Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Adding and Adding On!

Hello blogging buds! Sorry I’ve been away for a while, just been busy working more days than I usually do plus parties and yes, still decorating but I’m pretty sure I’m done with that!
I wanted to show you some pics where I added a little bit more, things I found after I thought I was done decorating, have you ever did that? Digging thur boxes and finding things that you bought at the after Christmas sales? I had bought these sparkly sprigs at Macy’s (for a dollar each) and forgot all about them, love how they look!
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On some blogs I would see such cute Kitchen Santa’s and knew if I saw one I’d buy him, Macy’s didn’t have any but K-Mart did, isn’t he neat, I love the cupcakes he is holding. I added some greenery to my Roo lamp made it look a little more festive I think!
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Here is a closer look at him, love his little, black boots♥
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This is one of the my favorite parts of my “new” kitchen, it really makes a statement, everyone comments on it!
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I had to decorate it up for Christmas, I went with red and silver this year!
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This is in the room off the kitchen, each Christmas I bring out this little tree, it leans a little and I always feel it was sort of like me then, broken but still standing, it was the only tree I had that year all I had was in storage! I lived with my sister for about nine months. A hard year for me, I lost my best friend, my mom, left someone, which was a good thing, let me just say a very bleak year! Good things happened too though, Sydney was born and the following year I met Stush. BTW my walls are not that color at all, hate that it looks like mustard!
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The white Dove ornament my mom had bought me!
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The vintage bank Santa was given to my youngest when he was about three years old, we were at the fleamarket and a vendor just up and gave it to him with the pennies in it, Chris is now 31 years old but I always bring him out too!
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Sitting on my Hoosier, S&P shakers, love them but don’t have room for them but at Christmas time I do buy them, I have three sets so I guess that’s a collection right?
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I bought this wreath last year but can never find a place for it, so for now it hangs on the chair!
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I added another swag to my mantel and bought it at Michael’s for half off, it brightened it up more and that’s what I was going for!
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Each year I buy an ornament/ornaments and this year I found this swan at Macy’s she looks like she’s made of glass but she’s not but sparkles just the same!
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My entryway done in holly!
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My kitchen…I still sigh over it and smile, amazing what paint can do isn’t it? Just can’t wait till the counters come in………and a new light. Next we will paint the ceiling fans black and all the gold on it will become nickel. I’m thinking on those school light fixtures for it too.
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Here is the one side that is done.
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Santa mugs waiting for the grandchildren and I did get myself and others the peppermint handsoap and the silver cover for it at Bath and Body Works, smells so good!
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I’ll leave you with this photo of my diningroom, I wrapped gifts last night while Stush and Chris watched the Steeler game!
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Thank you all for stopping by I love having you, you are all such a part of my life in the blogging world! I so enjoy stopping by your blogs and seeing what you are up to and I hope you feel the same way! This will probably be my last post before Christmas so I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year, this Christmas may you have laughs, hugs and kisses from your family and friends, so here is a great big hug to YOU!
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I’ll be partying with these great hosts:
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Amaze Me Monday at Dittle Dattle
Tuesdays Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thur Life
Knick of Time Tuesday at Knick of Time


Rondell

4 comments:

Brandi said...

Hey Rondell! I love that you included so many sentimental items in with your Christmas decor! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement said...

Rondell,

Your decorations are so pretty! I love the sprigs on the tree, and think that little tree is perfect for what it represents.

Merry Christmas!
Pam

Gina said...

Your home looks lovely, Rondell! I love your baker Santa and the story about your sweet little tree. I also love the way the wreath looks hanging on the chair.

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Angie@Echoes of Laughter said...

Hi Rondell! Your home looks so pretty! I love all the touches of red here & there! Your 'wrapping table' looks exactly like mine! I think everyone's table looks like that this time of year! lol! Wishing you a beautiful Christmas! Angie xo