Category: Decorating

Turkey Day is Done, Christmas has Begun!

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This year I had a quiet Thanksgiving at home with my parents. Every year I go out to the local bar and see everyone come home with their significant others. While I wish that some day I find someone to share the holidays with, I am quite content with sharing the holiday season with friends and family. I gathered with friends on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday which made the holiday very festive. Since Turkey Day is over, it’s time to focus on Christmas.

I have quite a few Christmas parties scheduled in December. I need to decide if I want to create my own Christmas party as well. In the past, I have had a Tree Trimming Party and it was a success. If you’re looking for a party idea, that’s a great one because it gives your guests something to do and it gets your tree trimmed quickly.

I have already started the Christmas Extravaganza here at my house. I decorated the second floor today. Martha would be proud. The tree ornaments are from her line at Macy’s from a few years back.

This week I can tackle the main floor. On Wednesday, I am going into Philly to go to Macy’s (the old Wanamaker building) for some Christmas shopping and of course the light show. By the end of the week, I need to start writing Christmas cards and planning the holiday baking schedule. There is so much to do and exactly one month til Christmas. May the spirit of Christmas be with you all in the coming days.

Hidden Treasures of Grandma’s Attic

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If you ever have to clean out an elderly person’s house, please don’t pass up the chance.  Though it can be a lot of work, you can find a lot of wonderful things hidden in the closets and attic.  Remember, they have lived a long life and collected many treasures over the years.  While cleaning out my grandma’s attic I have found many diamonds in the rough.  Here is one I found last week.  I found it in this old beat up cardboard box as a frame and many strands of crystals.  After a little TLC, it turned into this wonderful chandelier.  Now, I just need to find the perfect place to hang it and a good electrician to install it.  I am not that handy…that’s why I need to find a handy husband.  If you know of any, send them my way.

A Ghoulish Garnish

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Today, I finally got the chance to decorate the house for Halloween.  It was time to put away the beach decor and begin the pumpkin primping.  I have a collection of decorations that have been passed down to me and those that I have bought myself.  The eclectic mix makes for a good start.  Over the years, I intend to add a decoration or two more to trim the house.  My favorite decorations so far are the ceramic witch and haunted house that light up.  They were made by my mom when she was younger at a ceramic studio.  They are irreplaceable and it is something that is a timeless piece that I will be able to pass down to my children.  I also like the Bethlehem lighting pieces from QVC.  The wreath and the garland are from this company and they are not only beautiful on their own but when they are lit at night it provides a great ambience for any occasion.  Happy October everyone!