tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51404210356343295202024-03-14T03:17:24.416-05:00Romantic Country LivingLiving the simple country life, sharing shabby chic and romantic home decor...Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-492365014320746942023-12-23T23:15:00.000-06:002023-12-23T23:15:21.594-06:00Christmas Home Tour 2023 - At the "New" House!<p style="text-align: center;"> Merry Christmas from the new home! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Well, one that had tons of wonderful memories for us already when we moved in this September.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It was my grandparent's home - we're so grateful to keep such a special place in the family, and it was fun to have a "new" space to decorate for Christmas this year. With a bit more living room and dining room space, we don't feel as squished when all the Christmas décor is up.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have a "before" home tour I hope to someday post. And also an "after" home tour of our first fixer upper house, but we'll see when I get around to that... life is busy growing and raising little humans! </p><p style="text-align: center;">So, without further ado, the annual blog post... </p><p style="text-align: center;">A Christmas Home Tour!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoB09sR8rz84Jeo9qZIii837-r6qMWQe83r2mtKXZsdTm7NjcY8fosp_e9t_k6mn6p5sjyMGXhy0wRiTjD8eNcUvIz4YzIolb7Ku3xQI_XeuLvVnDi-yK-fUnTxVJC2uoTfFhKiD1PlEO8Aoyh8wtiYXSrbwwueU40pDjbZxypclcZhhWOOgSsi_wcjwp/s5012/IMG_8030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3341" data-original-width="5012" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoB09sR8rz84Jeo9qZIii837-r6qMWQe83r2mtKXZsdTm7NjcY8fosp_e9t_k6mn6p5sjyMGXhy0wRiTjD8eNcUvIz4YzIolb7Ku3xQI_XeuLvVnDi-yK-fUnTxVJC2uoTfFhKiD1PlEO8Aoyh8wtiYXSrbwwueU40pDjbZxypclcZhhWOOgSsi_wcjwp/w640-h426/IMG_8030.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the dining room I went with mostly neutral décor and tried to stick with a lot of my fancier, sparkly stuff, because I think of it as my "fancy" room. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's probably the room in the whole house that's most my style. hehe!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWrZz59F0AyydXOfYXCU1D0w1rsrgOj8B8NrhPmIUAvqGEN9hZzfOea-PzJ_y6Vcn6ICVxLgVhASUJx2Jffxme2-Rymjlj9wLgH104YOo-EJtYUX0sp6RMYID3OCEED6HTS2lU2yIKmTxZ9bGdMXcOaIpjHh5sUF-kPko3rGeUxNpKMjgfiFwg5MLvZ2F/s5184/IMG_8031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWrZz59F0AyydXOfYXCU1D0w1rsrgOj8B8NrhPmIUAvqGEN9hZzfOea-PzJ_y6Vcn6ICVxLgVhASUJx2Jffxme2-Rymjlj9wLgH104YOo-EJtYUX0sp6RMYID3OCEED6HTS2lU2yIKmTxZ9bGdMXcOaIpjHh5sUF-kPko3rGeUxNpKMjgfiFwg5MLvZ2F/w426-h640/IMG_8031.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIxPzbBZ310M0z-zwpiDMRKrr3sMnkA0WSUrQlZPiXI4M209Ptt5pJxZMC3shh1xcWAS5V9LApuAV7EEiYhyiWaLRkQUsmikChx_2o7naqku_xNCfZigvG9LmeYJjN0DHOjSAjtO5m-bYuMdJn8osDKnYU2Wna8N4yyOIhq3IVtx04I3pKKLJbrOgY9eZ/s5184/IMG_8034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIxPzbBZ310M0z-zwpiDMRKrr3sMnkA0WSUrQlZPiXI4M209Ptt5pJxZMC3shh1xcWAS5V9LApuAV7EEiYhyiWaLRkQUsmikChx_2o7naqku_xNCfZigvG9LmeYJjN0DHOjSAjtO5m-bYuMdJn8osDKnYU2Wna8N4yyOIhq3IVtx04I3pKKLJbrOgY9eZ/w640-h426/IMG_8034.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDubLu4F5F-no9IzRfuABhJuSJq2_xKCKivTBl5xgIFz4YgZaAHNQOTlaaxuk4tJuPoLz-UugS0JJ_Vs-4_kwe3TKWi2ZVDodYzzY9canhWxcI4qJCs4PZ5syCwmr88ckc-2_nUd49skxSV9ka90BmZJKb-N-jmYp_yOfY3CgOd30Mkz2FHlRdA17N-JP/s4685/IMG_8037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4685" data-original-width="3124" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDubLu4F5F-no9IzRfuABhJuSJq2_xKCKivTBl5xgIFz4YgZaAHNQOTlaaxuk4tJuPoLz-UugS0JJ_Vs-4_kwe3TKWi2ZVDodYzzY9canhWxcI4qJCs4PZ5syCwmr88ckc-2_nUd49skxSV9ka90BmZJKb-N-jmYp_yOfY3CgOd30Mkz2FHlRdA17N-JP/w426-h640/IMG_8037.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The buffet table doubles as the coffee area - now that I'm a bit of a coffee drinker! </div><div style="text-align: center;">It helps save some counter space in the kitchen which is nice. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtZohEbzVmQzH5owzBLWZmPH8fNEW1Xi_4xTorusGtN3pGhGcKtHPsK77QI6Gk7iP3GNlYveDNvCb-8c6Hb2cb55Ntxzg6EJM26ASBv1zOPX-hxRWjnbAikxoexul86OidGnm9frjxOu8ldqkwOnBK_hS7DctSSA_NVSifh52F8KzFISBVG7-jR3eVC4y/s5184/IMG_8039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtZohEbzVmQzH5owzBLWZmPH8fNEW1Xi_4xTorusGtN3pGhGcKtHPsK77QI6Gk7iP3GNlYveDNvCb-8c6Hb2cb55Ntxzg6EJM26ASBv1zOPX-hxRWjnbAikxoexul86OidGnm9frjxOu8ldqkwOnBK_hS7DctSSA_NVSifh52F8KzFISBVG7-jR3eVC4y/w640-h426/IMG_8039.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The nativity up high so it's safe and sound from the tiny hands.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">It will probably live here for a lot of Christmases to come...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OBhdJnDXNhc_4XKrWwLaxnqcMa3a7DwioYMq49EU_knRBdzTrxPkjQMTjAlEfQDslVzu4_V0Es5LEi7-Fa8geCpZVeXqbWor3vZfS5fngS6Gw9xIJMtuQbeSCm78mxfBEFkXfuzEIoMBDRiiQAtHR_JOv7mYv-Rf9SRFilnB7yHSEIH8cIDRnS1oz3zQ/s5184/IMG_8040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OBhdJnDXNhc_4XKrWwLaxnqcMa3a7DwioYMq49EU_knRBdzTrxPkjQMTjAlEfQDslVzu4_V0Es5LEi7-Fa8geCpZVeXqbWor3vZfS5fngS6Gw9xIJMtuQbeSCm78mxfBEFkXfuzEIoMBDRiiQAtHR_JOv7mYv-Rf9SRFilnB7yHSEIH8cIDRnS1oz3zQ/w426-h640/IMG_8040.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Beeswax candles in my thrifted, brass horn candle holders make me smile and also feel cool and trendy! Ha! I'm not usually but sometimes it just conveniently works out that way.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWB-Og0V2Lb1xvMoxqMu5q8R_v38W9X_oDSgyCad1QqyGzv3pt5WpFtuemmYiCJrycy77v2E6H-dmrBrxCIbsjMsZT0EkunY7JTMYp37NnW688FvOJ2ST8nyOKBOA3jmmt37HrvN-hzy8BlKgItKIWUKbSBuaN-CKwKjSgfmQRdE2AKYMLL35dFSSuMQrA/s5184/IMG_8042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWB-Og0V2Lb1xvMoxqMu5q8R_v38W9X_oDSgyCad1QqyGzv3pt5WpFtuemmYiCJrycy77v2E6H-dmrBrxCIbsjMsZT0EkunY7JTMYp37NnW688FvOJ2ST8nyOKBOA3jmmt37HrvN-hzy8BlKgItKIWUKbSBuaN-CKwKjSgfmQRdE2AKYMLL35dFSSuMQrA/w640-h426/IMG_8042.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAkmAeuZZcDOtMkvC0JdZpYSEwJ1STGRJHHhWxFip0SCuo7UU4OaTWbCKHX_xonbensneb7umWlTGuedaEjaharD85Eo5e9m6cSNOOwWHJuhevQl0xWWSM6HecQ6Jb6PbMNZy5JGdBAhxtvY7DSfe5bnz7iVkRulFez_1FQWL56HhLJcAFOYLdvU0mpJb/s5184/IMG_8045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAkmAeuZZcDOtMkvC0JdZpYSEwJ1STGRJHHhWxFip0SCuo7UU4OaTWbCKHX_xonbensneb7umWlTGuedaEjaharD85Eo5e9m6cSNOOwWHJuhevQl0xWWSM6HecQ6Jb6PbMNZy5JGdBAhxtvY7DSfe5bnz7iVkRulFez_1FQWL56HhLJcAFOYLdvU0mpJb/w426-h640/IMG_8045.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not much to show in our 1980s kitchen, but there is this little shelf that shows my style a bit.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIZOFjdEtbWU_mZ8Gob0drwJLqs56WUhG_psvh3FCo5EhuU-aVzY_6SN4SIGwmBb-EyheGoAVyB-ktqmPKiPjajNVyfC9DqMeynJJltE1XtG7zZpX1FcmPpzN72f40SBgTzEr3Zexl6suBgCHbmyq3bAQ_1rMVdRjI5yZpu6nzVKmHAOdO0UJwdDmATJ3/s5184/IMG_8046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIZOFjdEtbWU_mZ8Gob0drwJLqs56WUhG_psvh3FCo5EhuU-aVzY_6SN4SIGwmBb-EyheGoAVyB-ktqmPKiPjajNVyfC9DqMeynJJltE1XtG7zZpX1FcmPpzN72f40SBgTzEr3Zexl6suBgCHbmyq3bAQ_1rMVdRjI5yZpu6nzVKmHAOdO0UJwdDmATJ3/w640-h426/IMG_8046.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For time's sake I just stuck some Christmas stuff on top of/in front of what was already on there. </div><div style="text-align: center;">There's even a different smaller plate left behind the Christmas plate! Kinda genius. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOwD8xFO1fd19oFnac2lX5mJWn2E1rLPQNuqGUFIEjI4lj42mQ6RRxx0tRviKj1Vzzql4jO-Je4VhJpTTQ1xwariglGqi2LOKdBsuxg-zXP51_VX6m2mM58jMTYyB-zn-uwlp_IX5nEgsEibCRj7f6MsL2e3k5BulF8vSTx9jhq6XQfQHoK9zLltKqDJ_/s5184/IMG_8054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOwD8xFO1fd19oFnac2lX5mJWn2E1rLPQNuqGUFIEjI4lj42mQ6RRxx0tRviKj1Vzzql4jO-Je4VhJpTTQ1xwariglGqi2LOKdBsuxg-zXP51_VX6m2mM58jMTYyB-zn-uwlp_IX5nEgsEibCRj7f6MsL2e3k5BulF8vSTx9jhq6XQfQHoK9zLltKqDJ_/w426-h640/IMG_8054.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Calla Lily in her Christmas bandana looking sweet and peaceful...</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKEeib4pjZefI-cjWh1l9OPNuLdXfCIFVmsL1YkVYunPa4Wy7xv_oSSBEgNNslirU97mgQrW3YQj3eX6no5NiTHc06uD_F1dzLDFq7cC-HXj3EFmyV6Uclck0qBziLEwjxUCI-8LlYKbf6-wxKiBJp6g1zR9MqqKTyMkcYo0nNAL_3g6UpRhss4_G69xj/s5184/IMG_8055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKEeib4pjZefI-cjWh1l9OPNuLdXfCIFVmsL1YkVYunPa4Wy7xv_oSSBEgNNslirU97mgQrW3YQj3eX6no5NiTHc06uD_F1dzLDFq7cC-HXj3EFmyV6Uclck0qBziLEwjxUCI-8LlYKbf6-wxKiBJp6g1zR9MqqKTyMkcYo0nNAL_3g6UpRhss4_G69xj/w640-h426/IMG_8055.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hung the kid stockings separately from the mom and dad stockings this year because it conveniently worked out that this shelf had three hooks. </div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Next Christmas we'll have to figure out something different, for a total of 6 stockings to fill! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xOxHw0HM8FHj4w7cX0rCeo949tEf83YEukqHntxDyH8s3jKAX18xGxG4id4_9j5DEsld46BNa2ErDzfR8jnWhk2-fXajEknrnITsyGIvPuIIjHRllE1byBJ9GOlRWKPgIau7KujvK-M7EMpzn-1KtxyXuFx_mntli6n8AhQdr-6A8H6eiUQjjYUGs9YL/s5184/IMG_8057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xOxHw0HM8FHj4w7cX0rCeo949tEf83YEukqHntxDyH8s3jKAX18xGxG4id4_9j5DEsld46BNa2ErDzfR8jnWhk2-fXajEknrnITsyGIvPuIIjHRllE1byBJ9GOlRWKPgIau7KujvK-M7EMpzn-1KtxyXuFx_mntli6n8AhQdr-6A8H6eiUQjjYUGs9YL/w426-h640/IMG_8057.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I added faux white pine to the stockings and, new this year, picks with red berries. I then stuffed the stocking toes with newspaper so they hung a little nicer, and I love how it turned out! I'm not sure why I just now thought of the newspaper thing, but it helps them look more apart of the décor until they get filled for real tomorrow night. Yippee! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogtA3mc2WeAelTgf_KSNasFStFd7jwBsdvxsvERWAAqv5GPJUfvP_76UcZIjQSfZqLbNl5OwMv_ZU_Z6XAYO5EjS09dw4uBafZd6MK7hMml9xil5oRUpSnmaNe_97Kxggx_UxTcunN7KaGayuZRJRDlg-kvKsU8H5nRILqdhxQ5Sr33eeq7_k9Gju7s0u/s5184/IMG_8059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogtA3mc2WeAelTgf_KSNasFStFd7jwBsdvxsvERWAAqv5GPJUfvP_76UcZIjQSfZqLbNl5OwMv_ZU_Z6XAYO5EjS09dw4uBafZd6MK7hMml9xil5oRUpSnmaNe_97Kxggx_UxTcunN7KaGayuZRJRDlg-kvKsU8H5nRILqdhxQ5Sr33eeq7_k9Gju7s0u/w640-h426/IMG_8059.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A tiny little Santa baby (well, quickly turning to big boy) working on sneaking a sip of coffee while mom is distracted with photography.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXpkitDrcQGbI38vqaHvJ5x2cE5KP8G7b1R3fGDFOLDvSrXCRMNv844CH7T_blOZt27XWOfuFpk5b6Foolgetm90cdl1vyEKf87knZLo4oadU0O6AcKY2egCvyeIxzqXlsIcgL-PiorDreNtWT3E2uLgs88Z41Y3P1kBHxIvYr_zfTtw-AVcosutugpnj/s5184/IMG_8061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXpkitDrcQGbI38vqaHvJ5x2cE5KP8G7b1R3fGDFOLDvSrXCRMNv844CH7T_blOZt27XWOfuFpk5b6Foolgetm90cdl1vyEKf87knZLo4oadU0O6AcKY2egCvyeIxzqXlsIcgL-PiorDreNtWT3E2uLgs88Z41Y3P1kBHxIvYr_zfTtw-AVcosutugpnj/w640-h426/IMG_8061.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The mom and dad stockings ended up here and surprisingly Mr. toddler has been very good at leaving them alone or setting them back up if they get knocked off. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7i_sxUZuqFtgyk07eiJhodBu4UurYD82XjGh9eaMQE4AE9IaMTnP8Qu5eOaLmsT8XvaEhkV03qe4HW202G3-2SsQyHKJ5qMzSNcIglsHsjRcKQGE4NwYmOn1T2Q1R9Vpd6EIoR83XUk1028o4Yn0juToooPieTbtbm8wjtA_g-bHJt3xsqDXjo3PPQPFs/s5184/IMG_8062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7i_sxUZuqFtgyk07eiJhodBu4UurYD82XjGh9eaMQE4AE9IaMTnP8Qu5eOaLmsT8XvaEhkV03qe4HW202G3-2SsQyHKJ5qMzSNcIglsHsjRcKQGE4NwYmOn1T2Q1R9Vpd6EIoR83XUk1028o4Yn0juToooPieTbtbm8wjtA_g-bHJt3xsqDXjo3PPQPFs/w426-h640/IMG_8062.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few new things on the end table that are very my style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The nativity with Bible that is also a music box was gifted to me this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The beautiful needle point was a score at a Christmas sale.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmi8H0rCEkf7BCYBkrmrxxRfx4OvPYGEWwUl1S5VyWIX2Ogj2KtVY1FKEgC2bpVU6jhCEgpHRkBPZxyDoGJdTWZmlQyHUbt1f2uHomxd3fEkZkf56q1Q_pHpjSGG7Ykc8hG9O5uQlmIHVbkTL5LoJVtpEA0lThGRfyqf77sCWGg6E2VwkLDRKNCqt1AzFN/s5184/IMG_8064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmi8H0rCEkf7BCYBkrmrxxRfx4OvPYGEWwUl1S5VyWIX2Ogj2KtVY1FKEgC2bpVU6jhCEgpHRkBPZxyDoGJdTWZmlQyHUbt1f2uHomxd3fEkZkf56q1Q_pHpjSGG7Ykc8hG9O5uQlmIHVbkTL5LoJVtpEA0lThGRfyqf77sCWGg6E2VwkLDRKNCqt1AzFN/w426-h640/IMG_8064.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A closer look at the vintage needle point. Charming and neutral! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was love at first sight, and I was excited to spend the $10 on it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxJsJWZXCpevpCXI3oP_Zk6n0mVXO-IId2prA7zsUdwHslxSUs7a2HV0VWZFeFtW4B7S05-C85b5ppEdX7YrzFDYBqSQ1c9g7AyOW836818w5sKfOv67cqcalpk-kjkuE-vVMnm9AlS-UekYV261rD1xKHucU_BpCGtO_HS4Ek9TsLwh6hbKY-K8_k4Ln/s5184/IMG_8066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxJsJWZXCpevpCXI3oP_Zk6n0mVXO-IId2prA7zsUdwHslxSUs7a2HV0VWZFeFtW4B7S05-C85b5ppEdX7YrzFDYBqSQ1c9g7AyOW836818w5sKfOv67cqcalpk-kjkuE-vVMnm9AlS-UekYV261rD1xKHucU_BpCGtO_HS4Ek9TsLwh6hbKY-K8_k4Ln/w426-h640/IMG_8066.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our real tree right from the woods - very top heavy with breakable ornaments.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtidLUkg_2MDZFgHa2bV0_ZPhyphenhyphenmJpd2xA9q3Puzd_FK-U1qCUVz-9LAaI3vC74oY7B5gWhUCbf63FKrCNs9U6ucDecReUOlyigdy94QRsZv5ZDDSy5QOgNEQibNF-N9LEss4Zt36Mz_D8NxB7d1G9whjVt9x1oGMtI-AAMnOsH55Jfo8I4idaIPu8imHs/s5184/IMG_8067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtidLUkg_2MDZFgHa2bV0_ZPhyphenhyphenmJpd2xA9q3Puzd_FK-U1qCUVz-9LAaI3vC74oY7B5gWhUCbf63FKrCNs9U6ucDecReUOlyigdy94QRsZv5ZDDSy5QOgNEQibNF-N9LEss4Zt36Mz_D8NxB7d1G9whjVt9x1oGMtI-AAMnOsH55Jfo8I4idaIPu8imHs/w640-h426/IMG_8067.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The advent hanging in the window that we have not done so well reading through this year. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxfxZuiSdRqk7UjONtcyuxu4s81gP969VjtTON7MDERVaU05pzDSm-4olcV6Sp7K9yNgPfrJQyxTewOGiZrmEW109BNL_-sXC3boancbmO-HLgWeXqpexFZGSFyFlz6vSIZYu5GOk0xDOdNyCRy0C3XzhGqso1GCs8go2DPtRZT1CyD9O4Zk39F6IkJU4/s5184/IMG_8068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxfxZuiSdRqk7UjONtcyuxu4s81gP969VjtTON7MDERVaU05pzDSm-4olcV6Sp7K9yNgPfrJQyxTewOGiZrmEW109BNL_-sXC3boancbmO-HLgWeXqpexFZGSFyFlz6vSIZYu5GOk0xDOdNyCRy0C3XzhGqso1GCs8go2DPtRZT1CyD9O4Zk39F6IkJU4/w426-h640/IMG_8068.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Red vintage went into this cabinet... and again, I didn't even take time to move stuff out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I moved a few things around and just set the red stuff in front.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know it looks better when it's more simple, but for time's sake.... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbtIkwlz5Ww7rlrj_fAcQLDK8W0jWRm-0VZRbsi-vv_lXEV9NNYTwHnZorb_tajt1NWF94fxacuzV78k5OJh7qOLKJphWik0GXJ9RGcYOpYksqcbTY4iEbWpdDJhA0jtolAvN3quOpXxBRvnd4T5RQBMifqg2Cb2MB8Jb6HdDQWohODumlfwcrReR2pxF/s5184/IMG_8069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbtIkwlz5Ww7rlrj_fAcQLDK8W0jWRm-0VZRbsi-vv_lXEV9NNYTwHnZorb_tajt1NWF94fxacuzV78k5OJh7qOLKJphWik0GXJ9RGcYOpYksqcbTY4iEbWpdDJhA0jtolAvN3quOpXxBRvnd4T5RQBMifqg2Cb2MB8Jb6HdDQWohODumlfwcrReR2pxF/w426-h640/IMG_8069.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It still gives the space a touch of Christmas!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPbqx3ztU4dfT1Sv_cgiXZ9nFcDl2z_o0wMQdQIdorLDB6Ei4Eb6ceg6IrS1TVJ1ADMcnxREH6qJdNruKPQI0diNsF180MdZoSm3mTO67vnkc0qK3xzPrSXJf70Ks9TLn4l7dywzqpy778FDGzeE3c-237qLcTwW7dD0eXT2cyAq58sqCHiHBI65gIjjo/s5184/IMG_8071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPbqx3ztU4dfT1Sv_cgiXZ9nFcDl2z_o0wMQdQIdorLDB6Ei4Eb6ceg6IrS1TVJ1ADMcnxREH6qJdNruKPQI0diNsF180MdZoSm3mTO67vnkc0qK3xzPrSXJf70Ks9TLn4l7dywzqpy778FDGzeE3c-237qLcTwW7dD0eXT2cyAq58sqCHiHBI65gIjjo/w640-h426/IMG_8071.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaFLmuRFnhp47HGVAZxYBK8etSb-NZXZ01_l0jNUn8Lc5NvoyXGoLlCno5mLLXjuyBJnGZgG41kRA3VBvJGVIPTT1rp7nBw7-elI2X7dx0YBouedLEGAlY6ck5x2A48cKjqw4rOVHJDot1eiEj0k8WXd4QK6HZX_3r9TQB89S-EX6YMVBcorNNis_bdov/s5184/IMG_8073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaFLmuRFnhp47HGVAZxYBK8etSb-NZXZ01_l0jNUn8Lc5NvoyXGoLlCno5mLLXjuyBJnGZgG41kRA3VBvJGVIPTT1rp7nBw7-elI2X7dx0YBouedLEGAlY6ck5x2A48cKjqw4rOVHJDot1eiEj0k8WXd4QK6HZX_3r9TQB89S-EX6YMVBcorNNis_bdov/w640-h426/IMG_8073.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that's a wrap! Merry Christmas - I hope you enjoy celebrating the birth of our savior. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best gift. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Olivia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-23440247081900267832022-12-08T20:45:00.006-06:002022-12-08T20:45:41.434-06:002022 Christmas Home Tour!<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> Merry Christmas!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpnmMZwFQLkTxqCMV3dhOxbFbXYLjJlkQnDYGBJnqkNmebcBkNc9CrYlXxr0L2mlMa5nmQsukwOy5hnI18yrCN2nzjtxZd1_7XE9K0rLkgnO1uILiCqkf8mB-AzR_H05voh4vkF4s2_7XwmWGVmzuzTm0rwPuOl-dbJC0IR4RUmOjg3hu11WRMpK2wA/s4961/IMG_7538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3342" data-original-width="4961" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpnmMZwFQLkTxqCMV3dhOxbFbXYLjJlkQnDYGBJnqkNmebcBkNc9CrYlXxr0L2mlMa5nmQsukwOy5hnI18yrCN2nzjtxZd1_7XE9K0rLkgnO1uILiCqkf8mB-AzR_H05voh4vkF4s2_7XwmWGVmzuzTm0rwPuOl-dbJC0IR4RUmOjg3hu11WRMpK2wA/w640-h432/IMG_7538.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Our "theme" for Christmas at our home this year is SIMPLE. </p><p style="text-align: center;">With a crawling baby, a three year old that loves to rehome objects, and a five year old that has a hard time being gentle, I thought it was best to leave a whole tote of breakable items in the basement as well as not put up our second tree. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I still feel like I'm forgetting to "do" something! It's just the feeling of not fully decorating. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OicYD9gVxPpFkW_HWdjlgf0p-tChfIFLCPALfEEKayzifHZJDziLJ2B0zhBPE27Kn-ZLxAqrYCiCf1Vhm1ZdV_Yzk0E0Ktp0AYJLTbIoqQ-PntC6LctEuqKC9lUopC3Z0w58Nkpni8DXLrn52aYy_F3kI7V6o8PhakUYo7QhPQaFjfUAM7ntAkj-9g/s5184/IMG_7497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OicYD9gVxPpFkW_HWdjlgf0p-tChfIFLCPALfEEKayzifHZJDziLJ2B0zhBPE27Kn-ZLxAqrYCiCf1Vhm1ZdV_Yzk0E0Ktp0AYJLTbIoqQ-PntC6LctEuqKC9lUopC3Z0w58Nkpni8DXLrn52aYy_F3kI7V6o8PhakUYo7QhPQaFjfUAM7ntAkj-9g/w640-h426/IMG_7497.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, Merry {simple} Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6AY4Fh_96q8vz3KeEzL5yihZXW70PSwFJRZZYH6AfXYMvuk598-zw05JSHDXBatK4Fz5FX9-DSHR8IvxM6f4roVYHfsU6iZrPkJrPMhSRpZmfnwfN7cOA8xYnVtCV0LsjblCHe5_MvZz3ajtM6JJJoy078oL0jXs36vzGQzE0KNVPyvZW_9yrExlGA/s4909/IMG_7505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4909" data-original-width="3273" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6AY4Fh_96q8vz3KeEzL5yihZXW70PSwFJRZZYH6AfXYMvuk598-zw05JSHDXBatK4Fz5FX9-DSHR8IvxM6f4roVYHfsU6iZrPkJrPMhSRpZmfnwfN7cOA8xYnVtCV0LsjblCHe5_MvZz3ajtM6JJJoy078oL0jXs36vzGQzE0KNVPyvZW_9yrExlGA/w426-h640/IMG_7505.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Come on inside... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9at0o2JLBiqCcypJ1SpCjHZXxq-sehQ4p03kYMQ9XhIrww2gQ5DRfyKvMhcUzQ9r1SuVe93BheMSvMPV-9Fi63SErQ0jHKjlxf7jqrRnlz0N9kxF9bqWczEKvuNRv0K-oNYVPKR-7QIjRLYX1n26eZN-CIvPPB2OQC6kUAzw3MfAlNa70YN-OgF71w/s5184/IMG_7507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9at0o2JLBiqCcypJ1SpCjHZXxq-sehQ4p03kYMQ9XhIrww2gQ5DRfyKvMhcUzQ9r1SuVe93BheMSvMPV-9Fi63SErQ0jHKjlxf7jqrRnlz0N9kxF9bqWczEKvuNRv0K-oNYVPKR-7QIjRLYX1n26eZN-CIvPPB2OQC6kUAzw3MfAlNa70YN-OgF71w/w426-h640/IMG_7507.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This poor porch pot has been blown over several times from one very windy day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I just didn't have the time or energy to properly fix it, so it got plopped back in and is doing its own thing. Still nice to have greenery for some color. </div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjPVZQ8NU1FuG4XY-rZD0tr15wcaKwzEqLQ6meL2ZVd76iVRgbTdTKD0VG0y8g_bYnY8HeTugVV4lfDDyLefYp2QvV12niL2FAN5jyMfLXThCQ43AgZA5Ef5rt4HGZ44Pr7g8ntOML6FPazMbsY2keA7MHzQFobfxrUX8jnEQabrCnNniknUuOsjbXQ/s5184/IMG_7481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjPVZQ8NU1FuG4XY-rZD0tr15wcaKwzEqLQ6meL2ZVd76iVRgbTdTKD0VG0y8g_bYnY8HeTugVV4lfDDyLefYp2QvV12niL2FAN5jyMfLXThCQ43AgZA5Ef5rt4HGZ44Pr7g8ntOML6FPazMbsY2keA7MHzQFobfxrUX8jnEQabrCnNniknUuOsjbXQ/w426-h640/IMG_7481.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The little "Joy" sign is new this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">50 cents at the thrift store... hung in a kid safe high place.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEize7IS_EFTH2B78D21x69Abk8L6RH51BiruWKJ3wSx9jZbkl-IR27hlrETj4rkS5QiOK1UGtlMRN9CBnGPB2lGx6STxGWqWr-wb6itt3jTpBl43vcEeJfLNxgxqxJgWzSrVfQklc0K4HC3fF8yIKrRn31fpFCllns-gHMF1BCOLsDXLCkWm44Bj4zd4A/s5184/IMG_7482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEize7IS_EFTH2B78D21x69Abk8L6RH51BiruWKJ3wSx9jZbkl-IR27hlrETj4rkS5QiOK1UGtlMRN9CBnGPB2lGx6STxGWqWr-wb6itt3jTpBl43vcEeJfLNxgxqxJgWzSrVfQklc0K4HC3fF8yIKrRn31fpFCllns-gHMF1BCOLsDXLCkWm44Bj4zd4A/w640-h426/IMG_7482.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I added the faux greenery and twinkle lights around baby Jesus to highlight him a bit more.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDTZ0b3uazdNCiPxzcJq8tHOdSFT_kdFuFVieImUpsO5LkXv1flcDHFHQSFb-Ig4u4Uebl5WskppTr7K940-xlO9zUM0Ym19et4_7dJDrcoQMZR8WnOJyqPAk3-KSFXG1FWtscy0_rzl1XH_Y4n0KL3wYn8T2Gavz4DTNGayaYKIsB42RXQLcY2DSGA/s5184/IMG_7484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDTZ0b3uazdNCiPxzcJq8tHOdSFT_kdFuFVieImUpsO5LkXv1flcDHFHQSFb-Ig4u4Uebl5WskppTr7K940-xlO9zUM0Ym19et4_7dJDrcoQMZR8WnOJyqPAk3-KSFXG1FWtscy0_rzl1XH_Y4n0KL3wYn8T2Gavz4DTNGayaYKIsB42RXQLcY2DSGA/w640-h426/IMG_7484.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeN_330POPZ1L6EWN8rAKZVWmVLh0AzkcHj6pFk91fn4KK3H2N3PLOTB20Lp1Gm6LxM4zM-5OV4Bx1GUJvgi_3DmBbgUxN4yoisLV5RqNDoxb8zvCJp01Y6dLQbw4bMcejSpqGDl2AqWcU2SfoNpPg662_1dF44NPscMTjjvpTaF8J8al-D5A1P06lYQ/s4986/IMG_7488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4986" data-original-width="3146" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeN_330POPZ1L6EWN8rAKZVWmVLh0AzkcHj6pFk91fn4KK3H2N3PLOTB20Lp1Gm6LxM4zM-5OV4Bx1GUJvgi_3DmBbgUxN4yoisLV5RqNDoxb8zvCJp01Y6dLQbw4bMcejSpqGDl2AqWcU2SfoNpPg662_1dF44NPscMTjjvpTaF8J8al-D5A1P06lYQ/w404-h640/IMG_7488.JPG" width="404" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In this corner of the living room I hung my cross stitch I made in high school.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I never fully finished decorating under the tv and just have some lights (that were supposed to go outside) and our stockings (shoved up under the tv so the baby doesn't pull them down on his head).</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh441CmMu9hYvOpHxSBEFF657Txi9sB663iXtDwiOkA3CWdjPsjoXQeDzCYTEkutZ1YXYDVnVNTCJifztuc_oA0r3OtSPHzTv6GzUorIXnjqaytmuvxF4eifTxSrX_A_wMdZVE9IXDRh2XBmcjQXjzYHlN_B-L5cZrHO6YlGHB_J3cfLSAGhBL0IBHmMw/s5155/IMG_7490.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5155" data-original-width="3418" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh441CmMu9hYvOpHxSBEFF657Txi9sB663iXtDwiOkA3CWdjPsjoXQeDzCYTEkutZ1YXYDVnVNTCJifztuc_oA0r3OtSPHzTv6GzUorIXnjqaytmuvxF4eifTxSrX_A_wMdZVE9IXDRh2XBmcjQXjzYHlN_B-L5cZrHO6YlGHB_J3cfLSAGhBL0IBHmMw/w424-h640/IMG_7490.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><span> </span><div style="text-align: center;"><span> Our cute little Christmas pup - definitely on the naughty list. Again. </span><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginj5HBRjOErpP6QS4e_NzwVpqFJAQXVj3Vi3amnkTT2gXXK6lQYFqKtBUlQQkMB94duAXLmbW2-xY-FttvYFI0j4COGuEfR_XSVXJL6bDuDVZjq9VYtiJ6bNiEp65wuhPHMT-vLjpGcp1pUMLaDpc7LfNXFUKyvus0MwdaL8aD-ZgcdUHoG1LzqhwSw/s5155/IMG_7495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5155" data-original-width="3399" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginj5HBRjOErpP6QS4e_NzwVpqFJAQXVj3Vi3amnkTT2gXXK6lQYFqKtBUlQQkMB94duAXLmbW2-xY-FttvYFI0j4COGuEfR_XSVXJL6bDuDVZjq9VYtiJ6bNiEp65wuhPHMT-vLjpGcp1pUMLaDpc7LfNXFUKyvus0MwdaL8aD-ZgcdUHoG1LzqhwSw/w422-h640/IMG_7495.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I went with a bit of a vintage pink theme on the tree this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">One, because I found shiny pink beaded garland at Recycled Christmas this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And two, because we put the tree in this corner of the living room that already had a pink floral painting and dried pink roses on the wall. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzxgC9J3v71uTZVu1acFQcNIof6BxO6TcJ5Is-3_aEnAmXi3Qswt_X7RiVLQxJcbnt9y79-mHae-IS-Q9aCfd9axWDNbwljdkIy35vVx_gzaMZR6bu5LMyBOa7DThgVeCv-7w9EzyplOCDXWaOFg5HbvZLp428TTocr3_DMLlKYOqQtLuw4Q1c1wVng/s5184/IMG_7496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzxgC9J3v71uTZVu1acFQcNIof6BxO6TcJ5Is-3_aEnAmXi3Qswt_X7RiVLQxJcbnt9y79-mHae-IS-Q9aCfd9axWDNbwljdkIy35vVx_gzaMZR6bu5LMyBOa7DThgVeCv-7w9EzyplOCDXWaOFg5HbvZLp428TTocr3_DMLlKYOqQtLuw4Q1c1wVng/w426-h640/IMG_7496.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I tried to make sure some of my vintage pink ornaments were hung in places they would stand out. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVxKVPNr95Bk0I2YnNz3zyEsq3EPojOhisfh-iNEz18R2L0O5M3g7a6rnR6wnwd8kRNoGQ0q-MONMxSlRu1sb4MK3ZdfUnTF6OYKCZOeGQsPDJAWP3TYV3lbf7DfT0TXoZjjG3fvyzB88bVEzmAeyttRgvp7I5ungERcwxZXWILaubK9kjqtDH5XWgg/s5184/IMG_7500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVxKVPNr95Bk0I2YnNz3zyEsq3EPojOhisfh-iNEz18R2L0O5M3g7a6rnR6wnwd8kRNoGQ0q-MONMxSlRu1sb4MK3ZdfUnTF6OYKCZOeGQsPDJAWP3TYV3lbf7DfT0TXoZjjG3fvyzB88bVEzmAeyttRgvp7I5ungERcwxZXWILaubK9kjqtDH5XWgg/w640-h426/IMG_7500.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But up high of course ;) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2WVqWc2pKE1Ymp6hgBK8WEJ3M2pAMaWpHhOoMiDsiTRKs4okJ8ZDwLoMt9XGv0KF9oT6D6nJm9HmL9XvsdqhLiAFWnAMq-ar9shnfr44O5FcFXDvuw5O77t3frERFwPNqb1dIEYbd_oVmLxqDf57kqIExJBwRfMEssQc7ZI-25xzK3ut97edfukn-A/s5184/IMG_7502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2WVqWc2pKE1Ymp6hgBK8WEJ3M2pAMaWpHhOoMiDsiTRKs4okJ8ZDwLoMt9XGv0KF9oT6D6nJm9HmL9XvsdqhLiAFWnAMq-ar9shnfr44O5FcFXDvuw5O77t3frERFwPNqb1dIEYbd_oVmLxqDf57kqIExJBwRfMEssQc7ZI-25xzK3ut97edfukn-A/w426-h640/IMG_7502.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPhHWIoHDJWSEGBOrB8zXBePFM69yIedkuEV_zx-zExCnb8Gfcve5kJB1ZQqOmkBcAWx-AftFYnJcfofEfk1QiTngIuXcY4iEH8rhSjSZV40h8Mt8w-KxlnXgBKekgf6MgVO8-PwQ6o9CYGOxzDSC580S1rqVTmnVDjSmX0PW7nqxlGaDRGvzNlZBNQ/s5184/IMG_7503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPhHWIoHDJWSEGBOrB8zXBePFM69yIedkuEV_zx-zExCnb8Gfcve5kJB1ZQqOmkBcAWx-AftFYnJcfofEfk1QiTngIuXcY4iEH8rhSjSZV40h8Mt8w-KxlnXgBKekgf6MgVO8-PwQ6o9CYGOxzDSC580S1rqVTmnVDjSmX0PW7nqxlGaDRGvzNlZBNQ/w426-h640/IMG_7503.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hutch that usually gets fully redone in vintage santas only got this {simple} touch of Christmas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7hnoyh3T1sUfjhTz_UHY1BocNyq1vMlNPCnXbhknHWk_Zl6k1jpLiXv36e4Bw_A5nsVq6R8qEWclIuPfNN50JRto4X0ZYqFTxRxVomgMu6IUQMxuiobimXTRcAp50Qa13HaM3zYch0_4jGpW3LTBnijAg-izw4nUEQPs3HC3Jx1vjDDUoBxjOtqlhA/s5184/IMG_7508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7hnoyh3T1sUfjhTz_UHY1BocNyq1vMlNPCnXbhknHWk_Zl6k1jpLiXv36e4Bw_A5nsVq6R8qEWclIuPfNN50JRto4X0ZYqFTxRxVomgMu6IUQMxuiobimXTRcAp50Qa13HaM3zYch0_4jGpW3LTBnijAg-izw4nUEQPs3HC3Jx1vjDDUoBxjOtqlhA/w426-h640/IMG_7508.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the dining area I put faux white pine up in the chandelier again this year, but I also added some glass snowflake and icicle ornaments in with the crystal. </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xico5CpzCFCBi3XboXjdHjuRpyf8L4dyC0b86OfjxJAabGpkQGlimbfhORBN27oS2iqkzfaxUmiL_T_5MbI9DqHbLGQY-9Xv2r-wcBzKyv-xNZHT8AtBooIS5Sb3dYt_OUgezP8mFMRvliEnZN42fCmEeFMlA3J7VrfNMOqtJgeE5YNhV0SAFrcqOA/s4909/IMG_7509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3273" data-original-width="4909" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xico5CpzCFCBi3XboXjdHjuRpyf8L4dyC0b86OfjxJAabGpkQGlimbfhORBN27oS2iqkzfaxUmiL_T_5MbI9DqHbLGQY-9Xv2r-wcBzKyv-xNZHT8AtBooIS5Sb3dYt_OUgezP8mFMRvliEnZN42fCmEeFMlA3J7VrfNMOqtJgeE5YNhV0SAFrcqOA/w640-h426/IMG_7509.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cause you can never have too much sparkle at Christmas time, right? </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRC-E2js0GRs8eRxGyZW1J1MTL0j7DbyvPjGRtEk4G2W2MukExIQek0XEge2aW_BTMcWvTrHHzh6oRnsjpBpHFTYmIDaoP3Y7zEKkbOZvDDXFjX2sXbpky9i2C0fMCg2u7Gz2U1rv3OHdImSeZmUAeAl1riVrn71ZONQdbRDTntXgavcn0Gl3V0k9wqg/s5184/IMG_7511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRC-E2js0GRs8eRxGyZW1J1MTL0j7DbyvPjGRtEk4G2W2MukExIQek0XEge2aW_BTMcWvTrHHzh6oRnsjpBpHFTYmIDaoP3Y7zEKkbOZvDDXFjX2sXbpky9i2C0fMCg2u7Gz2U1rv3OHdImSeZmUAeAl1riVrn71ZONQdbRDTntXgavcn0Gl3V0k9wqg/w640-h426/IMG_7511.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the kitchen I really only decorated the open shelving. </div><div style="text-align: center;">New this year are the glass mugs with a cute little winter scene. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been enjoying using them and feeling christmassy every time I have coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMPQHgl99MnLwdPTfspu0jpwU6Stsa3K0seSMu8qH-xfISYeYADW99DKStI-g3QJScIYB0hvf__JrNRVS8IOrpfA3sE3GqccJnsdAdWn-1y6ZkOU2FzL17Bokda7CgivVQ9arN91Z2qOpkMM1oFkF-X1a9RL1sawbvsZn6xo4kn4ZFES-35dTN25iDvA/s5184/IMG_7516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMPQHgl99MnLwdPTfspu0jpwU6Stsa3K0seSMu8qH-xfISYeYADW99DKStI-g3QJScIYB0hvf__JrNRVS8IOrpfA3sE3GqccJnsdAdWn-1y6ZkOU2FzL17Bokda7CgivVQ9arN91Z2qOpkMM1oFkF-X1a9RL1sawbvsZn6xo4kn4ZFES-35dTN25iDvA/w640-h426/IMG_7516.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also, new this year is this "JOY" sign I made at a MOPS (moms of preschoolers) meeting last week. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I stuck pretty neutral with some little pops of maroon and greenery to match the majority of my Christmas decor. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCoqTQ30O8RAzQbqi1i7XFtKdEQOVEbvoKArdg3ltInB8RrKNEkdDhQTGoJWA6k44IRqoLe9mjEXeVAGQGbaiCDsSq_WBB_MzcvetJ4pPRv4FvNC70TtPYHT9-Ji_zSeA4VGUbWSk9pLXg_FwPXsUTpFjw_2jDmJwU-MnWuFBUBHO5A60U3j4zT23kQ/s5184/IMG_7519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCoqTQ30O8RAzQbqi1i7XFtKdEQOVEbvoKArdg3ltInB8RrKNEkdDhQTGoJWA6k44IRqoLe9mjEXeVAGQGbaiCDsSq_WBB_MzcvetJ4pPRv4FvNC70TtPYHT9-Ji_zSeA4VGUbWSk9pLXg_FwPXsUTpFjw_2jDmJwU-MnWuFBUBHO5A60U3j4zT23kQ/w640-h426/IMG_7519.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And... so exciting for me, I FINALLY have a bathroom windowsill to decorate! </div><div style="text-align: center;">After 7 years without one, it was time. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZYep8wzWCKc2sQujFzrrLdETeG1peB3uOu8BrOI595D3-7qcQXiKwVealVUYPP2AKp19KzckcBCwSEJrjBUBhWqe4WQp2MBszDm_EBmrSJHEDz7Lmm8wyk0pXkxwTXxPumksHd5VDeHk5j26PB7x1_UOFEAO4Z5ePgYVC0h57gY8aXAfNT4Pie1zQQ/s5184/IMG_7536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZYep8wzWCKc2sQujFzrrLdETeG1peB3uOu8BrOI595D3-7qcQXiKwVealVUYPP2AKp19KzckcBCwSEJrjBUBhWqe4WQp2MBszDm_EBmrSJHEDz7Lmm8wyk0pXkxwTXxPumksHd5VDeHk5j26PB7x1_UOFEAO4Z5ePgYVC0h57gY8aXAfNT4Pie1zQQ/w640-h426/IMG_7536.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It has come to my attention this year that I really have a thing for these old-timey winter scenes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My mugs up above have a similar Currier and Ives type of vibe too. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And I even got myself and baby some matching Burt's Bees jammies with little winter scenes and sleighs all over them. The little pictures give me such a nostalgic feeling! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also have some more plates and tins too that aren't pictured. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I better keep things in check so I don't end up with piles by the time I'm 40, cause really how many cookie plates and platters can one person use... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYnAPkBTDma4Scq9TYBgjswifTuZQOmJTTHhiUftH0pG-pn1iB0yvhTbuluV_8pEnOqUdaCrLdtFt_RusP6dLTfwINhBfYtktn-qql-fVZIFasf-o7PDwKcWIF_NUkLp73tQRcqtZjPJ5t38i2OXQkdZZtYYRngipX4O_gEUpDD6fyeDzHEOZLwSLtw/s4966/IMG_7537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3397" data-original-width="4966" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYnAPkBTDma4Scq9TYBgjswifTuZQOmJTTHhiUftH0pG-pn1iB0yvhTbuluV_8pEnOqUdaCrLdtFt_RusP6dLTfwINhBfYtktn-qql-fVZIFasf-o7PDwKcWIF_NUkLp73tQRcqtZjPJ5t38i2OXQkdZZtYYRngipX4O_gEUpDD6fyeDzHEOZLwSLtw/w640-h438/IMG_7537.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, that's all for this year!</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Still plenty Christmassy around here. I just keep having to tell myself "it's okay" that things are more simple. The kids are not going to remember that not every snowflake was hung and not every santa mug was put out. IT'S OKAY to simplify when life needs it. No matter how much you love decorating. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm very much looking forward to all the family time and delicious meals ahead. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Candlelight Christmas eve service, making cookies with my kids, picking out thoughtful presents, having warm, glowey lights to look at every evening. I love it all. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Very thankful for a loving and merciful God that would send us a much needed savior. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It definitely deserves to be celebrated 24/7, but going all out a certain time of year to celebrate Jesus' birth is so fun. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Trying my best to be intentional in it all. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The most wonderful time of the year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Praying you have a blessed Christmas!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Olivia</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-64980444660079121372022-10-29T23:40:00.000-05:002022-10-29T23:40:43.464-05:00Supernatural Childbirth - Abel's Home Birth Story<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRctUhGlfBm6_xI9yRHpqj0CDgSvov-pVX3dJfT_-MEeSTq4xsq0uuJrAbwt1Q0V6ksa4PCy780RlVIy8rA4ok2R_9WGrO9Yle0SwqMgSJ0bViEJAn69Lh1sQ1U98B6f7BQyCY8kkdjutQHX-HiV5cJfaUW3oPkhMsPX7Nbie0vJ_6thOO6dZuYG_gHg/s5472/Godfrey-18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRctUhGlfBm6_xI9yRHpqj0CDgSvov-pVX3dJfT_-MEeSTq4xsq0uuJrAbwt1Q0V6ksa4PCy780RlVIy8rA4ok2R_9WGrO9Yle0SwqMgSJ0bViEJAn69Lh1sQ1U98B6f7BQyCY8kkdjutQHX-HiV5cJfaUW3oPkhMsPX7Nbie0vJ_6thOO6dZuYG_gHg/w640-h426/Godfrey-18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We welcomed our third baby - an adorable little boy, Abel Matthew, at the end of March!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is not my typical blog content, but it was such a wonderful birth experience - a beautiful testimony of our loving God and the way he wants birth to look - that I know it needs to be shared! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also wanted to write out Abel's birth story so I don't forget any of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It was definitely the supernatural child birth I had been praying and believing for! I still smile every time I think back and remember how he was born. Supernatural truly is the only word to describe it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back before I had any babies, one of my best friends told me I needed to read the book "Supernatural Childbirth" by Jackie Mize. It completely changed the way I thought about birth and pregnancy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Jackie has such a powerful testimony she shares.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If you are a follower of Jesus and plan to have children or continue to have children, I highly recommend this quick read. The idea is basically that you can have an easy, fear free pregnancy, labor, and delivery through what Jesus has done for us. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIG6yyu3IQKE38LpNMnx2WMYQsoYGe6WzuOkRCpLilrDo-K4YQNXTzrJksJrFLzTwhQgDEqrwvOnug65heLIXGoez4Ce9YXJskablK2hYmIKZti01lP1Ei9639dNYf4RCX6e3vOQv49ccRvnptu9vgHD1-dpbICm8UGvmnKaCd63gOuKUA38QU_38Zw/s5184/IMG_6888.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIG6yyu3IQKE38LpNMnx2WMYQsoYGe6WzuOkRCpLilrDo-K4YQNXTzrJksJrFLzTwhQgDEqrwvOnug65heLIXGoez4Ce9YXJskablK2hYmIKZti01lP1Ei9639dNYf4RCX6e3vOQv49ccRvnptu9vgHD1-dpbICm8UGvmnKaCd63gOuKUA38QU_38Zw/w640-h426/IMG_6888.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>( about two days before giving birth) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, without further ado...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">Abel's Birth Story</h2><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On March 31st I was 39+6 days (yes, baby was due on April Fools, and I was really hoping he wouldn't come then because I didn't want to deal with all the jokes!) I started cleaning up from dinner and having the usual braxton hicks contractions that typically came at that point in the day. </div><div style="text-align: center;">However, I noticed that they "wrapped" around my lower back a bit more. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0P5EKkrPifx1IaBmc5V50V4rv4QCI_lTwtKVzLthSgMO2CM9zH6BlhqrCasqS_n7nB24vtnFEtL-JL8F-f8dHKS4QfYUL7g0Whp5I596A3WvF_VZK0IPvborelZlnyAg-LiNmsJAJr_Yc9LbZ8x8u8t9ygx24A-VEBsgIFTCV3WB2oNv7OR9JEuFJA/s4927/IMG_6999.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4927" data-original-width="3258" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0P5EKkrPifx1IaBmc5V50V4rv4QCI_lTwtKVzLthSgMO2CM9zH6BlhqrCasqS_n7nB24vtnFEtL-JL8F-f8dHKS4QfYUL7g0Whp5I596A3WvF_VZK0IPvborelZlnyAg-LiNmsJAJr_Yc9LbZ8x8u8t9ygx24A-VEBsgIFTCV3WB2oNv7OR9JEuFJA/w424-h640/IMG_6999.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It basically felt just like braxton hicks but on my front and back side so I didn't think much of it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> But at 7:13 PM I made note of the time on the stove while I was loading the dishwasher. I thought I'd better just keep an eye on the time and mentioned to my husband that they felt slightly different. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">By 7:36 I was still consistently having them, so I thought, "I'll go sit down and see if they go away. If they do, then it's just braxton hicks. If not, maybe we should call the midwives."</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I went and sat on my son's bed and watched him and my daughter play. I mentioned to them they better start picking up the house just in case this was it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I told them we were going to need a clean house to lovingly welcome the new baby to. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They proceeded to make a mess, while I sat and realized the contractions had in fact stopped. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just as I was thinking there was nothing real going on I felt a little gush that made me jump a bit and let out an, "OHH!". My husband came to the bedroom door and I told him I either just peed myself or my water leaked a little bit. This was around 8:00 pm. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I waddled to the bathroom where I spent a good while trying to decide if it was just pee leaking or in fact amniotic fluid. (I have heard stories of the pee thing happening to women as a false alarm, and this baby sat soooo low that it wouldn't have surprised me if I did just pee myself a bit! hehe) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband just stood studying me in the bathroom doorway. There were no major signs of anything. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I did feel baby do one big flip type move (which I now know he was sealing the water bag off, because my water didn't leak or gush anymore after that - and it was in fact my water that made the small gush.) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">At this point I was feeling a bit confused as to what exactly was happening. With the strange, almost nonexistent feeling with contractions plus the little gush I was getting nervous I didn't quite know exactly what was going on. So, I made a little joke with my husband. I looked down at my belly and said, "now don't you be difficult baby! You just shoot right down that waterslide!" He laughed a bit and then went back to the kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He went back to the computer to look things up and remind himself of what point he needed to call the midwives. </div><div style="text-align: center;">While I was alone in the bathroom I started praying for comfort, guidance, clarity and wisdom in the situation. I also started declaring - quietly but still out loud. I said, "I'm not sure if this is it, but if it is, then Satan and all of your demons you have to leave this house and property now in the name of Jesus. You are not welcome here. This baby will be coming fast and easy and pain free - in the mighty name of Jesus!" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">[You see, I have always recognized the spiritual warfare that surrounds childbirth. Satan has a deep hatred for new life, as well as women. We are so clearly under attack in this area - especially in the US. The amount of fear that surrounds the idea of birth and motherhood is crazy and increasing with each generation. We also have the highest infant mortality rate AND maternal mortality rate of any developed nation. This just shouldn't be. The rate of birth by cesarean section and our miscarriage rate are through the roof and unfortunately still on the incline. Who's to blame for all this? The enemy is -</div><div style="text-align: center;">There is so much birth trauma, birth pain, fear, and decisions made based on fear happening all around, and it is ABSOLUTELY coming from the one who is out to steal, kill, and destroy. He's a coward that fights dirty, so he's not scared to target the most defenseless and innocent of humans - babies.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We know from the word of God, that having babies is in fact God's will. And living without fear is also his will. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I say this without a doubt, because I have experienced, twice now, what birth looks like completely dependent on God and his strength and completely free from all fear. It is absolutely incredible! </div><div style="text-align: center;">The fearful way the majority of babies are brought into this world is NOT God's design. </div><div style="text-align: center;">With every supernatural childbirth testimony, you will hear over and over again the mom saying, </div><div style="text-align: center;">"THIS is the way God wanted birth to be!"]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Loved by the King; font-size: x-large;">"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I recognized that the enemy was naturally going to want to attack as labor started, and I told him off. Then I got up off the toilet and went and got my phone (about 8:15 pm) to text my mom and say hey, maybe you better come take the kids and dog for a sleepover "just in case". </div><div style="text-align: center;">She then called and said she was on her way and that she thought it would be a good idea to call the midwives, right away to keep them in the loop. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While my husband, Matt, called the midwives and let them know about the gush of water and the "wrap around braxton hicks", I got the kids' bag ready and during this time I started to have REAL contractions. However, they were only 10 to 12 seconds long! I would literally just pause what I was doing and count to 10 in my head. I was even talking through them for quite a while. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They were not painful at all - my body was just doing a lot of work...and I started to get excited!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My midwives both left their houses once hearing from my husband. Midwife Savi said she was in the car and driving 6 minutes after the call. She lives 1 hour from us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Midwife Dana is about an hour away as well but on a different route. They both headed our way immediately! They knew, based off of my last birth, that things weren't going to take too long.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I headed back to the master bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face so I would be all set for bed once baby came. I also wanted to make sure I went to the bathroom, cause I didn't want to deal with <i>that</i> during birth. While I was brushing my teeth my mom got to the house. She came and gave me a hug in the bathroom - probably boosting my oxytocin levels! I had a strong (but short) contraction that made me feel a bit nauseous and almost break a sweat. I thought for a moment that maybe I should jump in the shower? But then never did. Looking back, I now know that this contraction was transition. Again, NO PAIN - thank you Jesus! Just my body doing a lot of work. I think that's why it's called labor. ;) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My mom got the kids and was heading out. I said goodbye to her and my daughter. Then I sat back down on the toilet to try to go more and yelled to my son, "wait, come give me a hug goodbye!" </div><div style="text-align: center;">He came around the corner with my mom and gave me a hug. I said, "Okay, you pray that the baby comes easy." and he said, "I will." Right after/during hugging him I let out a few lower "Huuuuh" sounds, and I remember seeing my mom furrow her brow a bit at me before gathering my son and heading down the hall and out the door with him, my daughter, and my dog. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(I later learned that the toilet is called "the dilation station" during labor! I guess your body just knows to relax there. haha!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I went to the bathroom more and found myself not being able to sit. I stood up a bit and my body let out some deep roars (open mouth, open cervix y'all!). I reached down to see if I could feel baby's head at all but could not. At this point I could tell things were happening quickly, and I started to wonder where the heck my husband was. I then heard the toilet flush in the other bathroom behind me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I wondered no longer and knew he had heard the roaring and knew it was go time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> He came around the corner, on the phone again, and I remember him saying, "Umm Savi, things are progressing pretty quickly now. She just had like a minute long contraction!" </div><div style="text-align: center;">In my head I thought, "Nope, that was not a contraction, that was baby coming down the birth canal!!" but I did not use the energy to tell him that. Instead I stood all the way up and said, "you wanna check for baby's head?" Because I was starting to feel that oh so familiar "ring of fire". The kind of burn-y feeling of the baby crowning. It's an exciting feeling for me, because I know I'm about to meet baby real soon! Matt walked forward and set his phone on the bathroom vanity. He squatted down in front of me, looked, and said in true Wisconsin fashion, "OPE! I see a head!" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I clearly remember hearing my midwife on speaker phone say, "You see a WHAT!?" She's a very calm lady, so just her ever-so-slightly raised tone of voice when she said "a what!?" made me laugh a bit." <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She kept saying over the phone, "okay Olivia.... and you're walking to the bed. *Pause* Are you to the bed yet? You're getting yourself to the bed". My husband informed her I was not moving. I just kept shaking my head no. The thought of walking the 10 feet over to my bed (that was never made up for birthing) with the baby's head half way out of me just didn't sound appealing. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Plus I did not want to climb UP onto the bed, and on top of that I didn't want to ruin all of our nice bedding with blood and amniotic fluid! haha! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I was already in the zone I just held onto my husband's shoulders as I was standing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (I remember reaching down and feeling a little head of hair at one point.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I was using his shoulders for support since my legs were shaking quite a bit. I leaned into him and I started SMILING, almost giggling for a moment, as I pushed. What a gift it all was!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I very vividly remember starting to push out baby's head more with a huge grin on my face and saying, "Yes Jesus!"</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I think of Abel's birth, that's the moment I think of. The veil was thin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Holy Spirit was so present, and I was just tickled that God was answering all of my prayers - down to even the secret one of it being just my husband and I there at the baby's birth so it could be a meaningful moment in our marriage. "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart"! There was absolutely no fear in my mind about it being just the two of us. Matt did such a great job staying calm and working with me and God to get baby out into the world smoothly! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We jokingly have called him "the Midhusband". </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In my mind, birth is just such a natural, normal thing that there is no reason to call 911 and treat it like an emergency situation. Plus there was no time for that! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not exactly sure what was being said on speaker phone - I don't think much of anything, but my husband quietly asked if I wanted to get down on my hands and knees (since I wasn't budging about moving to the bed). And I shook my head yes. I was happy he must have remembered me ranting about how wonderful of a birthing position that was. It opens the hips right up! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got down on the bathroom floor and started trying to remember how to push. I gave a little practice push and thought yep, that's it! I pushed again and could feel his head come all the way out. Woohoo!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, I wasn't paying attention to what was being said between my husband and my midwife, but she had told him to check for the cord around the neck. Of course, a midwife would probably announce that that is what she's doing, but my husband just stuck his fingers right up there and it made me jump. I yelled, "gaaaa! what are you doing!?" He explained, and I was relieved because for a moment I had thought he was trying to push the baby back in a bit! haha! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I heard him tell the midwife the cord was not around the neck, so I gave another push and out came all of baby! My husband was not fully ready for that or for how slippery baby was! Honestly, I thought I had a couple more pushes yet. I forgot once the head is out the rest is easy peasy pushing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband started rubbing up baby's back to get a cry. I remember glancing up at the digital clock by the bathroom mirror and seeing 9:07 PM. I heard baby start to cry and my husband say, "Aww, hey buddy!" To which I sassily said, "IS. IT. A. BOY?????" Because we never found out the gender and it felt like a flippin' eternity waiting for him to announce it. He was mostly focused on getting baby to cry I know, but STILL. He kinda left me hanging for a moment. When he said "buddy" I knew though. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband excitedly told me that yes it was a boy, and I was like, "well, can I see him now?"</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I was trying my best to stay patient while things were getting situated but wanting so badly to see my new baby! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband handed him though my legs and I sat up holding him, while my husband laid towels down on the bathroom floor. Still grinning from ear to ear and in absolute awe of what God had just done. My exact prayer had been answered! It was, "Lord would you please do it again? Would you please bless me with another beautiful supernatural childbirth that's fear free, pain free, fast, and easy, in the name of Jesus? Amen." </div><div style="text-align: center;">I prayed that often in the third trimester, and I was just giddy that he answered ALL of that!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I felt so loved in that moment. I just laid on the tiny bathroom floor for probably 20 minutes or so holding my new little love and praising God. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband was cleaning up a bit. I remember him grabbing a washcloth and wiping up my legs with warm water. He was still on speaker phone with the midwife. Our call had never been dropped despite her driving through a major dead zone for a while. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Matt got the bed ready, helped me up while I was holding Abel, and we slowly walked to the bed and snuggled in. Baby Abel was content to be nursing away, and Matt delivered the placenta as Savi talked him through what to do. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We just hung out in our cozy bed and took some pictures - our house felt so peaceful! It was beautiful. We facetimed my mom who was in bed with big brother and sister. She squealed when she saw there was a baby already! He was born before she even had made it back to her house with the kids. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Midwife Savi showed up soon after and was amazed. She told us she had missed a few fast births before, but never by this much time. Midwife Dana showed up shortly after that and they check on baby while we went over the whole birth story again. Everyone was in awe! </div><div style="text-align: center;">One hour of active labor, with about one hour of mild braxton hicks type contractions before that. </div><div style="text-align: center;">100% fear free, pain free, and definitely ohhh so easy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">What a good and powerful God!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> That kind of labor and delivery is ONLY possible in and through Him.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFFuREVEafh-WNbidxR5anHurecy68Ku00cXiFqJFxd37XHbtisV7RAXnFayrhuXWC6Gk8xUPQ1VFm6oNtMRpWv8PcUHYovV9HEFGtfwNh3qJrhxWcPaMS4WB4Mp_gpy7_AvBJVC3bWZ0qhYdn1DNZVP60QQVjgwR-gYFkWxxgP-mi-lXFUpSAmXajw/s3477/image_67217153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3477" data-original-width="2629" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFFuREVEafh-WNbidxR5anHurecy68Ku00cXiFqJFxd37XHbtisV7RAXnFayrhuXWC6Gk8xUPQ1VFm6oNtMRpWv8PcUHYovV9HEFGtfwNh3qJrhxWcPaMS4WB4Mp_gpy7_AvBJVC3bWZ0qhYdn1DNZVP60QQVjgwR-gYFkWxxgP-mi-lXFUpSAmXajw/w303-h400/image_67217153.JPG" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>About 20 to 30 minutes after birth</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We as women were created with strong and capable bodies, perfectly designed to grow and birth tiny humans. But, I truly believe the design of birth is to be fully dependent on God our father.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Being strong in the Lord and the power of HIS might (Ephesians 6:10). </div><div style="text-align: center;">Being completely surrendered and not trying to do it in our own strength! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I first read Jackie's book on supernatural childbirth, back before I had even conceived a baby, I remember thinking, "Is this lady crazy, or is there actually something to this!?" My idea of childbirth was so warped by the world, I was sure it had to be awful. But what really got me believing, was the testimonies at the end of the book! Realizing that there were other God fearing women out there that had experienced what she was writing about... that had me believing it must be true! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"They overcame him by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony" (Revelation 12:11)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And now with social media, I was able to read testimony after testimony of pain free, supernatural childbirth. It truly is so beautiful to read and see more and more sisters in Christ realize the lie we've been told and discover the truth of the word of God that's applicable in this area of life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Standing in faith and resisting the schemes of the devil! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Being a follower of Christ in this world is a lot harder for us in many ways,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> but childbirth doesn't have to be one of them! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LYvwZnAsvOsLqngqcZUB7ukS_8oj3njiEVkJAsL3XU6B5N4mShf3w63ks3OMgZbK9DcSRpH0piiU0AlzRh7PAwrAmSXQWCsGop6CDyAfGjoam97GzUbhWGmJ8uNyb6YnBoG1mejwHDVfdq4XForUb-u_8dRUlzMWgkpr52freElXdtNgrw8CvQGs3Q/s1440/image_6483441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LYvwZnAsvOsLqngqcZUB7ukS_8oj3njiEVkJAsL3XU6B5N4mShf3w63ks3OMgZbK9DcSRpH0piiU0AlzRh7PAwrAmSXQWCsGop6CDyAfGjoam97GzUbhWGmJ8uNyb6YnBoG1mejwHDVfdq4XForUb-u_8dRUlzMWgkpr52freElXdtNgrw8CvQGs3Q/w300-h400/image_6483441.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGv3WF2bCSNVefwoFbT7rxAUG6lQG6NvJqdCDPYKei66ZEl9K3F7EN6BGjnnW7RAgob9ru5qT-gRbePVCD2Othwl-i96S9jIJ5Vy1pset008I9pJY2f1yrjWcKtfvQe7UFnQ-d2e8YQsfKJ6CqsipzI4YgeAq76FH5c__mTenbry0WxsSXd-D7iM98A/s4032/image_67185665.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGv3WF2bCSNVefwoFbT7rxAUG6lQG6NvJqdCDPYKei66ZEl9K3F7EN6BGjnnW7RAgob9ru5qT-gRbePVCD2Othwl-i96S9jIJ5Vy1pset008I9pJY2f1yrjWcKtfvQe7UFnQ-d2e8YQsfKJ6CqsipzI4YgeAq76FH5c__mTenbry0WxsSXd-D7iM98A/w300-h400/image_67185665.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA_o26adUr2C9ygC0mslq8ID-jjloU80V41GTqQ0XYaKsPNaEakMk4r-_yPo2ifU88pLaJGW-NKvhfPicezedLKUhvSdMuE2uQjRg9wt6o1GJR1mw1Iaeq9DXpLAYdW5a-JDyT-qfBxGMVG0-UdX-rgGU8HX-WjASeAAC4CIo_0lePL3D8YGu52fpRhA/s4032/image_67219457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA_o26adUr2C9ygC0mslq8ID-jjloU80V41GTqQ0XYaKsPNaEakMk4r-_yPo2ifU88pLaJGW-NKvhfPicezedLKUhvSdMuE2uQjRg9wt6o1GJR1mw1Iaeq9DXpLAYdW5a-JDyT-qfBxGMVG0-UdX-rgGU8HX-WjASeAAC4CIo_0lePL3D8YGu52fpRhA/w300-h400/image_67219457.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so thankful for the addition of my sweet little Abel Matthew boy. He is absolutely the chill baby we prayed for. We prayed he would be a peacemaker and a peacekeeper in our home and family, and he already seems to be that. Such an incredible gift from the Lord! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I look at him and thank God over and over for his goodness and the love and beauty and grace he showed in how Able entered the world. All glory goes to Him! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a mighty God I serve! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzt9G53Y33aA8Sfx5JdOoTmvND4TSaJ4JRVOzujPxxWPBwTMMQj8jRFiMJHFRgKNaY2EDruYZz9ar9dUHicB_mboVQdy7sgr0X9Fvy94spbNHFyezqGB7JvBedg57Kf9wR9dfnlcoyRIsjd-4eRBKenkHhI8SegWMfz3iyJYaPhkbfukDZsec78rJ3cw/s5184/IMG_7036.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzt9G53Y33aA8Sfx5JdOoTmvND4TSaJ4JRVOzujPxxWPBwTMMQj8jRFiMJHFRgKNaY2EDruYZz9ar9dUHicB_mboVQdy7sgr0X9Fvy94spbNHFyezqGB7JvBedg57Kf9wR9dfnlcoyRIsjd-4eRBKenkHhI8SegWMfz3iyJYaPhkbfukDZsec78rJ3cw/w640-h426/IMG_7036.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i>This stunning painting was done by my sister!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> A beautiful gift to baby Abel from his loving Aunt Maddie.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for reading! I hope you found this testimony to be an encouraging proof of God's love, power, and goodness!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blessings,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Olivia</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p></p></div>Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-52713256146802576532022-06-13T22:12:00.000-05:002022-06-13T22:12:55.368-05:00The Summer Deck - Throwback<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We recently have worked on updating our deck - new rails and new post underneath that make it much safer and bring it up to code. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found these older photos from 2018 of our deck when we first put up the lattice as a temporary fix. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's always fun to have a look back and see how far we've come around our "fixer upper"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_UNvc-_xwUA/W4n8EymlhWI/AAAAAAAACAY/5o8yCjSKvXwRTHU_yczQ1lB9WejYYdFKwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3763.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_UNvc-_xwUA/W4n8EymlhWI/AAAAAAAACAY/5o8yCjSKvXwRTHU_yczQ1lB9WejYYdFKwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3763.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JQDdFUbLElc/W4n8B7GTyrI/AAAAAAAACAQ/Ped4jAHuDW467NZVpz3h2D2SD7Nx9HowwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3764.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JQDdFUbLElc/W4n8B7GTyrI/AAAAAAAACAQ/Ped4jAHuDW467NZVpz3h2D2SD7Nx9HowwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3764.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">This outdoor umbrella is now at the end of it's life. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">It truly was a favorite and captured my style well.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IHy6q8knVWg/W4n8E6AfGSI/AAAAAAAACAU/QpOIzpP7qQ4ZO9KhUGeqr2TttPT3nqC0wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3765.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IHy6q8knVWg/W4n8E6AfGSI/AAAAAAAACAU/QpOIzpP7qQ4ZO9KhUGeqr2TttPT3nqC0wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3765.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">My reel table also rotted away, but was so handy for plants and drinks. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">And great that it was free! Always helpful to find free things as a new, young homeowner.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x3Ve06VCOSM/W4n8SEZd8zI/AAAAAAAACAg/yCqzGwcdYX4-IkNXphPz_ZJN0xWedMW5ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3766.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x3Ve06VCOSM/W4n8SEZd8zI/AAAAAAAACAg/yCqzGwcdYX4-IkNXphPz_ZJN0xWedMW5ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3766.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We recently power washed this outdoor rug which brought it right back to life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So nice and bright and brand new here!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lC_1fwuo_Tg/W4n8T6bPcbI/AAAAAAAACAo/uvTy7k2aEn8yd5bwZCQEXFQN9DI92xA8wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3767.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lC_1fwuo_Tg/W4n8T6bPcbI/AAAAAAAACAo/uvTy7k2aEn8yd5bwZCQEXFQN9DI92xA8wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3767.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">I don't think I've had begonias since summer of 2018, and now I'm wondering why not! </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">Such a nice pop of color.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SeKL1b_f0KI/W4n8TDQCizI/AAAAAAAACAk/c6iewUSvdgwNaSOi4zh9f_xZsLGxhXmqwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3768.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SeKL1b_f0KI/W4n8TDQCizI/AAAAAAAACAk/c6iewUSvdgwNaSOi4zh9f_xZsLGxhXmqwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3768.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">The bouquet in the mason jar is from my garden.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pFlpjDhVcVM/W4n8fnQ1RLI/AAAAAAAACA0/boToz_yphLkE2R_8Qvb_pYxbYWk1-eInACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3769.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pFlpjDhVcVM/W4n8fnQ1RLI/AAAAAAAACA0/boToz_yphLkE2R_8Qvb_pYxbYWk1-eInACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3769.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">This cushion is no longer, but the teal pillows live on! Not quite as "teal" looking anymore though...</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M9j4Kh0Y1LY/W4n8ivuY3yI/AAAAAAAACBA/HVJmlcmDRQQBfYqLJV0IyrwbJXw2xnuwgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3770.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M9j4Kh0Y1LY/W4n8ivuY3yI/AAAAAAAACBA/HVJmlcmDRQQBfYqLJV0IyrwbJXw2xnuwgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3770.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tEjBV0wMPsg/W4n8iQKxjBI/AAAAAAAACA8/TL1e4CcR00EgQpGJ0UNoiI2N1jogEILwACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3771.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tEjBV0wMPsg/W4n8iQKxjBI/AAAAAAAACA8/TL1e4CcR00EgQpGJ0UNoiI2N1jogEILwACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3771.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">We now have a bigger family sized outdoor dining set. But back then this little table was all we needed and we would haul the high chair outside for our son. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">Even just a few years back everything looks so simple but still pretty. It's fun to look back and see how areas of your home "grow with you". </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">Hope you're having a blessed summer so far and enjoying and beautifying your outdoor spaces!</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">~Olivia</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-81150481587534410332021-12-18T15:27:00.000-06:002021-12-18T15:27:24.672-06:00Christmas Home Tour 2021<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Seaweed Script; font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">I know I don't post much now that I'm a mother, but I'm always consistent with one thing:</p><p style="text-align: center;">The Christmas Home Tour!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">So, here we go...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I forgot to take pictures of the entry way, so we'll just jump right inside.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjApBXCLsYs18CkRj70TnPxAhiyLvhf-eaBQkkl9bXpbQvWLoVD1EvJuTuGM5X1H1X4KhCULhg3HVBYJMTCEpx1mjCzqh5yZ_CLxSO1-r9i2jgeVBICt2WGbQtw-Mu_sVOIDIufAlFXlcJ2JmujWlmA-rScCrlT-P3NOJtdCuRkpown3Wpmc-6oWHkdyg=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjApBXCLsYs18CkRj70TnPxAhiyLvhf-eaBQkkl9bXpbQvWLoVD1EvJuTuGM5X1H1X4KhCULhg3HVBYJMTCEpx1mjCzqh5yZ_CLxSO1-r9i2jgeVBICt2WGbQtw-Mu_sVOIDIufAlFXlcJ2JmujWlmA-rScCrlT-P3NOJtdCuRkpown3Wpmc-6oWHkdyg=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>First up: Vintage Christmas display! <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgYEaSECHE19NHxHqVkc-ENubZjjd-WwWDnvYH4LeF8JQb7V9o1n6nb9ccmHPCTnmtY01Yef0Fffs5HpdLy6Q6bqgh9IycWmjO5UNkPP9FZdFb3MxlJHGUcE5mD6z7Mov_LsRx5CDFu-I-p-Jp00fBCsVKeQdFf7Kjd6QyG1s0OmVLqnyYqW-KjGrT7A=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgYEaSECHE19NHxHqVkc-ENubZjjd-WwWDnvYH4LeF8JQb7V9o1n6nb9ccmHPCTnmtY01Yef0Fffs5HpdLy6Q6bqgh9IycWmjO5UNkPP9FZdFb3MxlJHGUcE5mD6z7Mov_LsRx5CDFu-I-p-Jp00fBCsVKeQdFf7Kjd6QyG1s0OmVLqnyYqW-KjGrT7A=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This hutch is right in our entry way, and with little hands around I'm thankful to have this safe area to put my old little lovelies. We're not huge about the modern "Santa" story around here, but there's just something about a cute little vintage Santa that makes me happy and nostalgic. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFsVzZGbWHkcEHxDvAvirqbHUlvgI1_vKQjtVPD0MboOClpMxKcRtVd8Smv45JLzWfpqAx1nK26njSTwfFBapBP8zOVnWm1NQMX7cg7xKXAbXANd4jpmEyfizr-t1Ue_qkPQigOKP0mWk1csfvrm6nZkxIdvyymLpxzXi6vjdYRBvYoPnUEMrxLVpSNw=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFsVzZGbWHkcEHxDvAvirqbHUlvgI1_vKQjtVPD0MboOClpMxKcRtVd8Smv45JLzWfpqAx1nK26njSTwfFBapBP8zOVnWm1NQMX7cg7xKXAbXANd4jpmEyfizr-t1Ue_qkPQigOKP0mWk1csfvrm6nZkxIdvyymLpxzXi6vjdYRBvYoPnUEMrxLVpSNw=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This area is the only pop of true red I have. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything else is very neutral or with a bit of maroon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I feel like I need a little bit of red at Christmas - the one time of year I really love it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9y895dB5IdM6k9rSbArYvL8mjEI6b97a_fxWfzMixq3RyI_ThIga6AtATRtMnPdb0tjRXUScgQUo1mnMtmWiP0-L-QuvLyP6fUyAjLslIk6KpPITWHOhcaHCq0i53hX_TId3qY3ip5fBzwsfEd8_3USX1fiQPX_YYyRi6DkhvH6-MFRG-DiiTZFYq4g=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9y895dB5IdM6k9rSbArYvL8mjEI6b97a_fxWfzMixq3RyI_ThIga6AtATRtMnPdb0tjRXUScgQUo1mnMtmWiP0-L-QuvLyP6fUyAjLslIk6KpPITWHOhcaHCq0i53hX_TId3qY3ip5fBzwsfEd8_3USX1fiQPX_YYyRi6DkhvH6-MFRG-DiiTZFYq4g=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1YZlS_50LNvXukNloUEfFmlMform12FVQC-yNf2Brv-LdpE08WTaHKNpF3HIWf7J19pvqQsKcOnsYGQEKdpt6GQbgcrdG2ugQazC55t3sri01XqVEcQrjD3CmftPdpPAb7iadCRQ4yihzH0rw2T7Fz_SNDqdPreiSqHQODhp5f-5UtTQENh5MZ6tR6Q=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1YZlS_50LNvXukNloUEfFmlMform12FVQC-yNf2Brv-LdpE08WTaHKNpF3HIWf7J19pvqQsKcOnsYGQEKdpt6GQbgcrdG2ugQazC55t3sri01XqVEcQrjD3CmftPdpPAb7iadCRQ4yihzH0rw2T7Fz_SNDqdPreiSqHQODhp5f-5UtTQENh5MZ6tR6Q=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Santa is new to the crew this year! I think he was 25 cents at my local "Recycled Christmas". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I removed the old greenery in his sleigh and added a bottle brush tree - now he fits right in.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYt3qWRyjp1SUEY29wWCdKoquDTfCCEfRICSzaBdkE12SzOayAzSSQlHXNzhQs9LBJZ78JBSqiElttgarsZG9cv0MmS4U3rWceAtWataIHRmBKGxnfJxFOsfCBUCHz3L-f7fxH-zCLo-lQjCORAgfhxyKfDKt_dVEKD0p5EfBO1vv85APkaP55Z_-ABA=s4499" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4499" data-original-width="3231" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYt3qWRyjp1SUEY29wWCdKoquDTfCCEfRICSzaBdkE12SzOayAzSSQlHXNzhQs9LBJZ78JBSqiElttgarsZG9cv0MmS4U3rWceAtWataIHRmBKGxnfJxFOsfCBUCHz3L-f7fxH-zCLo-lQjCORAgfhxyKfDKt_dVEKD0p5EfBO1vv85APkaP55Z_-ABA=w460-h640" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The nativity is safely up on the buffet again this year. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilGtCQETnS8zqYfGKBVOrvmoIi7PY6cMMcgsonx6bXZ4w75wg62rtXVwhjsHqecbSJSWjyaN4bJdKlmwNy3F_-eFEHOQBpdc9tZCZgCRZ15FPf1rlcTaVbn4x0ADFo4pyx5mH33s36d2o9gv5Hm1ULth_Ve6zo6Hw1mHkSBjyM90M_QtHc77E4uma4Ug=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilGtCQETnS8zqYfGKBVOrvmoIi7PY6cMMcgsonx6bXZ4w75wg62rtXVwhjsHqecbSJSWjyaN4bJdKlmwNy3F_-eFEHOQBpdc9tZCZgCRZ15FPf1rlcTaVbn4x0ADFo4pyx5mH33s36d2o9gv5Hm1ULth_Ve6zo6Hw1mHkSBjyM90M_QtHc77E4uma4Ug=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>I added the little fairy lights, which I really like in the evenings to bring more attention to this area.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgltkuisPtTEELXw_t_EVmeBinESHKUFjWROnQvMOis6R_lCcztr_yLBx_1rsi9d1TkrzzBcgbI_jx__aR6Ojg3U5Dp8JE_yny8-6tVuZTkU1zupWefX-wexteLFnBkhkIDNseRFLYia7Ryz0b2tVcEDpYiXNVfs0gLW-dnLpKNASn8ko1vYHCoM7x2fA=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgltkuisPtTEELXw_t_EVmeBinESHKUFjWROnQvMOis6R_lCcztr_yLBx_1rsi9d1TkrzzBcgbI_jx__aR6Ojg3U5Dp8JE_yny8-6tVuZTkU1zupWefX-wexteLFnBkhkIDNseRFLYia7Ryz0b2tVcEDpYiXNVfs0gLW-dnLpKNASn8ko1vYHCoM7x2fA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The tiny flocked tree is also "new" this year - found at Recycled Christmas.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGn2fw5WZM2DfvHiCWrGNVKWbeJYIcA95kcnu2BubXxKTDroTkEdTTwS4VH1EckYHzM3g-ZvyReMX_ti4v8df9QidIQnoHaE0w9Bd-rVOK6KEpDqAWZWiTq-ahmTwau0aG-8ANgiYZouzOXzIVJiEGIW9f2Rh0kJMwRlOYtNDDfLV8CODAx3KWLl4jBw=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGn2fw5WZM2DfvHiCWrGNVKWbeJYIcA95kcnu2BubXxKTDroTkEdTTwS4VH1EckYHzM3g-ZvyReMX_ti4v8df9QidIQnoHaE0w9Bd-rVOK6KEpDqAWZWiTq-ahmTwau0aG-8ANgiYZouzOXzIVJiEGIW9f2Rh0kJMwRlOYtNDDfLV8CODAx3KWLl4jBw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br />"a Savior which is Christ the Lord." :) <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjB0zQt1VsN7-f-gPYG3d7R04Wn5liQxA9pU3feuJgCFIqdvXNJjEN6rUzKKAg5LiJ4fFfnUjX1OIPj6NSkcWbqy09-FcKMw_naTozXb2ZofentFMvh3Rw6zIg652PBtPvyIxNwUPZZLmHhluX1lUR92g7S6eBDxDr4lGEpttCLQXAbR5G5f7o96vtmhQ=s4748" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4748" data-original-width="3375" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjB0zQt1VsN7-f-gPYG3d7R04Wn5liQxA9pU3feuJgCFIqdvXNJjEN6rUzKKAg5LiJ4fFfnUjX1OIPj6NSkcWbqy09-FcKMw_naTozXb2ZofentFMvh3Rw6zIg652PBtPvyIxNwUPZZLmHhluX1lUR92g7S6eBDxDr4lGEpttCLQXAbR5G5f7o96vtmhQ=w454-h640" width="454" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The beautiful reindeer painting from my sweet sister is in the bay window - with my snowflake collection hanging above, but it's always impossible to get a picture of them with all the light of the window.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyWrBCbX_JpEGQp_fjFaPofV9BiYExhDL_Zi_3KW8WPJetKtg2OYGAGFmxhX70gFZzPKNcBGpCqfpLK3i1zxbFOUecVj7nzQj-NVTqJA7qTZ3NHBI2y0wnrZzAhwGt35p6D-5GMXeRf5ccbL3xyFJdqiqa1LVciWh2L-480tZcMmHC-LFMzUx8fTdXnw=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyWrBCbX_JpEGQp_fjFaPofV9BiYExhDL_Zi_3KW8WPJetKtg2OYGAGFmxhX70gFZzPKNcBGpCqfpLK3i1zxbFOUecVj7nzQj-NVTqJA7qTZ3NHBI2y0wnrZzAhwGt35p6D-5GMXeRf5ccbL3xyFJdqiqa1LVciWh2L-480tZcMmHC-LFMzUx8fTdXnw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This little kitchen counter display kind of came about with me plopping more things down randomly that I didn't want the kids to touch, and I ended up really loving it!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb8miqUFQQk-xYvCnbWJAlywqw90IQWYJAHNSBeqL3lb9TmHlg5LKAS5J5U2d7H5ux8ZxyK_bL2EtUiWZgTnBg3N4nVzhUIZGgfLO-JIzXSpOLo6ykO3qjv4D5KIfB_z8KNcnyTinGyCtvfuNcnJVACtKLTvJBoe0SIZo7Uu6G0wOhN4aZpG68gST7jQ=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb8miqUFQQk-xYvCnbWJAlywqw90IQWYJAHNSBeqL3lb9TmHlg5LKAS5J5U2d7H5ux8ZxyK_bL2EtUiWZgTnBg3N4nVzhUIZGgfLO-JIzXSpOLo6ykO3qjv4D5KIfB_z8KNcnyTinGyCtvfuNcnJVACtKLTvJBoe0SIZo7Uu6G0wOhN4aZpG68gST7jQ=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The cuteness of that little angel gets me every year. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGjVVCeLkSL-o9wYJOF_yh8UYAIhfQuM_NGE-PeslZvAv-i3bLho8JOymFDrct40VkNSVxOfIckjFTguXxoBhPF2LlSOVKQyf-jm37_sx46P_bHM9tJED-d2MyzPsrMQdYqVwcpxucsITo67m_NzSr3P14CbA2Jh9u1bLaBpWJ54fciEERrkYwIxr51g=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGjVVCeLkSL-o9wYJOF_yh8UYAIhfQuM_NGE-PeslZvAv-i3bLho8JOymFDrct40VkNSVxOfIckjFTguXxoBhPF2LlSOVKQyf-jm37_sx46P_bHM9tJED-d2MyzPsrMQdYqVwcpxucsITo67m_NzSr3P14CbA2Jh9u1bLaBpWJ54fciEERrkYwIxr51g=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't put a whole lot of effort into the open shelving this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got a new (thrifted) Currier and Ives tin cookie platter that I propped up. <br />The little snowman was made at a mom's craft time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I'm going to give him as a Christmas gift, but enjoying him for now.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGjkDNrnlxwtGtxT3Ns0BO_6IyMiiIfh9ZyWeMOvd_eHO53iQbENFRbwhpu0fQ7fvJihhPAoGAu1rQxqVx-uyxxCjqljuEXEOjHlYvx4KQT70ZsrSKC8u-vm5CNe5US36Gw7GPgd5y7gT30ovdRahzMxCol9SAy3_XegbDbF3l4LJFSr-9wdMqsxq-lA=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGjkDNrnlxwtGtxT3Ns0BO_6IyMiiIfh9ZyWeMOvd_eHO53iQbENFRbwhpu0fQ7fvJihhPAoGAu1rQxqVx-uyxxCjqljuEXEOjHlYvx4KQT70ZsrSKC8u-vm5CNe5US36Gw7GPgd5y7gT30ovdRahzMxCol9SAy3_XegbDbF3l4LJFSr-9wdMqsxq-lA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Vintage style bottle brush trees back in the kitchen window because they just go so well with the kitchen curtain and my kitchen in general.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyNEiw6wf4R3nfR6RcI0jslnrFkX1maGjaw2Oe2mhDrvcF0gjEJ-AMwJR9HUWP3KH-rCaKi3ZwwP6nyFjSUHUokHhPIOylunUVn9HJhZydtkSCowLe9lpQ_rHrstVxSVQaHFi3Fb3Cqs8ACc11dE9UpDY3YCLRXUsBrMeCy7kcZu84PsdVMOnFcRPG0g=s4793" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4793" data-original-width="3094" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyNEiw6wf4R3nfR6RcI0jslnrFkX1maGjaw2Oe2mhDrvcF0gjEJ-AMwJR9HUWP3KH-rCaKi3ZwwP6nyFjSUHUokHhPIOylunUVn9HJhZydtkSCowLe9lpQ_rHrstVxSVQaHFi3Fb3Cqs8ACc11dE9UpDY3YCLRXUsBrMeCy7kcZu84PsdVMOnFcRPG0g=w414-h640" width="414" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The white kitchen tree is also always hard to get a good picture of with the sliding glass door right next to it. </p><p style="text-align: center;">New to the white tree this year are the gold horn ornaments.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG9DPUTyNmNqFDuudI5_REcAT_jS78g1y5ZJvwCr1OFu5c6MVdOYuH9aIxQUbt4sBDgf1KTA-5vqQLz5bG3eB36rR3ndbERM1v77AmHQXjsNZfN-TCnS_SFY-l1fdX6eSXPWvvifKTIAP7-SFkSW1Aj-Q0Iz-SudVEfSYQ9KNQ4RNUs5uguJTk-Undiw=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG9DPUTyNmNqFDuudI5_REcAT_jS78g1y5ZJvwCr1OFu5c6MVdOYuH9aIxQUbt4sBDgf1KTA-5vqQLz5bG3eB36rR3ndbERM1v77AmHQXjsNZfN-TCnS_SFY-l1fdX6eSXPWvvifKTIAP7-SFkSW1Aj-Q0Iz-SudVEfSYQ9KNQ4RNUs5uguJTk-Undiw=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I added gold bells to the wreath above our advent pouches.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Also, new couch and coffee table in the living room! </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9SLYP8FvlbBo76gu2hTivFmsQvCK-g_SYyImEYDdEkjphUC5ZmHcnPtf8brFFnck6mx6nEY9cppcXz-XVXw-FHlvREKqkl9UUSozapwDzbTZMjJ_o6KA2wzC0ivZceokp0GlUfdonCSdRozTOkDgZ1TP3mgdGKQYhedb7Qzsr6hlBNWDy0jHxN84yYQ=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9SLYP8FvlbBo76gu2hTivFmsQvCK-g_SYyImEYDdEkjphUC5ZmHcnPtf8brFFnck6mx6nEY9cppcXz-XVXw-FHlvREKqkl9UUSozapwDzbTZMjJ_o6KA2wzC0ivZceokp0GlUfdonCSdRozTOkDgZ1TP3mgdGKQYhedb7Qzsr6hlBNWDy0jHxN84yYQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Since this photo I've added little wooden numbers and rusty bells for each bag.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinvvqxLh0jET8tfKZLBorqYYb50AG3_1itFLT2loOIVrrXW1Z1LNg_sGkIzqgaa3YhOBCVMpqu7diyYtQhpKg9zGlpg4NwYN4EmrZdb90mywvX6wvpZLJwsteJmbN0eywzJdyUmvi_osFckXEAKsi7SgpGAhbun7BUxHhKRcyz7xNid_AEf2w0z2tUZQ=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinvvqxLh0jET8tfKZLBorqYYb50AG3_1itFLT2loOIVrrXW1Z1LNg_sGkIzqgaa3YhOBCVMpqu7diyYtQhpKg9zGlpg4NwYN4EmrZdb90mywvX6wvpZLJwsteJmbN0eywzJdyUmvi_osFckXEAKsi7SgpGAhbun7BUxHhKRcyz7xNid_AEf2w0z2tUZQ=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">A pretty good photo (lighting wise) for the white tree! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAD2uwathS31GRP_9S2jT_TMjQKIC3UCRIZpjeh8M-6G1Zzd6sqpK5kigIkddsMBk0CMzvjVvjPF1TtavWDY5QDmq9zp1VW4uzz6relupaUZ3zlBSQSOB9VDWpoza512UAXYAEvWg_f9WTNK1LLiYCX0BuuBr9NMQPnAzPDIQNlp16aGlMDeUFR6xoTQ=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAD2uwathS31GRP_9S2jT_TMjQKIC3UCRIZpjeh8M-6G1Zzd6sqpK5kigIkddsMBk0CMzvjVvjPF1TtavWDY5QDmq9zp1VW4uzz6relupaUZ3zlBSQSOB9VDWpoza512UAXYAEvWg_f9WTNK1LLiYCX0BuuBr9NMQPnAzPDIQNlp16aGlMDeUFR6xoTQ=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">And our beloved real tree, right from the woods. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I've come to like them more than the super full trees! </p><p style="text-align: center;">I enjoy how well they show off the ornaments.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb_Q6HxXYHXgDsPDqcnbOgY6YOx57m6l8gURAs5GztOdK1FxOv-CE-iNwyGniDZ5uE-VmQqAqGWZfFz3QCi_JQH5IW6OQ3tMm7-OvJBWFVakkTCFf1o86eng5vhBSgxrwQEIrCT1lmVWexYgFDwHG6FEtxzP-MwAu8h7DTon2GqvIT-YEH3d6ElQRjlA=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb_Q6HxXYHXgDsPDqcnbOgY6YOx57m6l8gURAs5GztOdK1FxOv-CE-iNwyGniDZ5uE-VmQqAqGWZfFz3QCi_JQH5IW6OQ3tMm7-OvJBWFVakkTCFf1o86eng5vhBSgxrwQEIrCT1lmVWexYgFDwHG6FEtxzP-MwAu8h7DTon2GqvIT-YEH3d6ElQRjlA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Each year I do a little something different on the real tree. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Last year it had the trendy dried citrus... </p><p style="text-align: center;">this year I added the vintage maroon velvet ribbon tied into bows. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I think it gives it a bit of a country Victorian feel - if that's a thing.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_dXCK5x897dqTo3K2LvuIsz5jK1ERISWLh5JBfy0Ig2ALe732FbSm1Hd4HclQI0CwTJ2P22ZWZxLBfETsi6FqZb3VAml3HGrWP06MvSS1JgiJ4BMD5rot1CaEHp7XzGwVrKYI9SrDqcPfQc_kPVDG8n0wCWy83JVM7oI5_4QkUHyXdy0nYrE09Oy80A=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_dXCK5x897dqTo3K2LvuIsz5jK1ERISWLh5JBfy0Ig2ALe732FbSm1Hd4HclQI0CwTJ2P22ZWZxLBfETsi6FqZb3VAml3HGrWP06MvSS1JgiJ4BMD5rot1CaEHp7XzGwVrKYI9SrDqcPfQc_kPVDG8n0wCWy83JVM7oI5_4QkUHyXdy0nYrE09Oy80A=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I like the little pops of maroon to match our stockings, advent pouches, and couch throw pillows.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2tqE8wyxgykzq9KywG8KexHmncBNGsdp_RHHlu-2FdSnJqSy-XzFpUsK76QNVbsDTlaxnWoUJ2TiS29lm9QW3SConK5Ybg7HjhmpePIC97hTxPIzT1CHS7cfUbK7aGfQCPSGEqHGQjHNijra2YH93hDEpPI3LND7YX36Vnb2Oh9TzjeEJnMsG6RceVA=s5012" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5012" data-original-width="3321" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2tqE8wyxgykzq9KywG8KexHmncBNGsdp_RHHlu-2FdSnJqSy-XzFpUsK76QNVbsDTlaxnWoUJ2TiS29lm9QW3SConK5Ybg7HjhmpePIC97hTxPIzT1CHS7cfUbK7aGfQCPSGEqHGQjHNijra2YH93hDEpPI3LND7YX36Vnb2Oh9TzjeEJnMsG6RceVA=w424-h640" width="424" /></a></div> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">And now, too many pictures of the dining area. :)</p><p style="text-align: center;">Probably because I'm just still tickled to finally have a crystal chandelier hanging, and I still smile every time I look at it.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It made this area so much more classier. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZTo7ARKD9V56p3RDzmQJD2hMAipjaMuvldbM9G1WYNdFkfoei5FArTjAk5UajoYKcREj3iJsq7tfX6-ljT6144CoDRASldxedS7UKCaUvvCSE9XBGWK5LcdL2JURDYWg1jmqvrZ8cSKGXzowisiu-UWH-RjtGLnR67-Mkwzmz_v-gsOQltTTKZnXkng=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZTo7ARKD9V56p3RDzmQJD2hMAipjaMuvldbM9G1WYNdFkfoei5FArTjAk5UajoYKcREj3iJsq7tfX6-ljT6144CoDRASldxedS7UKCaUvvCSE9XBGWK5LcdL2JURDYWg1jmqvrZ8cSKGXzowisiu-UWH-RjtGLnR67-Mkwzmz_v-gsOQltTTKZnXkng=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">This little display was another thing that got plopped down and never moved because I ended up liking it. I got the mirror for $1 at the church garage sale this year and thrifted the brass horn candle holders this year as well.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQwE9gyWp1hGQ45N1U9RHNMCK0qIq8G727jdYFVRDJpjfb7KfVoZRoz445PQUchm7PNPdNw3HeBQCv1ouiT5tBdbaHxYomh1zyiDRpPHShFNBNmdCKBbj3Gl4dtAsGQ8Cd0SrPcNyj_sfhyHbsoNddudTdtKuy_kY_3Amp8AQOJT-aPyTqlC68-eVO9w=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQwE9gyWp1hGQ45N1U9RHNMCK0qIq8G727jdYFVRDJpjfb7KfVoZRoz445PQUchm7PNPdNw3HeBQCv1ouiT5tBdbaHxYomh1zyiDRpPHShFNBNmdCKBbj3Gl4dtAsGQ8Cd0SrPcNyj_sfhyHbsoNddudTdtKuy_kY_3Amp8AQOJT-aPyTqlC68-eVO9w=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">I added the faux white pine wreath to match the faux white pine in the chandelier above.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd2fYaHuJKg8DaHpA7JSVObdr3IvsgYuIoKv_TDB1CRiSvraeb9rVp4AxezbGgIyCrvIEwCNO0J1PxpHU9B7rhAxDLyF-EXt07Ext1ZrlVJ6O3juEM8UNJoSwi18yhXeZy0FlchGmUz-6ntmd2i6A-OqkbtaxWbAFr_AkLegAfPHLUogfTskqqpzuxMA=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd2fYaHuJKg8DaHpA7JSVObdr3IvsgYuIoKv_TDB1CRiSvraeb9rVp4AxezbGgIyCrvIEwCNO0J1PxpHU9B7rhAxDLyF-EXt07Ext1ZrlVJ6O3juEM8UNJoSwi18yhXeZy0FlchGmUz-6ntmd2i6A-OqkbtaxWbAFr_AkLegAfPHLUogfTskqqpzuxMA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">White pine and cedar are some of my very favorite Christmas time greens, but it gets so dry around here that I'm thankful to get higher quality - someone realistic - looking faux stuff so I don't have to deal with shedding needles. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4V83he48ck8BePdg7vjvtd4iKdq4fssAiqt46hpQNHtXK7IAukUDchLpmi-JBV7bCkFHKzr_KlWNnh4w-5hzthXlYcsESpWhsTpPm-HIgW4_5k99fjn0z6EyEqpjaGMvhwvuttr4xRWQyTNa79qPMtABLgYBzkG80LJHoaczeCYQCklREm0lhlaH-1Q=s4941" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3333" data-original-width="4941" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4V83he48ck8BePdg7vjvtd4iKdq4fssAiqt46hpQNHtXK7IAukUDchLpmi-JBV7bCkFHKzr_KlWNnh4w-5hzthXlYcsESpWhsTpPm-HIgW4_5k99fjn0z6EyEqpjaGMvhwvuttr4xRWQyTNa79qPMtABLgYBzkG80LJHoaczeCYQCklREm0lhlaH-1Q=w640-h432" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">And a couple more shots of my precious chandy because I will always be a "sparkles" kind of gal. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOUKIrneTcehdd7oq_5V6sAst1sBA_ttv8l3Tpd3P_C66BlSn17xa9FZakcsd6gqmVaRFwSTOnqhraMNWogPU_82YWxGoKfsUglru3ftPX1mnyijw4lKBFJ8w_Xh9GEXC1Ci5MHRXGh-yuTaf_9KS_WcKMPVNupcFhZsa1KaWf8lg5G2Y-YEHlo9UXUw=s5045" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5045" data-original-width="3362" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOUKIrneTcehdd7oq_5V6sAst1sBA_ttv8l3Tpd3P_C66BlSn17xa9FZakcsd6gqmVaRFwSTOnqhraMNWogPU_82YWxGoKfsUglru3ftPX1mnyijw4lKBFJ8w_Xh9GEXC1Ci5MHRXGh-yuTaf_9KS_WcKMPVNupcFhZsa1KaWf8lg5G2Y-YEHlo9UXUw=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always love to decorate for the most wonderful time of the year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's our favorite birthday party to celebrate, so it gets lots of decorations around here, even though I may be the only one that really cares or appreciates them, I have fun with the "work" of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And hopefully my little people feel that there is something set apart and special about this time of year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfDa-JXwlyu2xwtEN5KaVoT6k8RMi9H08v0cbydhqCkxrkzG13Xas-RqG6YuYGqZkrqQK1vC3MBzYSAwtIz52eZRgbEVLKf-toilag0uYJe-LdpYpZfk4bRs6s7mzWh4uIH1MyCCPkDIJATmVz-_yLY02I6SryKe93YsMkHnK5l0Fnj3UFmTIphjHbTQ=s4738" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4738" data-original-width="3760" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfDa-JXwlyu2xwtEN5KaVoT6k8RMi9H08v0cbydhqCkxrkzG13Xas-RqG6YuYGqZkrqQK1vC3MBzYSAwtIz52eZRgbEVLKf-toilag0uYJe-LdpYpZfk4bRs6s7mzWh4uIH1MyCCPkDIJATmVz-_yLY02I6SryKe93YsMkHnK5l0Fnj3UFmTIphjHbTQ=w508-h640" width="508" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>From my family to yours... Merry Christmas!<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, </p><p style="text-align: center;">Olivia <br /> </p>Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-67078447190759967122021-05-20T10:56:00.002-05:002021-05-20T10:56:43.061-05:00Play House Makeover: Fixer Upper Mini Edition <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a bit of a throw back post!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few years ago, when my son was just about to turn 1, our neighbor dropped of a Little Tikes playhouse that his grandkids had outgrown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So... Like I do with just about anything, I decided to give it a little makeover!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Scy9kLwsURc/W4oDOPgzvEI/AAAAAAAACBs/DchDx7FtFfMvL9ZavPPdDHXcC45RZSRFQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3488.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Scy9kLwsURc/W4oDOPgzvEI/AAAAAAAACBs/DchDx7FtFfMvL9ZavPPdDHXcC45RZSRFQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3488.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">I scrubbed it up and used Rustoleum spray paint to paint the door, shutters, and roof.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">I also spray painted an old door mat dark blue and put that out front of the door.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1T-4k6lLxFM/W4oDdYWkgAI/AAAAAAAACB8/TzQ_aNQDkYwFmUQzDPIgE6xO9fKVf1RGQCLcBGAs/s1600/play%2Bh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1T-4k6lLxFM/W4oDdYWkgAI/AAAAAAAACB8/TzQ_aNQDkYwFmUQzDPIgE6xO9fKVf1RGQCLcBGAs/s640/play%2Bh.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EzNadjXXvog/W4oC9Iyn5WI/AAAAAAAACBk/6Q5p0jcnwYEftmYFAHVVxYh38zkBOYr0gCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3481.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EzNadjXXvog/W4oC9Iyn5WI/AAAAAAAACBk/6Q5p0jcnwYEftmYFAHVVxYh38zkBOYr0gCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3481.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">Just wasn't feeling the bright orange. Thankfully a little spray paint does the trick.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j8IHVr9T32o/W4oC9ULDD8I/AAAAAAAACBo/1kAWepM3RDYSBUx5iTWpVlzoUQOen5knQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3483.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j8IHVr9T32o/W4oC9ULDD8I/AAAAAAAACBo/1kAWepM3RDYSBUx5iTWpVlzoUQOen5knQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3483.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the back side I spray painted the orange "fire place" with a dark brown textured spray paint to make it feel a bit more like brick.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--M8GEiU_LTE/W4oC8Q123JI/AAAAAAAACBk/PqZtHGO5xsYA9HeRx99XgWUuUcZCzqTcQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3486.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--M8GEiU_LTE/W4oC8Q123JI/AAAAAAAACBk/PqZtHGO5xsYA9HeRx99XgWUuUcZCzqTcQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3486.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">I found the cute little fencing pieces at Dollar Tree.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IS9C28Xat94/W4oDOa9rdpI/AAAAAAAACCE/PEDRpBkEyPwzT_Ai7gp4mYHgb0xSxLaKQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3487.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IS9C28Xat94/W4oDOa9rdpI/AAAAAAAACCE/PEDRpBkEyPwzT_Ai7gp4mYHgb0xSxLaKQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3487.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iKkAsW4_Kw0/W4oDOmmSrOI/AAAAAAAACCM/J5_x0PIwjFYSYsbC86waGz1CGbbyjVuyQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3490.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iKkAsW4_Kw0/W4oDOmmSrOI/AAAAAAAACCM/J5_x0PIwjFYSYsbC86waGz1CGbbyjVuyQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3490.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">And of course I had to add some "decor" with a garage sale watering can and side-of-the-road free shepherd's hook. The tiny hanging basket is also from Dollar Tree.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pf6NR06HZwE/W4oDeIjfzUI/AAAAAAAACCI/27DUbW3asQoaBRPQOVo1bcp9fBFFW-AIQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3491.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pf6NR06HZwE/W4oDeIjfzUI/AAAAAAAACCI/27DUbW3asQoaBRPQOVo1bcp9fBFFW-AIQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3491.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">And here's my little love enjoying it! </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">When he was this little he mostly just wanted to open and close the door.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">Now he and his sister use it to "cook". It also makes a great place to store balls and other outdoor toys.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0bBIoUR3nHE/W4oDdMkEuZI/AAAAAAAACB4/bsMtaG5v88AYGZJCjSFlX-qkd2m9q8K0gCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3492.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0bBIoUR3nHE/W4oDdMkEuZI/AAAAAAAACB4/bsMtaG5v88AYGZJCjSFlX-qkd2m9q8K0gCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3492.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">Hope you're having a great spring and getting lots of little outdoor projects done!</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">Thanks for stopping by.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">Blessings,</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">Olivia</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-36756003253487139832020-12-21T10:23:00.001-06:002020-12-21T10:23:31.446-06:00Christmas Home Tour 2020<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dawning of a New Day; font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dawning of a New Day; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wishing you all a wonderful season...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is a little peak at my Christmas home. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dyvTGrhWbLI/X-DA9jzg9vI/AAAAAAAACvg/RA0DgYZzTDAUrqFAs4rrCTvgcYmsDPh3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dyvTGrhWbLI/X-DA9jzg9vI/AAAAAAAACvg/RA0DgYZzTDAUrqFAs4rrCTvgcYmsDPh3ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h424/IMG_6121.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was able to get a bit of fresh cedar this year which was so nice to add into the pine and white pine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-82_czEIf71E/X-DAstDI7cI/AAAAAAAACvU/5rKMNr59vakRaD14OWShKIVQ_1wVRFfjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-82_czEIf71E/X-DAstDI7cI/AAAAAAAACvU/5rKMNr59vakRaD14OWShKIVQ_1wVRFfjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_6122.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My old sled from when I was little...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GZkxiJk_WRA/X-DAsUzj3mI/AAAAAAAACvQ/_jEH-DpJIFcr-M8G9AKMw-7X-JGDNS3wgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GZkxiJk_WRA/X-DAsUzj3mI/AAAAAAAACvQ/_jEH-DpJIFcr-M8G9AKMw-7X-JGDNS3wgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6120.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love having my new front entry porch to decorate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The beams got wrapped in the white wood which makes it.... ALMOST complete.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just need a doorbell!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m4FTm3cBF8w/X-DBMJmg-5I/AAAAAAAACvo/iwka7WNKi-0fQGLldgcur848u92mxjzZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m4FTm3cBF8w/X-DBMJmg-5I/AAAAAAAACvo/iwka7WNKi-0fQGLldgcur848u92mxjzZACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6248.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I ended up adding in some sumac for a little extra color.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8dRmn_vPGY/X-DBL8E2WGI/AAAAAAAACvk/G7EaDgKQB6AM-9dL8TNU_m6fq7fg7LvJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8dRmn_vPGY/X-DBL8E2WGI/AAAAAAAACvk/G7EaDgKQB6AM-9dL8TNU_m6fq7fg7LvJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6249.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I think the bottle brush wreath that I made last year stands out nicely with the new door color.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-veU9uQKPmWg/X-DBlhyZ5pI/AAAAAAAACv8/RLzCvOt8zoYLiHnEPOrOfn5cIiFUvBt3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-veU9uQKPmWg/X-DBlhyZ5pI/AAAAAAAACv8/RLzCvOt8zoYLiHnEPOrOfn5cIiFUvBt3wCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6250.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I put my vintage display in the "new" cabinet that was my quarantine project for this lovely year...</p><p style="text-align: center;">It's perfect because little hands leave it all alone up there.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--NDiKZFn5yk/X-DBlS9EOhI/AAAAAAAACv4/8lN_oqwYXGYcXjcvwJUusQ0sZ3uwiyCmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--NDiKZFn5yk/X-DBlS9EOhI/AAAAAAAACv4/8lN_oqwYXGYcXjcvwJUusQ0sZ3uwiyCmQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6253.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Santa mugs, carolers, my faux white pine, + jadeite! </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M7W3wP2mRZ0/X-DBmWezFpI/AAAAAAAACwA/-cmNA79wmp48aE4k3ulx63ParRigk8dEACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M7W3wP2mRZ0/X-DBmWezFpI/AAAAAAAACwA/-cmNA79wmp48aE4k3ulx63ParRigk8dEACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6254.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Plus the old tool box and scale for some rusty vintage charm as well :)</p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z_VjzhbSTyo/X-DB927rJrI/AAAAAAAACwc/dU-s1FaQNHg4fkLISPiHfNnycWb-5mOzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z_VjzhbSTyo/X-DB927rJrI/AAAAAAAACwc/dU-s1FaQNHg4fkLISPiHfNnycWb-5mOzwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_6269.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the other hutch I put my nativity... which definitely needs to go up higher next year. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The little lamb has already lost an ear.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YVMnNwbVIF0/X-DB9RQQr2I/AAAAAAAACwY/LdM-EVm-y3IGsYd6CjVVJ8wIYNXupRtFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YVMnNwbVIF0/X-DB9RQQr2I/AAAAAAAACwY/LdM-EVm-y3IGsYd6CjVVJ8wIYNXupRtFwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_6267.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some sad Christmas decor news is that I missed "recycled Christmas" this year! But I have so much stuff already that it's probably okay. So what I did was take the money I didn't spend there and got the new plaid pillow covers for a touch of red in the living room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEkX77un1dU/X-DFkxiUjxI/AAAAAAAACx0/QRTIc8XqRzYUIOfG-YMoDTv_Ui98KwcAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEkX77un1dU/X-DFkxiUjxI/AAAAAAAACx0/QRTIc8XqRzYUIOfG-YMoDTv_Ui98KwcAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_6125.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Above the couch hangs my project this year - an advent calendar filled with a "name of Jesus", reading plan, and activity for each day. (Coming up with all that is the part that took so long!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Thank you to my mom for sewing all the tiny pouches! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I still need to add numbers and little bells for each day, but we've been having fun with it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And the fabric matches our stockings!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HXIyJObT4i8/X-DB8qcCJdI/AAAAAAAACwQ/Jc_JryF07p0ifRTpiOijwtsrZLbap9M7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HXIyJObT4i8/X-DB8qcCJdI/AAAAAAAACwQ/Jc_JryF07p0ifRTpiOijwtsrZLbap9M7QCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6261.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The other plaid pillow + all of the snowflakes that always hang in this window...along with some icicle lights this year. Maybe someday there will be window trim. ;) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GOQq5PnLQvs/X-DB8pfY9OI/AAAAAAAACwU/NmjcgRY5ZVg1cR2Rs_soOAhnyQ6-cYo7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="2048" height="498" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GOQq5PnLQvs/X-DB8pfY9OI/AAAAAAAACwU/NmjcgRY5ZVg1cR2Rs_soOAhnyQ6-cYo7QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h498/IMG_6258.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The stocking were hung....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cgyc8hFWHxI/X-DB8aL8A-I/AAAAAAAACwM/K9txl7kqx0gmVaT1iCpIbQ6nfgevPGBvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cgyc8hFWHxI/X-DB8aL8A-I/AAAAAAAACwM/K9txl7kqx0gmVaT1iCpIbQ6nfgevPGBvgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6255.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">on the buffet this year!</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I like how the maroon stands out on the white.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Every other year I have hung them off of the TV stand. But I figured my one year old would just be getting into them there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Utn12Ttp7HM/X-DCYqCteyI/AAAAAAAACw0/koQzfdW9M9QBxqFbOwzwSkJDsdfQErkwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6270.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Utn12Ttp7HM/X-DCYqCteyI/AAAAAAAACw0/koQzfdW9M9QBxqFbOwzwSkJDsdfQErkwwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6270.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On our real tree this year we added some dried grapefruit ornaments for some pops of colors...which I don't usually do, but I'm liking it for this year. I know just about every decorator has done dried citrus, and I'm usually not a fan of trendy things, but I think this is more something "classic" that is making a comeback so it's okay! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o930sIY9qIw/X-DCYrqsI7I/AAAAAAAACw4/fITH0nrBdzkgCBVrIVXNJTR4E2yrVTjmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o930sIY9qIw/X-DCYrqsI7I/AAAAAAAACw4/fITH0nrBdzkgCBVrIVXNJTR4E2yrVTjmwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6272.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And a crate of our kid's Christmas books under the tree until presents show up on Christmas eve night!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3lvIZQ5pbcU/X-DCYR3jA0I/AAAAAAAACww/csdJboEtsWECqTWiB3jotH0U7DAV0bjggCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3lvIZQ5pbcU/X-DCYR3jA0I/AAAAAAAACww/csdJboEtsWECqTWiB3jotH0U7DAV0bjggCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6277.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">TA-DA!!! Isn't it beautiful!! I finally got my husband to hang my antique crystal chandelier in the dining area!!! And it makes me love my house so much more. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've only been waiting for this moment to happen for 3 years...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Things just look so much classier in there now.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c6m5By-2n9M/X-DCZtSliDI/AAAAAAAACw8/U2mfJtv5j0AsZZmE8DB8o-0Ix5f_ZFLxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6283.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c6m5By-2n9M/X-DCZtSliDI/AAAAAAAACw8/U2mfJtv5j0AsZZmE8DB8o-0Ix5f_ZFLxwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6283.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our white tree in the kitchen got a few extra strands of gold garland this year plus the vintage pink cardinal ornaments I got at recycled Christmas last year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-weLi0JVPge0/X-DCasldeKI/AAAAAAAACxA/8DgWGaNzP347780BCMump-RPrGaQ_8OEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-weLi0JVPge0/X-DCasldeKI/AAAAAAAACxA/8DgWGaNzP347780BCMump-RPrGaQ_8OEgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6284.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Touches of tartan plaid on the table because that just always feels Christmasy to me!</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SBT_WnPhAns/X-DCajXrv7I/AAAAAAAACxE/8P6v3JLtCG0Xpq4uAOrNytJyzN_cHhX3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SBT_WnPhAns/X-DCajXrv7I/AAAAAAAACxE/8P6v3JLtCG0Xpq4uAOrNytJyzN_cHhX3wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_6287.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BA0WSVGG0bY/X-DCa6LavOI/AAAAAAAACxI/fMJNhnnLEo0Xsy2Oc3t5OGACOk2leagkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6288.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BA0WSVGG0bY/X-DCa6LavOI/AAAAAAAACxI/fMJNhnnLEo0Xsy2Oc3t5OGACOk2leagkQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_6288.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The kitchen shelves stayed more neutral this year,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lGjZ9-ZTc0U/X-DCbp1tgHI/AAAAAAAACxM/KT_kvTnwISQJZxql3OMkS-y8L4wVDJg0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lGjZ9-ZTc0U/X-DCbp1tgHI/AAAAAAAACxM/KT_kvTnwISQJZxql3OMkS-y8L4wVDJg0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6293.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I put a wreath above the sink which I really like and will probably do again since I have so many wreaths and am always trying to figure out where to put them all!</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P_z0deHpu6w/X-DCbxOoAII/AAAAAAAACxQ/ZgtFU57_ckctY6p74xWdIe01us0AImY-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P_z0deHpu6w/X-DCbxOoAII/AAAAAAAACxQ/ZgtFU57_ckctY6p74xWdIe01us0AImY-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_6294.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And that's about it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for taking my little Christmas home tour! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also decorated the bathroom and my son wanted to decorate his room this year as well, but I never got pictures of that. Oops!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord." ~ Luke 2:11<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Jesus!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always say it's my favorite birthday party to decorate for! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Olivia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-65354468298932905062020-11-15T17:28:00.004-06:002020-11-15T17:28:59.321-06:00Pumpkin Spice Party<p></p><div style="text-align: center;">If you need a fun get together idea for the fall, here it is...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">a</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Loved by the King; font-size: x-large;">PUMPKIN SPICE PARTY!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simple, affordable, easy to quickly DIY...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hosted a "mom's night in" with some of my mom friend's from Bible study, and I'm always a sucker for a good theme. Most everyone loves pumpkin spice stuff in the fall, so I took that and went with it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Like A LOT.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8Q_l8oWEG8/X7GtLMXU79I/AAAAAAAACbg/QmuHhsBLQhM08anvubucB6ACJTqOZsWzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8Q_l8oWEG8/X7GtLMXU79I/AAAAAAAACbg/QmuHhsBLQhM08anvubucB6ACJTqOZsWzgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_5753.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The mom's ate dinner with their families and then left the kids at home with dad to play and have the dad's do the night routine.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> It was just a simple, couple hours we had together with nothing on the schedule but talking (yes, a lot about our kids) and eating plenty of sweet treats. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNf9u9tO0l0/X7GtYy-AdzI/AAAAAAAACbw/MGY0uilrpxg8oo9kXn6js-XauyGF7eJ2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5747.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNf9u9tO0l0/X7GtYy-AdzI/AAAAAAAACbw/MGY0uilrpxg8oo9kXn6js-XauyGF7eJ2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_5747.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I keep my fall decor pretty simple. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have this pumpkin garland I got at the Target dollar spot, and I found the pumpkin pillow cover on Amazon.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3apfdPnkD_4/X7GtYAXElzI/AAAAAAAACbo/uM0IeCRS5vsawRigZN9apE7ZxdJrlxPDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3apfdPnkD_4/X7GtYAXElzI/AAAAAAAACbo/uM0IeCRS5vsawRigZN9apE7ZxdJrlxPDwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_5748.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After gathering in the kitchen for a while with our drinks and desserts we ended up heading to the livingroom and just sitting around and talking - without the {small people} distractions we are used to.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aan7FpgCrNA/X7GtYIyNh_I/AAAAAAAACbs/hNNvT_YYbzYKaU-4JoY3NobVJwibtEx-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5754.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aan7FpgCrNA/X7GtYIyNh_I/AAAAAAAACbs/hNNvT_YYbzYKaU-4JoY3NobVJwibtEx-ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_5754.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"><b>ON THE MENU</b></span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Calligraffitti; font-size: large;"><b>Beverages</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">- Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Pumpkin Spice Latte </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Water</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Calligraffitti; font-size: large;"><b>Desserts</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Pumpkin Spice Cookies</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Pumpkin Spice Milano Cookies</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Calligraffitti; font-size: large;"><b>Savory Nibblers </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Almonds</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Toasted Pumpkin Seeds</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Dried Papaya </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Veggie Chips</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">-Pretzels </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cBs82W2M5CU/X7GtZWOe-HI/AAAAAAAACb0/-27TqE6X0sAsuDoTubauzy5M7e2G9PCkACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5755.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1317" data-original-width="2048" height="412" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cBs82W2M5CU/X7GtZWOe-HI/AAAAAAAACb0/-27TqE6X0sAsuDoTubauzy5M7e2G9PCkACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h412/IMG_5755.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also had a friend that brought some yummy fall butternut squash soup (for the few of us that didn't eat dinner with our family) and an apple pumpkin pie.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another friend brought molasses cookies, and another brought a hot, fall punch. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Needless to say I was sending ladies home with plates of dessert! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But I think part of what makes a party great is having too much food. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Then everyone feels like they can eat as much as they like. :) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGszcm9Obms/X7GttejgUMI/AAAAAAAACcI/Toyp3pV_jjYQHk43KVyvfpCdsTBymMU0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGszcm9Obms/X7GttejgUMI/AAAAAAAACcI/Toyp3pV_jjYQHk43KVyvfpCdsTBymMU0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_5750.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">And if that wasn't enough sugar, on the way out the door there were little party favor goodie bags of chocolate ready to go in the pumpkin basket!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">It was a great couple of hours with a fun excuse to get together and have the night off.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Because mom's feel like they do, in fact, need an excuse to do so. ;) </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">And, it gave me an excuse to do some of the things I love -</p><p style="text-align: center;"> clean and decorate the house + eat sweet treats! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hope you are having a great fall!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, </p><p style="text-align: center;">Olivia</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-48055708381165366922020-08-21T12:17:00.000-05:002020-08-21T12:17:12.911-05:00The 2020 Garden<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Here is a little progress report of our garden from this summer!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BiRIEbyLHdM/Xz_6OuOR0eI/AAAAAAAACYY/4Z2gfF1pSyQS6SyCXGp8zKZ7mvp1bjnpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BiRIEbyLHdM/Xz_6OuOR0eI/AAAAAAAACYY/4Z2gfF1pSyQS6SyCXGp8zKZ7mvp1bjnpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5279.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Small beginnings... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CNAE0El34sU/Xz_6Oyt1UII/AAAAAAAACYg/P7dkDr8uRbQX-23XSdDPgeP3TIJj5-RfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CNAE0El34sU/Xz_6Oyt1UII/AAAAAAAACYg/P7dkDr8uRbQX-23XSdDPgeP3TIJj5-RfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5280.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Good things to come!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5VPWkBEgPWA/Xz_6_qCpHNI/AAAAAAAACZM/EGKL6wZYH0YewxAFfQkAoiX4SA3KJa_8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5VPWkBEgPWA/Xz_6_qCpHNI/AAAAAAAACZM/EGKL6wZYH0YewxAFfQkAoiX4SA3KJa_8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5424.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Always fun to see things triple in size after a big rain!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w7dRugmHWeA/Xz_7Aeh0c5I/AAAAAAAACZQ/9cskNG_yV-sSv5IH7mz2QZCPm4o3dws7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w7dRugmHWeA/Xz_7Aeh0c5I/AAAAAAAACZQ/9cskNG_yV-sSv5IH7mz2QZCPm4o3dws7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5425.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Both of our mint patches really took off this year - of course. But thankfully I'm a big fan of the very full English garden look, so I don't mind things that really spread out and give it a bit of a wild look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope to have every part filled in someday and not see much mulch at all.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YX_tjT_7xjI/Xz_7Aimw8BI/AAAAAAAACZU/N-0WEyBV6hUnCB_huUf2WJWaljupdABUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YX_tjT_7xjI/Xz_7Aimw8BI/AAAAAAAACZU/N-0WEyBV6hUnCB_huUf2WJWaljupdABUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5426.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next year I hope to have a big chamomile patch over by the little table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcoCwaBJf8I/Xz_7BL1pbyI/AAAAAAAACZY/kufFZV_zBMkxzqwLYIkWmPWSGPMsspapwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcoCwaBJf8I/Xz_7BL1pbyI/AAAAAAAACZY/kufFZV_zBMkxzqwLYIkWmPWSGPMsspapwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5428.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The garden pup, Calla.</p><p style="text-align: center;">She's been a big fan of the lemongrass (right behind her head), which was a new addition to the garden this year. I'm really impressed with how large it has gotten in just a few short months.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> Fun to see her munch on it! She's the only one that's used it so far...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDJc_gR5amw/Xz_9TYobUwI/AAAAAAAACZw/xnZocHhUJeILz7AHW4tAMs9IpGe9hd5rQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDJc_gR5amw/Xz_9TYobUwI/AAAAAAAACZw/xnZocHhUJeILz7AHW4tAMs9IpGe9hd5rQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5431.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Up on our deck we have some tomatoes growing in pots.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We started this big fella from seed! It's a Baker Creek Heirloom seed, so my husband is attempting to save some of it's seeds this year and hopefully we'll have more in the future!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was really good - meaty, not seedy, which is what I always look for in a tomato. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TktEiPlzebo/Xz_9T4pqnXI/AAAAAAAACZ0/S4yyyyYlbRAOcTe6-VZEk2AVsrSU2BvkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TktEiPlzebo/Xz_9T4pqnXI/AAAAAAAACZ0/S4yyyyYlbRAOcTe6-VZEk2AVsrSU2BvkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5432.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In full bloom! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ydu6J9Yb6Zk/Xz_9UP-eshI/AAAAAAAACZ4/1SqHh421MkwsTY27OF4nK7c5O6mWa-Y8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ydu6J9Yb6Zk/Xz_9UP-eshI/AAAAAAAACZ4/1SqHh421MkwsTY27OF4nK7c5O6mWa-Y8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_5436.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Shout out to our chickens for all of the sunflowers! We give them sunflower seeds to eat, and then we used the chicken compost in our garden, and ended up with a bunch of volunteer sunflowers that we let grow in a couple different patches. It really cheered things up! </p><p style="text-align: center;">I think I'll let them do that every year.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, </p><p style="text-align: center;">Olivia</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-46750238241851087302019-12-12T14:00:00.000-06:002019-12-12T14:00:07.007-06:00Christmas Home Tour 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Merry Christmas Season!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My theme for this year's Christmas decor was "simple Christmas" because of a new baby coming any day now.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
However, I'm not sure it has really happened. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The only differences were that I didn't put up my big white tree, and I didn't haul up my tote of kitchen Christmas decor/dishes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I just grabbed a few of my Vintage Santa mugs out and called it good.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here's a look at our "new" almost complete entry area...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_GxHEertW64/XeWlVJ6GA1I/AAAAAAAACRE/mAthJdQ2puELwsA3bTRN_5VK6_nTlltxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4880.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_GxHEertW64/XeWlVJ6GA1I/AAAAAAAACRE/mAthJdQ2puELwsA3bTRN_5VK6_nTlltxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4880.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2fuNjnYIB14/XeWlVTfbSnI/AAAAAAAACRM/Gz18JL_h5vY6lwBhk7pAYvitHMIiNHchQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2fuNjnYIB14/XeWlVTfbSnI/AAAAAAAACRM/Gz18JL_h5vY6lwBhk7pAYvitHMIiNHchQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4881.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The garland around the door has white lights strung into it, and that is the only outside lights we have this year. Simple, but it still looks like we tried a bit. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-43Xf7U0idX0/XeWlVASdhXI/AAAAAAAACRI/YgzRtXAYKVYfcXgsEH9_M_YtJrIQNAC0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-43Xf7U0idX0/XeWlVASdhXI/AAAAAAAACRI/YgzRtXAYKVYfcXgsEH9_M_YtJrIQNAC0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4882.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I put out my old sled again with the ice skates off of it. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
New this year is the faux swag I got at Goodwill - half off for $6!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UEwiBYxfCtY/XeWlWws_ZTI/AAAAAAAACRQ/x5ooupjdPTAsGPxI_SQjD_94Fx8xAJMDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UEwiBYxfCtY/XeWlWws_ZTI/AAAAAAAACRQ/x5ooupjdPTAsGPxI_SQjD_94Fx8xAJMDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4885.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Right inside the door is our living room and view of the Christmas tree.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WggF3EbkUIE/XeWlXGt9s-I/AAAAAAAACRU/DV9AjtS1fC03LA35okjDncJTpJO_l46DgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WggF3EbkUIE/XeWlXGt9s-I/AAAAAAAACRU/DV9AjtS1fC03LA35okjDncJTpJO_l46DgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4887.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Again, we harvested one right out of the woods on my parent's land.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Charlie Brownish to some, but we like them like that now.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nWGRXYD23eg/XeWlXfGQp5I/AAAAAAAACRY/eG_TQLvepAIS6qFZp3s0EpgDP0H0NQtKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nWGRXYD23eg/XeWlXfGQp5I/AAAAAAAACRY/eG_TQLvepAIS6qFZp3s0EpgDP0H0NQtKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4888.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I had plans to make a dried orange garland for the tree this year, but I never got to it and also noticed that everyone else was doing that so I skipped it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But then I added some fluffy yarn as garland, which is also what everyone else is doing, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
so I guess I am a sucker for trends after all.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p1WIrvi4FKc/XeWlYRznQpI/AAAAAAAACRc/mWjVKVFB5n4PcVBPKLvrI-anOSU4X9bugCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4889.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p1WIrvi4FKc/XeWlYRznQpI/AAAAAAAACRc/mWjVKVFB5n4PcVBPKLvrI-anOSU4X9bugCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4889.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
My one Christmas craft for the year was this wreath hanging on the barn door.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nY4Q9t6bYzI/XeWlZJGLHSI/AAAAAAAACRk/ah79QGjrl7UVFVa1xtFOK0nFNYHwsFmpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nY4Q9t6bYzI/XeWlZJGLHSI/AAAAAAAACRk/ah79QGjrl7UVFVa1xtFOK0nFNYHwsFmpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4891.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've had some pins on my Christmas Pinterest board (<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/oliviagodfrey93/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/" target="_blank">LINK HERE</a>) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
for similar ideas, and I finally took the time to put it together.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6vg4lvKPPs/XeWlYkNPGrI/AAAAAAAACRg/NTk6H7pjKqAi22r0muNY3L4UKhstOI4JQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6vg4lvKPPs/XeWlYkNPGrI/AAAAAAAACRg/NTk6H7pjKqAi22r0muNY3L4UKhstOI4JQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4890.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I basically just hot glued some bottle brush trees to the bottom of a grape vine wreath I had lying around. Then added a bit of white paint and a few sprinkles of white glitter to the paint.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TS6BFQOW68E/XeWlaaNOGkI/AAAAAAAACRo/x7hX0fLmSOAj2Y-OfEAQVzf9CbL99Q2EACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TS6BFQOW68E/XeWlaaNOGkI/AAAAAAAACRo/x7hX0fLmSOAj2Y-OfEAQVzf9CbL99Q2EACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4893.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: center;"> It only cost me $6 because I bought the trees after Christmas on clearance, and the wreath was $1 at "Recycled Christmas". It has a nice rustic look that goes with my barn door.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gYfbUVOGQK4/XeWlahcoJyI/AAAAAAAACRs/K7a9Bx1QkTY2PnJsYXlVweSVUv8e1wnKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gYfbUVOGQK4/XeWlahcoJyI/AAAAAAAACRs/K7a9Bx1QkTY2PnJsYXlVweSVUv8e1wnKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4894.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got a cool bokeh affect on this picture...unplanned of course.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not that good of a photographer.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I only put out a vintage elf and this vintage angel in my corner cabinet this year, because "simple".</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VmqXBzXTPE/XeWla_4NU7I/AAAAAAAACRw/MfGEE-W9xN44OsV0qNJaW5i22IR9DRYdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4900.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VmqXBzXTPE/XeWla_4NU7I/AAAAAAAACRw/MfGEE-W9xN44OsV0qNJaW5i22IR9DRYdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4900.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The pop of red landed on this wall this year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Since the photo I've also added a red and white plaid throw blanket. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It looks cute, it just doesn't photograph well because it's right in front of the window.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The wreath in the window used to have pine cones hanging off of it all wonky like. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I could never get them to sit right, so I just took them off this year, and I like it so much better now!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sx5uh2XId4Y/XeWlbfgSWAI/AAAAAAAACR0/Uld4sV7tZCMwtD_cL58_DoHExoARV4BmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sx5uh2XId4Y/XeWlbfgSWAI/AAAAAAAACR0/Uld4sV7tZCMwtD_cL58_DoHExoARV4BmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4902.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Still dreaming of a mantel to hang stockings under one day, but for now, this will do.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6FQwL4O_QXs/XeWlqJWHutI/AAAAAAAACSM/HurEdfcRVBMgGlhxwoN8PHjDeqfTWoYiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6FQwL4O_QXs/XeWlqJWHutI/AAAAAAAACSM/HurEdfcRVBMgGlhxwoN8PHjDeqfTWoYiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4904.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cWE8TMo1M1w/XeWlqHRi-jI/AAAAAAAACSI/i_GZrJrcU-03seov-TM847wsi9krn4fvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cWE8TMo1M1w/XeWlqHRi-jI/AAAAAAAACSI/i_GZrJrcU-03seov-TM847wsi9krn4fvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4905.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My mom and I made these stockings last year - as you'll see one is still waiting on it's name tag.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We still don't have a for sure baby girl name, but hoping we know when we see her.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found these little bells at Salvation Army this year and added those for just a little something extra. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Christmas decorating is all about being extra. Right?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not part of the minimalist movement, if you can't tell. ;) </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V2Sl7mZnS8M/XeWlpS2gDeI/AAAAAAAACSE/RBzlEkcb3U4ByEIgVwmIv0abVtIfMCnawCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V2Sl7mZnS8M/XeWlpS2gDeI/AAAAAAAACSE/RBzlEkcb3U4ByEIgVwmIv0abVtIfMCnawCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4912.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
In the window is my favorite little Goodwill Nativity, a little vintage angel bell, and some new white bottle brush trees I got this year at Five Below.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F5xn5MTHL7c/XeWlqrWY75I/AAAAAAAACSQ/naEg7VQnp1IL5Px1D552FIRJct9r8kYKACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F5xn5MTHL7c/XeWlqrWY75I/AAAAAAAACSQ/naEg7VQnp1IL5Px1D552FIRJct9r8kYKACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4915.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Above the window is my sparkly snow flake collection that is always so hard to photograph.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JXJJxRR8I4k/XeWlrXig39I/AAAAAAAACSc/3bv1pHmGFTkkPjOXKi0inZsSyRc9zvDlACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4916.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JXJJxRR8I4k/XeWlrXig39I/AAAAAAAACSc/3bv1pHmGFTkkPjOXKi0inZsSyRc9zvDlACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4916.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is the only decor I did in the window this year. I basically just moved the lantern (outside) and plopped this down and called it good. And simple.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d0YlfiPpMA8/XeWlryBgoXI/AAAAAAAACSk/hDjGggzZmuQQeI0EwFlOMWT5fBsxdYc7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1600" height="452" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d0YlfiPpMA8/XeWlryBgoXI/AAAAAAAACSk/hDjGggzZmuQQeI0EwFlOMWT5fBsxdYc7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4923.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have a few small pops of color on the tree this year as I grow my vintage ornament collection.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I found a bag of vintage ornaments for $1 at Recycled Christmas.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I think I have around 10 vintage ornaments now.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ci8DUtz-Va4/XeWlrasbhDI/AAAAAAAACSg/EZaYUkvtPmwZFd2ZqzQnc82wPEcsjSKlACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ci8DUtz-Va4/XeWlrasbhDI/AAAAAAAACSg/EZaYUkvtPmwZFd2ZqzQnc82wPEcsjSKlACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4918.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This top ornament I added to be one of the hanging snowflakes, because I thought it seemed big enough. It's one of my favorites and probably stands out more in the window than on the tree.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SmqupBxxAPQ/XeWlsdWg94I/AAAAAAAACSo/jX8bstXK-Ys2-cD4pJ0F2uv2-MtviqvngCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1010" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SmqupBxxAPQ/XeWlsdWg94I/AAAAAAAACSo/jX8bstXK-Ys2-cD4pJ0F2uv2-MtviqvngCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4924.JPG" width="402" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
New vintage ornament next to a favorite - the "just married" car.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-sfo88GSBY/XeWltUSPrmI/AAAAAAAACSs/YRhWFCbVVjEkKacaoILzAHzyIvQcCEKigCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-sfo88GSBY/XeWltUSPrmI/AAAAAAAACSs/YRhWFCbVVjEkKacaoILzAHzyIvQcCEKigCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4925.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A closer look at the fluffy yarn I used as garland, along with the pom-pom garland I've had the last couple years.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t3vjXoVwEqk/XeWly73oeHI/AAAAAAAACSw/yPaqo84owJE0pdyvbQVdAffwTeTsc1jMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t3vjXoVwEqk/XeWly73oeHI/AAAAAAAACSw/yPaqo84owJE0pdyvbQVdAffwTeTsc1jMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4928.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6fQaQZMzZ0/XeWlzBOuqgI/AAAAAAAACS0/bZvGKMBbrBAIkijH7FZ3zQ4APgD0_paawCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1071" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6fQaQZMzZ0/XeWlzBOuqgI/AAAAAAAACS0/bZvGKMBbrBAIkijH7FZ3zQ4APgD0_paawCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4929.JPG" width="428" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The table just got a vintage runner along with this centerpiece I made last year at a craft day for moms and kids. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You can't tell in the picture, but it does have some little fairy lights in it and looks pretty at night too.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RCzArKmG5Gk/XeWlzK3236I/AAAAAAAACS4/y-eqNmb6oVAbLc9ILjmsxQ1qYsebQdK3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RCzArKmG5Gk/XeWlzK3236I/AAAAAAAACS4/y-eqNmb6oVAbLc9ILjmsxQ1qYsebQdK3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4930.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A little baby white tree replaced the big one.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found this pre - lite one for $2 at "Recycled "Christmas".</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NuxzA5w-BDA/XeWlzqkdqSI/AAAAAAAACS8/AOID9MWJaUcJ7CxBD2htqpe9k9-JldEwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NuxzA5w-BDA/XeWlzqkdqSI/AAAAAAAACS8/AOID9MWJaUcJ7CxBD2htqpe9k9-JldEwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4931.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The gold garland was $1 and a bag of handmade pink cardinal ornaments was .25 cents. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Both from my favorite indoor garage sale - "Recycled Christmas"! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The fancier crystal ornaments were also from there. All were either .25 cents or .50 cents each.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zKSJzL4fbpg/XeWl1INo5qI/AAAAAAAACTA/jAQE34p92LkxFQ2zq10y5kBZ-7PvndULACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zKSJzL4fbpg/XeWl1INo5qI/AAAAAAAACTA/jAQE34p92LkxFQ2zq10y5kBZ-7PvndULACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4934.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The open shelving got some faux white pine and my favorite vintage Santa mugs.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jukORrGgRcU/XeWl1nQCpdI/AAAAAAAACTE/0m_hKmNfhngUVrYAvKtBNg1nnlyBWAsgACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jukORrGgRcU/XeWl1nQCpdI/AAAAAAAACTE/0m_hKmNfhngUVrYAvKtBNg1nnlyBWAsgACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4937.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Last year I went all out with a "hot chocolate bar" where these guys were the star.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This year they are just chillin' out front and center. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Looking cute and old.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Miniature nativity was .25 at "Recycled Christmas". </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have a thing for mini stuff.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1awYqdHunFo/XeWl1j9vPjI/AAAAAAAACTI/iWx6Goa9fYQD5fEwcu1NxSMWrJ1UDEtMACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1awYqdHunFo/XeWl1j9vPjI/AAAAAAAACTI/iWx6Goa9fYQD5fEwcu1NxSMWrJ1UDEtMACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4938.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJaV2y_0Pxs/XeWl2HrdLPI/AAAAAAAACTM/ynb3s-1jC3w8sihixmK6qqgHKPy0MoskwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJaV2y_0Pxs/XeWl2HrdLPI/AAAAAAAACTM/ynb3s-1jC3w8sihixmK6qqgHKPy0MoskwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4942.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I put my shabby chic bottle brush trees in the kitchen window in some floral tea cups.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c6vtQrZ7QTc/XeWl3i7p3tI/AAAAAAAACTQ/XLlPbw5DAMQJGikCRksZCWdsTAR4t8BzACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c6vtQrZ7QTc/XeWl3i7p3tI/AAAAAAAACTQ/XLlPbw5DAMQJGikCRksZCWdsTAR4t8BzACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4943.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And this blue Santa I've had since I was little - he matches the blue floral curtain above the window.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KiWYlzsM4DA/XeWl33VQYNI/AAAAAAAACTU/BGRavMDrM7Mybm5laX4TysX3AqRY_eDuACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4945.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KiWYlzsM4DA/XeWl33VQYNI/AAAAAAAACTU/BGRavMDrM7Mybm5laX4TysX3AqRY_eDuACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4945.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love this little silver plated Christmas tree dish I got from "Recycled Christmas" this year for $1.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think it may be my favorite thing I got there - not sure why, I just really like it and feel like it's one of those things that captures my "Christmas style" well.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-42BgUYwf3Oc/XeWl32ImVII/AAAAAAAACTY/tQVhtzaiHeEVuLh9TBmICgquJlR7l2DAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-42BgUYwf3Oc/XeWl32ImVII/AAAAAAAACTY/tQVhtzaiHeEVuLh9TBmICgquJlR7l2DAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4946.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I put some vintage carolers and bottle brush trees in the nook above my stove.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I can't remember where I got the sign on the cabinets, but I just love little old time Christmas scenes like that. They give me a nostalgic Christmas feeling.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sysqzmm9IM4/XeWl5BW6iII/AAAAAAAACTc/R4nARgzXNlgzNWKdpqLYFvVsUAWPkSuvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sysqzmm9IM4/XeWl5BW6iII/AAAAAAAACTc/R4nARgzXNlgzNWKdpqLYFvVsUAWPkSuvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4949.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The entry way console table looks similar to how it did a couple years ago (but simpler). All of the rustic/glam things ended up here.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o0pVzvYadFs/XeWl50-UhNI/AAAAAAAACTk/l7L4QZ6D8bo37n0fEUAOAv3m7FkRar7QACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o0pVzvYadFs/XeWl50-UhNI/AAAAAAAACTk/l7L4QZ6D8bo37n0fEUAOAv3m7FkRar7QACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4952.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Chalk painted church next to some silver jingle bells.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V1_5x6s63R0/XeWl5inVMLI/AAAAAAAACTg/RaO7Q9IYG9UjRUqm87OVZc6ph9aJi3oqACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V1_5x6s63R0/XeWl5inVMLI/AAAAAAAACTg/RaO7Q9IYG9UjRUqm87OVZc6ph9aJi3oqACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4951.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My talented sister painted the reindeer for me.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VbYvQY3Ulc/XeWl6FJTuMI/AAAAAAAACTo/lbXRtRJw9b4XCqwXdWrDe5ZPMUbMRpMBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="1600" height="438" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VbYvQY3Ulc/XeWl6FJTuMI/AAAAAAAACTo/lbXRtRJw9b4XCqwXdWrDe5ZPMUbMRpMBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4954.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And finally, the "new" display for the year. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, the antique buffet is a new piece of furniture around here, and it just recently got chalk painted.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It has been really nice having such a large space to do displays.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QQuyB6hTth0/XeWmDHJXcRI/AAAAAAAACUA/7q4Z0zzFKd4cgnV19j7xgCOezqIouE7jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QQuyB6hTth0/XeWmDHJXcRI/AAAAAAAACUA/7q4Z0zzFKd4cgnV19j7xgCOezqIouE7jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4965.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I was excited to put my Nativity up here this year - safe from small hands.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YBc0JMDZ9Rc/XeWmBOnxUbI/AAAAAAAACTw/7ICtB7yFfOsd9D00_iZwEigphnZplhhvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1093" data-original-width="1600" height="436" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YBc0JMDZ9Rc/XeWmBOnxUbI/AAAAAAAACTw/7ICtB7yFfOsd9D00_iZwEigphnZplhhvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4957.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The flocked wreath was a post Christmas purchase from Walmart last year. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Half off, so $5 for me!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NBUuDUsfuwI/XeWmBHQrabI/AAAAAAAACT0/1o56P7m87hADH8iqQZfkh_80wCrxQUIPACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NBUuDUsfuwI/XeWmBHQrabI/AAAAAAAACT0/1o56P7m87hADH8iqQZfkh_80wCrxQUIPACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4958.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I put white candles on my sconces, because after the buffet got painted the taupe ones just weren't cutting it. Then last minute I added some white tapers to the display because I could tell it just needed a little something else, and ya can't go wrong with candles.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-POQsPnGUosA/XeWmBSCX9LI/AAAAAAAACT4/Cs2IFiqVfUwRMdZkzFtpSYYuH8uM87w2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-POQsPnGUosA/XeWmBSCX9LI/AAAAAAAACT4/Cs2IFiqVfUwRMdZkzFtpSYYuH8uM87w2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4959.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The white sheep skin has a "fluffy white snow" effect. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Not that there was snow in Bethlehem, but it just makes the vignette feel Christmassy and gives another layer of texture.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0KLPL90vjN4/XeWmDfSZH7I/AAAAAAAACUE/meihbqGknnMNXBAQ8cdnPye4Ln27lpFIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0KLPL90vjN4/XeWmDfSZH7I/AAAAAAAACUE/meihbqGknnMNXBAQ8cdnPye4Ln27lpFIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4966.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And that's all!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Not sure how I got this all done while also trying to get the house ready for a baby, but Christmas is a favorite for me, so I made sure things still happened. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is my take on "simple Christmas". ;) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope you all have a great advent season.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Blessings to you and yours this Christmas!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
~Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-660566623336569712019-12-02T19:47:00.001-06:002019-12-02T19:47:53.260-06:00Shabby Chic Nursery Tour<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My due date with baby girl is just over a week away, and we just finished up her nursery!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I wanted a little girl so much just for the thought of buying girl clothes and decorating a girl nursery. But also looking forward to having someone I can do girly stuff with the rest of my life. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YjJJbjPO-gk/XeWigy48xuI/AAAAAAAACOI/RKd8WVfzeIUR2bKN3cRW4Sc7cmWYKKV4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YjJJbjPO-gk/XeWigy48xuI/AAAAAAAACOI/RKd8WVfzeIUR2bKN3cRW4Sc7cmWYKKV4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4782.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Welcome to the nursery...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Let's pretend the ugly boob light is a pretty crystal chandy, shall we? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kXuXdPLohks/XeWigy3cIlI/AAAAAAAACOE/IlN-w2ReH5M3zt64PsBiT_NYsJRGYdBUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kXuXdPLohks/XeWigy3cIlI/AAAAAAAACOE/IlN-w2ReH5M3zt64PsBiT_NYsJRGYdBUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4784.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This room was formerly the guest bedroom, and we left the walls the same color, but I was still able to add in plenty of soft girly pink touches.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FDky2FLkEBY/XeWig76e6QI/AAAAAAAACOM/514aZfMdbf0GopqvBmBD9Zbx6nzd_ZGiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FDky2FLkEBY/XeWig76e6QI/AAAAAAAACOM/514aZfMdbf0GopqvBmBD9Zbx6nzd_ZGiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4785.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
This corner is a favorite spot with all the vintage touches - which is good because I'm sure I'll be spending plenty of late night hours here, nursing little love.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z2Lhkcq192A/XeWih535rrI/AAAAAAAACOQ/pInkWmr-JKg7DQXMjxdY6gzyVU_pj0BHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1074" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z2Lhkcq192A/XeWih535rrI/AAAAAAAACOQ/pInkWmr-JKg7DQXMjxdY6gzyVU_pj0BHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4787.JPG" width="428" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The dresser is a family heirloom that my mom refinished in this pretty blue color. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was the same dresser that was in my sons room - we got him another family heirloom dresser and moved this to the new nursery because it's a great size for a changing table. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-THUQbbc33RY/XeWii3RvH-I/AAAAAAAACOU/sK2Do55nkD8k0k3D7b24_UgM7Hyos54uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-THUQbbc33RY/XeWii3RvH-I/AAAAAAAACOU/sK2Do55nkD8k0k3D7b24_UgM7Hyos54uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4789.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I just stuck the swing in this open corner, but it will probably go all over the house. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
On top is a beautiful quilt my mom made for her first granddaughter along with a matching pillow.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wa4bkG6BvsQ/XeWijDOF9PI/AAAAAAAACOY/E7ekxRW0JzktEbCXm4AleSgee-oGsumOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wa4bkG6BvsQ/XeWijDOF9PI/AAAAAAAACOY/E7ekxRW0JzktEbCXm4AleSgee-oGsumOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4790.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found this shelf in the garage and chalk painted it so it could hold all the vintage decor touches. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1dQhb96A4_I/XeWijc6YCoI/AAAAAAAACOc/XwA7mzY2YI4R4Hz-t6L0FowZ3F3KpnR0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4793.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1dQhb96A4_I/XeWijc6YCoI/AAAAAAAACOc/XwA7mzY2YI4R4Hz-t6L0FowZ3F3KpnR0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4793.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The canvas above the dresser was a thrift store score. It was marked $10 and I couldn't decide if I liked it. When I went to pay it was half off, so I decided I liked it quite a bit for $5! And decided I really liked it once I put it over the dresser because it has little touches of the same blue that the dresser is, and that blue is also in the rug as well.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu2EerSFc_s/XeWijyVzhOI/AAAAAAAACOg/8QZFoW505SsreFYDPviEN4vMfKPENXybgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu2EerSFc_s/XeWijyVzhOI/AAAAAAAACOg/8QZFoW505SsreFYDPviEN4vMfKPENXybgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4794.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I always knew I wanted a bed canopy for a little girl nursery.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I was a little overwhelmed with the choices, but eventually settled on this one I found on Amazon because I liked the lace on the edges.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8zPD2esFbg/XeWiksjjpII/AAAAAAAACOk/AcatTd0kgBItJo_IlZrDDSxTs24zjwAvACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8zPD2esFbg/XeWiksjjpII/AAAAAAAACOk/AcatTd0kgBItJo_IlZrDDSxTs24zjwAvACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4795.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The crocheted blanket at the back was mine as a baby, and it's the exact same peachy pink as is in the rug.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f3iFjh6NwxM/XeWilR79WXI/AAAAAAAACOo/M49yIs3_8UcBqPKSHI1hqxxnvs67LDv4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f3iFjh6NwxM/XeWilR79WXI/AAAAAAAACOo/M49yIs3_8UcBqPKSHI1hqxxnvs67LDv4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4799.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My college bestie was the first to send a gift, shortly after I found out I was having a girl.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She thoughtfully sent this sweet Cuddle+Kind polar bear, Stella. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It is soooo adorable and perfect for a little winter northwoods girl.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The white Jellycat bunny is big brother's Christmas gift to baby - It's now under the tree for him to help her "unwrap" Christmas morning.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2CErle6Rpg4/XeWilhri0qI/AAAAAAAACOs/H3saLzyNbgsNGhaxC45Bie9qncGgC1JXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2CErle6Rpg4/XeWilhri0qI/AAAAAAAACOs/H3saLzyNbgsNGhaxC45Bie9qncGgC1JXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4800.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I closer up of the pretty quilt.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love the colors and patterns my mom chose, and the back side is a soft, fuzzy, green fabric.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DG_zsj2g-_4/XeWilydugtI/AAAAAAAACOw/B-6anQdqcy0fAYW-qRaS6RTpcbSchxyLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DG_zsj2g-_4/XeWilydugtI/AAAAAAAACOw/B-6anQdqcy0fAYW-qRaS6RTpcbSchxyLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4802.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We still haven't put closet doors back in any of the rooms, but I like it like that. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Instead I put up curtains because this is such a wide closet, and I wanted to hide some of the uglier storage stuff at the top. The clothes are so cute I wouldn't care about hiding those. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uXJVXUAk55g/XeWimIWOCVI/AAAAAAAACO0/aSyGuZ3fac05GGK70cwWptHloI6vyhjbACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uXJVXUAk55g/XeWimIWOCVI/AAAAAAAACO0/aSyGuZ3fac05GGK70cwWptHloI6vyhjbACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4805.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
My best friend sent so many cute girl clothes as well as the pretty dried rose garland, which I was so excited to see, because otherwise I was going to attempt making some myself, and not sure I would be gentle enough. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sE_Rflow0Bo/XeWizqMFXGI/AAAAAAAACPE/Ydg0XwcXCf0f36_-PUDyIGEhsW6zW65jgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sE_Rflow0Bo/XeWizqMFXGI/AAAAAAAACPE/Ydg0XwcXCf0f36_-PUDyIGEhsW6zW65jgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4809.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A shot of the entry door and this weird little nook that the closet forms.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We still managed to make use of the space.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lsXu8NVbX-Y/XeWizoYgBqI/AAAAAAAACPA/l4VBieXeH8AUxZHOdaYbrq2xeQQ6DhwDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lsXu8NVbX-Y/XeWizoYgBqI/AAAAAAAACPA/l4VBieXeH8AUxZHOdaYbrq2xeQQ6DhwDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4811.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This little area behind the door happened kind of last minute. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I mostly just wanted some place to hang baby towels and then started hanging a bunch of other stuff up, and it all worked out. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vsc_9Yu6928/XeWizoVl6ZI/AAAAAAAACPM/71oCteA5bXAp54_soeNevSRmI5wvVc0qACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vsc_9Yu6928/XeWizoVl6ZI/AAAAAAAACPM/71oCteA5bXAp54_soeNevSRmI5wvVc0qACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4812.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zZnGlRZAwLw/XeWi1Z86ujI/AAAAAAAACPQ/DPQ7a5uhsFU0flkARGpC1hYUSpSuGwOqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4814.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zZnGlRZAwLw/XeWi1Z86ujI/AAAAAAAACPQ/DPQ7a5uhsFU0flkARGpC1hYUSpSuGwOqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4814.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This pink pom-pom throw is super soft and I got it on sale from Target for $8.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ggMkDSZ7OgE/XeWi2ewhzcI/AAAAAAAACPc/Zr7S7kvSFBYLBuG3zQsuSOGz7g9l3t95wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ggMkDSZ7OgE/XeWi2ewhzcI/AAAAAAAACPc/Zr7S7kvSFBYLBuG3zQsuSOGz7g9l3t95wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4815.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This beautiful antique lamp my best friend also gave to me :) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She added the crystal, and I love it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8TLj2exboT8/XeWi21zLTZI/AAAAAAAACPg/akKZp9W1FfYl7w_qbRfweoc_dcrp-X3CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8TLj2exboT8/XeWi21zLTZI/AAAAAAAACPg/akKZp9W1FfYl7w_qbRfweoc_dcrp-X3CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4816.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wish there was an antique chandelier hanging as the bedroom light in this room, but since there isn't this makes me happy. I love old crystal! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got the little, blue, wooden box at Goodwill for $1.50 and it now holds her mini book collection and a special burp rag grandma and grandpa brought back from their trip to Alaska.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8mBNaJWMnco/XeWi3KwFrEI/AAAAAAAACPk/fP92UJUT-lQqXrEa3wksDmKEXGsNKkqRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8mBNaJWMnco/XeWi3KwFrEI/AAAAAAAACPk/fP92UJUT-lQqXrEa3wksDmKEXGsNKkqRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4818.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The little romper used to be mine as a baby. I wore it for a 6 month photo shoot. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Weird to think I was that little once... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6-WsinDuhSY/XeWi3poZesI/AAAAAAAACPo/iYzPmzRYTvkXwYFDqTvWhQ-nf5S_VihPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6-WsinDuhSY/XeWi3poZesI/AAAAAAAACPo/iYzPmzRYTvkXwYFDqTvWhQ-nf5S_VihPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4820.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The antique purse was something my grandma gave me in one of her infamous "goodie bags". </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She always had little thrifted treats for everyone, and it is now a lovely little feminine touch that reminds me of her.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4T3fOSiXy-w/XeWi4qGPb7I/AAAAAAAACPw/rCYDWei6ngU3RMyFuSCATvFEyof4uElpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4T3fOSiXy-w/XeWi4qGPb7I/AAAAAAAACPw/rCYDWei6ngU3RMyFuSCATvFEyof4uElpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4821.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got the pitcher for $1.50 at the thrift store and dried some sale roses that were $3, because they were just about at the end of their life. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Pretty & inexpensive decor is my thang. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rq8_bcfV98I/XeWi4iouytI/AAAAAAAACPs/uSczfI4pHHwsOoOCPmeDgkCbttPyrOUiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rq8_bcfV98I/XeWi4iouytI/AAAAAAAACPs/uSczfI4pHHwsOoOCPmeDgkCbttPyrOUiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4823.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The antique framed art my mom found at Goodwill, and it used to be in my son's nursery.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uw3VvV0i3XM/XeWi49M4wYI/AAAAAAAACP0/xVZ5H3e10FkGZXcrAdxKIONRUHPDrs9EQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uw3VvV0i3XM/XeWi49M4wYI/AAAAAAAACP0/xVZ5H3e10FkGZXcrAdxKIONRUHPDrs9EQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4828.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We had a family photo shoot this fall, and I thought this shot seemed nursery appropriate. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found the old frame at.... you guessed it!... the thrift store for .75 cents.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Uaq-Ys9gco/XeWi57a8s-I/AAAAAAAACP4/6PUUM6LZ5akX9uZTePg3XOPm5d4ep3weACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Uaq-Ys9gco/XeWi57a8s-I/AAAAAAAACP4/6PUUM6LZ5akX9uZTePg3XOPm5d4ep3weACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4831.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The blanket basket was also found at a thrift store for $8.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am forever on the hunt for large baskets to store things.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OARnjU3ZCmQ/XeWi6iG2zmI/AAAAAAAACP8/UgTdmOhghFY6iH6A-Rpvr4Y4k213omvjACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4833.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OARnjU3ZCmQ/XeWi6iG2zmI/AAAAAAAACP8/UgTdmOhghFY6iH6A-Rpvr4Y4k213omvjACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4833.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here is a closer up of the rug - the first thing I purchased for the nursery. It's from Wayfair. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Moses basket has an organic cotton muslin swaddle with the same peachy pink. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found it on Amazon after being crushed that the Simply Shabby Chic line at target was all sold out (and possibly discontinued?) of their adorable floral muslin swaddles. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But this will do.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1DdoMPoZOWY/XeWi6xgRRpI/AAAAAAAACQA/as9WtNbm-pQXa00pg-jCTn2oFsgYC01PQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4834.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1DdoMPoZOWY/XeWi6xgRRpI/AAAAAAAACQA/as9WtNbm-pQXa00pg-jCTn2oFsgYC01PQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4834.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The floral crib sheet is more "my style floral". </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Vintage-y floral and less trendy looking. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found that on Amazon as well.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3OlPe0Zdc1M/XeWi7OrQQyI/AAAAAAAACQE/qt3bRyKkIDIlWCRuKPHNQ0twsBd84AAAACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3OlPe0Zdc1M/XeWi7OrQQyI/AAAAAAAACQE/qt3bRyKkIDIlWCRuKPHNQ0twsBd84AAAACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4835.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm basically Marie Kondo ya'll. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Almost. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Newborn, 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months +.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Would ya look at the size of those newborn T-shirts!? I can't get over it. Literally the size of my hand. (And about 3 of my toddler's hands as pictured - so tiny!)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EWlWFBcdBZo/XeWi71_9YwI/AAAAAAAACQI/z2-yqS_F_cg0dLrVOu0m_y8pFAAX7TaDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EWlWFBcdBZo/XeWi71_9YwI/AAAAAAAACQI/z2-yqS_F_cg0dLrVOu0m_y8pFAAX7TaDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4838.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I put all of the sleeper, onesies, and pants in the dresser.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hung all of the "pretty" more dressy clothes in the closet.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
As you can see, about 80% of her wardrobe is floral - as it should be. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yf8NjKlBlsc/XeWjC4lPLrI/AAAAAAAACQQ/L1ru_WH-2cUPlvI4ZNXEIg3Sa0QlzKJPACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yf8NjKlBlsc/XeWjC4lPLrI/AAAAAAAACQQ/L1ru_WH-2cUPlvI4ZNXEIg3Sa0QlzKJPACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4843.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got a pink striped Burt's Bees organic cotton changing pad cover, because I knew I needed to break the floral up a bit on this side of the room.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MzeoRx1nYRg/XeWjC5-VHFI/AAAAAAAACQU/e_Xf0foccX0quncIubcHrEy4_7OCSDoWACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MzeoRx1nYRg/XeWjC5-VHFI/AAAAAAAACQU/e_Xf0foccX0quncIubcHrEy4_7OCSDoWACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4844.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The blackout curtains are from Wayfair in the color "Baby Pink". </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's a little scary ordering pinks online, but I was quite pleased with this shade when it came. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's pretty much what I was looking for. Soft and not an obnoxious pink you will get sick of. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I cringe at the hot pinks and bubble gum pinks. Just not my thing, but I definitely wanted soft, blush pink in order to make it feel girly. I think these did the trick.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I did want them to touch the floor, but I wasn't going to take the time to send them back and reorder the right size, so it is what it is. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-trL70h-AgdU/XeWjEXB5aQI/AAAAAAAACQY/uxKaKvaX-QsyZDrphQvlezQH1KTU9h0dwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-trL70h-AgdU/XeWjEXB5aQI/AAAAAAAACQY/uxKaKvaX-QsyZDrphQvlezQH1KTU9h0dwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4854.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
All plates hanging in the corner were from various... THRIFT STORES! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
When I say I'm a frugal decorator, I'm not kidding. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g2Bj9936kFk/XeWjEj2tSUI/AAAAAAAACQc/7YGoBiKWfvoOqycAK8iq6MtSN40-chI3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4858.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g2Bj9936kFk/XeWjEj2tSUI/AAAAAAAACQc/7YGoBiKWfvoOqycAK8iq6MtSN40-chI3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4858.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Okay, I think I've covered it all! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Soon she will be sleeping right here... hard to imagine. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*Praying she's a better sleeper than her brother was.*</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7bMmznZCvGI/XeWjE0I6bPI/AAAAAAAACQg/n5R9YttobnQaj1OZHvBZ8zCG4ZQDSazYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_4876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7bMmznZCvGI/XeWjE0I6bPI/AAAAAAAACQg/n5R9YttobnQaj1OZHvBZ8zCG4ZQDSazYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4876.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks for taking the tour!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have a blessed week and Christmas season. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
~Big Momma O</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-88468604383206522882019-07-03T21:01:00.000-05:002019-07-03T21:01:35.031-05:001963 Friendship Vacationaire Vintage Camper "Middle Tour"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As promised, the "Middle Tour"!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Because it will most likely be years before the "After Tour" is ready, and I couldn't just leave ya'll hanging with only the super scary "Before Tour". </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you missed the before tour, click <a href="https://romanticcountryliving.blogspot.com/2018/08/vintage-camper-update-before-tour-of.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Not everyone can see hidden potential, but we can, and we knew it could {potentially} be charming!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So, here is our 1963 Friendship Vacationaire, so far.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4kQ3qzrYt6Y/XP74PLFTlxI/AAAAAAAACKg/kivKMPX2cWsZEWrloJtS2KcCQIMsKQ7IACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_4164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4kQ3qzrYt6Y/XP74PLFTlxI/AAAAAAAACKg/kivKMPX2cWsZEWrloJtS2KcCQIMsKQ7IACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_4164.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
My husband was able to strip the rest of the paint off the front side only.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's very hard to get off because it's so thin and almost gone.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
. Because there isn't a lot of actual paint left, so it took a lot of elbow grease. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-66z5iflbzEU/XP74PWZuXqI/AAAAAAAACKk/sECdoDwvGdkYG-LM9lx-PuJNqGwKg6pngCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_4165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-66z5iflbzEU/XP74PWZuXqI/AAAAAAAACKk/sECdoDwvGdkYG-LM9lx-PuJNqGwKg6pngCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_4165.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We hope to eventually get it a paint job. The originals were all white, so we will do that but also maybe add some sort of teal or light blue stripe at the bottom. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LmrAl9ukV7Q/XP74RvGzMkI/AAAAAAAACKs/xjKoEHx8gZQNtA-1BI8E3I2q0877V4m1gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_4169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1132" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LmrAl9ukV7Q/XP74RvGzMkI/AAAAAAAACKs/xjKoEHx8gZQNtA-1BI8E3I2q0877V4m1gCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_4169.JPG" width="452" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Light teal is a common color around the camper. I spray painted the screen door with it.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
"Take my picture, mom!" </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A5CQ4AEgmsw/XP74S6wZVzI/AAAAAAAACK4/8YrbGfTXNAwBomGcJxfuPsTwIHjjH41AwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A5CQ4AEgmsw/XP74S6wZVzI/AAAAAAAACK4/8YrbGfTXNAwBomGcJxfuPsTwIHjjH41AwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4173.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And now, what you all truly care about - the inside!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Slt-Rx8tBFg/XP74THshosI/AAAAAAAACK8/K0DMV_Or4ykPWH3eSnG2te3cnbZdWFqiwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1077" data-original-width="1600" height="430" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Slt-Rx8tBFg/XP74THshosI/AAAAAAAACK8/K0DMV_Or4ykPWH3eSnG2te3cnbZdWFqiwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4174.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found this "happy campers" sign at hobby lobby this year and spray painted it with Rustoleum's "Blushed" chalk paint to match some other soft pinks through out the camper.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cX3bUXSFeB0/XP74TTl2lBI/AAAAAAAACLA/BidoiyJVf1A717_4yZW6GQtD_CToed5NQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1122" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cX3bUXSFeB0/XP74TTl2lBI/AAAAAAAACLA/BidoiyJVf1A717_4yZW6GQtD_CToed5NQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4175.JPG" width="448" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I painted all of the cabinets with Annie Sloan chalk paint in "Old White".</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The copper light was really fun to polish up. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It was so tarnished to begin with, that I didn't even know it was copper!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sgqnGklb9LY/XP74UP2QFDI/AAAAAAAACLE/WFcw6LykFQQBalvXYB6BfMgUHer3k6TTACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sgqnGklb9LY/XP74UP2QFDI/AAAAAAAACLE/WFcw6LykFQQBalvXYB6BfMgUHer3k6TTACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4180.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These curtains were my project for this year. They are the first thing I've sewn fully on my own, (without my mom) and I did a really horrible job! Not the best at even straight lines yet, but I'm still proud I did it on my own, and they are "good enough" to get the job done.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NlAjcMNzW0w/XP74UULzUDI/AAAAAAAACLI/ZwCRm2M8-RIqXEreG1z54m_05L0VlqdtgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NlAjcMNzW0w/XP74UULzUDI/AAAAAAAACLI/ZwCRm2M8-RIqXEreG1z54m_05L0VlqdtgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4182.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
We added a full size memory foam mattress, which is very comfy. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found the little teal lamp shade next to the bed for 9 cents at Hobby Lobby. Yes, 9 cents!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I know the ceilings look a little rough. There was some water damage from moisture being trapped inside (not from it coming through the roof - this thing seals up tight!), so replacing the paneling is on the list of future projects.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0o_uB22M3-k/XP74Uogq5GI/AAAAAAAACLM/-K9QZgFtt8s0W-TykJgMeMdo6myqJRqBgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0o_uB22M3-k/XP74Uogq5GI/AAAAAAAACLM/-K9QZgFtt8s0W-TykJgMeMdo6myqJRqBgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4184.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This year we also added the curtain rod (spray painted in the same color as the sign) and sheer curtain.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I added a small section of our old eyelet bed skirt by just cutting it to size and stapling it to the inside of the wood. It adds a nice softness plus hides the laundry basket and some storage totes.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w-kTprJUr8I/XP74U6-Rk9I/AAAAAAAACL0/EDxz4H1bkqY9kSA2R2RBJrH4N1d6R9PRACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="1600" height="490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w-kTprJUr8I/XP74U6-Rk9I/AAAAAAAACL0/EDxz4H1bkqY9kSA2R2RBJrH4N1d6R9PRACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4186.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The little shelves at the sides of the table and trim around the door were painted with Annie Sloan's "Antoinette" chalk paint, which is a very similar shade to the pink Rustoleum chalk spray paint.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*Side Note* I didn't get a very good close up picture of the table top or counter top, but it has little flecks of light pink, light teal, and light yellow, which is where I pulled the color scheme from. Although I am still in need of more light yellow.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Maybe I can recover the cushions with yellow fabric!? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm sure you've noticed by now that they need it. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1uk5UWERSqs/XP74VTSGVGI/AAAAAAAACL4/ekTJRG529jQxXXy1fujKf0q1EXWxXmuOQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="1600" height="448" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1uk5UWERSqs/XP74VTSGVGI/AAAAAAAACL4/ekTJRG529jQxXXy1fujKf0q1EXWxXmuOQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4188.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My mom sewed all new curtains for the camper as a birthday present to me. Light teal with light peachy pink floral, so they fit the color scheme perfectly. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
On the bed side they have some pretty lace at the bottom too.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A9jcT4zVM94/XP74WIVMMwI/AAAAAAAACLY/anG6jwt5F-oWN5nwQ4OZdJxUNnahYqZggCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A9jcT4zVM94/XP74WIVMMwI/AAAAAAAACLY/anG6jwt5F-oWN5nwQ4OZdJxUNnahYqZggCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4192.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've had this little decorative metal chandelier for years, and it is a nice shabby chic touch that helps put the GLAM in "glamper". ;) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've said from the start that this would be a Shabby Chic Glamper. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And I've got a good husband that has never put up a fuss. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy camper wife, happy camper life.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nV0bhjjjDSE/XP74WebW3mI/AAAAAAAACLc/gt06Xzln-F0FVwfdLaduXK9MSKR7GAwfwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nV0bhjjjDSE/XP74WebW3mI/AAAAAAAACLc/gt06Xzln-F0FVwfdLaduXK9MSKR7GAwfwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4194.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And now, a few practical pictures - I personally always like seeing a bit of that.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
To help you get a real feel for the camper, inside of the tall cabinet with the mirror on it lives our port-a-potty that we have yet to use. It was brand new and came with the camper. We may get some use out of it eventually. Also, the water container is stored in here.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
When we are camping it goes out on the end of the picnic table. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q850kVN5X-U/XP74WvOIBQI/AAAAAAAACLg/gKYXyDmocIwJR5nWNX9ovkxY4tIYQK4tgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q850kVN5X-U/XP74WvOIBQI/AAAAAAAACLg/gKYXyDmocIwJR5nWNX9ovkxY4tIYQK4tgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4197.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I also painted the inside of the "kitchen" cabinets with Antoinette and added some mini cork boards to keep different camping notes organized. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
All of our camping dishes (more off to the left) are either stainless steel or blue enamelware. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The little kitchen shelf and under cabinet lights were all painted with Annie Sloan's "Duck Egg Blue" chalk paint. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3fiFTt_zv8s/XP74XW67kaI/AAAAAAAACLk/uTvZzMD1MwYGXmG0gX8SWs8oqZfELffugCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3fiFTt_zv8s/XP74XW67kaI/AAAAAAAACLk/uTvZzMD1MwYGXmG0gX8SWs8oqZfELffugCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4199.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I call this the "pantry" - little mason jars with flour, sugar, popcorn, dandy blend, etc. just to always have on hand if need be. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Do you think that cabinet lining is original?! 60's orange and yellow. And I'm sure i'll leave it, because our smokey cast iron skillets get placed on top of it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found the teal floral knob at Hobby Lobby... or course. Best knob isle eva! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Also, one of our first "projects" in the camper was to simply move the paper towel holder from up above to down in the cabinet. I like to keep as much ugly stuff hidden as possible.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We hung enamel mugs up above where it used to be.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahz31Tw9a1g/XP74X26ZOOI/AAAAAAAACLo/QN028GDhwqQGLsdBJRIA8LsteEgwpGLXACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahz31Tw9a1g/XP74X26ZOOI/AAAAAAAACLo/QN028GDhwqQGLsdBJRIA8LsteEgwpGLXACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4200.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Behind the curtains I made used to be a big open hole. The stove was on top and I think possibly a refrigerator was underneath at one point? My husband put in shelves for our dry food storage. I just slide the teal bins out and fill them up before we head out. We always use our cooler and cook over the fire when camping, so we don't really need a fridge or stove.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
* We do have a vintage Coleman camp stove in the storage under the table seats in case of rain or fire bans. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3MMFx8TBPpg/XP74YHhEueI/AAAAAAAACLs/mC0PHMo1EAIk35uhP1MhIiZKuIs0j2YKgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3MMFx8TBPpg/XP74YHhEueI/AAAAAAAACLs/mC0PHMo1EAIk35uhP1MhIiZKuIs0j2YKgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you are familiar with campers, then you probably can see how this little table area converts down into a bed. When we camp we usually have it set to a bed and the pack-and-play is on top for our son.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kOsWijTsxDQ/XP74PItrBgI/AAAAAAAACMA/fTJWn3OY_6Y94yzwSdWK5MwTJoSV9e9gACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kOsWijTsxDQ/XP74PItrBgI/AAAAAAAACMA/fTJWn3OY_6Y94yzwSdWK5MwTJoSV9e9gACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4167.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Speak of the little love...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
He LOVES camping and the outdoors. He even had a camping themed birthday party this year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inA-2rTUOlA/XP74SKkWLAI/AAAAAAAACMA/KUNdH1A0ejAlrS6f7wIYNLZw__VxkLmawCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inA-2rTUOlA/XP74SKkWLAI/AAAAAAAACMA/KUNdH1A0ejAlrS6f7wIYNLZw__VxkLmawCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4171.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The inside color of the door was a horrible muddy brown, so I spray painted the bottom half with chalk board paint - for kids to color on, but it's filled with "camp rules" right now.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My plan for the top half is to slowly cover it in stickers until all of the ugly brown disappears. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeBh9v1iWMg/XP74Sb8FYBI/AAAAAAAACLw/OK1XRODULcEGg6fh3LVHkaS0kR1MHXdKQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeBh9v1iWMg/XP74Sb8FYBI/AAAAAAAACLw/OK1XRODULcEGg6fh3LVHkaS0kR1MHXdKQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4172.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My garage sale score bistro set was very handy for our first camping trip this summer, and I'll probably keep taking it with us - it adds a nice pop of color out front. We also have a large teal rug we put outside when we are camping.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RCss_ntEm5I/XP74Q474ZpI/AAAAAAAACL4/jnHxLvHR6U4O5YmwbwFnSi-aDmy-rLQzQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RCss_ntEm5I/XP74Q474ZpI/AAAAAAAACL4/jnHxLvHR6U4O5YmwbwFnSi-aDmy-rLQzQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_4168.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I plan to eventually spray paint the step a dark teal, and there are lots of other little projects along the way. But it's usable, cozy, and cute. We love it! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for taking the tour! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Have a happy camping season!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
~Olivia</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-52032302056713369712019-04-20T21:29:00.000-05:002019-04-20T21:29:27.093-05:00Happy Easter!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Easter!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
He is Risen! What wonderful news and reason to celebrate...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Jesus is the reason, not the cute bunnies and pretty colored eggs - they are fun to decorate with, but I hope the real reason you're celebrating is that death has been defeated! Our God has robbed the grave. Hell has no victory. Wooohoo! Best news ever. :) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I recently got an antique buffet (for only $41 at an online auction) and it is the perfect space to decorate because my toddler can't reach the top. ;)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is a little Easter vignette I did with a few things I had laying around plus some help from Dollar Tree. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uD2twWJ2Av0/XLt4sN6GymI/AAAAAAAACJo/Q1COKDUJFoIG9rjdYlc9m7fiJQV5p7HYgCLcBGAs/s1600/1B32F2D2-B698-4BF1-A554-351A07562F63.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uD2twWJ2Av0/XLt4sN6GymI/AAAAAAAACJo/Q1COKDUJFoIG9rjdYlc9m7fiJQV5p7HYgCLcBGAs/s640/1B32F2D2-B698-4BF1-A554-351A07562F63.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XcFp-HYSbnY/XLt4sNIBsPI/AAAAAAAACJs/_64Qn1xHRQsCOswbXO52Cfdp9-_IDtvgACLcBGAs/s1600/66191C8F-5FC4-4231-9481-FB5AC6725F4C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XcFp-HYSbnY/XLt4sNIBsPI/AAAAAAAACJs/_64Qn1xHRQsCOswbXO52Cfdp9-_IDtvgACLcBGAs/s640/66191C8F-5FC4-4231-9481-FB5AC6725F4C.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
All of the little bunnies are from different thrift stores. My mom chalk painted this one for me.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I also got a couple boxes of faux eggs at a garage sale for a $2.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_lTSPH7lU6I/XLt4sJR3FgI/AAAAAAAACJk/dsPjSyUpgmMQ1H7tI7FlzoM3arLcM3WtgCLcBGAs/s1600/60931378-FB2F-4BE4-8C95-F5272E051D32.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_lTSPH7lU6I/XLt4sJR3FgI/AAAAAAAACJk/dsPjSyUpgmMQ1H7tI7FlzoM3arLcM3WtgCLcBGAs/s640/60931378-FB2F-4BE4-8C95-F5272E051D32.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I may have stolen my toddler's mini watering can! ;) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The moss basket was what my flower girl used at my wedding.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cowBC8DHAcM/XLt4s_WcE4I/AAAAAAAACJw/VE0LgsLuiNQPk5WYznmsWQddI8k-mIKigCLcBGAs/s1600/D76863DD-0914-4A6E-BFA6-C84507B2CCB8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cowBC8DHAcM/XLt4s_WcE4I/AAAAAAAACJw/VE0LgsLuiNQPk5WYznmsWQddI8k-mIKigCLcBGAs/s640/D76863DD-0914-4A6E-BFA6-C84507B2CCB8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I spent about $12 at Dollar Tree and got the moss rocks, tiny terracotta pots, assorted faux greenery, and the grass in the basket. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iM-YnoJbQbY/XLt4tYR_55I/AAAAAAAACJ0/5RqMMAU_oQ8G-AAb1hZFWrHUpsSvUxSLwCLcBGAs/s1600/E0EEA037-21F5-47C5-8892-FC2409796F4B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iM-YnoJbQbY/XLt4tYR_55I/AAAAAAAACJ0/5RqMMAU_oQ8G-AAb1hZFWrHUpsSvUxSLwCLcBGAs/s640/E0EEA037-21F5-47C5-8892-FC2409796F4B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The family Bible is turned to the happy resurrection story.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I did want to make a "He is Risen" or "He Lives" banner to hang on the mirror, but I guess that will have to wait until next year. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter Sunday and happy Spring season!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Blessings,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-53560843499769025452019-02-14T09:11:00.001-06:002019-02-14T09:12:38.585-06:00Valentine’s Day 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Valentine's Day!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is a little look at my touches of decor...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bk5ObvnLrDY/XGHlAZHdTWI/AAAAAAAACHo/Cx6W0c0A7TAFg1FFpouw9vYd2j7FqklfwCLcBGAs/s1600/745F9271-6805-418D-A51A-31D953232758.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bk5ObvnLrDY/XGHlAZHdTWI/AAAAAAAACHo/Cx6W0c0A7TAFg1FFpouw9vYd2j7FqklfwCLcBGAs/s640/745F9271-6805-418D-A51A-31D953232758.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I made these Xs and Os at a mom's craft time, and they are the perfect statement for the console table. I may have gotten a little carried away with the glitter though, so they are kind of messy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HpIziri_cZM/XGHlAZNrevI/AAAAAAAACHs/avcDum3Tf6kTq-FoQF4a_WCLP0lmkFYrwCLcBGAs/s1600/7340E846-763A-4DFF-9D35-22E92BCDD843.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HpIziri_cZM/XGHlAZNrevI/AAAAAAAACHs/avcDum3Tf6kTq-FoQF4a_WCLP0lmkFYrwCLcBGAs/s640/7340E846-763A-4DFF-9D35-22E92BCDD843.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I got the little heart at a shop I used to work at... 75% after Valentine's Day sale, of course. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aEPeDUxI3HE/XGHlUsbzxAI/AAAAAAAACH4/_zYRe9lnjNs3O6n4XI51EBQ2ZO7AIvz2wCEwYBhgL/s1600/B5DA2CD9-90A7-4F73-B614-32B61A45925C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aEPeDUxI3HE/XGHlUsbzxAI/AAAAAAAACH4/_zYRe9lnjNs3O6n4XI51EBQ2ZO7AIvz2wCEwYBhgL/s640/B5DA2CD9-90A7-4F73-B614-32B61A45925C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This set of Xs and Os I made a couple years ago using some card board, hobby lobby craft paper, and little heart clothes pins from World Market.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HLCKODoCtSU/XGHlUok270I/AAAAAAAACH8/i5SyL5k4zg8Amqd0seMuthBRYhIQx680wCLcBGAs/s1600/64BCA9CD-E3ED-46A5-A056-7CE2A2379A0C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HLCKODoCtSU/XGHlUok270I/AAAAAAAACH8/i5SyL5k4zg8Amqd0seMuthBRYhIQx680wCLcBGAs/s640/64BCA9CD-E3ED-46A5-A056-7CE2A2379A0C.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f47w_Pyl0vs/XGHlUoLNjKI/AAAAAAAACIA/Sml4zsHQbVwWU1CGyGzxq-vhglVE6QNDwCLcBGAs/s1600/5835434C-00D1-4B2F-A518-232C081B612A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f47w_Pyl0vs/XGHlUoLNjKI/AAAAAAAACIA/Sml4zsHQbVwWU1CGyGzxq-vhglVE6QNDwCLcBGAs/s640/5835434C-00D1-4B2F-A518-232C081B612A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rTyPseZySu4/XGSKUGhHoII/AAAAAAAACIc/nb25fUhgfvgAQdC4jWaL62WKFogEsDVyQCLcBGAs/s1600/5A53B4FE-2126-4FEB-B928-878D34592532.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rTyPseZySu4/XGSKUGhHoII/AAAAAAAACIc/nb25fUhgfvgAQdC4jWaL62WKFogEsDVyQCLcBGAs/s640/5A53B4FE-2126-4FEB-B928-878D34592532.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our treat for this year is heart shaped chocolate covered strawberries! Yum.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nhi6VZrYO9Q/XGSKTSaaZQI/AAAAAAAACIU/DA4WXkTshJENC5_lmV_pdArD1IGELDAJACLcBGAs/s1600/59ECF051-4906-4B1A-98F8-52337AABCA9C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="478" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nhi6VZrYO9Q/XGSKTSaaZQI/AAAAAAAACIU/DA4WXkTshJENC5_lmV_pdArD1IGELDAJACLcBGAs/s640/59ECF051-4906-4B1A-98F8-52337AABCA9C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found the little pink heart plates at a church garage sale and stuck them in my holiday tote. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I forgot about them until I opened my tote, and then realized they would be the perfect little plates to give my family their strawberries on. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ka1VwSz7dSA/XGSKT3P-M4I/AAAAAAAACIY/nk-fX9G7TLMckLw6YFq-f4dV0WfMJIUqgCLcBGAs/s1600/72553501-5D9B-4A5E-B324-8979C79B5515.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ka1VwSz7dSA/XGSKT3P-M4I/AAAAAAAACIY/nk-fX9G7TLMckLw6YFq-f4dV0WfMJIUqgCLcBGAs/s640/72553501-5D9B-4A5E-B324-8979C79B5515.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So, I guess the lesson is... always make sure you scoop up a festive deal when you come across it! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well, as long as it doesn't take up too much room in storage. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Heart plates for the win.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hope you all have a LOVEly Valentine's day!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Remember, anyone can celebrate love...it's a holiday for singles too! ;) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Blessings,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Sharing at: <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday</a></div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-76551731637872765372018-12-22T14:28:00.000-06:002018-12-22T14:28:19.184-06:00Christmas Tour 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Merry Christmas!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There is so much to love about this time of year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The celebration of the birth of Jesus is my most favorite part, then spending time with family and loved ones, and then decorating my home and buying presents for those I love.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Oh, and eating lots of Christmas cookies too!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lKU2ioJbXY4/XAhT3Qbs5GI/AAAAAAAACFM/U22BKUT8XKY1HWk-zGBtzgvGd18GmaHbwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lKU2ioJbXY4/XAhT3Qbs5GI/AAAAAAAACFM/U22BKUT8XKY1HWk-zGBtzgvGd18GmaHbwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3920.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Warm, glowy Christmas lights must be the number one reason decorator's love decorating for this season. Just looking at them gives you that warm glow-ey feeling inside, which I think best represents how we feel reminiscing on Christ's birth.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DD3L2QHq-OY/XAhT3e2tqDI/AAAAAAAACFI/nD4tZFkKOsQkjDfl-LrX631cQEra_znVQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DD3L2QHq-OY/XAhT3e2tqDI/AAAAAAAACFI/nD4tZFkKOsQkjDfl-LrX631cQEra_znVQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3930.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A favorite ornament of mine: Our "Just Married" old time car.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And the Yule Log on the TV while I still dream of having a real fireplace and mantle to decorate at Christmas. Maybe someday!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XnRfvaRBcrQ/XAhT3MVktmI/AAAAAAAACFE/FtmR2eNxCm4zzPGqx28Pi155Q6a1a6SqwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XnRfvaRBcrQ/XAhT3MVktmI/AAAAAAAACFE/FtmR2eNxCm4zzPGqx28Pi155Q6a1a6SqwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3931.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is our fourth year getting a "real" Christmas tree right from the woods. I think I've forgotten what a "normal" real Christmas tree looks like... I'm just so used to them now!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YsF0-f2gI78/XAhT5JOoSCI/AAAAAAAACFQ/QnC9wLmpxugcLQjRdoOSOlAscf09Ev9oACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YsF0-f2gI78/XAhT5JOoSCI/AAAAAAAACFQ/QnC9wLmpxugcLQjRdoOSOlAscf09Ev9oACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3932.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Pom-Poms & crocheted snowflake ornaments for the win... again.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm thinking about changing things up next year and maybe adding some color!? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've really been loving the vintage Shiny Brite ornaments lately. If I can get my hands on some I'll add them in. Maybe not every year, but it's fun to change it up.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ywLlAGHSgtM/XAhRHCInYkI/AAAAAAAACEo/0dWAbmjXVAYQNrJ-9UoRVFJ9N8xyU1MvQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ywLlAGHSgtM/XAhRHCInYkI/AAAAAAAACEo/0dWAbmjXVAYQNrJ-9UoRVFJ9N8xyU1MvQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3913.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The console table is the home to a Hot Chocolate Bar this year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My previous post is all about it, if you care for the details:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://romanticcountryliving.blogspot.com/2018/12/hot-chocolate-bar.html" target="_blank">Hot Chocolate Bar</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kx1fqbH9Xyk/XAhRKl4NL_I/AAAAAAAACEo/3-zekl9cEdUYMwaJdv2rZQV7IP-o4ZQ1QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3916.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kx1fqbH9Xyk/XAhRKl4NL_I/AAAAAAAACEo/3-zekl9cEdUYMwaJdv2rZQV7IP-o4ZQ1QCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3916.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hosted a mom's night, which was the reason for the bar, but I've basically left it set up so I could put some toppings out and have hot chocolate ready for a crowd at any given moment. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-76xzx659m_Y/XAhRPjtD8jI/AAAAAAAACEw/bvOKgz8e8cUnlHvMlm2em6c37rtvGPJCgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-76xzx659m_Y/XAhRPjtD8jI/AAAAAAAACEw/bvOKgz8e8cUnlHvMlm2em6c37rtvGPJCgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3922.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Vintage Santa mugs that were a Christmas present from my sister last year took center stage on the table. So cute and festive!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQgMZXAipiM/XAhRLy1QLpI/AAAAAAAACE8/YdsXQi9qHlcowJrGHvyPnCCr_vBqV30EQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQgMZXAipiM/XAhRLy1QLpI/AAAAAAAACE8/YdsXQi9qHlcowJrGHvyPnCCr_vBqV30EQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3918.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Toppings, toppings, toppings.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Zo2aHUB3q4/XAhRLTo4yLI/AAAAAAAACEs/LELfenQt2X4A_6t3gY0-dCT70RTFH-hhQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Zo2aHUB3q4/XAhRLTo4yLI/AAAAAAAACEs/LELfenQt2X4A_6t3gY0-dCT70RTFH-hhQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3917.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SmZYxV0pNcM/XAhUljPKf7I/AAAAAAAACFc/EKIKOmGU1rI4OLBMTWZRWsh3KTFghXY7QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SmZYxV0pNcM/XAhUljPKf7I/AAAAAAAACFc/EKIKOmGU1rI4OLBMTWZRWsh3KTFghXY7QCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3927.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A scene from the "mom's night" I hosted. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I made a gingerbread bundt cake, and my sister made mini cranberry orange cheesecakes.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Because straight up drinking chocolate was just not enough sugar for the night. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-opQbZDypHUc/XAhUlkkmbxI/AAAAAAAACFg/mtM_B_ogjHsn-Zn-ZXcNA2BZl7Knho_GgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-opQbZDypHUc/XAhUlkkmbxI/AAAAAAAACFg/mtM_B_ogjHsn-Zn-ZXcNA2BZl7Knho_GgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3933.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
My white tree did go up this year! I thought it wouldn't because of having a toddler, but all the ornaments on this tree are not breakable, so it's actually the perfect tree to have around!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The gold poinsettia clips are a new addition this year plus a few more gold baubles. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHgTEW_lUzI/XAhUqxjQwHI/AAAAAAAACFk/V5M2ZSfYZD451lfhrtcCyKn3spgHCsO9QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3935.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1047" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHgTEW_lUzI/XAhUqxjQwHI/AAAAAAAACFk/V5M2ZSfYZD451lfhrtcCyKn3spgHCsO9QCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3935.JPG" width="418" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
This tree is my "view from the office" aka the dining room table now that I work from home.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, the lights are the first thing I turn on in the morning. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Does it distract from the unfinished wall?? That was my hope. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eSfOnU-voec/XAhUrAV2D6I/AAAAAAAACFo/haaRXQM7k30lvb5gO2jEYGq76oXhTrqggCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1034" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eSfOnU-voec/XAhUrAV2D6I/AAAAAAAACFo/haaRXQM7k30lvb5gO2jEYGq76oXhTrqggCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3944.JPG" width="412" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
My favorite little nativity scene went in a bird cage this year... to be protected from the small boy.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RMSHt5I38zQ/XAhUrCpFLtI/AAAAAAAACFs/q4vRU6JPtxoKmr3_B9kOJ28Y8kzQC1-rgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1025" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RMSHt5I38zQ/XAhUrCpFLtI/AAAAAAAACFs/q4vRU6JPtxoKmr3_B9kOJ28Y8kzQC1-rgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3951.JPG" width="410" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
My small, faux white-pine wreath ended up on the mirror again. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It just seems right.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S152wUdliME/XAhUuL4iElI/AAAAAAAACFw/gVg8jR_tJ24q24x-N8qXcZR_-9JFskRcACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S152wUdliME/XAhUuL4iElI/AAAAAAAACFw/gVg8jR_tJ24q24x-N8qXcZR_-9JFskRcACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3953.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
New decor additions:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
THE WINDOWSILL!! + new, white window. Thanks husband.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And more cute vintage santa mugs found at the thrift store for .25 cents a piece. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Not as old and cool as my others, but I wasn't gonna say no.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rjG8HDgC0O0/XAhUuNmzbII/AAAAAAAACF0/BeFHZ4FQDK0ugdFv6OM2-hgM9peJXGmgACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rjG8HDgC0O0/XAhUuNmzbII/AAAAAAAACF0/BeFHZ4FQDK0ugdFv6OM2-hgM9peJXGmgACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3956.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Also, my Christmas cactus that was given to me as a hostess gift 3 years ago finally bloomed. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Working on bringing it back from the dead...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIAYJsc19S4/XAhVKWXWAgI/AAAAAAAACGM/nxC91G4YX2AKAYc1AOdq0KZJOgdBKDjjwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIAYJsc19S4/XAhVKWXWAgI/AAAAAAAACGM/nxC91G4YX2AKAYc1AOdq0KZJOgdBKDjjwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3905.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Some Christmas decor in the master bedroom this year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QKANaZ80C4/XAhVKUJzygI/AAAAAAAACGI/DHH-YV0R36ovJ4LNsJHM7yyXweQUQsE7wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QKANaZ80C4/XAhVKUJzygI/AAAAAAAACGI/DHH-YV0R36ovJ4LNsJHM7yyXweQUQsE7wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3909.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It makes me happy right before I get into bed.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vJmpAdo07uk/XAhViD1ETPI/AAAAAAAACGY/zFEKvQPMH_cD0MJeZJKXHe8mG0MYPYipgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vJmpAdo07uk/XAhViD1ETPI/AAAAAAAACGY/zFEKvQPMH_cD0MJeZJKXHe8mG0MYPYipgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3965.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got a "new" Nativity this year!! No more mini $1 nativity. I've upgraded to a bigger $10 one that I found at a Christmas craft sale this year. I saw it last year and was bummed later that I didn't get it, so I was very excited to see it was still there this year.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QCBH6GQoxZ8/XAhVir5X9XI/AAAAAAAACGg/WapOOnyDW8EG_t7IxsOzkrVPirot3zOqQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QCBH6GQoxZ8/XAhVir5X9XI/AAAAAAAACGg/WapOOnyDW8EG_t7IxsOzkrVPirot3zOqQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3966.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I finally printed this free printable village that I had pinned years ago. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's from my friend: <a href="http://www.alicewingerden.com/" target="_blank">www.alicewingerden.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J4GejPTJqgw/XAhVlLrzeZI/AAAAAAAACGk/77L7pgKxzksREVfyK6btKPpWBzdcPfAtQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J4GejPTJqgw/XAhVlLrzeZI/AAAAAAAACGk/77L7pgKxzksREVfyK6btKPpWBzdcPfAtQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3970.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's so cute! I love all the details and vintage cars. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Plus, it's very toddler friendly since it's just printed on card-stock.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wIZIUl92U98/XAhVlRXR-AI/AAAAAAAACGo/xoKPa5mmkGstKg60MpzNHpCCQ88cm-8lgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wIZIUl92U98/XAhVlRXR-AI/AAAAAAAACGo/xoKPa5mmkGstKg60MpzNHpCCQ88cm-8lgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3971.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I kinda want to live in this little town. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is a link to the free printable if you would like it for yourself:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://alicewingerden.com/2014/11/diy-printable-christmas-village/" target="_blank">https://alicewingerden.com/2014/11/diy-printable-christmas-village/</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2u68AzhIiqQ/XAhVifZpVdI/AAAAAAAACG4/8pP5WCi17BwqEY4IJoB9ulG2e5cnavHLQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2u68AzhIiqQ/XAhVifZpVdI/AAAAAAAACG4/8pP5WCi17BwqEY4IJoB9ulG2e5cnavHLQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3962.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thank you for stopping by the the tour! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not a very consistent blogger, but I can say I've been very consistent with my Christmas tour posts the last few years since becoming a homeowner! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's so fun to collect (thrift) Christmas decor and share here.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've also been sharing more on Instagram lately:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/romanticcountryliving/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/romanticcountryliving/</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It seems like the cool(er) place to be, but I'll still update the 'ol blog every now and then. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope everyone has a truly lovely Christmas!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Blessings,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sharing at: <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Fridays</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-14464675444805843072018-12-16T16:45:00.001-06:002018-12-16T16:45:27.900-06:00Hot Chocolate Bar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hosted a "mom's night" a couple weeks ago, and a hot chocolate bar just seemed like a must have! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Warning: not the best quality pictures, as I kind of rushed to take them before my guests arrived.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Little blurry, but you'll get the idea.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ywLlAGHSgtM/XAhRHCInYkI/AAAAAAAACEA/8G2g0uLEC3065zlUbxDyYGSKh03o-pGQQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ywLlAGHSgtM/XAhRHCInYkI/AAAAAAAACEA/8G2g0uLEC3065zlUbxDyYGSKh03o-pGQQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3913.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hosting is such a great opportunity to get all you "pretties" out and on display. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My vintage Santa mugs were the star of this set up.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
They were a Christmas present my sister had gotten me last Christmas.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She found them on Etsy, and they are <i>very</i> old - I was happy to have them be both (safely) useful and on display.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kx1fqbH9Xyk/XAhRKl4NL_I/AAAAAAAACEI/-FhIjCJEuiwlkW_vbO4HacCq71tYLWrigCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3916.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kx1fqbH9Xyk/XAhRKl4NL_I/AAAAAAAACEI/-FhIjCJEuiwlkW_vbO4HacCq71tYLWrigCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3916.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
There are so many great ideas for Hot Chocolate Bars on Pinterest and Instagram. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I had a lot of fun "researching" before the party to come up with the perfect toppings and display area.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQgMZXAipiM/XAhRLy1QLpI/AAAAAAAACEQ/9UmFySkIf1AalPB98RBQtnbmqcyl5IUIQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQgMZXAipiM/XAhRLy1QLpI/AAAAAAAACEQ/9UmFySkIf1AalPB98RBQtnbmqcyl5IUIQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3918.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><u>TOPPINGS</u></b></h2>
<div>
<b><u><br /></u></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>* Mini Chocolate Chips</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>* Mini Marshmallows </b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*Crushed Peppermint</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*Andes Creme De Menthe Baking Chips</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*Caramel Sauce</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*Reddi Whip</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*Bailey's </b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
** I also had some mini biscotti cookies, lady fingers, and shortbread cookies. Off to the side my vintage Santa held candy canes and his sleigh held chocolate hazelnut wafers. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The hot chocolate was not from a recipe. I just threw together some chocolate milk, whipping cream, Swiss Miss, cinnamon, cacao, and a little pink Himalayan salt. It was yummy!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jp5wZk3-yKY/XAhRHPxD9HI/AAAAAAAACE4/vEuTfNdvWAMLPfGOYI-6xqU1SDyyXgYgQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jp5wZk3-yKY/XAhRHPxD9HI/AAAAAAAACE4/vEuTfNdvWAMLPfGOYI-6xqU1SDyyXgYgQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3911.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My entryway console table made the perfect spot. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've left this little display set up as part of my Christmas decor for the year.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-huvcv2PhhYw/XAhRHDsEDtI/AAAAAAAACEs/7jPmQ4CU4aEnqRln1_XIyh7ckCNBoYXOwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-huvcv2PhhYw/XAhRHDsEDtI/AAAAAAAACEs/7jPmQ4CU4aEnqRln1_XIyh7ckCNBoYXOwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3915.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I like having all of my vintage Santa items in one place. I think it has a bigger impact that way. The mugs, runner, lights, and little figurines have all been gifted or collected over that last couple years. Aside from the mugs being from Etsy, everything else was from either the thrift store or a garage sale. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Zo2aHUB3q4/XAhRLTo4yLI/AAAAAAAACEs/LELfenQt2X4A_6t3gY0-dCT70RTFH-hhQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Zo2aHUB3q4/XAhRLTo4yLI/AAAAAAAACEs/LELfenQt2X4A_6t3gY0-dCT70RTFH-hhQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3917.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The "Hot Chocolate Bar" sign was something I created in Microsoft Word with the help of a free downloadable font for "chocolate".</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The stainless steel Coleman warmer worked perfectly for the hot chocolate.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-76xzx659m_Y/XAhRPjtD8jI/AAAAAAAACEw/bvOKgz8e8cUnlHvMlm2em6c37rtvGPJCgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-76xzx659m_Y/XAhRPjtD8jI/AAAAAAAACEw/bvOKgz8e8cUnlHvMlm2em6c37rtvGPJCgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3922.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My sweet little mugs. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
They have a lot of "crazing" and the paint is in very good condition for how old they are. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
ALSO, didn't realize til halfway through the party that I had forgotten to put the other two spoons in the mugs! Whoops. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2MOg57iNoRc/XAhRNqfV4mI/AAAAAAAACE4/it56E4TJubs47uHG-8PL1bDcZUUcx09qQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3919.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2MOg57iNoRc/XAhRNqfV4mI/AAAAAAAACE4/it56E4TJubs47uHG-8PL1bDcZUUcx09qQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3919.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love having a few different heights in displays, but it is particularly helping in food related displays because you can squish more food or needed items into one spot.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zQTTY8me5rg/XAhRPweET2I/AAAAAAAACE0/bFT2bZ74cEYHqm4SL3H7mWeYzxPCEx8awCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zQTTY8me5rg/XAhRPweET2I/AAAAAAAACE0/bFT2bZ74cEYHqm4SL3H7mWeYzxPCEx8awCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3923.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tQFkNUCFCv8/XAhRR9N5C1I/AAAAAAAACE8/pobQl1q_4Y8xrkwQFEmRTU4THfzaBTrhgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tQFkNUCFCv8/XAhRR9N5C1I/AAAAAAAACE8/pobQl1q_4Y8xrkwQFEmRTU4THfzaBTrhgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3925.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If I was more tech savvy I'd link this sign below as a printable for anyone not wanting to create their own. But I'm just not. Sorry.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I could email it to you?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But also it's fun to be a little creative and make your own. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KoC2jjOlzdQ/XAhRQ8oeHrI/AAAAAAAACE4/-IYPT9AMcdINNm61mCVDvtGOSp-ZUKIJgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KoC2jjOlzdQ/XAhRQ8oeHrI/AAAAAAAACE4/-IYPT9AMcdINNm61mCVDvtGOSp-ZUKIJgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3924.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Overall I love how this little bar turned out! Minus the one santa light that wouldn't cooperate. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
There always has to be something, right?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was a very fun mom's night "in" just sharing a meal and some hot chocolate together. It is such a great time of year to get together and make the most of it getting dark out at 4:30 p.m. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Plus, moms always need a little break and drinkable chocolate is just a good idea in general!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks for stopping by!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A mini Christmas Home Tour is to come. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Blessings,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sharing at: <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Fridays</a></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-9027135593898953382018-10-02T14:35:00.001-05:002018-10-02T14:35:38.632-05:00Antique Chair Rescue with Chalk Paint<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For years my antique farmhouse table has been surrounded by mismatched old white chairs. All were in some shade of chippy-white. But as my chairs slowly started to die off (ahem: BREAK) I started to search for a matching set to take their place. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My mom stumbled upon an antique set of 4 chairs at the local Salvation Army for $8 a piece. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She did some babysitting while I went to snatch them up... love me some thrift store furniture. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But when I got them home I discovered that they had previously been owned by a smoker/cat lady! P.U. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It was okay though, because like most of my furniture, I had plans to chalk paint them. And, with the help of my momma, this was my first reupholstering project. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NO-Kb8m-amQ/W2n1zKxxomI/AAAAAAAAB9w/AWbj_dsEwz4U89eD7dQcq2VT15DtP4EiACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NO-Kb8m-amQ/W2n1zKxxomI/AAAAAAAAB9w/AWbj_dsEwz4U89eD7dQcq2VT15DtP4EiACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3737.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I used Annie Sloan chalk paint with a first layer of Lem Lem and a second coat in Duck Egg Blue. Then sealed it off with clear wax after distressing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I scrubbed them down first, and that really helped get rid of the smell before I even started painting.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AaFEOsyMLMo/W2n1yoUVZkI/AAAAAAAAB9s/WXaWfz7XRjA2-Hkbp2v3PK9UWPAgNXFUwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1101" data-original-width="1600" height="440" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AaFEOsyMLMo/W2n1yoUVZkI/AAAAAAAAB9s/WXaWfz7XRjA2-Hkbp2v3PK9UWPAgNXFUwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3738.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then, we reupholstered the seats in a French toile fabric I had found at Hobby Lobby. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Upholstering is pretty easy (for something as simple as these chairs). </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And when you have a good mom/teacher.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm sure you're all curious about the "Before" so here is a low quality cell phone picture to help you get an idea. Dark, shiny wood with several layers of upholstery. Very scratched up.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Not pretty, but lots of potential to be.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I really loved the front feet.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R-WHilIMeAk/W66RliQmlAI/AAAAAAAACCs/ObkJeGa7FBUUGC6hU-Rm1wfg9F6b3Rg9QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180123_142119_458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1600" height="392" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R-WHilIMeAk/W66RliQmlAI/AAAAAAAACCs/ObkJeGa7FBUUGC6hU-Rm1wfg9F6b3Rg9QCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_20180123_142119_458.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g6VtBcSHOM4/W2n10PvMckI/AAAAAAAAB90/AtqeRwFLlnYlRDcaFxis91aAmys09pg-ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g6VtBcSHOM4/W2n10PvMckI/AAAAAAAAB90/AtqeRwFLlnYlRDcaFxis91aAmys09pg-ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3740.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These were my anniversary flowers from my husband that he bought from a local flower farm. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*Heart Eyes*</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
He's a keeper.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Fresh flowers always go well with dining tables and chairs. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mKRtInFm9YM/W2n1-FvzvoI/AAAAAAAAB94/PfT1U36BQP4J0BNfP0eC5dibmPGAmTKagCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mKRtInFm9YM/W2n1-FvzvoI/AAAAAAAAB94/PfT1U36BQP4J0BNfP0eC5dibmPGAmTKagCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3741.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Two of the seats had to be replaced, because they were cracked - when pulling them apart we found STRAW STUFFING! That's how you know they are really old. The real deal.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H0hOjX6AP6I/W2n1-jDDmxI/AAAAAAAAB-A/xpw3KyRQSRMsbR65lqoyJd0MWi6lDm02wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H0hOjX6AP6I/W2n1-jDDmxI/AAAAAAAAB-A/xpw3KyRQSRMsbR65lqoyJd0MWi6lDm02wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3742.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My mom found a tag underneath the chairs, and they date back to the late 1800's! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Made by: Phoenix Chair Co. from Sheboygan, WI a.k.a. The Furniture Capital of the World</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The tags are hard to read, but one of the clearer ones said they are genuine walnut... maybe someday if I get sick of the color, they will get stripped back down and re stained or waxed. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YI9_qxMTtRQ/W2n1-g6eG9I/AAAAAAAAB98/cuP1QaPcc6MC-DPgC8OPLsvSXvqLDpzpACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YI9_qxMTtRQ/W2n1-g6eG9I/AAAAAAAAB98/cuP1QaPcc6MC-DPgC8OPLsvSXvqLDpzpACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3743.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My mother-in-law also pointed out that you can tell a chair is old when the back piece is all one with the back legs. I had never noticed that before, but now I'll be on the look out for that! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
They are definitely a very quality made chair. They've been around for so long and are still extremely sturdy. They hardly creek or squeak. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Yet another reason to not be scared of old thrift store furniture! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You just have to know what to hunt for.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1yoze7JnAoc/W2n2HbH_M6I/AAAAAAAAB-I/MH3a-mcQUQstRZtu8T7pwd6oH35XvXMEwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1yoze7JnAoc/W2n2HbH_M6I/AAAAAAAAB-I/MH3a-mcQUQstRZtu8T7pwd6oH35XvXMEwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3744.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here you can see a bit of how the distressing turned out. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Painting Tip: to save money and time I only painted the Lem Lem (green) in the areas I knew I would be distressing and wanting it to show through.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPGHW6MBDyo/W2n2LgEUD5I/AAAAAAAAB-Q/Wkcns9scAZUqDhCzCXAcRV_h4TiiE_PXACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3746.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPGHW6MBDyo/W2n2LgEUD5I/AAAAAAAAB-Q/Wkcns9scAZUqDhCzCXAcRV_h4TiiE_PXACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3746.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am super happy with the fabric I found, and have noticed it in several other blogger/instagramers homes that I follow and love. And I've spotted it a couple times on Pinterest too. I didn't know it was so popular, but I can see why. I love the soft greens and deep jewel tone blues. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QCx8JSQyS0k/W2n2LPsV65I/AAAAAAAAB-M/XHdy-mEM4sg72etE7OZfOoZXyJ1y9t9QwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3747.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QCx8JSQyS0k/W2n2LPsV65I/AAAAAAAAB-M/XHdy-mEM4sg72etE7OZfOoZXyJ1y9t9QwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3747.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The fabric colors certainly aren't an exact match with the paint colors, and that's okay with me. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been trying to get away from being so matchy-matchy with decorating, because that's no fun. And really, that's not what the true professionals do anyways. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The colors more just complement each other. They all work in my serene color scheme, and that's good enough for me. No need to overdue the matching.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uhn-DzVP_tA/W2n2QlutR4I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/3vWucZr5RCAmjCEKF-3Q4dpk4w_7kkcSACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uhn-DzVP_tA/W2n2QlutR4I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/3vWucZr5RCAmjCEKF-3Q4dpk4w_7kkcSACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3748.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They are also the perfect chairs for the small toddler boy to climb...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
He can step right up on the bottom rung and be up to get into whatever is on top of the table in 2.7 seconds flat. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Send help.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JMh2nWO-DX0/W2n2R8mx8RI/AAAAAAAAB-c/qi9jXZF5-E88j6e-s432xD5XikwEhQvrgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3749.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JMh2nWO-DX0/W2n2R8mx8RI/AAAAAAAAB-c/qi9jXZF5-E88j6e-s432xD5XikwEhQvrgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3749.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm so glad I was the one to take these chairs home for my table. After paint and new upholstery they are basically good as new... heck, they are better than new, because you can't find this kind of quality nowadays. I figure if they can make it from the late 1800's til now, then they can survive in my house with my two destructive boys. ;) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Someone else may not have appreciated (or even discovered) the fact that they were so old and special and could have just brought them back or thrown them out once they got a whiff! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The smokey cat smell is gone, and they are here to stay!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks for stopping by the blog.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope you all have a blessed week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
~Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sharing at: <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-47671895066248588542018-08-29T14:53:00.001-05:002018-08-29T14:53:13.325-05:00Vintage Camper Update & A "Before Tour" of a 1963 Friendship Vacationaire<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Remember long ago when I posted about our vintage Shasta compact travel trailer? </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well, I figured I should give you an update...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Actually, a few followers reminded me I just kind of left y'all hangin'... Sorry!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you need a refresher on what the "Before Shasta" looked like, click <a href="http://romanticcountryliving.blogspot.com/2016/06/tiny-vintage-camper-part-1-before-tour.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So... the Shasta was in such bad shape that it ended up having to be rebuilt completely.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My husband got pretty far on it, and then was having a difficult time "wrapping" it. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Getting the wood to curve around in that nifty canned ham shape isn't easy. So, we actually hired some vintage camper restorers to do the frame and wrap it in the wood. (It is an extremely weird feeling as a DIYer to pay someone else to do the work, but my goodness it was nice!!) So, it is beautifully wrapped in new wood now and... sitting in a friends pole building just waiting for love! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There are two reasons for that.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1.) You see, we began to realize that it would need new siding. Even though I spend hours and hours striping 9,000 layers of paint off of the original siding, it was splitting and had random holes and horrible patch jobs all over. We realized with everything else being completely new, it would be silly to put that rough looking stuff back on. Unfortunately, the price of new siding for vintage camper is thousands of dollars. We own a fixer upper home and were getting ready to have a baby, and the poor little Shasta just wasn't a priority for our money. So in the pole building it sits. We have thought about selling it, but I was so dang excited about getting it in the first place, so that seems crazy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm still trying to convince my mom that it needs to be turned into a cute little food stand she can run. It already needs a new window on the side, so it would be <i>perfect </i>for that. Gourmet strawberry shortcake out of a vintage camper? I think yes. What do you think? It's wings are already painted red!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
2.) In the mean time of our beloved little Shasta waiting patiently for attention, we ended up getting a NEW vintage camper! This one is also a fixer upper camper, but is in quite a bit better shape than the Shasta. Like... actually usable. So we ended up putting a bit of time into it so that we could actually <b>go. out. camping.</b> We have gotten a good amount of use out of it in the last year (I think 4 trips now, which isn't bad for camping with a new baby), and we LOVE it! It is just the right size, toasty warm, hauls like a champ, well made, and will be cute-as-can-be when we are finished. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So, let me introduce you to the...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>1963 Friendship Vacationaire</b></h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqrA7g8mU_0/W2n3hZHPR8I/AAAAAAAAB-4/y2nnVzbHw78qmy8hB2kWEH_KJuhZ85CWgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqrA7g8mU_0/W2n3hZHPR8I/AAAAAAAAB-4/y2nnVzbHw78qmy8hB2kWEH_KJuhZ85CWgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2418.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Maybe not a big name "Shasta" or anything, but still so cute and so vintage.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-suVmwl8Gm-M/W2n3aoFETfI/AAAAAAAAB-0/shZbflvjTEwPtlIQRuR9_G5R4KOZgaMeACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-suVmwl8Gm-M/W2n3aoFETfI/AAAAAAAAB-0/shZbflvjTEwPtlIQRuR9_G5R4KOZgaMeACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2419.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
My husband just giving a good scrub to the exterior and making it that much more beautiful.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Look at the difference even soap and water can make!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qlKtw9StTSQ/W2n3Zbz7fiI/AAAAAAAAB-w/RXVmOEQy5WYeLWf5-cCY07cfjKIaSgsvACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2420.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qlKtw9StTSQ/W2n3Zbz7fiI/AAAAAAAAB-w/RXVmOEQy5WYeLWf5-cCY07cfjKIaSgsvACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2420.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The front window had a crack from a rock hitting. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
That was one of the first things we replaced, and we just used Plexiglas, which saved money and was easier to work with.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mx2DS8_pHgk/W2n3oK3clBI/AAAAAAAAB_A/uwTQzdC2sq8wz-lWRlIk6LmW1zJ6qz8EACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2421.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mx2DS8_pHgk/W2n3oK3clBI/AAAAAAAAB_A/uwTQzdC2sq8wz-lWRlIk6LmW1zJ6qz8EACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2421.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
From what I have seen in other's pictures the original color of the Vacationaires was white.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This one just has a bit of chalky white paint barely hanging on. My husband scrubbed the front side so well that he was able to get it back to the silver. The silver is nice, but since he couldn't get all the original paint off (no matter what we do or use) it will most likely get a paint job. I think white again, but with some sort of pop of color. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My Pinterest board:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/oliviagodfrey93/im-a-happy-camper/" target="_blank">I'm a Happy Camper</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
will give me some inspiration I'm sure! Lot's of cute colors and styles.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LsK-3XOi1cI/W2n3ktxPHmI/AAAAAAAAB-8/tyYhOSy2RgYw4s8UwuH5AwFPaaHnw7pVACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LsK-3XOi1cI/W2n3ktxPHmI/AAAAAAAAB-8/tyYhOSy2RgYw4s8UwuH5AwFPaaHnw7pVACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2437.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now, what you're all truly waiting for: the inside!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7LbB2Vv0IEo/W2n3vfOsuQI/AAAAAAAAB_M/sJ1eDGrTqOQMMSzf0n3HbUlQnTNr8GvggCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7LbB2Vv0IEo/W2n3vfOsuQI/AAAAAAAAB_M/sJ1eDGrTqOQMMSzf0n3HbUlQnTNr8GvggCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2438.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's amazing what just a good cleaning job can do to really snazz a place up! ;)</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_xRkziOfwQ/W2n3vbtksQI/AAAAAAAAB_I/JIam9EqgZVEO5vxU3QrzVrsoCu6jTJ9GwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_xRkziOfwQ/W2n3vbtksQI/AAAAAAAAB_I/JIam9EqgZVEO5vxU3QrzVrsoCu6jTJ9GwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2439.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
One thing we had already bought for the Shasta, which ended up in this camper, was a very comfortable memory foam mattress. It took the place of this foam bed, which made me so happy. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It has always been my dream to have a tiny vintage camper (a hard sided tent as I like to say) with the bed all ready to go. We just pull in, level the camper, and <i>wah-lah!</i> Good to go. I don't like to spend a lot of time setting up, because I like to be out swimming and exploring, so not even having to set up a bed is fantastic. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OG57D7jW_98/W2n3zRq-HLI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/_YNUu1wAr7IM0SBB5h7bvf_NW8Fy9Yf6ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OG57D7jW_98/W2n3zRq-HLI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/_YNUu1wAr7IM0SBB5h7bvf_NW8Fy9Yf6ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2440.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A few things have already been done to brighten up the inside, and I will try not to make you wait years to see it! ;) We still have a lot left to do, but I'm thinking I could manage doing a "Middle Tour" type of post. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This tiny "kitchen" is one of my favorite parts!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4SROCQPRK9g/W2n34w-GrWI/AAAAAAAAB_U/bXAU5d4PSlA2Axyw5dbS_kCuu-6xI4D-wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4SROCQPRK9g/W2n34w-GrWI/AAAAAAAAB_U/bXAU5d4PSlA2Axyw5dbS_kCuu-6xI4D-wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2441.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This picture looks confusing because there is a tall cabinet on the left that has a long mirror on it. It is right in between the bed and the entry door.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-de4zyo0CmVA/W2n39H6mn-I/AAAAAAAAB_Y/TVfjn54iKF4V3NsdHPIjcYMNhdrL1Bt_gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-de4zyo0CmVA/W2n39H6mn-I/AAAAAAAAB_Y/TVfjn54iKF4V3NsdHPIjcYMNhdrL1Bt_gCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2442.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is inside that cabinet. It came with a brand new Coleman port-a-potty, which was probably worth about half of what we paid for this camper! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We got a good deal on this camper because it belonged to my Mother-in-law's boyfriend's parents. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The good price helped justify the fact that we would own TWO fixer upper vintage campers! :) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We weren't sure if we should actually get it at the time, but I have no regrets now. I'm so glad it came our way.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cDNgP1BPdS4/W2n3-RqHASI/AAAAAAAAB_c/BX5KawSv98UqJrDkXdMfcK4BybRn0A_LQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cDNgP1BPdS4/W2n3-RqHASI/AAAAAAAAB_c/BX5KawSv98UqJrDkXdMfcK4BybRn0A_LQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2443.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The other side of the camper has a table and benches that converts to a bed. When the bed is down we put the pack-and-play right on top of it, and that is where my son sleeps! He has become a champion camper for only be a year old. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-INAmmP8F-Jc/W2n4GIbSB_I/AAAAAAAAB_o/p7gUhdfq7sgrmrTtRyfge23xrGko-5o1ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-INAmmP8F-Jc/W2n4GIbSB_I/AAAAAAAAB_o/p7gUhdfq7sgrmrTtRyfge23xrGko-5o1ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2444.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
This camper has tons of storage, which I love! I am a bit of a minimalist, so there are just dishes and things I know we will actually use in here, and it has been perfectly enough. I add a few little things here and there, but we still have some storage space left unused, which is a great feeling!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cUq8IINIn4k/W2n4HKrNnvI/AAAAAAAAB_s/wj948529R1oolFIDcVVMRGzoNJWbcgjlACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cUq8IINIn4k/W2n4HKrNnvI/AAAAAAAAB_s/wj948529R1oolFIDcVVMRGzoNJWbcgjlACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2445.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I paint and come up with the decor game plan... this is the man behind all the actual hard work (like flooring and shelving and new paneling, etc.) He makes me a happy camper!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sKVeyjHHK7g/W2n4HlQEGwI/AAAAAAAAB_w/IB-hDWKhrEYzJDEgvrBfH9Q5zKMW0gEhwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2446.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sKVeyjHHK7g/W2n4HlQEGwI/AAAAAAAAB_w/IB-hDWKhrEYzJDEgvrBfH9Q5zKMW0gEhwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2446.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
It just occurred to me that some people may have looked through these pictures and been a little repulsed! Well, that doesn't offend me, because people with the mentality that something old and dirty is no good are usually people that are just scared of a little hard work! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Work doesn't scare me, and trust me, this tiny little camper already looks a million times better than these pictures. With just a little bit of love, we are making sure that a piece of history stays out and about adventuring. This camper was built to last, and I would much rather have something old and well built that can be used for years to come rather than a new, light weight camper that looks the same as everybody else's in the campground. Also, it is really fun to "make something your own". This gives us the opportunity to get just what we want. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm so thankful we found this little GEM! I'm excited to slowly keep putting little shabby-chic, glamping touches on it, and I promise I'll keep you updated as we get more things done. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thank you for following along and taking the tour!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have a blessed week and lovely rest of the camping season,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
~Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-50703586821323708792018-07-20T14:23:00.000-05:002018-07-20T14:23:44.436-05:00A Look Back: Barn Door Headboard {A Guest Bedroom Tour}<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is a look at the barn door in its first home: the guest bedroom.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This room is also where the nursery currently is.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UgyG5QddJFI/WhD90nBn-eI/AAAAAAAABzs/x9ZCC3IxDuIAG9SSqPbIMKSYFS79c-CgQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UgyG5QddJFI/WhD90nBn-eI/AAAAAAAABzs/x9ZCC3IxDuIAG9SSqPbIMKSYFS79c-CgQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2277.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love my barn door in the living room, and I love my baby's nursery, but I do miss this room!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It had a very serene feel with the monochromatic color scheme and lots of natural elements.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Eun47VhGmg/WhD91OYAXYI/AAAAAAAABzw/zfVwrHu65dksnZ4GTOYUZ9iCapjUndZ_ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Eun47VhGmg/WhD91OYAXYI/AAAAAAAABzw/zfVwrHu65dksnZ4GTOYUZ9iCapjUndZ_ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2279.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The comforter had a small leafy vine pattern.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wYWx89g3EZE/WhHGc-Gm1ZI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/4dJ5nqOLoG8AmpvJC58KJcjfiLo0Nfg-QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wYWx89g3EZE/WhHGc-Gm1ZI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/4dJ5nqOLoG8AmpvJC58KJcjfiLo0Nfg-QCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_0383.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's a look back so you can remember the dark, dated, smelly cave...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Don't miss that ceiling fan that you could literally walk right into!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oQ8qe0R9lzM/WhD-Dp1SVeI/AAAAAAAABz4/0Cw62ByCuhsz5wdCCjwim7xuEl7wVmxegCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oQ8qe0R9lzM/WhD-Dp1SVeI/AAAAAAAABz4/0Cw62ByCuhsz5wdCCjwim7xuEl7wVmxegCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2281.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This room get's a lot of natural light in the evening, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
and once I added all of my whites and light colors it felt even more bright and happy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9vHE4IzCH0/WhD-EdcoeSI/AAAAAAAAB0k/WuneGliAJfgx5BNMpyutpLkxahk8STsUACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9vHE4IzCH0/WhD-EdcoeSI/AAAAAAAAB0k/WuneGliAJfgx5BNMpyutpLkxahk8STsUACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2282.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5Icb_-oYq-k/WhD-C7eFXgI/AAAAAAAAB0k/KnmKXJ3ls781PGd1yuEb2UKf-88-7gIogCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5Icb_-oYq-k/WhD-C7eFXgI/AAAAAAAAB0k/KnmKXJ3ls781PGd1yuEb2UKf-88-7gIogCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2280.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The plant in the window is a "lipstick plant" ...a baby from one that my mom had. It gets bright red blooms that look like a tube of lipstick.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qorUD22py94/WhD90Y-RiYI/AAAAAAAAB0k/ttRjq__aU0Qc5drRb0cQcozMg8QuHPjdwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qorUD22py94/WhD90Y-RiYI/AAAAAAAAB0k/ttRjq__aU0Qc5drRb0cQcozMg8QuHPjdwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2278.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nm9rp_xWJBM/WhD-jQhZQHI/AAAAAAAAB0k/KkFFwnH2F38jVCeeroO8A7wFcjDuokfwACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nm9rp_xWJBM/WhD-jQhZQHI/AAAAAAAAB0k/KkFFwnH2F38jVCeeroO8A7wFcjDuokfwACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2287.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
As I look back now, I see that I may be killing this plant a bit! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Uh-oh... it's definitely not this big anymore...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lldA5ZHQ60M/WhD-eZyRfkI/AAAAAAAAB0k/Q37D68qwVUEvy2JLtYzlp5Qi4M6SYIgUQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lldA5ZHQ60M/WhD-eZyRfkI/AAAAAAAAB0k/Q37D68qwVUEvy2JLtYzlp5Qi4M6SYIgUQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2286.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-18soGKo4xw4/WhD-RDrXiMI/AAAAAAAAB0k/iYtWfxSSicgAlU3w1UYuY3mDiDGCkqaGgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2283.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-18soGKo4xw4/WhD-RDrXiMI/AAAAAAAAB0k/iYtWfxSSicgAlU3w1UYuY3mDiDGCkqaGgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2283.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My sister did the painting on the nightstand. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It is from a real photo of her and I sitting on a little bridge over a creek.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It looks exactly like the photo!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qGxzea4P3W0/WhD-UhKHwqI/AAAAAAAAB0k/jfXrCvA5E5QfilfFP7KgfJ4yihEuCY-VwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qGxzea4P3W0/WhD-UhKHwqI/AAAAAAAAB0k/jfXrCvA5E5QfilfFP7KgfJ4yihEuCY-VwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2284.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love meaningful decor.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Maddie is on the left, and I'm on the right.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She also got me the piece of rock sitting on the mirror.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The rock has a story behind it about how it looks like Lake Superior. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nXVVwiixaEM/WhD-UvLGePI/AAAAAAAAB0k/IxX_CUST-RcFhnxLl04PppxIlvLkV1A9ACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nXVVwiixaEM/WhD-UvLGePI/AAAAAAAAB0k/IxX_CUST-RcFhnxLl04PppxIlvLkV1A9ACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2285.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This wall display has some poetry that my best friend's mom wrote.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These pieces are now split up all over the house.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-az6SdD0wpvU/WhD-us3jIWI/AAAAAAAAB0k/k9toFcyGOQguzMfpHBj0nkJjTcijOwDEQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-az6SdD0wpvU/WhD-us3jIWI/AAAAAAAAB0k/k9toFcyGOQguzMfpHBj0nkJjTcijOwDEQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2291.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But I do love how you can bring a bunch of small items together to make a bigger impact on a wall.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b1R0_xvAxDs/WhD-xv50rEI/AAAAAAAAB0k/6vO41DCSLBkNPSs7uhZyvyC1Desdkf2HgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b1R0_xvAxDs/WhD-xv50rEI/AAAAAAAAB0k/6vO41DCSLBkNPSs7uhZyvyC1Desdkf2HgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2292.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The paper behind this verse was almost the exact same as the wall color in this room.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It wasn't planned, but it's nice when things like that happen!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The wall color is called "Sheltering Winter's Pine".</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLQOr6cGOrU/WhD_BXQ_BAI/AAAAAAAAB04/kdUdAE3tLxoQ_-dgDYaCrIz0gbPbVyL6wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLQOr6cGOrU/WhD_BXQ_BAI/AAAAAAAAB04/kdUdAE3tLxoQ_-dgDYaCrIz0gbPbVyL6wCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2295.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It doesn't get much more rustic than that... That's why I was sure to have my husband hang the door high enough so that even the pillows wouldn't be touching it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b9oYSsk5gNQ/WhD-_ZINBRI/AAAAAAAAB04/0RfRx7jQunMwQJsxgvmMqq4xhtJ5lV-ZACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b9oYSsk5gNQ/WhD-_ZINBRI/AAAAAAAAB04/0RfRx7jQunMwQJsxgvmMqq4xhtJ5lV-ZACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2296.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YIWTkmAIRGI/WhD-iFeT18I/AAAAAAAAB0k/BWfy7zJac6w0WiK_qAzuDVPuS5IL_iSlACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2290.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YIWTkmAIRGI/WhD-iFeT18I/AAAAAAAAB0k/BWfy7zJac6w0WiK_qAzuDVPuS5IL_iSlACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2290.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have no idea what the plant in the corner was called... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
it was a hand-me-down that we unfortunately killed.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bI7Vc0aLAIw/WhD_DyDWxlI/AAAAAAAAB04/kzGcXjkQVi4yuTumw0eWkZsbKTJwR8uZgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bI7Vc0aLAIw/WhD_DyDWxlI/AAAAAAAAB04/kzGcXjkQVi4yuTumw0eWkZsbKTJwR8uZgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2297.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is the smallest of our 3 bedrooms, but it was still perfect for a couple of guests to come for a cozy stay. And it did get quite a bit of use too!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Maybe someday I will get our current guest bedroom whipped into shape and can give you a tour of that. It also has a very serene feel with a monochromatic color scheme... but none of these colors.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's currently the dumping grounds for all the things that need to be worked on around the fixer upper and all the things that need to be kept hidden from the baby! So...it will be a while before you see it probably. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My few readers are pretty patient people thought. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks for taking the tour!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Blessings,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-91735915114900104712018-04-14T21:50:00.000-05:002018-04-14T21:50:24.952-05:00The Living Room Tour<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's been a while, I know.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My new "mom life" kinda took over for a bit...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But my babe is just a couple months shy of his first birthday, so I thought it would be safe to give the blog some attention. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And, I wanted to make sure I show ya'll the living room before it doesn't look like this anymore! There have already been several changes since I took these photos, but now that I have a new couch it is really starting to reflect my true style better.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3qps7edysDg/WhHH1De8HJI/AAAAAAAAB2c/KSioT2RBle0u5WGN5G9ibf_ycqCY0DAfgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3qps7edysDg/WhHH1De8HJI/AAAAAAAAB2c/KSioT2RBle0u5WGN5G9ibf_ycqCY0DAfgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2962.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I took a while (3 years) but I've finally got all of my hand-me-down, garage sale, and thrift store items working harmoniously in the living room - after lots of painting of course.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_4LVbW5sQho/WhHK-n979dI/AAAAAAAAB3A/9yIIHGsayGQ5DqGup5m4V-vrEjTvseP1wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_4LVbW5sQho/WhHK-n979dI/AAAAAAAAB3A/9yIIHGsayGQ5DqGup5m4V-vrEjTvseP1wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_0365.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Let me remind you of the BEFORE picture.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1yFx9KrokQQ/WhHK_M_9tnI/AAAAAAAAB3E/PL8hC9bSCcEf1GELsEf3CSMAhI241oKDACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1yFx9KrokQQ/WhHK_M_9tnI/AAAAAAAAB3E/PL8hC9bSCcEf1GELsEf3CSMAhI241oKDACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_0367.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
When we moved in this room had gross, stinky carpet, a granny valance in the bow window, and lots of other problems. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Like those beautiful baseboard heaters...all the pipes were burst. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A true Fixer Upper.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m6ss3-Y26f0/WhHHaKPpC5I/AAAAAAAAB10/XIKCRSZ4ib8yTIbAEMldxeDf7VBEZ4WKwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m6ss3-Y26f0/WhHHaKPpC5I/AAAAAAAAB10/XIKCRSZ4ib8yTIbAEMldxeDf7VBEZ4WKwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2953.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This room wasn't too expensive or hard to fix up...basically just new flooring and paint did the trick. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
New windows will come shortly, and then it will be 100% complete.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sgn7FeU8gy4/WhHHR8uLokI/AAAAAAAAB2U/zq0AzfIBxOY7GdNzzRHcWgk9yqaZ_p0LQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sgn7FeU8gy4/WhHHR8uLokI/AAAAAAAAB2U/zq0AzfIBxOY7GdNzzRHcWgk9yqaZ_p0LQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2952.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I know, it's hard to make a gigantic black TV look pretty. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
There is now a sign above it, which helps ever so slightly.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Definitely not the best angle of the living room, but I want you to get a feel of the lay out.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C72IU8PJ-l8/WhHHSUvnp8I/AAAAAAAAB2c/rDv9d6e0D3Ym2LifZ0G-0zKemtsDu3wdACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C72IU8PJ-l8/WhHHSUvnp8I/AAAAAAAAB2c/rDv9d6e0D3Ym2LifZ0G-0zKemtsDu3wdACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2949.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The console table in the entry way is always changing. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's one of the few places I have to actually display decor.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5LDNMbdWgxU/WhHHS8wlooI/AAAAAAAAB2c/Q-PZvntLi4QACrAk0p4jRQw7XymMa6e7wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2947.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5LDNMbdWgxU/WhHHS8wlooI/AAAAAAAAB2c/Q-PZvntLi4QACrAk0p4jRQw7XymMa6e7wCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2947.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My beloved church pew (a gift from my MIL and from the church my husband went to as a child) fits absolutely perfectly on this wall and is a great landing place for bags when coming in the door.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p7IbAYlvVyc/WhHHlA8yBBI/AAAAAAAAB10/bQIwXkWr2gcmSeBDnFz8GmHVvCZ759krwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p7IbAYlvVyc/WhHHlA8yBBI/AAAAAAAAB10/bQIwXkWr2gcmSeBDnFz8GmHVvCZ759krwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2958.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Still on the hunt for the perfect wreath to hang on my barn door, but until then I'm just enjoying it as is. The major rustic element in the room to help balance all the romantic pieces. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L4KBTjN1Fx0/WhHHy6CoFlI/AAAAAAAAB2c/mAbiWr_zWk4F0R6IlcEOijpgPvq16bVSgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L4KBTjN1Fx0/WhHHy6CoFlI/AAAAAAAAB2c/mAbiWr_zWk4F0R6IlcEOijpgPvq16bVSgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2961.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My corner hutch doesn't fit in the dining area. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
When we first moved it in to the home I thought it would be so weird to have it in the living room, but I have grown to love it in here. It makes a statement and adds height.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rLS_RPolX_Y/WhHHkk5y9CI/AAAAAAAAB10/9R_GOnjQ4BkHDMWZ1Ik7P0PBQWyEGScJACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rLS_RPolX_Y/WhHHkk5y9CI/AAAAAAAAB10/9R_GOnjQ4BkHDMWZ1Ik7P0PBQWyEGScJACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2956.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Q: How many candles is too many candles in a vignette?? ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jA7jxtaWNkM/WhHHnnR7qdI/AAAAAAAAB10/sSHUIPbWNc4qrhmkK1vVJuY4aBzPtRMHQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jA7jxtaWNkM/WhHHnnR7qdI/AAAAAAAAB10/sSHUIPbWNc4qrhmkK1vVJuY4aBzPtRMHQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This room gets really nice natural light in the early afternoon.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
All of my whites really help make it that much brighter. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Light and bright is what makes me happy!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
~~~</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got the rocking chair for $10 at a garage sale. It needed a bit of work, but it is an antique that used to be in an old school house in my town. I know I got a killer deal on it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XhkTvA64bjE/WhHH3h_QHmI/AAAAAAAAB2c/Rotx9BfvhwQS7MuiDrkuMDUljlStTuEzwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XhkTvA64bjE/WhHH3h_QHmI/AAAAAAAAB2c/Rotx9BfvhwQS7MuiDrkuMDUljlStTuEzwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2964.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We purchased this couch from Wayfair.com once I discovered how much I hated our old couch when I started breastfeeding. It was so low and deep and there was no support for my back or arms.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This one is perfect! The exact opposite.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e2vcdblmCFE/WhHIDOyuLTI/AAAAAAAAB2c/xLk3d1BNx48LwsR0lAEFj4S72yHmTTUSgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e2vcdblmCFE/WhHIDOyuLTI/AAAAAAAAB2c/xLk3d1BNx48LwsR0lAEFj4S72yHmTTUSgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2967.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I will admit, we were a little nervous about buying a couch that we couldn't try out. We had no idea if it would be comfortable, and it was hard to get a sense of the color from the pictures and comments. I was looking at the pictures daily and starting to feel like I may have made a big mistake. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then it showed up, and I ended up loving it even more than when I first saw it in the pictures!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wayfair win.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p_BtEGfZJ6E/WhHIE93XGYI/AAAAAAAAB2c/b5N7OkS18noGwsU5VZIkBcyh7bS6R3TsgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p_BtEGfZJ6E/WhHIE93XGYI/AAAAAAAAB2c/b5N7OkS18noGwsU5VZIkBcyh7bS6R3TsgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2968.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I do love having a church pew... it is also great during parties for extra seating.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iq0zhpD6h0c/WhHISo7YI7I/AAAAAAAAB28/c_7oTWPLExMUjEPXWETuezbtSFKCgHhtACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iq0zhpD6h0c/WhHISo7YI7I/AAAAAAAAB28/c_7oTWPLExMUjEPXWETuezbtSFKCgHhtACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2971.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My Calla girl striking a pose...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wlu6xrpJAqY/WhHIU_6q1II/AAAAAAAAB28/V4G7RPHmemk2mAhDMyM-MtI1n6suvWpCQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wlu6xrpJAqY/WhHIU_6q1II/AAAAAAAAB28/V4G7RPHmemk2mAhDMyM-MtI1n6suvWpCQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2979.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JQoJ8eZe5z0/WhHIDCH8g9I/AAAAAAAAB2c/-Qu5PK4_wmEKNHLlVYxCWYLGITwXKevFgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JQoJ8eZe5z0/WhHIDCH8g9I/AAAAAAAAB2c/-Qu5PK4_wmEKNHLlVYxCWYLGITwXKevFgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2966.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I sometimes look at this barn door (that I pulled right off of a barn that was about to be tore down) and laugh because I know the person that built it had no idea it would end up hanging on some lady's wall one day as decor. There are nails all over it that were pounded through and then back down. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It adds a lot of "character", that's for sure.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fIPqLTtn_VM/WhHIg6g9tEI/AAAAAAAAB20/DJuqBPpdrxoEOvcO90jiYZQDcivCZ_3QgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fIPqLTtn_VM/WhHIg6g9tEI/AAAAAAAAB20/DJuqBPpdrxoEOvcO90jiYZQDcivCZ_3QgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2981.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It works out well that my dog matches my decor...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Mostly white with some brown spots :) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She knows neutral is in!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fwUcCG3hbDQ/WhHIj4BHVAI/AAAAAAAAB20/c2oVaVmFb_4ivt0qopgWhYjtt0dU9P8ugCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="1600" height="448" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fwUcCG3hbDQ/WhHIj4BHVAI/AAAAAAAAB20/c2oVaVmFb_4ivt0qopgWhYjtt0dU9P8ugCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2982.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I would like to find a beautiful dried floral wreath for the door. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
If I can't find what I'm looking for I may attempt to make it. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Or I may settle for the overly trendy cotton stem style wreath, we will see.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xplRis7SxjE/WhHIk8z39_I/AAAAAAAAB20/wj1KSO9XqaAjf9UO12BLuBj2P1uBBc38gCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xplRis7SxjE/WhHIk8z39_I/AAAAAAAAB20/wj1KSO9XqaAjf9UO12BLuBj2P1uBBc38gCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2984.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It is fun looking at the living room now that things are coming together. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been collecting things from garage sales and thrift stores since I was in high school, not really knowing how it would all work out together. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think it...mostly...does. Right?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I chose the stain for the TV stand my husband built before I totally knew my style. ;) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Someday it will probably get refinished...maybe white washed if he will let me.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But I also dream of a big armoire with old doors that will just hide the TV. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lFis3Mg4qZA/WhHIp7ucyLI/AAAAAAAAB20/NewiIIxw_y4buO8HKRBRYRkCxGpdBukrQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lFis3Mg4qZA/WhHIp7ucyLI/AAAAAAAAB20/NewiIIxw_y4buO8HKRBRYRkCxGpdBukrQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2986.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks for taking the living room tour!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Things are always improving around here...little changes being made, but it is finally in a place where it's actually presentable and not embarrassing anymore. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope you all have a beautiful and blessed spring (yes, I am signing off using a "season" because who knows when I'll be back with another post!).</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Blessings,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br /></div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-75778548115863057492017-12-23T18:00:00.002-06:002017-12-23T18:00:49.529-06:002017 Christmas Home Tour<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I finally got a new lap top! And now that I have all working keys, I'd say that calls for a blog post!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And just in time for Christmas. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not a consistent blogger, but I have been pretty good about doing a Christmas home tour just about every year I think...<br />
<br />
Cause Christmas is the best.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, here goes...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v2vHpGJMjIk/WijIfTeKpCI/AAAAAAAAB3w/rb8yqO4wEfEt6yLHytguhvz5NCd1u2cmACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v2vHpGJMjIk/WijIfTeKpCI/AAAAAAAAB3w/rb8yqO4wEfEt6yLHytguhvz5NCd1u2cmACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3060.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is our lovely tree right from the woods. Thankful for parents with lots of land and pine trees.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've again got my crocheted snowflakes and pom-poms with bits of burlap and lace and all my favorite ornaments. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'd like to point out that I was a few years ahead of the pom-pom trend! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
All the big name decorators have them on their tree this year. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
However, unlike them, I will probably have these on my tree until I'm 40 ;)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
They will be on to the next best thing next year.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W7kWfFcvms4/WijImIjqzGI/AAAAAAAAB30/IFHBL9chQz0aNrfTA_dj5X_PDt2DlpF7wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W7kWfFcvms4/WijImIjqzGI/AAAAAAAAB30/IFHBL9chQz0aNrfTA_dj5X_PDt2DlpF7wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3068.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I ditched my cheep little nativity stable this year, and I'm glad I did. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I ended up flipping one of my old crates upside down, and I really like it! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't think there were actually snow covered pine trees where Jesus was born, but we're in the northwoods here in real life.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GDUaHVCD5oY/WijInW-6NJI/AAAAAAAAB34/iCsKjnxv5l8GBw0CrBNWD4xY_TUwNqddgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GDUaHVCD5oY/WijInW-6NJI/AAAAAAAAB34/iCsKjnxv5l8GBw0CrBNWD4xY_TUwNqddgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3075.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This booklet was my new piece of decor this year. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A $1 score from "Recycled Christmas" and the vintagy pictures in it make me soooo happy!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I still need to sit down and read it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z46xPnxwNZk/WijIn_LqUTI/AAAAAAAAB38/LTxgsLxszm4l0PRUgBnmoqYqOudzRqGKwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z46xPnxwNZk/WijIn_LqUTI/AAAAAAAAB38/LTxgsLxszm4l0PRUgBnmoqYqOudzRqGKwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3077.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CwmDqbi9qVE/WijIu92EiJI/AAAAAAAAB4I/TiMMxDwH9HUpuJDrpwu366lZXjPCB7QOACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CwmDqbi9qVE/WijIu92EiJI/AAAAAAAAB4I/TiMMxDwH9HUpuJDrpwu366lZXjPCB7QOACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3102.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My manger.<br />
My baby can't quite crawl yet but he rolled over and started pulling out the straw trying to eat it!! Yikes. Made me realize I may not be able to put out a lot of the decor next year that I usually do. Or I may need to buy a baby gate... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mx2j0rXWzgY/WijIuxmsKBI/AAAAAAAAB4E/WO2Jmvsll0YRQFN9U0uL4A_OiAoA36KWgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mx2j0rXWzgY/WijIuxmsKBI/AAAAAAAAB4E/WO2Jmvsll0YRQFN9U0uL4A_OiAoA36KWgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3105.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Re took nativity pictures when there was snow on the ground because it just looks more Chirstmasy, right??</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HCkBfPeFQzY/WijIuxBOj3I/AAAAAAAAB4A/zBk-erZHSYQnLA0KUyvvuP8wVzbFSVbaACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HCkBfPeFQzY/WijIuxBOj3I/AAAAAAAAB4A/zBk-erZHSYQnLA0KUyvvuP8wVzbFSVbaACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3106.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6PmthGzRufk/WijI2MMlHrI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/fGGBe9KWEvQIW44RTyE3EScnNK5jo0TwwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6PmthGzRufk/WijI2MMlHrI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/fGGBe9KWEvQIW44RTyE3EScnNK5jo0TwwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3110.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Okay, so I let my husband decorate this year!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My sister and I went out thrifting (naturally) on the day I was planning to decorate.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Before we left I jokingly told my husband he needed to do the decorating, and I came back home to this little display by the TV that I really like!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_9DP1BGEies/WijI1bCG0MI/AAAAAAAAB4M/1Ss755jTrvoJnNPRERSL4NLW_C5mSgyugCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_9DP1BGEies/WijI1bCG0MI/AAAAAAAAB4M/1Ss755jTrvoJnNPRERSL4NLW_C5mSgyugCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3109.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I like how he tied the red of the prim Santa in with the sign.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And I like how he sprinkled in jewels like snow!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_n7wW2WjiZM/WijI3Et1irI/AAAAAAAAB4U/PhMTy-TYvnc4zJ-wOdTrEYrz874e_kJ6ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_n7wW2WjiZM/WijI3Et1irI/AAAAAAAAB4U/PhMTy-TYvnc4zJ-wOdTrEYrz874e_kJ6ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3111.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Seeing the three stocking this year makes me so excited!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Baby's first Christmas, here we come!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IR95p7m4NKs/WijI73mNwAI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/7dLJPac1EvsM3rDX7P8mGm_Mc0WZDbzsgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IR95p7m4NKs/WijI73mNwAI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/7dLJPac1EvsM3rDX7P8mGm_Mc0WZDbzsgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3115.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jwiu9vtDVHM/WijI9XtfetI/AAAAAAAAB4c/0E58URv25-QPwDm-pecLHcHjmSesD0S4wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jwiu9vtDVHM/WijI9XtfetI/AAAAAAAAB4c/0E58URv25-QPwDm-pecLHcHjmSesD0S4wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3117.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3SLW7zMX9CM/WijI-DD_9gI/AAAAAAAAB4k/5uT9zOMa4vUqdEWWGWFjWSTUu0FOHu4jwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3119.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3SLW7zMX9CM/WijI-DD_9gI/AAAAAAAAB4k/5uT9zOMa4vUqdEWWGWFjWSTUu0FOHu4jwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3119.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Angel in my corner hutch</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-igiO1D5qYFo/WijJCcGhckI/AAAAAAAAB4o/FDCFJpj-OM8y9S1jBHmuAZSBEA2fxz2gQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-igiO1D5qYFo/WijJCcGhckI/AAAAAAAAB4o/FDCFJpj-OM8y9S1jBHmuAZSBEA2fxz2gQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3121.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's funny how I've used these same things every year to decorate, but just this year I realized that these plates I have go pretty well with this little nativity. I just kinda threw them next to each other. I'll have to figure out something a little more creative for next year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z47rC8ggiE0/WijJF2CFQ2I/AAAAAAAAB4w/54paX57zMZwPItxRhZ7VEkMr05tbBva4wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z47rC8ggiE0/WijJF2CFQ2I/AAAAAAAAB4w/54paX57zMZwPItxRhZ7VEkMr05tbBva4wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The barn door got some Christmas love too...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but would someone help those pine cones!? oy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-08gN5Us7Vi8/WijJGwJ1xjI/AAAAAAAAB40/g1a4YKeMV44UWezv081-gaqiaYGU1LSvwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-08gN5Us7Vi8/WijJGwJ1xjI/AAAAAAAAB40/g1a4YKeMV44UWezv081-gaqiaYGU1LSvwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3126.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CEwsFOTRDPA/WijJJhoSdAI/AAAAAAAAB44/hewZRtpJQucFtTEUX-z3QAPcP07OXJ5mACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CEwsFOTRDPA/WijJJhoSdAI/AAAAAAAAB44/hewZRtpJQucFtTEUX-z3QAPcP07OXJ5mACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3128.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And the pop of classic Christmas red is over by the pew...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JEVDnpQ-Gns/WijJMw1Na4I/AAAAAAAAB48/oHQCv-eqErEFaAOmuPQjUPtjFyvferDowCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JEVDnpQ-Gns/WijJMw1Na4I/AAAAAAAAB48/oHQCv-eqErEFaAOmuPQjUPtjFyvferDowCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3129.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Believe banner is from the Target dollar spot!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V2Gg-7donjs/WijJObp5ibI/AAAAAAAAB5A/q5AjuE0SVUAYJtTD1rL-qp_uMXKYPfr8ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V2Gg-7donjs/WijJObp5ibI/AAAAAAAAB5A/q5AjuE0SVUAYJtTD1rL-qp_uMXKYPfr8ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3136.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And I'm loving my truck pillow that was a Christmas gift from last year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ygViN88YtHk/WijJPzYLgmI/AAAAAAAAB5E/OY-xp0A_HXYNpN4_Pck8j-hOVrfUG-qJACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ygViN88YtHk/WijJPzYLgmI/AAAAAAAAB5E/OY-xp0A_HXYNpN4_Pck8j-hOVrfUG-qJACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3142.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The chandelier got prettied up for Christmas again this year...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think it's a little classier than the ornaments I hung last year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u2YgFO66V3E/WijJS8oYcCI/AAAAAAAAB5I/-cAtHzUu1zQv9nMi4CuEwMyc5cwuta7LwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u2YgFO66V3E/WijJS8oYcCI/AAAAAAAAB5I/-cAtHzUu1zQv9nMi4CuEwMyc5cwuta7LwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3146.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
God's Christmas decor...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I like to take my inspiration from Him: Sparkly & White</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RbUfhB8ryPA/WijJW9tFJoI/AAAAAAAAB5M/ALssyXiJbeI0FTmYqnH5prvjQwDIE8lcwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RbUfhB8ryPA/WijJW9tFJoI/AAAAAAAAB5M/ALssyXiJbeI0FTmYqnH5prvjQwDIE8lcwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3148.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The white tree...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm guessing it won't be going up for a few years after this one. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A toddler + one tree sounds like enough.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vOTNUSn5FSo/WijJX6ecyAI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/QNX_QnFTBxAvoI0Xj1eTUPzn7weo8jpOwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vOTNUSn5FSo/WijJX6ecyAI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/QNX_QnFTBxAvoI0Xj1eTUPzn7weo8jpOwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3151.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pBAXAq1d8fQ/WijJZ_lpZaI/AAAAAAAAB5U/_H8Qj3C3tdEFLCYN3IXPfTD9LBZyI0utQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pBAXAq1d8fQ/WijJZ_lpZaI/AAAAAAAAB5U/_H8Qj3C3tdEFLCYN3IXPfTD9LBZyI0utQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3152.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I scored the awesome crocheted tree skirt for this tree for $3 at a church garage sale!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xwt93N5YbrA/WijJe6nqOSI/AAAAAAAAB5Y/h3p96JjDavksLLWd6gZBhFGzE3G9g2M2gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xwt93N5YbrA/WijJe6nqOSI/AAAAAAAAB5Y/h3p96JjDavksLLWd6gZBhFGzE3G9g2M2gCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3153.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The other vintage thing I got at Recycled Christmas this year is the NOEL Santa set. I just snatched it up fast without really looking at it. Once I set it up I noticed that it's kinda silly...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Does anyone else think the "N" Santa is looking a little too sexy!?? hehe</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZbIkVRTjRkQ/WijJgkQpQzI/AAAAAAAAB5c/9OhG90vW9W8t93VWiUPoONFhA6cYDH9uwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZbIkVRTjRkQ/WijJgkQpQzI/AAAAAAAAB5c/9OhG90vW9W8t93VWiUPoONFhA6cYDH9uwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3155.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z_sPZrUDCU/WijJhz0t2yI/AAAAAAAAB5g/2DWBMJkG7GQTpF6UbyS3mFzC29rEcjc9ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z_sPZrUDCU/WijJhz0t2yI/AAAAAAAAB5g/2DWBMJkG7GQTpF6UbyS3mFzC29rEcjc9ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3159.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got these bottle brush trees as an early Christmas present from my mom, and I so love the vintage + shabby chic vibe! I think I need a bit more of that in my decor. I'm liking the blush pink.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4O3sJ_vrqMM/WijJmPLAfyI/AAAAAAAAB5w/Y21-kfrYSbs0aBYOTX6k18vJ5dyDkDRNwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4O3sJ_vrqMM/WijJmPLAfyI/AAAAAAAAB5w/Y21-kfrYSbs0aBYOTX6k18vJ5dyDkDRNwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3161.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think the snowflakes will forever be hanging in this window! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Love them here.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq5nLvsME6E/Wj6fsdplv6I/AAAAAAAAB60/ibzd_958EiwGfWCJ3AaS5I6G7DQKDqwAgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq5nLvsME6E/Wj6fsdplv6I/AAAAAAAAB60/ibzd_958EiwGfWCJ3AaS5I6G7DQKDqwAgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3176.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's more detail of the console table area...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FwuAurnh-XM/Wj6fssAY07I/AAAAAAAAB68/lQ_PaCB9Zr4lYnXev-78F13DFZuPDxQ9ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FwuAurnh-XM/Wj6fssAY07I/AAAAAAAAB68/lQ_PaCB9Zr4lYnXev-78F13DFZuPDxQ9ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3177.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's my "sparkly" area.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKeyGMVPxj0/Wj6fsuc6jwI/AAAAAAAAB64/Kaw6_HY8CPooMtKHJEhgkH-70dN8z-lKgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKeyGMVPxj0/Wj6fsuc6jwI/AAAAAAAAB64/Kaw6_HY8CPooMtKHJEhgkH-70dN8z-lKgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3178.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WtkjC8qwlAQ/Wj6fxDPuvFI/AAAAAAAAB7A/isUGak9z5N0WsNE-YfHW9DM_AwDLftnSwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WtkjC8qwlAQ/Wj6fxDPuvFI/AAAAAAAAB7A/isUGak9z5N0WsNE-YfHW9DM_AwDLftnSwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3180.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I chalk painted the little light up church...except for the bottle brush trees on it, and they are the exact shade of green as the "Christmas of Years Gone By" booklet, so that worked out perfectly.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pMn3M-nnupw/Wj6fyDDnhDI/AAAAAAAAB7E/C-emS892rHE3VoLJwABK7cKLLNJgVhcsQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pMn3M-nnupw/Wj6fyDDnhDI/AAAAAAAAB7E/C-emS892rHE3VoLJwABK7cKLLNJgVhcsQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3186.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0jcDu6YLZso/Wj6fg2IKTbI/AAAAAAAAB7I/3vcNAi8PfkollCPhh9kRDznA1OdEzF-_wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0jcDu6YLZso/Wj6fg2IKTbI/AAAAAAAAB7I/3vcNAi8PfkollCPhh9kRDznA1OdEzF-_wCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3165.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here are a few snaps from a Christmas dinner I hosted.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's a lot of work to host, but I always enjoy getting to use all of my pretty dishes and what not.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got to use the Christmas plates I got on sale after Christmas last year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O5kQnx_Xyvo/Wj6fhJHfCvI/AAAAAAAAB7I/FSZwBPO4GIYxhssx9ApzA6vAY0XG2Lq2wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O5kQnx_Xyvo/Wj6fhJHfCvI/AAAAAAAAB7I/FSZwBPO4GIYxhssx9ApzA6vAY0XG2Lq2wCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3166.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vg0xw7sF420/Wj6fhJMbLsI/AAAAAAAAB7I/_2OBYzRqi-Iy5P2axHv9iVOZTlCkReN5gCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vg0xw7sF420/Wj6fhJMbLsI/AAAAAAAAB7I/_2OBYzRqi-Iy5P2axHv9iVOZTlCkReN5gCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3167.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Centerpiece: Cranberries with pine & white pine clippings in water with floating snowflake candles.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My table is very narrow so this worked out well.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7etoH8HbAy4/WijJl2iPL_I/AAAAAAAAB5s/qSrqVyaqEMgRpmeBmTP9gQ435mFAWBylACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7etoH8HbAy4/WijJl2iPL_I/AAAAAAAAB5s/qSrqVyaqEMgRpmeBmTP9gQ435mFAWBylACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_3164.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And my old sled outside! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It was mine when I was little.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Also, don't worry. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I did add a lot more greenery and white pine around the lantern after this photo, so It's not looking that pathetic anymore.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VpbVVTaJxms/WijIeQT42lI/AAAAAAAAB4s/cgs9edmHeHUNnflCMCvELKMNafnOzBvwwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VpbVVTaJxms/WijIeQT42lI/AAAAAAAAB4s/cgs9edmHeHUNnflCMCvELKMNafnOzBvwwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3012.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks for taking the tour.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mSiO1oqB0ro/WijIfAqulsI/AAAAAAAAB4s/zF2BHfdeybMm69d60mO6GoPGHdcMq9fJQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mSiO1oqB0ro/WijIfAqulsI/AAAAAAAAB4s/zF2BHfdeybMm69d60mO6GoPGHdcMq9fJQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_3036.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Can't wait to celebrate with my sweet boy and teach him all about how wonderful Christmas is!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Christmas blessings and a happy, healthy new year to you all!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Love,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-38905797639129764702017-07-06T21:27:00.000-05:002017-07-06T21:27:12.575-05:00Baby Boy Nursery Tour<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Guess what!?! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
He's here. :D </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
MY baby boy that is...and he's already a month old. I basically have just spent this last month breastfeeding but I really wanted to get a post up about his sweet nursery (+ just let ya'll know that he is here) and right now he is snoozing in dad's arms, so I'll type fast til he wakes up and wants to eat again. So, here is Oren's nursery...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-extEbIXqQnw/WV7bhTgF05I/AAAAAAAABvc/RE73lr-5_2AgjcoK7O3BZliddhCPywkZwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-extEbIXqQnw/WV7bhTgF05I/AAAAAAAABvc/RE73lr-5_2AgjcoK7O3BZliddhCPywkZwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2450.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The second room in the house to have all the trim done!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l-LZXhJOrRk/WV7bgWUJ-SI/AAAAAAAABvU/cq8ErSOJ4tQb67WP3Z8THPh0-58Qpi9RgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l-LZXhJOrRk/WV7bgWUJ-SI/AAAAAAAABvU/cq8ErSOJ4tQb67WP3Z8THPh0-58Qpi9RgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2489.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I sewed up these little clouds by hand...which I really am not a fan of doing.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It felt like it took forever, but I really wanted the nursery to be just the way I pictured it in my mind for when he came home...not that he cares. I don't think he can even see them yet. ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z8Obo4SyqDI/WV7bhJv-uaI/AAAAAAAABvY/n-YjWG1DdvILGX17O4w0JiP6hP_x9-S9wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2490.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z8Obo4SyqDI/WV7bhJv-uaI/AAAAAAAABvY/n-YjWG1DdvILGX17O4w0JiP6hP_x9-S9wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2490.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
None of these pictures really show the wall color well. This is probably the best one...it's a very soft green. It is "Sheltering Winters Pine" by Valspar. (We left it from when this was the guest bedroom because I thought it also seemed fitting for a nursery.)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jCJeiLImzaY/WV7bnfiUdOI/AAAAAAAABvg/fL3mKnETalkab93XEaWcsXT1sL2dqanIgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jCJeiLImzaY/WV7bnfiUdOI/AAAAAAAABvg/fL3mKnETalkab93XEaWcsXT1sL2dqanIgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2491.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got this marble lamp base at a garage sale for $10 and my husband re-wired it with a $7 kit...and that is just a cheapo Walmart shade that I got on clearance for $5.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uV83yGirD94/WV7bpETneQI/AAAAAAAABvo/GL3rVbLZpYYc406UPsw2_YJkvohUCFtogCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uV83yGirD94/WV7bpETneQI/AAAAAAAABvo/GL3rVbLZpYYc406UPsw2_YJkvohUCFtogCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2492.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My mom found this vintage print at Goodwill for $4</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
...the background matches the wall color perfectly.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t5G3wQfltsw/WV7bompTFoI/AAAAAAAABvk/HzQ2Xuxx7P49ZntKIhvwzt6t_TqwmesIwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t5G3wQfltsw/WV7bompTFoI/AAAAAAAABvk/HzQ2Xuxx7P49ZntKIhvwzt6t_TqwmesIwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2493.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And another awesome thing Grandma did... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She refinished this dresser (that was her grandma's, so Oren's great-great-grandma's) that we use as the changing table. It's a very pretty soft blue/green chalk paint. And she added some new glass knobs from HobLob that look very vintage. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It fits a lot of onsies! Thanks grandma...and great-great grandma!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
...also I just realized that I never really got a good picture. This dresser is up on 4 pretty legs...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oaO1w7IWc6c/WV7bufVhF7I/AAAAAAAABvs/g9PXd2jyCeA-SyLOOBy4ghxI6DzVn1i5gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oaO1w7IWc6c/WV7bufVhF7I/AAAAAAAABvs/g9PXd2jyCeA-SyLOOBy4ghxI6DzVn1i5gCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2496.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*Guess who is now nursing and typing one handed*</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
;) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
...not that easy... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-g2eWHjc8M/WV7bwOAc6vI/AAAAAAAABvw/Et6La9o3-sMpINKMxwm4g88oJhpl-HP3QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2498.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-g2eWHjc8M/WV7bwOAc6vI/AAAAAAAABvw/Et6La9o3-sMpINKMxwm4g88oJhpl-HP3QCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2498.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And then there's Aunt Maddie, who has so much talent in so many different areas it's ridiculous. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Painting would be just one thing she's good at.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UQ2JsaJctko/WV7bwwmQ6DI/AAAAAAAABv0/0pZlHLctGE0Z6YIhsMHE-gfANdAdNPhQACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2499.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UQ2JsaJctko/WV7bwwmQ6DI/AAAAAAAABv0/0pZlHLctGE0Z6YIhsMHE-gfANdAdNPhQACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2499.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yep, my sister made these!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lWkniJUdxAU/WV7b19MNBWI/AAAAAAAABv4/8OcLVYTEwkg-l0sinezx8NY4aQVcQIWRQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lWkniJUdxAU/WV7b19MNBWI/AAAAAAAABv4/8OcLVYTEwkg-l0sinezx8NY4aQVcQIWRQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2501.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The theme of the baby shower was Peter Rabbit. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My mom is super awesome at throwing any kind of party, so hopefully some day I'll get around to blogging about the shower and can show off some of that decor...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But anyways it resulted in a bit of a Peter Rabbit theme in the nursery (YAY!). </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love Beatrix Potter's artwork,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and my sister did such an awesome job re-creating some of her characters. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Also, I'm on the lookout for the right kind of floating shelf to put underneath these paintings, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and that's why they are hung kinda high.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tyJDs5D2IiQ/WV7b2FIj80I/AAAAAAAABv8/gRznm_B3yRUZsrEMsoYxPzTuV-KAwWgCQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tyJDs5D2IiQ/WV7b2FIj80I/AAAAAAAABv8/gRznm_B3yRUZsrEMsoYxPzTuV-KAwWgCQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2502.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The bunting on the window is leftover from the baby shower.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It matches the quilt hanging over the crib. Both made by my awesome momma!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ug142Dg9Nj8/WV7b2iSUpeI/AAAAAAAABwA/K07qf4-ITkIGv45x5QCW0HvOm1gcN_f8wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ug142Dg9Nj8/WV7b2iSUpeI/AAAAAAAABwA/K07qf4-ITkIGv45x5QCW0HvOm1gcN_f8wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2504.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got some awesome light gray black out curtains on amazon, and we put them behind the sheers.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Kinda weird I know, but I do what I want. And I wanted the sheers to stay.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D_rb5kppRc8/WV7b8VFD7hI/AAAAAAAABwE/i5LKaaqqjhcCwFU2fadZ1axPuCMPEZuGQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2506.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D_rb5kppRc8/WV7b8VFD7hI/AAAAAAAABwE/i5LKaaqqjhcCwFU2fadZ1axPuCMPEZuGQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2506.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Teddy's bow also matches the quilt and bunting.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DQ4w0970dHc/WV7b9WX-AdI/AAAAAAAABwI/nNcFkJvLucAMqF34uzhDGJn8fDQWzuigACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DQ4w0970dHc/WV7b9WX-AdI/AAAAAAAABwI/nNcFkJvLucAMqF34uzhDGJn8fDQWzuigACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2508.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I used this old tool box that I had painted blue and distressed last summer to corral all of his blankets.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dgaZK8O31CQ/WV7b-PBHteI/AAAAAAAABwM/Y89RtDwNIAUKPftg21c5K-Smg83QuS4VACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dgaZK8O31CQ/WV7b-PBHteI/AAAAAAAABwM/Y89RtDwNIAUKPftg21c5K-Smg83QuS4VACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2509.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The rug and bed-skirt are both from IKEA. I know you're not supposed to use bumper pads anymore, so I still wanted to try to make the bed look a little cozy, and I think the skirt helps with that. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xWEGNG3BGhA/WV7cDGBCmOI/AAAAAAAABwQ/m_hYek6GBT4gt7Pz0ZeO1Ml59VpiZk2bQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xWEGNG3BGhA/WV7cDGBCmOI/AAAAAAAABwQ/m_hYek6GBT4gt7Pz0ZeO1Ml59VpiZk2bQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2510.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got this free printable and the one up by the lamp off of Pinterest. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0uTXn_Wx87g/WV7cFTZjU6I/AAAAAAAABwU/13ypI_TRS1wcpSWQt5sZH81_d-TU9IXjACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0uTXn_Wx87g/WV7cFTZjU6I/AAAAAAAABwU/13ypI_TRS1wcpSWQt5sZH81_d-TU9IXjACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2511.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh, you can almost see the dresser's nice legs! Urg... mad at myself I didn't get a picture of that.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y2YOTNP_sbA/WV7cGLgB4VI/AAAAAAAABwY/4_YpxhuSvMgW8F-vlexI_kGU-jKF5iP_wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y2YOTNP_sbA/WV7cGLgB4VI/AAAAAAAABwY/4_YpxhuSvMgW8F-vlexI_kGU-jKF5iP_wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2514.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The other free printable</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NYv-UFQWUZI/WV7cHian4ZI/AAAAAAAABwc/wgbrpH2-SFUi2L_HsXSX_5ZrijZnsw0qQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NYv-UFQWUZI/WV7cHian4ZI/AAAAAAAABwc/wgbrpH2-SFUi2L_HsXSX_5ZrijZnsw0qQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2515.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And, a not so beautiful picture, but look at all those clothes! There's 97 hangers plus I have a pile not hanging up, plus that gigantic dresser is filled up! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm still nervous about trying to get him in everything before he outgrows sizes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6B_70or3sss/WV7clDG0z4I/AAAAAAAABwg/T2r4wsGPZcU3XvvW0CX5iU6evhNU-MuWgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6B_70or3sss/WV7clDG0z4I/AAAAAAAABwg/T2r4wsGPZcU3XvvW0CX5iU6evhNU-MuWgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2482.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZShDtthHQzo/WV7clTB4PpI/AAAAAAAABwk/Jymf2UbA1Jg6Z1WWc2rD0oUSZyrunLPZgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2466.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZShDtthHQzo/WV7clTB4PpI/AAAAAAAABwk/Jymf2UbA1Jg6Z1WWc2rD0oUSZyrunLPZgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2466.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And the big belly in front of the crib! I think this was 39 weeks along.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Patiently waiting.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
He stayed in there until 41.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U4DD-kT9pWk/WV7dBXm_yLI/AAAAAAAABwo/988BFN1HjSkWnlXNrq3S20WOC74Vowb1gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U4DD-kT9pWk/WV7dBXm_yLI/AAAAAAAABwo/988BFN1HjSkWnlXNrq3S20WOC74Vowb1gCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2597.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And now, the most important part! The baby boy to go in the nursery. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Meet Oren Nicholas Godfrey.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Born 6/6/17 at 2:05 am</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
He was 8lbs 3ozs and 20.5 inches long</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CSUbFB8E558/WV7dBY8EGfI/AAAAAAAABws/Rcdy2lZbXSkvLco0hvB4XTIBcb5aCh9PQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2604.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CSUbFB8E558/WV7dBY8EGfI/AAAAAAAABws/Rcdy2lZbXSkvLco0hvB4XTIBcb5aCh9PQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2604.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There we are getting ready to leave the hospital!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
He's been a pretty good baby, and I am enjoying motherhood a lot so far.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I don't really get much done except for feeding the baby, but at least he is super cute to stare at!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And breastfeeding is quite peaceful, so I can't complain. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
More baby pictures can be found on my Instagram </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/romanticcountryliving/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/romanticcountryliving/</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for taking the tour!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Have a blessed week.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
~Olivia</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sharing at: <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday</a></div>
<br /></div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-3683107759660811312017-05-04T21:55:00.001-05:002017-05-05T18:48:31.914-05:00DIY Drop Cloth Curtains with Birch Tree Rods<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We finally have curtains up in the living room!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Homemade from drop cloths...and hanging from skinny little birch tree rods.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It took a while to get these done...mostly because I am still scared of my sewing machine - even though it wasn't really that much sewing - but my mom really has to coach me. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Or just let me watch her ;) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOiHPRgerA4/WQaFR_yrpoI/AAAAAAAABto/IqGbg9QocCYm3B9c7HqLMzCvRi0_mz9ygCLcB/s1600/IMG_2234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOiHPRgerA4/WQaFR_yrpoI/AAAAAAAABto/IqGbg9QocCYm3B9c7HqLMzCvRi0_mz9ygCLcB/s640/IMG_2234.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
As you can probably tell, on our gigantic bow window they are still pretty much just decorative. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They do cover almost the whole thing when closed, but we've never really needed to close them. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The beauty of living in the country. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The only people that probably see us are neighbors driving by at night.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yqQmabKPvmw/WQaFRz7rVtI/AAAAAAAABtg/ZPiFya-xk6QofriLXcls0YtRk5Dyp84lQCLcB/s1600/IMG_2235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yqQmabKPvmw/WQaFRz7rVtI/AAAAAAAABtg/ZPiFya-xk6QofriLXcls0YtRk5Dyp84lQCLcB/s640/IMG_2235.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After quite a while of trying to figure out how I wanted to hang them, we decided on grommets and some extra thick jute. Which was nice, because it added some needed extra length as well as another texture. It also helped bring a rustic element onto the curtains themselves, so they work better with the very "rustic rods". </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qCpn9MqNqoY/WQaFTNv276I/AAAAAAAABtw/nfTlz57rMpofj4xTJ778Q3s-o25VdMFGwCLcB/s1600/IMG_2238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qCpn9MqNqoY/WQaFTNv276I/AAAAAAAABtw/nfTlz57rMpofj4xTJ778Q3s-o25VdMFGwCLcB/s640/IMG_2238.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The bow window took an entire birch tree, which was a little tricky to find, but the smaller window only needed a section of one, so it is quite a bit straighter.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cx3YYnWwW0A/WQaFR5lXeaI/AAAAAAAABtk/EXNMckXEiLk4G-x0JEO0IFzh_cl7Z-U_ACEw/s1600/IMG_2236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cx3YYnWwW0A/WQaFR5lXeaI/AAAAAAAABtk/EXNMckXEiLk4G-x0JEO0IFzh_cl7Z-U_ACEw/s640/IMG_2236.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
BUT, guess what? One of the things I really love most is that the tree above the big window isn't perfectly straight. It adds a bit of whimsy. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I like the perfectly imperfect look of nature.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CTVXyzWvp_0/WQaFTe8QxYI/AAAAAAAABt0/3o1ZjcSXp8wP4eWcWlEvXX1DAUtMiuotwCEw/s1600/IMG_2241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CTVXyzWvp_0/WQaFTe8QxYI/AAAAAAAABt0/3o1ZjcSXp8wP4eWcWlEvXX1DAUtMiuotwCEw/s640/IMG_2241.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So this picture shows the ugly, gigantic, black hole that is the TV, but now you can get an idea of just how big the window is, and see how the rod dips down a little.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For the record, it does really bother me that the TV is currently half way blocking the window. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In a perfect world there would be enough room for the corner hutch in the dining area. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In the real world, the solution will be to move it to the other corner and slide the TV fully over. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
However, that is kind of a big project because I have to take my millions of breakables that are crammed in there out, and well, it's just not high on the priority list when there will be a little baby joining the family in less than a month!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJqkjNFaxoU/WQaFTOQbGGI/AAAAAAAABts/TMOMcAvDwww85-1uJzwc727nKgafzA57wCEw/s1600/IMG_2239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJqkjNFaxoU/WQaFTOQbGGI/AAAAAAAABts/TMOMcAvDwww85-1uJzwc727nKgafzA57wCEw/s640/IMG_2239.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Maybe it will be a summer project if my baby is a really good napper and my husband feels like using his muscles. ;)</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cKMK14SaEKg/WQaFUci7YPI/AAAAAAAABt8/11kKZ_blXGMY7luTOqRiIyMohs1qTIVgwCEw/s1600/IMG_2242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cKMK14SaEKg/WQaFUci7YPI/AAAAAAAABt8/11kKZ_blXGMY7luTOqRiIyMohs1qTIVgwCEw/s640/IMG_2242.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Another reason it took us so long to get the curtains up was that we had to wait until we could get to IKEA to get the rod hooks. Which requires a trip to the cities for us.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X0zFTQ6kyy0/WQaFVtBNZnI/AAAAAAAABuE/krwH7L1GOJoK94R0cUgQsXwmh59qR17rgCEw/s1600/IMG_2247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X0zFTQ6kyy0/WQaFVtBNZnI/AAAAAAAABuE/krwH7L1GOJoK94R0cUgQsXwmh59qR17rgCEw/s640/IMG_2247.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The bow window display is forever changing - although I kinda like how this collection of random things came together, so it will probably stay for a while...especially since I'll be busy learning how to do mom things and not sure how much time I will have for decorating for a while.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x94e_Xpx950/WQaFUVkaytI/AAAAAAAABt4/3_4Ypd8SKfUyaOTH4EzveiY2cHIY4rtBwCEw/s1600/IMG_2244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x94e_Xpx950/WQaFUVkaytI/AAAAAAAABt4/3_4Ypd8SKfUyaOTH4EzveiY2cHIY4rtBwCEw/s640/IMG_2244.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm a lover of natural light and getting as much sun into the house as possible, so all of my curtains are light and filter the sun. Actually I usually just use sheers... :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3h7jqcQWiHU/WQaFUQRcXRI/AAAAAAAABuA/Ndcfd5YMPys4PPcAHYCH_NJrjI0mADXhwCEw/s1600/IMG_2245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3h7jqcQWiHU/WQaFUQRcXRI/AAAAAAAABuA/Ndcfd5YMPys4PPcAHYCH_NJrjI0mADXhwCEw/s640/IMG_2245.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think I forgot to mention the other obvious reason I love my curtain rods and decorating with nature...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Because it's FREE!! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEvza4Mo6lY/WQaFVyV1mbI/AAAAAAAABuI/0gZMEF2bz6wfHiKZmS2O-9xywz8vGPC8ACEw/s1600/IMG_2249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEvza4Mo6lY/WQaFVyV1mbI/AAAAAAAABuI/0gZMEF2bz6wfHiKZmS2O-9xywz8vGPC8ACEw/s640/IMG_2249.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5tqauyjyGuM/WQaFV021sRI/AAAAAAAABuM/8GS66SViITYcJqnZqY2MKzfDsBkEokjFgCEw/s1600/IMG_2250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5tqauyjyGuM/WQaFV021sRI/AAAAAAAABuM/8GS66SViITYcJqnZqY2MKzfDsBkEokjFgCEw/s640/IMG_2250.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This really is a very frugal way to do curtains.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Drop cloths are not at all expensive, rods were free, and the IKEA hooks were under $5 I'm pretty sure. Grommets and jute are also pretty cheap.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
When you add it all up, wayyy less than the cost of curtain panels from just about any store.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Plus, they are custom.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WBohYaYAU5o/WQaFWQQOaiI/AAAAAAAABuQ/Aad-s_c5CqUyWqTOQMpsOIWNgoTVeLAwQCEw/s1600/IMG_2252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WBohYaYAU5o/WQaFWQQOaiI/AAAAAAAABuQ/Aad-s_c5CqUyWqTOQMpsOIWNgoTVeLAwQCEw/s640/IMG_2252.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks for stopping by to check out my curtains! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They add another texture to my neutral world - which is so important when decorating with neutrals.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And, they just make the living room feel quite a bit cozier and homier I think.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope you are all having a wonderful start to spring! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Blessings, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sharing at: <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Fridays</a>, <a href="http://www.shabbyartboutique.com/" target="_blank">Create, Bake, Grow & Gather</a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-74006390573827402922017-04-09T22:52:00.000-05:002017-04-14T20:26:33.985-05:00Little Lilli's Shabby Chic Nursery<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
At the end of January my husband and I got to take a mini vacation down to Georgia to see my best friend, her husband, and her NEW BABY LILLI!! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Lilli's momma is a shabby-chic decorator extraordinaire.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Aside from admiring all of her home decor (hopefully I can manage to share the rest in another post) I spent most of my time asking her all kinds of questions about mom-hood. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Have I mentioned on the blog yet that I'm pregnant?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well... I am. I've only got a couple months left until Lilli's future husband ;) is ready to be born. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And his nursery is currently non-existent, so with baby stuff on my mind I'm finally getting around to showing you Lilli's. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q5dUYw1Ql9c/WOr15vDZLBI/AAAAAAAABsM/Am3lbcvCEOktXVhNsW6SC672C7fdlWf4wCLcB/s1600/IMG_1960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q5dUYw1Ql9c/WOr15vDZLBI/AAAAAAAABsM/Am3lbcvCEOktXVhNsW6SC672C7fdlWf4wCLcB/s640/IMG_1960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I loved every little detail in this room! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
(which was good, since it was also our guest room for the week - Lilli actually sleeps with mom and dad)</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QsZzpz6Uk4c/WOr15h4dahI/AAAAAAAABsI/RAWf9zkQ4B8P3bEhcVQl8ap8PldMY20_QCEw/s1600/IMG_1958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QsZzpz6Uk4c/WOr15h4dahI/AAAAAAAABsI/RAWf9zkQ4B8P3bEhcVQl8ap8PldMY20_QCEw/s640/IMG_1958.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A dried flower display that hung above a chair in the corner...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's hard to tell in my pictures, but the wall color is actually a soft green.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-acu-ubwgolk/WOr1-1laFEI/AAAAAAAABsQ/GJn7VWGT4M83QSNh1tlEWakbwNbXmsz1QCEw/s1600/IMG_1961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-acu-ubwgolk/WOr1-1laFEI/AAAAAAAABsQ/GJn7VWGT4M83QSNh1tlEWakbwNbXmsz1QCEw/s640/IMG_1961.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I LOVED the little vintage baby clothes above the crib.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
(I recently found a vintage baby girl outfit at the thrift store and bought it, cause I'm confident I'll have a girl eventually...and you just don't pass that kind of stuff up.)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CAwlYdUc-gg/WOr1_N-WC2I/AAAAAAAABsU/_wb1xQwAwsIpv1uZEBp8m6d9u_m0bK83QCEw/s1600/IMG_1962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CAwlYdUc-gg/WOr1_N-WC2I/AAAAAAAABsU/_wb1xQwAwsIpv1uZEBp8m6d9u_m0bK83QCEw/s640/IMG_1962.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Baby shoes are the best! Do they actually wear them? I'm not sure. But I still liked looking at them all on this little ladder right next to our bed.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snQgkZScD6w/WOr2V2dtGSI/AAAAAAAABsY/4z93wePQaV0YZRJkg2Ut0HtUTmwylpHogCLcB/s1600/IMG_1955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snQgkZScD6w/WOr2V2dtGSI/AAAAAAAABsY/4z93wePQaV0YZRJkg2Ut0HtUTmwylpHogCLcB/s640/IMG_1955.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
There was our super comfy bed next to some lovely vintage nighties. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_RkBtUJO7I/WOr2ZKcjd4I/AAAAAAAABsc/a2uidlfJTWcbf5kNyfxod9db9TQ5baTnACLcB/s1600/IMG_1956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_RkBtUJO7I/WOr2ZKcjd4I/AAAAAAAABsc/a2uidlfJTWcbf5kNyfxod9db9TQ5baTnACLcB/s640/IMG_1956.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Why don't we still dress this pretty??</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NPn-e6NDXYw/WOr2ZmqnbPI/AAAAAAAABsg/0ybabB1JePgikyYAYVw42pAZGYE78sWPwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1963.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NPn-e6NDXYw/WOr2ZmqnbPI/AAAAAAAABsg/0ybabB1JePgikyYAYVw42pAZGYE78sWPwCLcB/s640/IMG_1963.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I just started laughing when I saw this picture again...I was so little! I think I'm like 22ish weeks in this picture. I felt huge then...and I feel like a whale now. So...what am I going to feel like in another month??</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EOAPNsac0wk/WOr3uWR5heI/AAAAAAAABss/hs4vRLiDHdoMF_ii4yf994N1Yl_uQfO4wCLcB/s1600/16938939_10212312381390530_2219995622416315070_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EOAPNsac0wk/WOr3uWR5heI/AAAAAAAABss/hs4vRLiDHdoMF_ii4yf994N1Yl_uQfO4wCLcB/s640/16938939_10212312381390530_2219995622416315070_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I stole this picture from Kayli's facebook, but I wanted y'all to see what used to be where our guest bed was - a gorgeous buffet used as Lilli's changing table.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FpLvvgRWdpI/WOr41JUE-fI/AAAAAAAABtA/JgREK8ZdXlUbH7lfTcwCkBwH_ZjbMuo8ACLcB/s1600/IMG_2042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FpLvvgRWdpI/WOr41JUE-fI/AAAAAAAABtA/JgREK8ZdXlUbH7lfTcwCkBwH_ZjbMuo8ACLcB/s640/IMG_2042.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And this is Lilli! The cutest, chunkiest, sweetest, little girl. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And she has the best little shabby-chic wardrobe to go with her room too. :)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cwuwsJTRb8Q/WOr4pTqk4PI/AAAAAAAABs8/GgnbPvmAiKwsoZud6phvRjeUhW_NT7gSACLcB/s1600/IMG_2211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cwuwsJTRb8Q/WOr4pTqk4PI/AAAAAAAABs8/GgnbPvmAiKwsoZud6phvRjeUhW_NT7gSACLcB/s640/IMG_2211.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here I am with Lilli - I think she was around 9 or 10 weeks old at this time.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a4PjK_wncGQ/WOr3-lcxWvI/AAAAAAAABs4/dqfr5aaaZ5g58np26renAeLcJxY1IvvHQCEw/s1600/IMG_2213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a4PjK_wncGQ/WOr3-lcxWvI/AAAAAAAABs4/dqfr5aaaZ5g58np26renAeLcJxY1IvvHQCEw/s640/IMG_2213.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A little blurry, but is she not the cutest!?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k4y2vSb4n8s/WOr4HP9wrLI/AAAAAAAABs0/uX6L9BrJ-scYkySoHA6XCwAeJng0lHs6QCLcB/s1600/IMG_2128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k4y2vSb4n8s/WOr4HP9wrLI/AAAAAAAABs0/uX6L9BrJ-scYkySoHA6XCwAeJng0lHs6QCLcB/s640/IMG_2128.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And my sweet Kayli ~ she got us all dressed up and took some maternity pictures for us.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She's an awesome friend, decorator, hostess, and new mom!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And the next time we get together for a mini-vacation we will probably have little toddlers that can play together! I'm excited to be joining her in the adventures of motherhood.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'll work on getting my little boy a nursery and some pictures of it up...cause isn't it fun to look at little baby stuff!? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have a blessed week,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br />
Sharing at: <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Fridays</a>, <a href="http://www.thecookiepuzzle.com/" target="_blank">Party in your PJs</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140421035634329520.post-70251202184497167512016-12-23T22:36:00.003-06:002016-12-23T22:36:54.295-06:00Christmas Home Tour 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Merry Christmas everyone! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have gotten quite a bit of new Christmas decor this year...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Recycled Christmas at the Catholic Church is the best!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It is so wonderful having a house to decorate... especially at Christmas.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I changed a lot up from last year - and got a 2nd tree!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Anyways, here we go...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The entryway display</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gne48D5roZA/WFs5gfvShnI/AAAAAAAABn0/VOUwDIrB5EoM3YsyYoGoY5h1n0-Wgu_5ACLcB/s1600/IMG_1732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gne48D5roZA/WFs5gfvShnI/AAAAAAAABn0/VOUwDIrB5EoM3YsyYoGoY5h1n0-Wgu_5ACLcB/s640/IMG_1732.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Lots of faux white pine in an old tool box.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fHt_u1l3DHw/WFs5g74ydoI/AAAAAAAABn4/zHRF2IiY2AYhY7w_B9ynjUBk3itOdeaBQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fHt_u1l3DHw/WFs5g74ydoI/AAAAAAAABn4/zHRF2IiY2AYhY7w_B9ynjUBk3itOdeaBQCLcB/s640/IMG_1733.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Notice I dry brushed the frame white since the fall display? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was cool with the gold but just too dark for me of course ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HEdBh5rhY6s/WFs5la9oMfI/AAAAAAAABoA/DtsD7O-7ar8yNEx4VSJheiObAdKmpQN_gCLcB/s1600/IMG_1735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HEdBh5rhY6s/WFs5la9oMfI/AAAAAAAABoA/DtsD7O-7ar8yNEx4VSJheiObAdKmpQN_gCLcB/s640/IMG_1735.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A crate and little milk stool underneath that's also painted ASCP French Linen to match the console table.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4G1hzXlkItM/WFs5g2nPPEI/AAAAAAAABn8/LBR3io6709M7M5vlncFUDeJEB6UJQHbywCEw/s1600/IMG_1731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4G1hzXlkItM/WFs5g2nPPEI/AAAAAAAABn8/LBR3io6709M7M5vlncFUDeJEB6UJQHbywCEw/s640/IMG_1731.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
Aaand then there is THIS beauty. A favorite homemade gift from last Christmas.<br />
My sister painted this reindeer for me because I LOVE reindeer and she loves me.<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GKDZKtuXxq4/WFs6QZVf9gI/AAAAAAAABoM/vngqAF8QkmYUeqgPg6SjagVk5Bwffd7OwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GKDZKtuXxq4/WFs6QZVf9gI/AAAAAAAABoM/vngqAF8QkmYUeqgPg6SjagVk5Bwffd7OwCLcB/s640/IMG_1725.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got a new frosted wreath for this mirror - from recycled Christmas for $2. One of many scores.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eu2iE2C-Up0/WFs6PlhE6hI/AAAAAAAABoI/IgJkGgTaLiguT76i0BECGPRM-k02G3BMgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="458" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eu2iE2C-Up0/WFs6PlhE6hI/AAAAAAAABoI/IgJkGgTaLiguT76i0BECGPRM-k02G3BMgCLcB/s640/IMG_1727.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A touch of plaid is always festive!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1ld9YG_teJw/WFtC6gPGwxI/AAAAAAAABrM/9qMNce-rgMcY8TGojbfOOh8tMECJM02bgCEw/s1600/IMG_1699.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1ld9YG_teJw/WFtC6gPGwxI/AAAAAAAABrM/9qMNce-rgMcY8TGojbfOOh8tMECJM02bgCEw/s640/IMG_1699.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My gorgeous tree! Right from the woods - just the way I like em.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And let me brag up my wonderful mother... She made me this tree skirt last year for Christmas - another one of my absolute favorite gifts. She knows me well.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bxmoO9--ML8/WFtC6d9yjMI/AAAAAAAABrM/IME8rJJvyAQgN3ASs58Zb-K4ksPgTabsgCEw/s1600/IMG_1700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bxmoO9--ML8/WFtC6d9yjMI/AAAAAAAABrM/IME8rJJvyAQgN3ASs58Zb-K4ksPgTabsgCEw/s640/IMG_1700.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I also made it to Hobby Lobby before the Christmas season and got some more pom-pom garland, so I had enough to go up the entire tree this year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H7Thne0MF2Q/WFs6RIC7uGI/AAAAAAAABoQ/_vmEAxMcBXc-YvRsWxyS4sIFFujp7TFNwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1728.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H7Thne0MF2Q/WFs6RIC7uGI/AAAAAAAABoQ/_vmEAxMcBXc-YvRsWxyS4sIFFujp7TFNwCLcB/s640/IMG_1728.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
Another favorite score from recycled Christmas was a bag of hand made, crocheted, snowflake ornaments for 50 cents. They are my "filler" ornaments.<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-33o7HvzWRYk/WFs7HjORGyI/AAAAAAAABoY/rk9MfznIArg1Ck9uO7K_kDyvJLSRUSFWQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-33o7HvzWRYk/WFs7HjORGyI/AAAAAAAABoY/rk9MfznIArg1Ck9uO7K_kDyvJLSRUSFWQCLcB/s640/IMG_1702.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ladies...let your husband help decorate!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I had plans to hang all these snowflakes in my bow window and ended up having him do it since he's 6'3". Well...I ended up LOVING his placement. I'm glad it was all random. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sometimes I tend to be a little too symmetrical with things and it just doesn't turn out the way I actually wanted. He gets me. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Agntu4NPxV0/WFs7JwZzKSI/AAAAAAAABog/l_PtzqJkiCQy7qVo29WReqnrDK2a-N3PACLcB/s1600/IMG_1703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Agntu4NPxV0/WFs7JwZzKSI/AAAAAAAABog/l_PtzqJkiCQy7qVo29WReqnrDK2a-N3PACLcB/s640/IMG_1703.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
This vintage glass pinecone ornament is a new favorite this year. $1 recycled Christmas ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Baz1Rg8BKT0/WFs7IE6vSFI/AAAAAAAABoc/yM2S9gm5xLg7ZCkP_fzPXvV9HCrGotLIQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Baz1Rg8BKT0/WFs7IE6vSFI/AAAAAAAABoc/yM2S9gm5xLg7ZCkP_fzPXvV9HCrGotLIQCLcB/s640/IMG_1705.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I made a very simple, little village this year with these buildings I got for 50 cents a piece at Salvation Army. Mostly because I would like a life size version of that house!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iQQ3XExVeNk/WFs7NlYrsVI/AAAAAAAABok/zZUMS5wYlJkkIsjfQIfsNUmEQ3IgW7kFgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iQQ3XExVeNk/WFs7NlYrsVI/AAAAAAAABok/zZUMS5wYlJkkIsjfQIfsNUmEQ3IgW7kFgCLcB/s640/IMG_1706.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't know that Santa will fit in the front door or down the chimney in the back... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's not about proportion anyways right? hehe</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7p8u9BcScLI/WFs7PtZn36I/AAAAAAAABoo/TT3_RD_kXpEbP4KqGT5d7xqlkQtqOgE7wCLcB/s1600/IMG_1708.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7p8u9BcScLI/WFs7PtZn36I/AAAAAAAABoo/TT3_RD_kXpEbP4KqGT5d7xqlkQtqOgE7wCLcB/s640/IMG_1708.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9KSY1-ZvKqE/WFs7R717TMI/AAAAAAAABos/Ubl3cLB3QfIa6mOkLnD5ZYDnyVrzuTkeACLcB/s1600/IMG_1711.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9KSY1-ZvKqE/WFs7R717TMI/AAAAAAAABos/Ubl3cLB3QfIa6mOkLnD5ZYDnyVrzuTkeACLcB/s640/IMG_1711.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
*JOY*JOY*JOY*</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6WJdDFifE34/WFs7W_BhkzI/AAAAAAAABo0/38HfK3kFb4glvPhWcq27CmyHRbaz8LI2ACLcB/s1600/IMG_1712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6WJdDFifE34/WFs7W_BhkzI/AAAAAAAABo0/38HfK3kFb4glvPhWcq27CmyHRbaz8LI2ACLcB/s640/IMG_1712.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Calla trying her best to pose pretty...but mostly wanting to come smell the camera.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0Uvzd91Z2IY/WFs7W6ao7jI/AAAAAAAABow/AIwAjUT2IQ4PDzi-qIKi3nskHXo8Yae0wCLcB/s1600/IMG_1713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0Uvzd91Z2IY/WFs7W6ao7jI/AAAAAAAABow/AIwAjUT2IQ4PDzi-qIKi3nskHXo8Yae0wCLcB/s640/IMG_1713.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A few little trinkets on the side table.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SVnA38eahh0/WFs7ZZqQ-TI/AAAAAAAABo4/e-QETtVBMVIDCnZOA4ywnPLbXYiYnnWlQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SVnA38eahh0/WFs7ZZqQ-TI/AAAAAAAABo4/e-QETtVBMVIDCnZOA4ywnPLbXYiYnnWlQCLcB/s640/IMG_1717.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And on the other side table...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4zssQXaQDYA/WFs7elEAU_I/AAAAAAAABo8/o93fEbodMZIAT1UGPnutwHdPD5yUpqVPQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4zssQXaQDYA/WFs7elEAU_I/AAAAAAAABo8/o93fEbodMZIAT1UGPnutwHdPD5yUpqVPQCLcB/s640/IMG_1718.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
My hutch filled with Christmas goodies</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QfcOi1XJwJE/WFs7e5pNrjI/AAAAAAAABpA/Z21bhyoE2MkzsG9kvXzy5HRfJCqBSPxBwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1719.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QfcOi1XJwJE/WFs7e5pNrjI/AAAAAAAABpA/Z21bhyoE2MkzsG9kvXzy5HRfJCqBSPxBwCLcB/s640/IMG_1719.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A very simple little nativity...and Uncle Dan in the left corner, who is spending his first Christmas up in Heaven literally that close to Jesus. <3 </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QfgIbn0vPKk/WFs7fwXj14I/AAAAAAAABpE/QSmnz0MFB68GO2UBKLfjTf-kVOdNQ6sgQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QfgIbn0vPKk/WFs7fwXj14I/AAAAAAAABpE/QSmnz0MFB68GO2UBKLfjTf-kVOdNQ6sgQCLcB/s640/IMG_1720.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Not sure if he's actually vintage, but I think he's cute!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFjhiG9SaaM/WFs7kiBt-pI/AAAAAAAABpI/0LUR1SrgQDQlkbhLc0iREe0KnBNfwR9LQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFjhiG9SaaM/WFs7kiBt-pI/AAAAAAAABpI/0LUR1SrgQDQlkbhLc0iREe0KnBNfwR9LQCLcB/s640/IMG_1721.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And these little ladies actually are vintage! 50 cents a piece at... you guessed it.. recycled Christmas!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NRKtgNluc1g/WFs7kgut1HI/AAAAAAAABpM/CFmLRwq4jIY2ze6k6eVo5UPxPBLRGt3CACLcB/s1600/IMG_1724.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NRKtgNluc1g/WFs7kgut1HI/AAAAAAAABpM/CFmLRwq4jIY2ze6k6eVo5UPxPBLRGt3CACLcB/s640/IMG_1724.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
A vintage caroler I found at Salvation for 50 cents<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gdm7zRo_HZA/WFs9aiU_TCI/AAAAAAAABpk/yO_j1umNaWULiMIusdn-S87t8nhbvYHKgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1746.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gdm7zRo_HZA/WFs9aiU_TCI/AAAAAAAABpk/yO_j1umNaWULiMIusdn-S87t8nhbvYHKgCLcB/s640/IMG_1746.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The tree looking a little more Christmas-sy with some presents.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m0iWnwOABik/WFs9ZtuOUwI/AAAAAAAABpc/JMVErS5tLro2BzfUdPNlgTYux9Byv4b-gCLcB/s1600/IMG_1749.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m0iWnwOABik/WFs9ZtuOUwI/AAAAAAAABpc/JMVErS5tLro2BzfUdPNlgTYux9Byv4b-gCLcB/s640/IMG_1749.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A touch of Christmas in the bathroom... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Taking advantage of the ledge on our weird 70's mirror/medicine cabinet thingy</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OplzF6WpO_0/WFs9aeS-0cI/AAAAAAAABpg/Vli8B2DlyBENUcQQ25ixHDKtT5rMkMMdQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OplzF6WpO_0/WFs9aeS-0cI/AAAAAAAABpg/Vli8B2DlyBENUcQQ25ixHDKtT5rMkMMdQCLcB/s640/IMG_1750.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
I got these cute towels last year as a hostess gift from Aunt Pat and Uncle Dan.<br />
The little church light was $1 at Recycled Christmas.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tILcqCUbhDQ/WFtACe4DM7I/AAAAAAAABps/DZSQOXzaC0sLYnXYny8A0Oub4I4-3v-mQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tILcqCUbhDQ/WFtACe4DM7I/AAAAAAAABps/DZSQOXzaC0sLYnXYny8A0Oub4I4-3v-mQCLcB/s640/IMG_1773.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A reminder hanging in the kitchen window.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mobhVNn8VI8/WFtACcfepJI/AAAAAAAABp0/4LQSKL0lD_UqGM9yicpGdx6ACsNMwgb4wCLcB/s1600/IMG_1774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mobhVNn8VI8/WFtACcfepJI/AAAAAAAABp0/4LQSKL0lD_UqGM9yicpGdx6ACsNMwgb4wCLcB/s640/IMG_1774.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Okay...I am so stinking excited about this garland my mom grabbed at Recycled Christmas for $2.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I wish I had a better picture of it that showed the quality. When we got it home I thought wow, this looks really nice, like the kind we used to sell at a nice home decor shop I worked at. I then spotted a hand written tag..like the kind you see at home boutiques...$50! I left the tag on for now just cause it makes me happy! :D But seriously...who donates that!? Apparently that's not a lot of $$ to someone.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiRmaqg87D4/WFtACrrfSII/AAAAAAAABpw/jS756Sir3J8osY2yl7viNTaym2lbBoUhgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1778.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiRmaqg87D4/WFtACrrfSII/AAAAAAAABpw/jS756Sir3J8osY2yl7viNTaym2lbBoUhgCLcB/s640/IMG_1778.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A little kitchen display...kinda thrown together with things I didn't know where to put ;)</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iDL4hjSOrRA/WFtAjwtR6tI/AAAAAAAABqI/qOazF2zj9LUq6ijBP5eNntj_FaX4DZi4ACLcB/s1600/IMG_1790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iDL4hjSOrRA/WFtAjwtR6tI/AAAAAAAABqI/qOazF2zj9LUq6ijBP5eNntj_FaX4DZi4ACLcB/s640/IMG_1790.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And now on to the dining area...and my new tree!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w8rvliYEGdQ/WFtAjmUtnoI/AAAAAAAABqE/VjH-vVcr7SY0AqTxpP6A_tXeg2LucHa5ACLcB/s1600/IMG_1777.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w8rvliYEGdQ/WFtAjmUtnoI/AAAAAAAABqE/VjH-vVcr7SY0AqTxpP6A_tXeg2LucHa5ACLcB/s640/IMG_1777.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The red is living in the dining room again this year.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qK0qmey6_x4/WFtAYaY8R_I/AAAAAAAABp4/9n0twIv7d9UvGgVRdzakO6TR8e1tRCK2gCLcB/s1600/IMG_1755.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qK0qmey6_x4/WFtAYaY8R_I/AAAAAAAABp4/9n0twIv7d9UvGgVRdzakO6TR8e1tRCK2gCLcB/s640/IMG_1755.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A homemade ornament on the chandelier that my great grandma Sophie made.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VAovCehz4CQ/WFtAYRpEarI/AAAAAAAABp8/ZLVa6b4lcoQohTyqAL2Thh4kahzy2BTagCLcB/s1600/IMG_1753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VAovCehz4CQ/WFtAYRpEarI/AAAAAAAABp8/ZLVa6b4lcoQohTyqAL2Thh4kahzy2BTagCLcB/s640/IMG_1753.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CfG6b8dDPWQ/WFtAjY8GGHI/AAAAAAAABqA/a3ZYVaJkn5EZdgXLIHRKzlJjsdyPRWovQCEw/s1600/IMG_1775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CfG6b8dDPWQ/WFtAjY8GGHI/AAAAAAAABqA/a3ZYVaJkn5EZdgXLIHRKzlJjsdyPRWovQCEw/s640/IMG_1775.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love this vintage table runner that I got at a garage sale for $1. I forgot to take a picture more close up but it has the cutest little reindeer and Santa in his sleigh.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9WOH4wYQj40/WFtBrhY_vZI/AAAAAAAABqU/JtbnVFF2L8UXlUgNPVMSRd1g0VL-78erACLcB/s1600/IMG_1779.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9WOH4wYQj40/WFtBrhY_vZI/AAAAAAAABqU/JtbnVFF2L8UXlUgNPVMSRd1g0VL-78erACLcB/s640/IMG_1779.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And now...my new tree!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2VXFpaVSyVo/WFtBrWwNYwI/AAAAAAAABqQ/_4_bbR8Fqgg190WMj-bOItTt1IcuYMgPgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1780.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2VXFpaVSyVo/WFtBrWwNYwI/AAAAAAAABqQ/_4_bbR8Fqgg190WMj-bOItTt1IcuYMgPgCLcB/s640/IMG_1780.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I got this last year after Christmas for 75% off... $10.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And I REALLY had to convince my husband that we would "need" two trees.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But I'm glad he let me get it...and I think he is too because everyone has said they think it is really pretty. :) </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wAzSOjaCONA/WFtBr2-OtEI/AAAAAAAABqY/n9LUl4Y0g1w6KGrTB09HXEmFULbM2nrGwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wAzSOjaCONA/WFtBr2-OtEI/AAAAAAAABqY/n9LUl4Y0g1w6KGrTB09HXEmFULbM2nrGwCLcB/s640/IMG_1783.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's my more "glamorous" tree.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YN-eXXUHp2g/WFtBzIqc43I/AAAAAAAABqc/YXXr19H7eEU4bL5hGmstE-ja1A3n9LspQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YN-eXXUHp2g/WFtBzIqc43I/AAAAAAAABqc/YXXr19H7eEU4bL5hGmstE-ja1A3n9LspQCLcB/s640/IMG_1784.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I kept all the ornaments silver and gold...and added my pink pearl garland.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
That's how you class up a $10 tree ;) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uMAFuVsQ4eE/WFtBz0bAcWI/AAAAAAAABqg/R3jju9mN-ZAeK9tfflHCnmlc4PVZWH35ACLcB/s1600/IMG_1785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uMAFuVsQ4eE/WFtBz0bAcWI/AAAAAAAABqg/R3jju9mN-ZAeK9tfflHCnmlc4PVZWH35ACLcB/s640/IMG_1785.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--9k3557aV-8/WFtBz9jeCSI/AAAAAAAABqk/g0DTj0YzzBMX5XyJ2Q1nxXh7zRn5wKkEQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1786.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--9k3557aV-8/WFtBz9jeCSI/AAAAAAAABqk/g0DTj0YzzBMX5XyJ2Q1nxXh7zRn5wKkEQCLcB/s640/IMG_1786.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HgUyBqf3ptw/WFtB64UPQgI/AAAAAAAABqo/UwHaWlQ4tugaWGSRUY1JeIswyopqq_7AQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HgUyBqf3ptw/WFtB64UPQgI/AAAAAAAABqo/UwHaWlQ4tugaWGSRUY1JeIswyopqq_7AQCLcB/s640/IMG_1695.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The lights really glow off of the white.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mm8vQ9DHrGk/WFtB780CEAI/AAAAAAAABqs/31V8tCaPk7sagvtbQepIjugI9-gIQNLgwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mm8vQ9DHrGk/WFtB780CEAI/AAAAAAAABqs/31V8tCaPk7sagvtbQepIjugI9-gIQNLgwCLcB/s640/IMG_1696.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p7H7wIh3kjs/WFtB7-uohII/AAAAAAAABqw/_Bky81J5mhgokkBR4HBUuLIJMRKQsmKJACLcB/s1600/IMG_1697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p7H7wIh3kjs/WFtB7-uohII/AAAAAAAABqw/_Bky81J5mhgokkBR4HBUuLIJMRKQsmKJACLcB/s640/IMG_1697.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xWNEvp8OtHg/WFtDGKy-JMI/AAAAAAAABrA/a9W1eXsQGV0cON9qXTVupR6_CcbgLyyJwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xWNEvp8OtHg/WFtDGKy-JMI/AAAAAAAABrA/a9W1eXsQGV0cON9qXTVupR6_CcbgLyyJwCLcB/s640/IMG_1787.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And at this point there is absolutely no more room for another Christmas card! I love feeling the love...and getting fun mail this time of year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YuUwM-fBqjw/WFtDHCu5PWI/AAAAAAAABrE/qY63cVu-z1Y9fOJYDiej7nznEU5LvzU-ACLcB/s1600/IMG_1791.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YuUwM-fBqjw/WFtDHCu5PWI/AAAAAAAABrE/qY63cVu-z1Y9fOJYDiej7nznEU5LvzU-ACLcB/s640/IMG_1791.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Almost time for the house to be packed full of family and to start opening the presents!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj3VSa8y_q0/WFtDJLu_ZaI/AAAAAAAABrI/yjlNN2JyFm46_5Jh_I-rYI7b-PPWFx1JwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj3VSa8y_q0/WFtDJLu_ZaI/AAAAAAAABrI/yjlNN2JyFm46_5Jh_I-rYI7b-PPWFx1JwCLcB/s640/IMG_1789.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I do my best to make the home feel cozy...with very little money. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Good thing I love thrifting!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas celebrating our savior... His birthday is the reason we go all out decorating! It's a special time of year...a time to make our homes feel extra special and cozy and filled with love.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Peace, Joy, Hope, Love, & Blessings to you this Christmas,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Olivia</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Romantic Country Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09562912280378700675noreply@blogger.com0