12.11.2014

kels & josh


The age old saying in blogland, I've been a terrible blogger, has rang so true for me lately.  I mentioned in a recent post that I started a humble photog businesss and the past two months have been crazy busy for me--in a good way.  I have been up to my eyeballs in edits and trying to get photos to customers.  I think I am on the downhill stretch for the holiday season and then things will probably calm down until spring.  Click HERE to view my photo blog and check out my recent work.  

Here are some recent pics I took of my sister and bro-in-law.







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Santa Pic 2014


12.05.2014

Merry Christmas Home Tour | Living Room


Today I'm sharing my living room all decked out for Christmas...

Last year, I got this gorgeous flocked Christmas tree.  I LOVE IT!!!  This year, I added tartan plaid ribbon, a rustic star I reworked, and more rustic charm.

The stockings are hung...with care, I might add.





Inherited ornaments:




my goofy Christmas tour pic tradition


Remember, I want to see your homes all spruced for the holidays!!  Please share links in the comment section.
Merry Christmas Home Tour Index

12.03.2014

Merry Christmas Home Tour | Kitchen & Entryway


Welcome back to my Merry Christmas Home Tour.  Today, I'm sharing the Christmas cheer around my kitchen and entryway...

The little drop-off station in the kitchen by the back doors: I just added a little holly to the shelf.  For me, it's the little things.

 looking into the kitchen from the entryway

 more real holly, tartan ribbon, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks

updated chalkboard art

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kitchen table

This year, I got a smaller tree for the entryway and used some Quikrete to cement the base of the tree in an old planter.  I like the way it turned out, but it sure is heavy!! :)  I also added some big bulbed colored lights for a little pop.  

After several years of trying to find the identity of our oddly shaped entryway, we've finally found ways to make it useful.  Now, it's one of the most occupied places in our home.  Our girls eat meals and have school at the table and it's just off of the kitchen which make it easy and useful!

Our nativity sits on the shelf by the front door.  We were given this special nativity as a wedding gift.

The girls love having the tree right next to their table during meals and school!  I do, too!

The home tour continues tomorrow!  See you then!

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