Category: Holiday decor
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Start with Flowers…Valentine Tablescape
“A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” — Max Muller Love and Flowers like love and chocolate just seem like natural pairings in our modern world. Enjoying a lovely meal at a beautiful table is a time honored tradition for Valentine’s Day. Today, I’m joining a group of very talented Bloggers […]
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Just a Few Things from the Thrift Store
Thrifting is a “hit or miss” kind of activity. Sometimes you come across a lot of good items and sometimes…not. Rather than get discouraged when things seem slow, I just keep on looking. It’s been a slow couple of weeks but I did find a few things to share. Above are four cotton hand towels […]
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Two Quick Valentine Crafts
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and gives us something to look forward to in February. I put together a couple of quick crafts to get things started. Welcome, Friends, to two very quick Valentine DIY’s. This first craft begins with a green tin container I picked up recently at the Thrift Store for a couple […]
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Holiday Thrift Store Sales
Thrift Stores also hold holiday sales for their Christmas merchandise and you can pick up some great bargains. I was able to get a table full of great items for under $9. Welcome, Friends, to todays after Christmas thrift haul. Isn’t Mr. Snowman cute? He is made of metal and is a bobble head snowman. […]
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What I Found at the Thrift Store
Welcome, Friends, to a quick jaunt to the Thrift Store…the last one of 2022. Thrift stores are filled this time of year with people looking for decorations, clothes and home decor for the holidays. For regular thrifters the crowds can be a bit daunting. I’ll be sharing a few recent finds with you today. It’s […]
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Christmas Tree Table Setting
Merry Christmas everyone and happy holidays. Christmas is only a few days away. Can you believe how quickly it has come? Today I’m setting a simple table using The Christmas Tree pattern by Spode. It’s an extremely popular pattern and used by many families around the holidays. Welcome, Friends, I’m so happy you’re here today […]
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Christmas at Biltmore with DaVinci
The Biltmore Estate at Christmas is truly an event that has to put you into the Christmas spirit. If you don’t live near Asheville, NC where the estate is located, or you can’t travel there this Christmas, I hope you will enjoy this glimpse of the Biltmore at Christmas. Each year the decorations are different […]
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Holiday Centerpiece from the Garden
If you need a quick centerpiece to grace your dining table or living room, gather a few greens and blooms from the garden and…Voila!…in less than half an hour you have a beautiful floral creation. Welcome, Friends, for a little DIY centerpiece all gathered from my garden. I started with 1/3 of a block of […]
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Holiday Thrifted Luncheon Table
It’s a pleasure to gather with Friends over a simple holiday luncheon. I’m so happy you are here today to join me for this lovely little holiday luncheon tablescape. You can see in the picture above that I have used my favorite holiday flatware. This was a Goodwill find and I am so happy to […]
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The Story Christmas Tree
Every family has Christmas traditions that become an integral part of their holiday celebrations. Welcome, Everyone, I am so excited that you are here today. Christmas is only a couple of weeks away. Decorations are going up, friends are meeting to share some holiday cheer, and families are gathering to participate in their time honored […]