tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084717100212242662024-02-18T20:17:32.609-08:00**~ A POCKET FULL OF ROSES~**Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-55692395196096877302016-09-13T14:14:00.001-07:002016-09-13T14:14:37.417-07:00Adding fall touches a bit at a time.....Adding a little fall around my home little by little....<br /><br /><center><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSbZqJzDA7-MsRL440OH13tyq-7J4sctCcuKUcgAzMQSiDdkp5axFG5NOFW2Ce6ckUBm7q4K-mAg0wQBgPav2_oPaotmE1oOGjKhi8y2eMVTl8qW_AKAlhU_urxIJvKPxKcosZKVT42_RB/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSbZqJzDA7-MsRL440OH13tyq-7J4sctCcuKUcgAzMQSiDdkp5axFG5NOFW2Ce6ckUBm7q4K-mAg0wQBgPav2_oPaotmE1oOGjKhi8y2eMVTl8qW_AKAlhU_urxIJvKPxKcosZKVT42_RB/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This pretty vignette is sitting pretty on my dining room table...<br /><br /><center><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtt_T81Cm1iMtxADU2AHnVXxyc0Me62wHqp6c8_hVOZdbu8aDo4mVzyaGSwFXt9j8V1-DMYcGct4K8vzFl5qDv6a7ttUKa-VA6iq2G1zKGP88Zl4088sKrIAGPOQdoDtqI_O428sNstmlx/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtt_T81Cm1iMtxADU2AHnVXxyc0Me62wHqp6c8_hVOZdbu8aDo4mVzyaGSwFXt9j8V1-DMYcGct4K8vzFl5qDv6a7ttUKa-VA6iq2G1zKGP88Zl4088sKrIAGPOQdoDtqI_O428sNstmlx/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDM0iG9Nt4JNZuXNaGJtSDSSxEnbSgYIpVqNBQ61Bbf4CndMdxZOnO4ZSbJmktbq2le6QihOV3LeIH5D6JZc037UyU0Oy5b8HZG9sWrbBv4RRKjEi49xH1fhfCocOBxOuQaZmDyJLvdVjb/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDM0iG9Nt4JNZuXNaGJtSDSSxEnbSgYIpVqNBQ61Bbf4CndMdxZOnO4ZSbJmktbq2le6QihOV3LeIH5D6JZc037UyU0Oy5b8HZG9sWrbBv4RRKjEi49xH1fhfCocOBxOuQaZmDyJLvdVjb/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Happy fall all.....<br /><br /><br />Smiles~~<br />Mari <br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-18402674789041777332016-09-11T11:18:00.001-07:002016-09-13T14:08:21.226-07:00Simple fall decor!Finally back! I have not written a post in since foreveaaaaa.....<br />I have been dealing with some health issues, but I have missed you all my bloggy friends...here is a simple table display with some velvet pumpkins I recently purchase......boy but they are so expensive on line.....errr.....some of these like the green and brown ones my dear friend surprised me with.....they are so pretty...the creamy ones my hubster picked up for me at Joanns craft store......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3g-hzyLn0iPE8ZVVukMHspcUyY3QRk00QCAG1IinEfTcOX7uZFJTMxh6uD3HkkQXuaMtJTuaKX7HPLSu5BMZl0y_s2fWVqC12qJXWdA9iM4Qc3y81ZY55l-2PiQ6Y8epDoR5e8KNWv7QU/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3g-hzyLn0iPE8ZVVukMHspcUyY3QRk00QCAG1IinEfTcOX7uZFJTMxh6uD3HkkQXuaMtJTuaKX7HPLSu5BMZl0y_s2fWVqC12qJXWdA9iM4Qc3y81ZY55l-2PiQ6Y8epDoR5e8KNWv7QU/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I just place them on one of my pretty trays I purchased at Home Goods a while back......<br /><br /><center><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPktskw9VaU-4G8gWA6jR0X8aQYGwQGHVllp9DgfipOtj-bw7odHf6P36fwRL18p5UehWd2nVpEl789Zl1NtHDRtiCTlI2oXn9OuUf188rqkOJ0jpwpacBC3jLKoTE3-n-iyTY_qtFeh_-/s288/iphone_photo.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPktskw9VaU-4G8gWA6jR0X8aQYGwQGHVllp9DgfipOtj-bw7odHf6P36fwRL18p5UehWd2nVpEl789Zl1NtHDRtiCTlI2oXn9OuUf188rqkOJ0jpwpacBC3jLKoTE3-n-iyTY_qtFeh_-/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I also added some moss covered globes and it's done simple a pretty....<br />Have any of you started to decorate for fall????<br /><br />Blessings to you all~~<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-20197196111896022412016-02-25T12:01:00.001-08:002016-02-25T20:06:19.866-08:00I'm late, I'm late for a very important date!These sweet guys are from pier 1, I added the pretty ribbon collar to each one..I have two of these cuties on each end of my mantle....<br />Don't they look regal with the pretty ruffle collar and bling on their heads??<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/25/183.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/25/s_183.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Love how the collar turned out....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/25/184.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/25/s_184.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />All those ruffles....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/25/185.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/25/s_185.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My Easter mantle is simple and elegant you can see my marble eggs peeking out from the back ground, love these eggs they have a ring of bling around the top end...just so pretty.....<br /><br />~smiles~<br />Mari<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-34732761614347056512016-02-21T17:29:00.001-08:002016-02-26T08:44:43.928-08:00Easter.Sharing a little Easter....I know it's early yet, but it does spring up on us really fast...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/21/574.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/21/s_574.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Katherine's Collection bunny pulling his cart.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/21/575.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/21/s_575.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br />Colorful Easter egg purchase at Michaels years ago.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/21/576.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/21/s_576.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Pier 1 bunny.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/21/577.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/21/s_577.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br />Pier 1 sweet chick with crown....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/21/582.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/21/s_582.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Bunny holding platter purchase at Homes Goods....the large and small eggs also purchased at Home Goods....and there you have it the start of my spring/Easter decorating...<br /><br /><br />~Smiles~<br />Mari<br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-34910542748246811242016-02-04T18:04:00.001-08:002016-02-04T21:03:42.139-08:00My long awaited pumpkin heart from Love Feast has arrive, wow these are just beautiful...at first I was debating purchasing one...everything looks great on the Internet, but once you receive them well let's just say I have been disappointed in the past,so imagine my surprise when I open the pretty box and saw this beauty it's everything I expected...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/04/287.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/04/s_287.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Pretty package....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/04/288.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/04/s_288.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Love the color....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/04/289.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/04/s_289.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Looks great on my cream sofa ;-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/04/290.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/04/s_290.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />They come in so many beautiful colors......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/04/291.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/04/s_291.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/02/04/292.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/02/04/s_292.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />So far everywhere I place it, it's looks great....hummm this could very well be my new addiction.....;-)<br /><br />~Mari~<br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-78842484389149713572016-01-22T16:24:00.001-08:002016-02-04T09:48:40.798-08:00A little love!Hi friends, with not much to do but wait for the blizzard to hit on my side of the Island...I decided it would be great to decorate for one of my Favorite holiday Valentines Day ;-) I kept it simple and sweet...I hope you like.....please click on the pics for a better look....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/01/22/203.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/01/22/s_203.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In the kitchen I added pink glass hearts to my glass jars....Ohhh and <br />these cute fairies just had to get in on for the pics....;-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/01/22/204.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/01/22/s_204.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Close up of the hearts....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/01/22/205.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/01/22/s_205.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On the shelves I added this cute owl I purchase last year at pier 1....I have one on each side of the shelves.....so cute I just love these guys....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/01/22/206.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/01/22/s_206.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On my dining room table I just added a swag to my centerpiece and called it done....simple and sweet......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/01/22/207.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/01/22/s_207.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The mantle got a cute angle my mom gifted to me, I place a crown on him...<br />I added two white glitter bottle brush trees inside little gold urns and it's done....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/01/22/208.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/01/22/s_208.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Look how sweetly he sits on my mantle.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/01/22/209.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/01/22/s_209.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/01/22/210.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/01/22/s_210.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On one of the end table in my living room I just drop two sweet little angles I've had for a couple of years added a tiny crown to one of them and I am done....well for now I will call it done, but that could change at any moment ;-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=16/01/22/211.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/16/01/22/s_211.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />For those of you who are awaiting the Blizzard like myself stay home warm and safe, drink plenty of hot coco, this is a time to sit around a nice warm fire and spend some time with your love ones, that what I intend to do ;-)<br /><br /><br />Mari~<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-90551485841903021792015-12-03T15:41:00.001-08:002015-12-03T17:43:35.072-08:00Touches of Christmas.....I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I sure did :-) and so now I'm all done with my Christmas decor, I'm sharing just a few pics with you my friends....has anyone finish Christmas shopping yet???? errrr I have not even gotten started...bad me.......oh well soon I'll join the rat race.....on with the pics......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/12/03/275.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/12/03/s_275.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Fireplace mantle swag hand made by moi......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/12/03/276.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/12/03/s_276.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Notice the pretty bow pillow was a gift from my sweet hubster.......doesn't he have great taste...lol....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/12/03/277.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/12/03/s_277.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />My Mark Roberts fairy.....love his collection of fairies......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/12/03/291.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/12/03/s_291.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Close up of my tree.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/12/03/292.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/12/03/s_292.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />My puss and boots doll, love him......<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/12/03/278.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/12/03/s_278.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />My pretty peppermint doll, standing pretty by my poinsettia plant gifted to me by my dear sweet cousin ;-) I'm not a trendy person I reuse my Christmas decorations from year to year unless it's damaged, I do purchase some new items but nothing much it's taken me years of collecting to start new every year! hope you enjoyed what little decor I have shared here with you....<br /><br />Smiles~~<br />Mari<br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-27919142081718726842015-10-05T10:18:00.001-07:002015-10-05T10:18:00.819-07:00Simple fall Mantle!<br />My fall mantle this year is simply,soft with a touch of sparkle....white and gold pumpkins grace my mantle with cute squirrels gifted to me from a very dear friend....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/05/169.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/05/s_169.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/05/170.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/05/s_170.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/05/171.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/05/s_171.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/05/172.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/05/s_172.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/05/173.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/05/s_173.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/05/174.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/05/s_174.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Picture don't do justice to how pretty it really looks in person, put then again I'm no photographer.....lol.....and on the note Happy Fall y'all.....<br /><br />~smiles~<br />Mari<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-29609713348167847702015-10-04T10:50:00.001-07:002015-10-04T12:42:04.537-07:00Fall centerpiece....A simple fall centerpiece.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/04/265.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/04/s_265.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />It's actually a wreath I purchased last year at Home Goods.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/04/266.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/04/s_266.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Place a burlap pumpkin my sweet hubby gifted me from Joanns fabric I added the pretty glittery bow.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/04/267.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/04/s_267.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Love all the sparkle and shine it adds to my dining room table....<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/04/268.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/04/s_268.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Simple and elegant.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/10/04/269.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/10/04/s_269.jpg' border='0' width='800' height='800' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Wishing you all a very Happy Fall....<br /><br />Smiles~<br />Mari<br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-35058040157352007282015-09-25T10:59:00.001-07:002015-10-02T20:56:42.295-07:00Falling for Fall.This is a sweet pumpkin I hand painted myself, after dreaming of owning a Mckenzie Child pumpkin but just could not and would not spend 90 bucks on one, I decided to just go ahead a give it a try, I mean really how hard could it be I told myself....I recycled the pumpkin that use to be pink! With paint I already had on hand, so for zero dollars this is what I came up with....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/09/25/250.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/09/25/s_250.jpg' border='0' width='1600' height='1600' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />I'm really loving the way it turned out so much so I painted a second one :-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/09/25/251.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/09/25/s_251.jpg' border='0' width='1600' height='1600' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />This beauty is sitting pretty on my mantle, I just place her on one of my urns added some beaded garland and ta da done.....simple and elegant....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/09/25/252.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/09/25/s_252.jpg' border='0' width='1600' height='1600' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />This sweet squirrel are a gift form my very dear friend she gifted them to me last fall! I have two of them and I just adore them, sooooo sweet looking love the faux tails on them...toooooo cute.....well I thank you for stopping by.....wishing you all a Happy Fall.<br /><br />Mari~<br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-8740062399384946472015-05-29T09:22:00.001-07:002015-06-01T20:40:14.922-07:00See you around blog land my friends!I have decided that I'm not going to be making any post on my blog! Just don't have much to share, and really blogging is just not what it use to be...but I will keep my blog up so I can visit my sweet friends.....if by chance I do find something worth while to share then I just might.....see you around blog land.<br /><br />Hugs~<br />Mari<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-25281411868125781022015-03-01T18:37:00.001-08:002015-03-01T18:37:12.955-08:00A little Easter Decorating!Have you start decorating for Easter yet? Hummmm I think I have been in a little bit of a rut.....I have added a couple of touches for the up coming Easter holiday but nothing major....<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/03/01/456.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/03/01/s_456.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I purchase this beautiful bowl at Home Goods along with the pretty Easter eggs.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/03/01/457.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/03/01/s_457.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Love the raised details around the bowl.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/03/01/458.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/03/01/s_458.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And just look at those gorgeous handles...you can't tell by my poor pic's but the bowl is pretty large....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/03/01/459.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/03/01/s_459.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The Easter eggs look like marble but they are glass.....so pretty....love the bling around the top of them ;-)......<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/03/01/460.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/03/01/s_460.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Did you notice the cute little bunny? Can't remember where I purchase him but doesn't he look cute in the middle of the bowl? Well that it for my little Easter decorating...so looking forward to viewing how you ladies have been decorating for Easter.....<br /><br />Smiles~<br />Mari<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-10574870536017473742015-02-13T10:44:00.001-08:002015-02-13T10:44:37.991-08:00New lamp!I recently purchase the lamp you see below from Lamps Plus, I have been on the hunt for a french candlestick lamp, but on my small budget I just could not afford the higher end lamps :( until I came across this one from Lamps Plus and it was 20% off wooohoooo.....but the lamp shade was not what I wanted, I had my heart set on what is called a shield shade, browsing on ebay I came across what I was looking for and at a reasonable price too.......<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/13/344.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/13/s_344.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sadly the shade was to small...so I came up with a solution....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/13/345.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/13/s_345.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />By adding a long fringe trim I was able to not only dress up the shade but make it look like the shade belong with the lamp ;-) <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/13/346.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/13/s_346.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />On top of the long fringe trim I added a beaded trim......<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/13/347.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/13/s_347.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I really am loving my lamp....but! Yes you read it right there is a but...lol...I'm thinking I might want to white wash the lamp with Annie Sloan white chalk paint, and add gold accents...hummmm....what do you think, I would really like your opinion. thank you my friends....wishing you all a Very Happy Valentines Day.<br /><br />Blessings~<br />Mari<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-13347379676698564542015-02-09T07:37:00.001-08:002015-02-09T07:52:19.056-08:00Happy Valentines Day!Wishing all my sweet peeps out there a very Happy Valentines Day!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/02/09/150.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/02/09/s_150.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Hugs~<br />Mari<br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-15615632155541145412015-01-23T16:36:00.001-08:002015-01-23T16:36:24.063-08:00My reupholstered sofa!Hello sweet peeps, last month I had my sofa professionally reupholstered in a creamy tone on tone damask fabric, I'm totally loving the new look, I still have the side chair to be done as well but as we all know how expensive it is to have them professionally reupholster, so I have been saving up my pennies...lol....take a look and please let me know what you think???....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/01/23/430.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/01/23/s_430.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This fabric is sooo yummy it's like velvet.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/01/23/431.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/01/23/s_431.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Love all the pillows.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/01/23/432.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/01/23/s_432.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sorry but my pictures never come out good, I need a camera! These pics are taken with my iPad....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/01/23/433.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/01/23/s_433.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />But you still get the picture....lol.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/01/23/434.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/01/23/s_434.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Thanks for stopping by, hope you like the new look on my old sofa...<br />Till next time...<br /><br />Blessing~<br />Mari<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-21274887761988569852015-01-12T08:25:00.001-08:002015-01-13T10:32:25.838-08:00Pillow love!I hope everyone enjoyed the Holidays, I'm in awe how fast it all went by...<br />Keeping this post short and sweet, I wanted to share this gorgeous pillow my sweet girl gifted me for Chritmas, I love the beading and the soft fabric it's just so yummy...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=15/01/13/236.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/15/01/13/s_236.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I have two of these beauties on my side chairs...and I'm loving the way they look..well that's it guys have a great day....<br /><br />Blessings~<br />Mari<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-26390866919395307862014-12-31T13:10:00.001-08:002014-12-31T13:11:06.795-08:00Happy New Year.To all my blog friends, I want to wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/31/499.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/31/s_499.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Blessings~<br />Mari<br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-15921342566104391202014-12-23T14:02:00.001-08:002014-12-23T14:02:10.770-08:00My sweet little home dressed for the Holidays!I want to start by wishing you all a happy and healthy holidays...below is a little deer I jazzed up......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/23/470.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/23/s_470.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/23/471.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/23/s_471.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />One of my Mark Robert elves.....peeking through my little tree in my dinning room......<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/23/472.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/23/s_472.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Another sweet elf.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/23/473.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/23/s_473.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My living room all ready to greet my guest......<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/23/474.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/23/s_474.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Stocking already hung.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/23/475.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/23/s_475.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sweet snow flake pillow purchase at Michael's....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/23/476.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/23/s_476.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Garland dressed with lights and a kissing ball.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/23/477.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/23/s_477.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A yummy throw to keep my guest cozy and warm......:)<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/23/478.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/23/s_478.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Have a very Merry Christmas one and all......<br /><br />Hugs~<br />Mari<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-22553574044276688012014-12-16T16:44:00.001-08:002014-12-16T16:44:04.737-08:00Sweet little nut cracker...I have had this sweet little nut cracker for well since forever...ha!.....<br />I just place him on my china cabinet this year for Christmas and I'm loving him standing on the ledge....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/16/458.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/16/s_458.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I love all the pretty details he is sporting....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/16/459.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/16/s_459.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />If I remember correctly I think I pick up this sweet nut cracker at T.J Maxx....<br /><br />Hope you enjoy this sweet little post, till next we meet ;-)<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-86998355286103861712014-12-08T16:22:00.001-08:002014-12-08T18:00:02.105-08:00New table runner.<br />Hello dear ones, just popping in to show you my new table runner I purchase at home goods, boy was I excited when I spotted this beauty I actually did a happy dance I just knew I could not go home without her ;-) it's just breathtaking! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/08/490.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/08/s_490.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Look at the yummy fringe!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/08/491.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/08/s_491.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Such gorgeous details......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/08/492.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/08/s_492.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />See what I mean, isn't she a beauty! That's it for now...<br /><br />Till next we meet~<br />Mari<br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-45795249995346292272014-12-06T09:58:00.001-08:002014-12-06T12:48:23.969-08:00Christmas pretties!Hello everyone, just some of my Christmas pretties I wanted to share with you! Hope you enjoy them, it's simple but sweet! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/394.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_394.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I purchase the wreath @ Home Goods....the faux deer head was purchase at Hobby Lobby......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/395.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_395.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Added pink Christmas balls to my vase for a pretty and simple centerpiece to my dining room table....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/396.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_396.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Purchase these Christmas balls a couple of years ago....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/397.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_397.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />The faux antlers I recently purchase at Michael's at 70% off....yeahhhh....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/398.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_398.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />More ornaments from Michael's......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/399.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_399.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />If you look closely inside my China cabinet you will notice my Christmas dishes, purchase at Home Goods a few years ago.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/400.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_400.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />My mantle is simple but elegant, I made the centerpiece last year.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/401.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_401.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br />Close up on the bow I made for the center......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/402.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_402.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />I'm loving these new pillows that my sweet Hubby purchase for me at Michael's at 50% off....got to love those sales....;-)....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/12/06/403.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/12/06/s_403.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Till next time my sweet friends, I hope you are enjoying this time of year, not for the shopping or the decorating but for the true meaning of Christmas!<br /><br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-36234689282113124572014-10-02T11:25:00.001-07:002014-10-02T11:25:13.328-07:00Happy Fall!Wishing you all a very Happy Fall!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/02/364.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/02/s_364.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It's that time for cozy sweaters, a nice cup of hot chocolate sitting by a warm glowing fire and just enjoying life.....<br /><br />Blessing~<br />Mari<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-12479164770520358172014-09-27T09:20:00.001-07:002014-09-27T09:22:57.234-07:00Home Goods!!While browsing my local Home Goods store, I came across this gorgeous vase! I literally ran across the store to reach her before anyone else....lol....the bottom is marked "made in Italy" the price was more then I wanted to spend on my tiny budget but it was love at first site so in my cart she went...and the rest is history......;-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/27/389.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/27/s_389.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />It quit large.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/27/390.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/27/s_390.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I added some of my glittery gold pumpkins, until I find something I like better but for now it will do ;-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/27/391.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/27/s_391.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />I'm so happy I scoop up this beauty.....<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/27/392.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/27/s_392.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I just love all of her curves......<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/27/393.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/27/s_393.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Have a great weekend friends, and thanks for taking the time to visit with me!!<br /><br />Smiles~<br />Mari<br /><br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-68200397378296806142014-09-23T10:25:00.001-07:002014-09-23T10:25:35.366-07:00I know you have seen the lantern swags that are out there in blogland and Etsy, I wanted to give it a try to make one for myself so with items I already had on hand....this is what I came up with.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/23/427.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/23/s_427.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Notice my cute little elf.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/23/428.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/23/s_428.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Close up.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/23/429.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/23/s_429.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Love the curly stems with gold glitter edges......<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/23/430.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/23/s_430.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I really love the way my lantern swag has turned out! Did you notice the yummy ribbon? I purchase the ribbon at Hobby Lobby while on vacation in Florida.....well that it for now friends....have you done any decorating for fall????<br /><br />Smiles~<br />Mari<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1108471710021224266.post-52471742994511838092014-09-16T10:09:00.001-07:002014-09-16T10:09:03.691-07:00Fall in love!I'm loving all the new fall decor that out there these days! I'm going simple this year ;-) and with gold and white.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/16/364.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/16/s_364.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This is the new centerpiece I made for my dining room table ;-) sorry for the bad pic's but it's rainy and gloomy out to day and I need a new camera instead of my iPad....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/16/365.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/16/s_365.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Pretty gold leaves and berries.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/16/366.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/16/s_366.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I purchase the pretty white cabbage shape plates at Tuesday morning while out on vacation.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/16/367.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/16/s_367.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Love the way the pop with my gold chargers.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/09/16/368.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/09/16/s_368.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My fall/halloween mantle, love my new glitter skeleton I had to dress him with this hat.....I'm not done dressing him up but for now he is on hold.....<br />Have you started your fall decorating yet?....well till we meet again I hope you enjoyed your visit ;-)<br /><br />Hugs~<br />Mari<br />Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18091993268634340359noreply@blogger.com14