Holiday Paperwhites
Beautiful Bulbs ~ Saw these little beauties at my neighborhood market and I couldn’t resist! I’m a pushover for paperwhites ! Narcissus Papyraceus for all of you plant aficionados . I adore the sweet fragrance, the delicate white blooms and long, lanky stems of green. I placed my first five bulbs of the season, in our...
Holiday Whimsy ~ A little Lamb
Holiday Lamb We have a rather whimsical, new, addition to our entry… A little Holiday lamb. Not the manger variety, No, this sweet little guy, hangs out on a wall. He, she, IT…followed me home the other day. And yes, its ‘fleece’ is ‘white as snow.’ I dressed him up a bit for the holidays. And...
Little Bits of Christmas ~
Our Christmas House Images ~ Stefanie Knowlton Here’s a peek at our entry, this holiday season, captured by my very talented niece, Stefanie Knowlton. Our grand sized shell, filled with earthy branches, a smattering of ornaments and a fun little sentiment. Lovely photos of our old French flower crate, lined with greens, magical tiny lights...
Makeshift Holiday ‘Tree’ ~
Holiday Corner A naked corner of our dining room needed a little Holiday cheer. A wine themed base, my old rusty bucket, A few green branches and dining room appropriate holiday sentiments, is all it took to create a cozy little holiday corner. You know, the rest… May your holidays be merry, Monica
Holiday Cookie Exchange ~ The Party
Le Biscuit Exchange ‘Game on’ After a lengthy hiatus, the Holiday Cookie Exchange is back. And let me tell ‘ya, This is no ordinary Holiday cookie party. Though, this time around, I did simplify things a bit… And I’ve gotta say, you girls rocked it! G~o~r~g~e~o~u~s results. Not saying, that we are competitive or anything! This year’s theme,...
Holiday Cookie Exchange ~
Le Biscuit The biscuit banter is flying, the morning of the Holiday Cookie Exchange. The most regal theme is set, ‘Marie Antoinette via Sofia Coppola. The color scheme is pastels… and the competition, is getting fierce. Who knew, a little old cookie party would elicit comments like, like ‘game on’ and ‘We’re #1’…. Each team received a...
Holiday Family Tree ~
Snapshots Our Holiday sideboard shines this season, not so much, with glitter & glitz, but with the g-l-o-w, of the past. A bare branch, made beautiful with memories. Snapshot ~ Mother & Child My Mom, on Grandma’s front porch, beaming, as she holds my big brother, Snapshot ~ ‘Mama’ Our Grandma Nettie, forever in motion. Snapshot ~ Fathers...
Holiday Favors ~
The Natural Love table favors, especially at the h~o~l~i~d~a~y~s. I also love the notion of garden conservatories, (conservatories, that word alone, makes my knees weak…) brimming with budding Paperwhites. So I’m creating a bit of conservatory feel, at home and want to send our guests home with a little something too. Here, a bit of moss, a...
The Holiday Arrangement ~
Fleurs & Fir The dress rehearsal for our Christmas dinner table begins with… Inspired containers. Love this Vintage French bottle crate and my old creamery bottles. A few snips & tucks and it’s almost, table ready. I think this will do. It’s almost… time Monica
Holiday Entrance ~
Holiday Greetings Holiday Greens Twinkle lights Holiday wishes Holiday glow Treasures Welcome Monica
Holiday Cookie Party ~
Le Biscuit Do you throw a Holiday Cookie Party? It’s not too late. I just sent out my… ‘Mvites’ This year, it’s a Regal theme: ‘Marie Antoinette.’ Color Palette & Tiaras… Provided. Let them eat, Image via ‘Marie Antoinette’ cookies! M
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