christmas decorating time!

The tree is up, the mantle almost decorated, so here is some of what I've done. I still need to add more greenery, but it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

The kitchen tree. A small tree with primitive lights, dried cranberries, with a primitive wooden bowl of dried oranges, orange slices, gingerbread cookies, and cinnamon sticks

More of the kitchen...

More of the kitchen window...I need more greens here

A vintage stocking with a 1950's Christmas postcard

Our tree with a starfish on top!

The mantle not really done and I guess this picture is a bit crooked! lol!
Oops!  This mantle used to be stained, but I just painted it white.

On the way out the door? Grand Central Station clock with a wreath and some boxwood with a bow. 

Have a great day decorating! ;)

what i wore wednesday at the pleated poppy

                                           Jeans- GAP
                                           Vest- Land's End
                                           Sneaks- New Balance
                                           Hat- Dollar Tree
                                           Black Light Hoodie-Target
Go to http://www.thepleatedpoppy.com and show off your Wednesday style, or unstyle.  I'm sporting a VERY relaxed day! ;)

ALSO~ THANK YOU NEW FOLLOWERS!  I CAN'T WAIT TO FOLLOW ALL OF YOUR BLOGS & VISIT MY FRIENDS OF OLD AS WELL!  I PLAN ON TAKING A NICE HOT CUP OF COCOA WITH PUFFY MARSHMALLOWS AND BLOGGING AWAY ;)

Happy Thanksgiving from Plimoth, MA

Is that the Mayflower coming in from the rough Atlantic?  I was on a field trip with my class at Plimoth Plantation a few weeks ago!  Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

pausing this blog to say...

As you go through your daily routines, don't forget to daydream and think about the things that you want to make come true in your life.  Make wishes on the moon and stars and lucky pennies.  

christmas in new england part 1

I know, I know we haven't even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but Tom the Turkey won't mind if I gobble up a few of your blogging minutes with some Holiday Cheer!  Today, I present to you a taste of Christmas in New England...Enjoy ;) I won't say Merry Christmas yet!  Oops, I just did! 

Photo Old Sturbridge Village

Go to the evening of illumination this month at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA and spend the evening in the village and shops like days of old.  It's certain to get you into the New England Christmas spirit! 

The simple white picket gate

Woodstock, VT

Country Living New England Photo

Put greenery everywhere, if you can!  I start with the outdoors and work my way inside.  I put it on my white farmer's porch, under the windows, then inside on the mantel, on the chandelier.  I also make simple wreaths for every room and decorate them with a theme for that room.  Cinnamon sticks and fresh fruit in the kitchen, a wreath with glitter dipped starfish for the bathroom.  White lights everywhere!!! 

I love gingerbread and simply display them on my hutch.  It's fun to put them around your home. I have to load up on some for my son before I put them out though...He has sticky fingers!
Photo courtesy of Country Living - Photo for in New England 

This is the wreath that I will be replicating this year for my doors.
Fruits and greenery.
Courtesy of Country Living Photo for in New England

MORE TO COME...
P.S. Still searching for MY camera! ;(

it's been awhile, but here i am!

Decluttering, it's good for the soul!  You may think it's time consuming, or too much of a job, But I haven't posted in a bit because I've been cleaning house and I mean CLEANING!  Have you ever had the clutter just pile up in the closets and are afraid it's just going to come crashing down on your head someday?  Well, that's what has been happening to me.  Enough, is enough I said to myself!  I just have tooooo much stuff!  Why do we need so many things?  Do I really need 7 scarves, or 6 bowls all the same size,  old blinds, one boot, one shoe, the jeans that I may fit into someday, random toys from when my son was 3, and...the list goes on and on.  

So, I have been decluttering and chucking!  It's such a great feeling!!!  So, I challenge you to go through one room, one closet, before the end of the weekend if you can and just start throwing away.  Decluttering is SOUL FOOD! Share your story with me, I'd love to hear it!

Sorry, no pictures today!  Maybe I'll find my camera in the clutter!!!  I hope I didn't throw that out!