tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22533080776862927692024-02-18T22:33:12.870-08:00Design Worldakehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comBlogger504125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-8234092711204948842011-12-15T07:36:00.000-08:002011-12-15T07:36:07.797-08:00designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home christmas decorating ideas
designs home akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-75748882955951656872011-12-15T07:21:00.001-08:002011-12-15T07:21:44.913-08:00christmas tree decorations designs ideas
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akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-10695393379318564182011-12-02T12:15:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.730-08:00An Old Fashioned TreeThe tree is up and all of our decor is finished. We love an old fashioned tree filled with family heirlooms and collected ornaments from many past Christmas's. Very simple decor with the tree being the star of the show. At night the lights make the whole room glow. A daytime view showing the many, many ornaments, and all the stocking ready to be filled. Doves and akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-25191516367218982762011-12-01T12:30:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.731-08:00Country Farmhouse ChristmasThis year I have been trying to create a French Country Farmhouse Christmas, using what I have. Well, I think part of it looks frenchy and then part just looks farmhouse. I am striving for a really paired-down simple Christmas. At any rate, it is fun and what I am going with.This is the breakfast area all dressed for the season. My rooster and hen arriving with Santa's akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-4078294144171256632011-11-30T10:30:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.731-08:00More French Farmhouse Country KitchenI am trying to create a French Country Farmhouse look in the kitchen, but it seems like I have gotten carried away and added a few more decorations than they would have. Oh well, it's Christmas, so I am just going with the flow and wherever the mood takes me. This is a look at the finished kitchen.To the left of the stove I have this little vignette that I've already shown you. I akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-57769636988047869912011-11-29T14:00:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.731-08:00French Country KitchenHow is all of your decorating going. I see that some of you are all done and everything is glorious, however I am just starting. I need to hurry up or it will be too late to do it at all. lolI did get another small vignette done in the kitchen. Just a really simple display using my favorite cloche, a demi-john and a stalk of wheat. I added a couple of ribbons to the top ofakehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-30250240415963952462011-11-28T13:18:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.731-08:0092nd Table Top TuesdayWelcome to the 92nd Table Top Tuesday. With Thanksgiving over I am sure everyone is on their way to decorating for Christmas. I know you will all inspire us with your lovely vignettes.I am going to try and create a French Country Farmhouse Christmas in the kitchen, so I did a small vignette to remind me that a French country home is always ready to entertain and welcome guests.&akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-61615755484303443272011-11-26T12:07:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.731-08:00French Country ChristmasDid you all survive Thanksgiving. Ours was wonderful and we are having another one today, so I have a turkey breast and dressing in the oven, green bean casserole, candied yams, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce all ready to go in the oven While that is all cooking away, I have been playing and creating another small French Country Christmas vignette for the kitchen.&akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-46103966976030494162011-11-24T09:01:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.732-08:00HAPPY THANKSGIVINGMy table is all set, and the pies are all made, bird's in the oven and all the sides are on their way. I have so much to be thankful for, and have been so blessed this year with many miracles from the Lord. All of my family is well and healthy, and my grandson that broke both legs had his final surgery and is walking and doing well. That in itself is a major miracle.Today as I akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-73126128778150278682011-11-22T12:30:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.732-08:00Recreating StorageWe enjoy a glass of wine occassionally and use to have a fairly good collection since we would tour the wine country every year and visit a lot of the wineries. However, we havn't been to Napa in a few years and our entire wine collection is long gone. DH really wants to have a few bottles around for the holidays and has ordered some from his favorite vinyards so it was time to akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-5471476873091030002011-11-21T12:44:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.732-08:0091st Table Top TuesdayWelcome to the 91st. Table Top Tuesday. I can hardly wait to see all of your Thanksgiving and Holiday vignettes and displays. I know you have all been super busy. I showed you these two really cute American Atelier Petite Provence plates that I found at GW for $1.99 each, and since they had some red and green in them, I think they can work in the beginning of a Christmas vignette.&akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-7867595117375486702011-11-20T14:55:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.732-08:00Decorating with Pheasant FeathersI love decorating with pheasant feathers, and I see that a lot of you do too, however I don't like the high price at the craft stores.Just a few feathers makes any arrangement look more elegant. So I went on a quest to find some affordable feathers and I found some. I thought I would share with you so you can have some also. orientaltrading.comThey have a pack of 24 long akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-86837011242607971532011-11-19T07:11:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.732-08:00A little Petite ProvenceGarage sales weren't much this weekeend, but GW did have one treasure that I just couldn't pass up. Aren't these little salad plates fabulous. I adore the colors and the roos are just way too cute and sassy. The floral border and the red and yellow is so cheerful. Such a fun plate. Both of the roos are definitely strutting their stuff. American Atelier Petite akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-41100352477851078022011-11-18T13:50:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.732-08:00Table Top Tuesday HighlightsEvery week for Table Top Tuesday I am just in awe of how creative you all are. It is always so hard to pick just a few, but these were the ones that seemed to speak fall and the season to me. I hope you will visit these lovely ladies and all of the participants in the party. You are sure to be inspired.This tablescape took my breath away. This is called Harvest Time by akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-25024868090842792632011-11-18T07:00:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.733-08:00Flowers and FoodOne really doesn't have anything to do with the other, so this is just one of those potpourri posts. A little of this and that.While I was out roaming around the backyard the other day, I was surprised to see that a couple of my mums were blooming. So of course I had to grab my camera and take a few picsSuch a fun surprise to see in the garden.Now onto the food part of this. - -akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-38074962276611359392011-11-17T07:11:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.733-08:00Thanksgiving Tablescape InspirationAre your plans all set and all of your decorations in place, or are you still trying to figure it out. I still don't have a tablescape finalized for Thanksgiving, so I went back through some of the ones that I've done in the past to see if I could get a little inspiration.I love pretty floral arrangements whether they are big, small, ornate, simple or anywhere inbetween. This is a akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-22432950855375590202011-11-15T15:00:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.733-08:00My Office Spruced UpWhen I say office, boy is that using the term loosly. I don't really have an office, I just have a small piece of space that I have claimed where I have my computer and it keeps me in the middle of all the action, so that is perfect.I use the buffet in the breakfast area as my desk and office. With the two end leaves on the top up, it gives me a really nice long space, so there is akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-73858660288445087262011-11-14T14:19:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.733-08:0090th Table Top TuesdayWow, we're at the 90th Table Top Tuesday. The weeks just seem to fly by don't they? I can't wait to see more of your Holiday Decor. You guys are all so inspiring.As I have shown you, I am reviving an old color scheme and pulled out some old pillows that have been packed away for a while. I love the bright peach color of the pillows, they look so cheery. I love akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-72381742611222264692011-11-14T07:00:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.734-08:00And The Winner Is - - - -Thank you to everyone that entered this fabulous giveaway from Ann @ On Sutton Place. We had so many entries and it totally shows how much her lovely pillows and linens are loved. Every one of her pieces are stunning. So without further fanfare, the winner of the French Grainsack Pillow is ------ &akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-41876285233212506482011-11-12T08:18:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.734-08:00Nature or NotThis has definitely been the year we've seen a lot of nature being used in home decor. I think it is something that we have really embraced or some of us are a little shy about some of it. Antlers are a great example. Very popular and seems that you either love it or hate it. However since there are so many faux antlers, a few more people are on board. They are akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-45114179683190600452011-11-11T10:00:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.734-08:00Shopping with a Blogging FriendFellow bloggers are such a special breed of people, it doesn't matter than you've never met in person before, all it takes is 1 minute and you are sure you've known each other forever.I had such a great day meeting up with a blogging friend and shopping. She is definitely a soul mate in that she likes to sew and makes her own drapes, pillows and accessories, so instant bonding. akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-43058648450337537292011-11-10T13:53:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.734-08:00Easy Choc. Chip Bars & Black and White BrowniesWith the holidays nearing, time to start thinking about some of that baking you will need to do. Also, there will be a ton of parties, neighbors and friends that you will need to give a gift to and I love to do it with baked goods. This is when I pull out two of my favorites that everyone loves and both are so easy and quick.Instead of cookies which take a lot of time, (you know, all akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-32001617438480565602011-11-08T14:00:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.734-08:00Everything Old is New Again-The Beginning of a RoomThis is a picture of what our living room looked like when we first moved in 5 years ago. I had just finished making the drapes, pillows, table cover and redoing the ottoman. It's amazing that not much has changed except the addition of another chair and some different accessories. (I wasn't blogging then and the hubs took the pic, so not the best, but it shows how we started.)akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253308077686292769.post-40920495567382809572011-11-07T12:30:00.000-08:002011-12-03T12:26:19.735-08:0089th Table Top Tuesday-Holiday DecorWelcome to the 89th Table Top Tuesday. Wow, you guys all had such fabulous Cloche displays and I drooled over every one. Such fabulous eye candy. Now that you are all warmed up in the Cloche department, don't cool off, it won't be long and it will be time for the Christmas Cloche Party. I will let you know a date.I have had this brass stand for years, but broke the glass akehprhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590930360382262244noreply@blogger.com