The kitchen floor (and most of me :) is currently covered in glitter. It's all because of these Christmas Treasure Boxes. Christmas Treasure Boxes This year I had several small gifts (jewelry, soap, candy…) to give and I wanted to present them in a special way. Make Your Own The small paper-mâché boxes were found for 99 cents each at the craft store. I tried two methods of paint and I actually preferred using acrylic craft paint over spray paint. Using scrapbook paper I punched ... View the Post
My Vintage Christmas “Fantle”
My Christmas decorating seems to be slow going this year. The decorating elves are welcome to show up at any time. But here is My Vintage Christmas “Fantle”. My Vintage Christmas “Fantle” As we live in Phoenix there isn’t much of a call for a fireplace or a mantle for that matter. I am once again improvising with a faux mantle or “fantle” by using the center of my large entertainment center. The vintage theme is courtesy of my husbands wish for a Christmas like those he knew in his ... View the Post
Toyland, Toyland
Did you know that I never showed you my tree from last year? It’s true, you can check. The theme was Toyland, Toyland. Toyland, Toyland As I finish up this year's tree I thought perhaps you might like to see it. The tree was dedicated to Grandma Jingles childhood. The Antique Toys It was surrounded by the toys of her girlhood. Mr. Bears can still play, but I showed the kids once and then told them “Paws off!”. I truly love this sweet doll. She stands quite tall. The ornament she ... View the Post
A Vintage Advent Calendar for Sweethearts
Happy December 1st! Are you smiling? I hope so. It seems that everyone in blog land has a beautifully decorated house while my home currently looks like a band of monkeys just got back from vacation. But glitter makes everything better! Here is A Vintage Advent Calendar for Sweethearts. A Vintage Advent Calendar for Sweethearts Every year my children each get an advent calendar. Sweet Boy always tells me that his Lego advent calendar is his best present. I have to agree. Every day he is so ... View the Post
Reindeer Games
The Décor family took a trip to Santa Fe over the Thanksgiving holiday. We saw some really amazing things that I plan to share with you in the next few weeks. But I also created some Christmas crafts I call Reindeer Games. Reindeer Games Like so many others, things have been very tight financially in our household. I don’t necessarily think this is a bad thing though. It challenges me to get creative with Christmas gifts. I always love a handmade present, don’t you? In the next few weeks, ... View the Post
Thanksgiving at Jamestown
I had a big elaborate post planned. I also had pies to bake, turkeys to stuff, and presents to buy. In short, I ran out of time. Still, I think you will enjoy Thanksgiving at Jamestown. Thanksgiving at Jamestown Let me say this: Jamestown is one of the BEST living history museums I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. My son did not want to leave. So without further adieu let’s celebrate the men and women who made the original Thanksgiving possible. Replica’s of the Susan Constant, ... View the Post
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