Christmas Home tour 2018

Love to decorate for Christmas. Here's some of what you'll see at my house. Some of the pictures are a little dark - sorry.

When you first come in you will be greeted by a bench with these little guys

and a hutch full of Christmas...

I  draped a vintage table runner over the chair in the kitchen...

and filled my antique hoosier cabinet...

I collect these sweet little mice called Charming Tails... can you see him? ( on top of the jar)

my counters...

above my stove...

I love the top of my refrigerator, it's filled with gingerbread men...

Vintage aprons and pot holders are scattered about...

I like snowmen...

another hutch in the dining room..

Love the vintage table cloths....

I also drape them to display...

I hang greens and ornaments from my chandelier....

faux fireplace...

more snowmen...

my dining room...

Shelves in the living room...

the tree looks better in real life...

don't forget the bathroom! the only room I do in pink...

Whew - that's a lot! but I can sit back and enjoy the season now.

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

New Christmas Bedroom

It had been such a long time since I updated my bedding and curtains. The curtains I had were still in fair condition but my comforter had seen better days. I decided that I was ready for a change. Unfortunately, I didn't take before pictures but trust me they needed to go. It's amazing how much dust accumulates throughout the years!
  I searched all the local stores but there was nothing I liked. Whatever I bought had to match a burgundy wing chair I have in the room. Thank goodness for online shopping! It took awhile and a lot of cleaning and paint touch ups but I LOVE the way it turned out and since it's the Christmas season I decided to add some Christmas to the bedroom, something I never did before.

I found the perfect burgundy curtains online - I love the gingham and they actually make the room feel larger.

I found this rooster at the local Goodwill store.

New pillows, comforters,and sheets makes everything feel luxurious. I added some garland around my headboard and footboard and a new Christmas pillow. I've had this vintage bed forever.

This is where I read and spend quiet time with the Lord. The chair dictated my color scheme.

 I have a thing for pitchers. Love finding them at thrift stores.

A simple little tree by the window.

Two little wreaths hang from the new curtain rods.

The pillow above is the one I started with then I made this one from a placemat from Kohl's. I just opened up the backing and stuffed it. I think I like it better.

I added a little tray with more accessories from the thrift store and it's done!

I love the way it turned out and firmly believe that your home should be something you enjoy - I definitely will enjoy it - I think it's now my favorite room in the house. What do you think?

                                                             

Merry Christmas!

Happy Fall Y'all - Pumpkin Spice Box

Saw this on facebook and thought it would make a sweet gift.   

The how to video will be linked at the end of this post.

Definitely for someone that likes coffee and pumpkin spice and who doesn't!

I couldn't find thick cardstock that was printed on both sides so I glued a piece of paper on top of brown cardstock which made it nice and sturdy.

Orange cardstock on the bottom with a place for the coffee k-cup-

Little Debbie Pumpkin Roll and a Pumpkin Spice k-cup...

It's easy to find both at your local grocery store.

A little pumpkin made out of ovals and embossed...

A sweet fall sentiment and the tag is set...

Happy Fall Y'all!

https://simplysimplestamping.com/video-tutorial-pumpkin-spice-gift-box/

Vintage Kitchen Accents

I really want a new kitchen but because that isn't in the budget right now I just decided to change some simple things. Let me show you...

It all started with this half wall that I wanted to change the color of. I already had red in my dining room so I chose that color . I added a fabric border with doilies and ribbon...

This fabric I found for the stools is a bit modern for my taste but it had all the right colors and flowers too so it will have to do for now. I did a ruffled skirt around the stools, with button trim...

I love the yellow I chose for the chair, I used it in the curtains also. Very sweet...

The chandelier I found at a rummage sale for $2.00, what a steal, a little paint and added crystals and it's perfect...

The red check fabric I added behind a shelf above the stove. This is one of my favorites...

A lot of items I already had, just had to pull them out, dust them, and rearrange them. This is above the refrigerator...

and above the cabinets...

My vintage hoosier cabinet got  rearranged...

I especially love the way the top turned out. The large rooster I found at an estate sale for $3.00. It was actually a lamp but I couldn't use the lamp so I took it apart...

Some of the fun is just finding items at yard sales and thrift stores that work perfectly... like this metal tray...

or these daisy dishes...

and fresh daisies from the garden...

Love the crocheted pot holders, someone put a lot of love into them...

I have a basket full of vintage linens and an extra chair serves as a display rack...

the dining room is full of vintage finds and things that make me smile...

my hutch is very full...

vintage aprons hang on the side...

Well, I know the trend right now is farmhouse with mostly whites and neutrals but I love color, so fill your house with the things that make you happy and make you smile when you see them - I do❣

Halloween Treat Bag

I mentor a sweet little 2nd grade girl once a week and I am so thankful to use my creative talents with her. The holiday time is so full of possible activities to do together. Since Halloween is coming, I made her a bag that I put some goodies in for her.

I found these adorable polka dot bags at Joann's last year at the end of the season. I think they were like 25 cents...

I used a variety of tools and brands for this. Stampin up owl punch for bat,  Stampin up bird punch for branch, scan n cut 2 for tags and words, variety of inks and embellishments.

I love when I actually have a reason to make something, don't you?

 Have a fun and safe Halloween....