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Thought I would share with you some photos of our Christmas decorations this year. We have a natural/rustic theme with pinecones, acorns, berries and greenery. The butterflies are new this year. I will keep the same theme for next year just change up the colors.
Over at thenest.com they are featuring 15 wines under $15 from The Wine Trials. Tasters drank 6000 glasses of wine and found that several of the best were under $15! Check it out, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
Cheers!
I have been trying to decide about this duvet from Pottery Barn for over a month. I love Birch trees, but I'm wondering is this taking it too far? I love to decorate everywhere in the house except the bedroom. I have the hardest time making decisions for the bedroom. I thought I'd leave this one up to you!
My furniture and walls match this room pictured. I would have to add a punch of color somewhere. I was also wondering if in the summer I would want something more "summery"? Hmmmm....
Kira from Tangarang and Abigail from Piece of Cake have combined their creative minds and now we have Paper and Cake! Down-loadable party designs which include napkin rings, candle wraps, wine glass tags and much more. All of this is only $5! All you have to do is check out their Etsy shop, purchase your design and start downloading! How much easier can decorating your table be?
Here is their second Holiday Design that I personally love because its RETRO:
Kir Royale
Serves 6
(photo and recipe courtesy of marthastewart.com)
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!
I'm excited to show you some of Hostessjo.com's new cork/wine products! From cork place card holders to wine glass stickems we have you covered for your next get together just in time for the holdiays!
Here is a minty treat with a kick for you to enjoy this weekend...
Add all liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into martini glass. Garnish with candy cane
(photo and recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com)
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 incorporating your Christmas decorations with your existing decor.
Think Pink
Here they have brought out the pink in the chair, wall and pillows with the coordinating pink ribbon on the stairs. The green is also a great complement to the pink.
Seeing Spots
Here they have gone with a polka dot theme. From the curtains to the place mats and candle holders everything has dots. The oranges and fruit on the tree also mimic the dot theme.
On foodnetwork.com they have several recipes to make your house smell wonderful while entertaining this holiday season. I'm going to try this Mulled Cider to drink and perfume my house.
Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer on the grates of the grill or over a burner. Divide among individual mugs and serve hot.
