Sunday, December 30, 2012

top ten from 2012...

Thank you for a wonderful year...
filled with so much inspiration and beauty from all your wonderful blogs!!!!
with the new year coming, I thought I would join in and do a top ten...
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#9


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#5


#4


#3


#2


and #1









 


Thursday, December 27, 2012

Goodbye Christmas...

it came and went soooo fast...
some photos of the dining room...











I am joining these parties....
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen's, Share your cup Thursday's
The Vintage Farmhouse's, Creative Things Thursday's
French Country's Feathered Nest Friday's
My Romantic Homes, Show and Tell Friday's
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating's Flaunt it Fridays
The Charm of Home's, Home Sweet Home
Common Ground's, Vintage Inspiration Friday
At the Picket Fence's, Inspiration Friday
Rooted In Time's, Simple and Sweet Friday's


Monday, December 17, 2012

Christmas card photo shoot...the good and the silly!!!

its that time for me to take the kids Christmas card photo....
and lovin' Pic Monkey's effects...






 got some good ones, but you know kids, no matter what age, they can only be serious for a few minutes...








SHOTGUN....



everyone hug your children!!!!
in the wake of what has happened!!!
my heart aches for the parents of all the victims in Connecticut!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

just pinks in the living room...

I went a little simple in the living room decorating...


just vintage pinks!





a vintage tool caddy with vintage ornaments...


only pinks on the tree...



a comfy Santa...


my favorite find, a long vintage chicken feeder...






love the soft look at night!!!




I am joining these parties...










Knick of Time's, Tuesday's
Crafty Texas Girls, Cowgirl Up Link Party
Coastal Charms. Nifty Thrifty Tuesday's
The Ironstone Nest's, Transformation Tuesday's
Savvy Southern Style's, Wow Us Wednesday's
Ivy and Elephant's, What's It Wednesday's 
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen's, Share your cup Thursday's
The Shabby Creek Cottage's. Trasnsformation Thursday's
The Vintage Farmhouse's, Creative Things Thursday's
French Country's Feathered Nest Friday's
My Romantic Homes, Show and Tell Friday's
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating's Flaunt it Fridays
The Charm of Home's, Home Sweet Home
Common Ground's, Vintage Inspiration Friday
At the Picket Fence's, Inspiration Friday
Stuff and Nonsense's, Friday's Unfolded
Rooted In Time's, Simple and Sweet Friday's
Holiday Home Tour, from Faded Charm


How Sweet the Sounds, Pink Saturday



Friday, December 14, 2012

candle holder...

here is a quick idea for a candle holder...



use a vintage light fixture...


add candles and some garland...
and easy candle holder!






 French Country's Feathered Nest Friday's
My Romantic Homes, Show and Tell Friday's
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating's Flaunt it Fridays
The Charm of Home's, Home Sweet Home
Common Ground's, Vintage Inspiration Friday
At the Picket Fence's, Inspiration Friday
Rooted In Time's, Simple and Sweet Friday's


Thursday, December 13, 2012

fresh picked...



one of my sons friends is going to ask a girl to formal and wanted to know if I could pick him a bouquet...


it rained all day yesterday, but I managed to still find some roses,
big and miniture...


and of course some lavender...


favorite vase and glitter tag...



a sweet little bird from the Dollar Tree I embellished...


and even had some left for me!!!






Tuesday, December 11, 2012

some inspiration...

took a drive to one of my favorite stores and thought I would share...


this is Good Goods in Visalia, Ca.
and its always a treat to visit!