Monthly Archives: December 2012

Welcoming Christmas Foyer

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year to all my readers.  At this busy time I am just posting a couple of photos of my foyer, decorated and ready for party guests. The garland of fresh mixed greens … Continue reading

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Holiday Lanterns

I have nothing to do at this time of year, and I know you don’t either. Just kidding, but being really busy never stops me from thinking up more unnecessary but creative things to do. This is a fun perk … Continue reading

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Country Casual versus Hollywood Dreams: Exterior Christmas Planters

I finally got my front planters decorated for the holidays.  As with all my projects, my hesitation and delay had less to do with time and more to do with the inevitable battle between “should” and “want”. As in, I should … Continue reading

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Dramatic Indoor Holiday Arrangement

Thanks to the positive feedback on my post, Arranging Autumn Indoors, you have all inspired me to blather on about my Christmas decorating–and also to be creative!  So, my holiday guests will undoubtedly appreciate your egging me on when they are … Continue reading

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