The Best of 2013

Where did 2013 go?

Time flies when you're having fun!

And this year did not disappoint.

{Nativity Tour} and "The Earth Stood Still"

 "A teenage girl and her soon-to-be.

A simple trip far as they could see.

The sky was clear and the hour serene.

But did they know what the night would bring."

{Glittered Clothespins} & Christmas Cards

Here's an easy and simple way to display your Christmas cards.

I added German glass glitter to some clothespins. If you'd like to learn more about glass glitter click HERE.

Three {Moss Trees} Vignette

Three Little Moss Trees sitting in a pot...

DIY Burlap and Velvet {Christmas Stockings}

Rustic Elegance...that's the name my style has been given.

No matter what the name, I like rustic things 

and I like luscious and beautiful things. 

{Glass Glitter} DIY Sheet Music Ornaments

 Do you enjoy making ornaments for your Christmas tree?

Growing up, my mom would find us kids an ornament kit or craft to make for our tree, so I still enjoy making ornaments for my tree.

{Christmas Home Tour} & Handmade Decor Ideas

Welcome to my home!

I am thrilled and honored to be among 30 incredible bloggers
who are virtually sharing our Homes decked out for Christmas.

Glittery Christmas Tree {Paper Ribbon}

 Platinum velvet, jeweled silk, and paper.

These are the types of ribbon I used 

on my Christmas tree this year.

Celebrating Life with Jennifer Carroll Review

Are you ready to be inspired?

Christmas is only 7 weeks away. Since Thanksgiving lands in the

last week of November this year, 

it's time to start thinking and planning.

The Stockings are hung...{Burlap velvet stockings}

The stockings are finally hung,

and the Christmas mantle is done!

Can You Hear the Christmas Bells Ringing?

My kids aged 4 & 5 playing "dress-up". I hung a backdrop and started taking pictures.
This was taken 11 years ago.

{Mercury Glass} Christmas Hurricane

 How do you decorate your coffee table? 

I've been de-reddening my Christmas decor downstairs, so I needed a new something for the center of the living room.

Vintage Tablescape {Christmas Card Placemats}

 Do you save your Christmas cards year after year?

I have been saving mine for 20+ years. There is a big sack of them in my craft closet, so I decided to do something with them this year.

5 {Christmas Mantle} DIY projects

My work was cut out for me when I decided to change 
my Christmas color scheme this year! 
The front door and porch were the first to be done. 

Glittery Iced {Christmas Mantle}

 "O come let us adore HIM

CHRIST the Lord"...

Christmas Porch {Garland}

 It's December, 

and the white lights are aglow!

The countdown is on as we prepare our hearts to celebrate 

the birth of the Light of the World! 

Winter White {Christmas Wreaths}

 I am going for a white Christmas this year!

Translation....

I need to redo most of my Christmas decorations! 

I'm ready for a change, so we'll see how much stuff I can make between now and Christmas Eve!