Chrsitmas 2008

A year ago I was just discovering the wonderful world of blogging. I stumbled upon on so many blogs featuring the holiday's and just soaked up all the ideas I could. I never dreamed that I would find the time to start my own blog. But as I set up all my Christmas decor I tried to keep in mind some of the ideas and suggestions that I had seen on blogs like Kim at http://deardaisycottage.typepad.com/daisy_cottage/ and Rhoda at http://southernhospitalityblog.com/thanksgiving-with-the-family/ . Anyway these were the first pictures I started taking a year ago.


Remember if you click on the pictures you can enlarge them.


There is just something about a lit tree, that brings me a great deal of peace. I know it is a lot of work, but is so worth it, even if I am the only one that feels that way. Although I am sure I am not alone.

Presets under the tree.

When we first bought our house I was so excited to have these display shelves. Well I soon felt overwhelmed with how to display my treasures throughout the year. I think now after 3 years
it is becoming easier and it has helped to have pictures to refer back too, like these.

I have yet to pull out my Christmas stuff, but refreshing my memory with what I did last year is helping. I knw I will change it up a bit, but nonetheless I think this will help.

I have a Dicken's Village on the bottom shelves on either side of the fireplace.

Love the vinyl lettering on the mirror. It came off easily after the holiday's. I am thinking about doing it again.

This is the breakfast nook.

I love snowman's, these are part of my collection.

Thanks for visiting me. I would love to hear your comments. Marla

Faux Finishes

Just thought I would share some interesting wall finishes. This is a friends home in Denver. This was done by a professional decorator. A very bold choice. This home is beautiful!

This the lovely guest room is where we stayed. Their is a white decal on the wall. love it!!!

This is another guest room, with harlequin finish on the wall.

This is another friends house, he used to have his own business, just doing faux finishes. His work is fabulous. This is a picture of one of their bathrooms. he got this affect by using spreading cheesecloth on the wall and then removing it. Not sure what paint or stain he used, but I love the look. It reminds me of leather.

Here is he closeup!

This is their son's room. The wall is painted. That is no a brick wall, ya'll, just looks like it. Cool huh? Sorry this is so dark a picture.

This is a mural of Jacksonville skyline.

This is a wall in a bathroom. So neat.

This is the ceiling in the dinin room. Looks like a tin ceiling, but is really all paper that was painted.

This is probably my favorite surface in his house. This wall is in the breakkfast area.
Don't know how he does this one.

Hope you enjoyed these pictures!

White Wednesday

I am joining Faded Charm for White Wednesday. Go on over there and see all the participants posts.

This is White Wednesday. You know there are several bloggers out there that collect tureen's, especially white ironstone, well I now have 2 such tureen's. This one I found the other day at the GW. Oh it is a beauty! I have never seen one like this.

The bottom. Does any one know anything about this mark?

Isn't that a sweet sheep?

Even with the top removed I love it!

This is a white beaded purse, also purchased at GW several months ago. It is in perfect condition, clean and intact. I would be willing to sell it if someone is interested.

It has a matching coin purse. The label says Walborg, made in Belgium.