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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Christmas Cheer

I am finally getting with the program, Christmas that is. Yesterday and today, I have cleaned and began adding some little Christmas touches here and there. This little wreath is hanging above my kitchen sink. The pictures seem to be extremely bad today, you see I spent all my camera money at the vet. Stella is still on the mend and is slowly coming around. She is still not quite herself, and sparing you the details some things are not quite like they should be.
This is in the corner of my counter in the kitchen.


I love these acorns that I found at HL for .29 each after Thanksgiving.
Remember that 90% off day.

I stitched up these little red and green napkins to go with the red place mats on the breakfast room table.

I promise my mantel looks much better in real life!


A close up of my garland.
I added red berries, bird nests and feathers to this wispy pine garland.

I promise that mirror is not dirty, the glare just makes it look that way.
Hopefully by this evening a tree will be joining the other decorations.
Have a wonderful day!
Jackie

18 comments:

Rachel said...

I love all of your Christmas pictures. We live in a little apartment and I am doing all I can to make it decorative... but I need to do it inexpensively, so thanks for the Hobby Lobby tip. Your acorns are great... I love HL! :) I am glad your little Stella is improving and I love your blog! Merry Christmas!!!

Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry said...

You know I HEART your acorns! We don't have a HL in CA. :(

Rae said...

So festive! I love the feathers in your garland!!

Stacey said...

I love your acorns. You're so smart!!

Tiffany said...

I'm more than a little envious of your 90% off giant acorns. *sigh*

Maybe next year.

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Merry Christmas!!
Glad to read that your Stella is better.
Your mantle looks great!! and the acorns are a steal at that price.
Christmas Joy.
Deb

Smelling Coffee said...

Jackie~ Your decorations look beautiful, and so glad that Stella is on the mend. She is a darling!

I've been reading your blog through my Bloglines and didn't know you re-did your background. It's so pretty. Have a great weekend... Jennifer

Dawn Gahan said...

Glad Stella is on the mend.

Agree about the mantel . . . looks lovely, especially with the feathers.

Instead of eggs in the nest, you could nestle two or three Christmas balls into it!

Merry Christmas!
Dawn

Shannon said...

Oh, it all looks great! I love your mantel with the feathers and lanterns! Cute!

Unknown said...

Your decorations are a warm and inviting beauty in welcoming the holiday cheer.

Sweet Holiday Wishes,
Sara

Anonymous said...

Hi Jackie! So glad your baby is back at home and feeling better. Your home looks beautiful~

M.L. @ The House of Whimsy said...

Love what you've done so far. the snowman with pale and shovel is adorable. Also, kudos for the gorgeous additions to the garland.
And glad to hear Stella is still on the mend. : )

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Darlene said...

Hi Jackie,

I LOVE your holiday decorations....they are gorgeous! I'm glad Stella is feeling better. I always hate it when children or animals are sick!

Christina said...

Oooh, I love the little wreath on your kitchen window. What a sweet thing to look at while you wash dishes.

I love the feathers in your garland too.

Glad Stella is on the mend.

cherry said...

Jackie it was worth waiting for! It is alllll beautiful. I love yoru mantle....so natural and organic. I can't believe you got those acorns for .29.....I sooo wish we had hobby lobby up here. I am glad your fur baby is on the mend...and I hope that things will get back to normal eventually. Did the vet say if it will? Merry CHRISTmas, cherry

Victoria said...

Love the acorns you have! The garland looks beautiful!

Glad Stella is on the mend.

Kim Hancock said...

I love the acorns. Target has some mercury glass acorns that I would love to have, but I just cannot figure out what I would do with them...so they're still at Target! :0) Everything looks beautiful!

How is Stella doing?