall.....

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Now.... here is how it looks now! We painted the walls a nice golden~tan & put down wood laminate flooring. We re-arranged the placement of the furniture (putting the big TV on the opposite wall). Oh... and the sofa, chair, and ottoman are BRAND NEW!

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I still have lots of my things to put away & hang on the wall. Here is one of my favorite spots. The cupboard holds my vintage pinkeep collection, my sheep collectibles, and my white ironstone. The two little baskets on the top are hand-made that I purchased at a local antique/junque store last weekend for a total of only $7! The cupboard was found at a garage sale for $40. The olde sled and bunny lamp were gifts to me from my loving Momma.

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This is our kitchen. When Tony took the baseboards off to install the new floor, he found a piece of paper sandwiched between the board & wall. On it was the signature & date of the previous owner, Mr. B.E. Sowers. It was dated Dec. 1970. Mr. Sowers obviously but a lot of sweat & love into building his home. It was charming to find a personal touch like this. What did my hubby do with it? He added his own signature & date ~ then placed it right back were it was.

I still have some decorating to do on the top of the cupboards. I am wanting to add a little 'cut work' paper trim to hang over the edge. Maybe I can get it finished up next week.... along with putting everything else away.

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To add to my joyous weekend.... my Mother-in-Law called me wanting to know if I knew anyone interested in purchasing her Hoosier cabinet. Well.... YES, I sure did! Here it now stands proudly. Mary (my sweet MIL) knows that I love the vintage red & white things. She gave me her spice set when we picked up the cupboard. How sweet is that?! The Dutch Girl String holder belonged to Tony's Grandma. She has the perfect spot to hang now too.

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I wanted to get some pics posted for you all to see...... really, I do feel lucky & blessed with this new change and all the love my husband & family have given me. Watch for more pics coming soon as I get the rest of our things put away.

In the meantime..... please have a Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe in your travels & don't eat too much pie!

Smiles,
Betty

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

~* Artisan Tan *~

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So beige is not real exciting..... but painting our livingroom is! We are also getting new wood laminate flooring! AND...... our new sofa will be delivered next Tuesday! We have lived happily in our home for just over a year now. Our home is a 1970's humble ranch ~ that we do LOVE! However, it is still decorated with 1970's decor..... complete with avocado green carpet, 'stone' print linoleum, and gold specks on the counter tops. The livingroom changes are the first on our list & will take most of our time this coming weekend...... but it will be worth it!

Watch for photos next week.... both before & after!

Monday, November 5, 2007

Early Holiday Greetings to You!

With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away and Christmas less than two months off...... we are all going to be gloriously busy. May you all have happy, healthy, fun-loving times with the up coming holidays. Treasure your family and friends & cheerish each and every moment.

I am still trying to get ready for the Holiday Gathering that is this coming weekend and haven't had much to put up for auction. This is my latest sampler....

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I have this one listed on Ebay right now as part of the BLESTB Colonial Yuletide launch. If you haven't been by to view all the fabulous offerings.... get over there and look! WOW! Everyone has put up some stunning work!

Peace be with you all.....

Betty