Saturday, December 6, 2008

Not a Creature Was Stirring...that's because it's way past my bedtime!









Can't take credit for this little guy...I bought him at a cute little boutique recently.





Pottery Barn inspiration...not even close, but it still makes me happy. These are plastic grapes...maybe that's my problem. : )





A BIG THANK YOU to Living Locurto for this giveaway I won.


> Go on over to see the adorable free Christmas Tags she designed and is letting us download. A very talented blogger. Thanks again Amy!!!

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67 comments:

  1. Susie HomemakerDecember 6, 2008 at 3:46 AM

    I love your decorations and your blog...Wednesday with Mom touch me deeply...so blessed are you to have this time with her.

    Warm wishes,
    Susie

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  2. Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart IsDecember 6, 2008 at 4:45 AM

    Love your Christmas decorating...I still have not worked on the inside of my home.

    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Kim

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  3. Lady of the MoteDecember 6, 2008 at 5:30 AM

    it looks beautiful!

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  4. Sondra Behne'December 6, 2008 at 5:54 AM

    Your creation and decoration are lovely. I need to get in the swing of things soon myself. Its almost here and I havn't started yet.

    Do stop by to check out our contest.

    Sondra

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  5. UnknownDecember 6, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    Everything looks great I love your wreath!

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  6. Missy WertzDecember 6, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    Very pretty decorations.

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  7. Lady LauraDecember 6, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    Lovely photos! Your home (including the outside) is the very defination of festive! You've done a great job on the "Pottery Barn inspired" candles; they look just great to me, but if you're truly not happy with the plastic grapes, might I suggest real cranberries? They're cheap and won't break down as quickly as real grapes.

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  8. NatalieDecember 6, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    I love your wreath! I've been looking for something to make for my door..

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  9. MichelleDecember 6, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    Everything looks great!!

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  10. Mandi @ Sweetly HomeDecember 6, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    Your door garland and wreath...they just say "Welcome!" It makes you excited to see what's behind that lovely red door.

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  11. Linda - Behind My Red DoorDecember 6, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    LOve your red door!

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  12. NicoleDecember 6, 2008 at 6:58 PM

    All of your christmas decorations look Gorgeous. You are such a good decorator, I'd almost forgotten about decorating my front door untill I saw how beautiful yours looks.

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  13. DarleneDecember 6, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    All of your things are so BEAUTIFUL! Love the wreath and the little birdie! I LOVE seeing all the pictures of your wonderful home.

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  14. Thrifty Decor ChickDecember 6, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    This looks great and I love the GRAPES!! HA!!

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  15. UnknownDecember 6, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    Such beautiful Christmas things! I love your door and all your decorations you showed!

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  16. RN and OSHPDecember 7, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    I LOVE the garland around and on your door!!! Gorgeous!!!

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  17. Girly StuffDecember 7, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Your mantle looks great! I like all the sparkle!

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  18. CindyDecember 7, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    Looks like you are getting everything up and ready in your beautiful home. Great job!

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  19. Amy @ Living LocurtoDecember 7, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    Your decorations look great! Thanks for the link:-) That was so sweet!

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  20. The Berry's PatchDecember 7, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    That is the best looking entryway!

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  21. Ms. TeeDecember 7, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    You did such a good job on everything - I think the grapes look very pretty. ;)

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  22. Rachel BerryDecember 8, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    Holy Moly your decor looks amazing! I love it all. Ya wanna come to my house and help me finish up mine? :) Just kidding... Kinda.. ;)

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  23. TanyaDecember 8, 2008 at 12:24 AM

    beautiful! nice work!

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  24. The Quintessential MagpieDecember 8, 2008 at 3:38 AM

    Oh, you are all decorated, and I haven't gotten the first thing done! LOL! Yours looks WONDERFUL! Just had to drop in and say, "HI!" Now I'm jealous. ;-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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  25. JudyBugDecember 8, 2008 at 6:08 AM

    Love all your pics but especially your front door...every festive and welcoming!

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  26. Wendy December 8, 2008 at 8:14 AM

    Your decorations look lovely...I love the little birdy box. Cute cute cute!

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  27. ShannonDecember 8, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    All your decorations look great! On this post and the previous one. I love what you did on your archway. So cute!

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  28. Georgia GirlDecember 8, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    I am so loving your decorations! You really have some cute things! Loving your blog so much!

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  29. Empty Nest Full LifeDecember 8, 2008 at 7:15 PM

    The Christmas decor is so very pretty and fun. Love the little birdie. Jackie

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  30. Shell in your PocketDecember 8, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    Your decorations are just so festive and fun..love them!!!
    -sandy toes
    I love the bird in the glass container..wonderful!

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  31. Essential Oil Premier UniversityDecember 8, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    Oh grapes, cranberries, what's the difference if you like them and they make you happy ~ right? The grapes you can use all year round, the cranberries, not as much. There, your idea is ever better :)

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  32. Buzzings of a Queen Bee!December 8, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    Girl, I read all my comments...#1 and #80! I love your decorations! The candles are so pretty with the cranberries!
    Carrie

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  33. Tamara JansenDecember 8, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Your decorations are looking fabulous.....we'll soon be finished shipping poinsettias so I can get down to the business of decorating for christmas......what fun awaits me :)

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  34. cherryDecember 9, 2008 at 12:27 AM

    Love your entryway...the colors are stunning. I think my fave is that silly bird though..I just love him! Cherry

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  35. OrchardviewcottageDecember 9, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    Love your blog! I am inspired to go into my basement and finish my wreaths and getthemon my door as well!!Thanks!

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  36. AnonymousDecember 9, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    Everything is BEAUTIFUL~

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  37. emily freemanDecember 9, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    It is all beautiful. And I can't believe it's snowing on your blog. Either that, or I have some serious issues.

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  38. jeanne @ Inspiring IdeasDecember 9, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    Great pics! I love your banner photo!

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  39. KristiDecember 9, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    All of your creations are beautiful. Blessings to you!

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  40. Shannon @ Silver TrappingsDecember 9, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    Love the front door. Loooove your blog banner picture. Absolutely gorgeous! And how in the world did you get the little falling snowflakes on your blog???? I love them!

    Shannon

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  41. Mom in High HeelsDecember 10, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    How adorable. I love it all! Your little bird is precious.

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  42. leigh annDecember 10, 2008 at 5:14 AM

    I love your decorations, your couch, and your blog! Thanks for sharing your world.

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  43. The NesterDecember 10, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    love the cloched bird and LOVE the outside decor!

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  44. JennyDecember 10, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    Your decorations are gorgeous! I love those big peppermint sticks!

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  45. Kathi RoachDecember 10, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    Love your Joy signs! So cute!! Your blog header is really neat too. Merry Christmas!

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  46. Miss GDecember 10, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    I love the way your red berry sprigs "sprig" out of the corners of your garland! Make sure your plastic grapes aren't flameable before you light that candle! i only say so as a girl who put raffia in with her candle and set it on fire. :) Kelly

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  47. Miss GDecember 10, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    p.s. I love your snow effect! Kelly

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  48. Stacey @ The Blessed NestDecember 10, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    Everything looks SOOO pretty!! Love your garland over the door, and all of the other decorations are so cute :)!!

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  49. rachelDecember 10, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    the bird cloche is darling!

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  50. BonitaDecember 10, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    What an inviting front door and home!

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  51. Judy @ In His GripDecember 10, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Your front door makes me want to walk right in. You did a great job decorating.

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  52. StephDecember 10, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Great decorations! Love the garland and the bird!

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  53. ChrisDecember 10, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    You have snow falling on your blog! How perfect is that?! Love all the pictures. You know what you're doing!!

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  54. ::Traci::December 10, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    I 2nd the craniberry idea. They're fireproof too! Well, unless there's a lot of fire and then you'll probably have craniberry sauce but by that point the craniberries will probably be the least of your worries!

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  55. PaulaDecember 10, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful! Love the front door! How inviting for your friends.

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  56. UnknownDecember 10, 2008 at 5:07 PM

    Your decorations are so beautiful. Great job!

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  57. WendyDecember 10, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    LOVE the ornament wreath!! And the JOY letters. Oh my goodness, I want to do that so badly. The bird...wow. What a find!!

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  58. Pretty OrganizerDecember 10, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    You are the blogging queen! What? You have snow falling? I could barely post my funny "Beware of the doghouse" holiday video and you've got snow! Girl you are all about the season:)

    Great pictures. Outside garlands are great. I want to garland and wreath my entire entry... Beautiful. What a fun place to visit. So glad I came by and I'll be back! Good to meet you!

    Pretty Organizer

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  59. The Style SistersDecember 10, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    Loving it all. You are one talented lady. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing it all with us.

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  60. Astrid in Bristling AcresDecember 11, 2008 at 7:32 AM

    I love your Christmas decorations! However I really really love your front door! Just lovely!

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  61. JennDecember 11, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Love the pottery barn inspired "grapes"! Looks fantastic!

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  62. Little Oak TableDecember 11, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    beautiful! i love doing fresh cranberries with a white candle! your front door is great!

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  63. SandyDecember 11, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    What in inviting entry you have created!

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  64. MichelleDecember 12, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    i love your decor!! thanks for sharing :)

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  65. NancyDecember 12, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    I just love those berry corner sprigs...they have a Whoville look to them. Just adorable! :)Nancy

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  66. NeiseyDecember 14, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    I love your wreath. Very cute.

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  67. amyDecember 15, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    wow gorgeous!!

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