I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
~ Charles Dickens
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“Nice to Have” Gift Guide
Needs and wants. Quite frankly, I don’t really need any material goods – as the Beatles’ sang, “Love is all I need!” However, here are some very nice to have that I wouldn’t turn down and you may consider for your list or someone special this holiday season.
1. Vintage Dutch Cup & Saucer – Jayson Home & Garden; 2.Tree of Life Pillow – Alexandra Ferguson on Etsy; 3. Siberian Tiger Pull-Through Scarf – Kate Spade;
4. eTablet Metallic Leather Case – Tory Burch; 5. Live What You Love Letterpress Poster – Hijirik Studio on Etsy; 6. Tiffany Keys – Blossom Key Pendant – Tiffany & Co.; 7. Pop Menagerie Elephant Ornament – Jonathan Adler;
8. Beaded Fur Bootie – Tory Burch
4. eTablet Metallic Leather Case – Tory Burch; 5. Live What You Love Letterpress Poster – Hijirik Studio on Etsy; 6. Tiffany Keys – Blossom Key Pendant – Tiffany & Co.; 7. Pop Menagerie Elephant Ornament – Jonathan Adler;
8. Beaded Fur Bootie – Tory Burch
Happy Holidays!
Christmas Breakfast with Elf on a Shelf
The Adventure’s of Tartanscot had a Holiday Decorating Contest and here’s my entry…
It’s a joyful Christmas morning and the table is set for breakfast {well, brunch most likely!} The vintage “elf on the shelf” inspired the traditional red & green color scheme. I love when period styles are blended, so there’s a mix of modern, vintage and contemporary elements.
The table features two table runners crisscrossing, both with fun prints. One is actually two dish towels from Crate & Barrel put together {shhh}… can you tell which one? The centerpiece consists of a sparkly snowman, Swedish Kosta Boda crystal snowball votive and red roses {Trader Joes, thank you very much!} with heather {from the garden} in a milk glass bowl (from an estate sale}. Here’s how to make the floral centerpiece.
Glittery, lime green snowflake ornaments are used as napkin rings {from Crate & Barrel}.
The table even includes a note to Santa with nibbled snacks from the wee hours of the morning.
And as you can see, that little elf keeps hopping around… he just wouldn’t sit still!
Happy Holidays!
*all photos by Cristin Priest for Simplified Bee®
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By on December 17, 2010 in Christmas, Entertaining, holiday decor, simplified bee portfolio
Beautiful {and Simple} Ideas for Displaying Christmas Cards
Receiving Christmas cards from family and friends is one of the big highlights of the season. We collect and display ours in a vintage wicker sleigh. And we have done it this way for several years. But after researching this post for a Simplified Bee reader who asked for creative ideas for displaying holiday cards, we might have a different approach next year.
Here is a simple and elegant way to display holiday card using an existing mirror. Martha Stewart used Lametta tinsel to create three swags perfect for hanging season’s greetings.
Using a picture frame and twine, holiday greeting cards are displayed beautifully with other festive décor. Thank Country Living for this idea!
Hang Christmas cards along a fireplace mantel with twine and colorful clothes pins. So simple! DIY or purchase a kit on Folksy.
With a little ribbon crisscrossed, this cabinet becomes a wonderful place to display cards. Brilliant idea found via Living Livelier.
Hanging cards on a door with decorative ribbons is also a fun idea. Here is the how to via Country Living.
For an eclectic look, layer holiday cards on an existing cork board is also a great idea. This one is from Domino via Centsational Girl.
Love Kate at Centsational Girl’s corkboard turned card holder using fabric, ribbon and a little nailhead trim – just add some time and it is a simple diy project. Here’s the how to.
And here is Kate’s chain & jingle bell Christmas card display from last year. Isn’t this creative too? Here’s how she did it with even more inspiration!
Happy Holidays!
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