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I've been on the hunt for unique gift wrap for Christmas.  I found several that I like at Paper Source.  Here are just a few of my faves:          I don't get the relation of penguins to Christmas…but I like them!

December 8, 2008

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Well I've decided that I'm just going to use the Christmas decorations I already have for this year.  I am still looking for ideas for next year to go better with my current decor.  Orange, green, gold and brown.  I know I will be using a lot less red!  Here are some examples from bhg.com of […]

December 4, 2008

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Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, now its on to Christmas!  I can't believe its already December!  One thing I am loving this year is the use of birds everywhere.  They've always been used around the holidays but it seems like there are so many more this year to choose from and different ways to […]

December 1, 2008

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Oh my!  My friend Nicole has introduced me to my new favorite store-West Elm.  I am probably a bit behind just discovering this store but it is right up my alley.  I love all the rustic details.  Nicole was looking up decorating ideas for my orange wall and sent me the link to this Pinecone Garland that […]

November 25, 2008

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For those of you who may start decorating this weekend here are unique and beautiful Christmas trees to inspire you! Citrus Tree   This one not only looks pretty but will make your room smell wonderful.  They used dried citrus fruits as part of the decoration.  Poinsettia Tree   I love the brightly colored poinsettias […]

November 24, 2008

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I have predicament.  I recently painted the wall behind my fireplace a burnt orange color which looks great usually.  Now I have decorated for Christmas with my usual red accessories.  It is clashing bad.  I am trying to get ideas of other colors I can use to decorate the mantel.  Right now I have red […]

November 20, 2008

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I love these table settings from Country Living.  Each are different, all are beautiful.  Hope this gives you some ideas for your own Thanksgiving table. I love the corn centerpiece.  This would be easy to make.  A lot of grocery stores sell this corn around this time of year.  This tablecloth could also be made […]

November 14, 2008