Sun burst mirror

I have been trying to post since Sunday. This new blogger interface was doing some weird things and still will not let me go to the old interface. Why, oh why do they have to change things?!

Anywho, I had signed up for several different "deal of the day" sights. I have always loved sun burst mirrors so when came up that I liked I ordered. Well when it came one of the rays was broken. The company sent me another, which was also damaged. So now I have two damaged mirrors at no cost.

So I decided to try painting it to cover up the damaged. I used some left over paint from the guest room.

I really liked the way it turned out. I like the way it gave it a less intense look. Here is a look at one painted and one not.

Super easy and fast project. This will be going over the bed in the guest room. I finally finished painting the head board for the guest room. I am getting so excited - I am almost ready to start putting the room together.

Toni

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New Year, New Projects

Wow, time flies.  I got so caught up in the holiday season,  packing up all the Christmas decor, Justin getting his freshman package for high school (yikes!) and my Mom planning on moving to GA... Well my plate has been full.  Things have slowed down some now, and I even have a few things to share.  A few months ago I told ya'll I was updating the main guest room, my design block was the bedding. The bed sits so high that I need custom, but really did not want to spend the money as I have two huge projects this year.  I decided to take down that bed and use Justin's old one that has been in the basement for the last year.  I started painting it last Sunday, and it has been a bear!  I have just about talked myself out of doing the foot board.  Anywhoo  - should be back later today with the headboard and a few other things to share.

My two big projects for this year is redoing the master bath  - tile, fixtures, lights - everything.  I am so excited!  I have lots of research to find just the right touch of classic/timeless with a little trend/fun thrown in.  The other big project is the master bedroom  - hey, really can you do one without the other?   We hope to get started on these projects the first of April - after Mike's busy time of year.

Off to visit and see what you have been up to!  Please come back later to see what I have been up to!

Toni

Christmas Dining Room

Today I am sharing my dinning room dressed for Christmas.  I did not add much to this room, just a few seasonal touches.  The Anna Lee elves hanging from the chandy is such a fun touch and always gets many comments.

Look at their sweet little faces...they love to hang around and cause mischief.

On the table is a couple of candlesticks with gold glitter candles and rusty angel wings.

And  a large platter filled with faux sugared fruit, greenery and gold ribbon.

Over on the buffet is a golden reindeer, cloche with a winter scene and a large tea light holder. Sorry about the glare - I have yet to figure out how to take a picture without the glare from glass. I would love to here your tips, please!

Here is the cloche...

Over on the chocolate table is a mini cloche,  poinsetta and a little arrangement that matches the Bombay Christmas tree that is in the foyer.

Here is looking into the dining room from the foyer.



I have kept the whole house very simple this year since the best guys in the whole world did the decorations under my direction.  I hope you enjoyed the look at our dinning room dressed for the season.  I have really enjoyed visiting all your homes this week.

I will be joining these parties:
Seanonal Sundays
Newbie Party
Sundays with Santa
Show Off Your Cottage
Amaze Me Monday

Christmas Outside

I have really been enjoying all the Christmas decorations that have been shared in blog land. There is such a wide range of styles and unique ideas, but all of in is so festive and such eye candy. Today I am sharing the front of my home. It is nothing fancy, but it is festive!



My black rockers are dressed up with some Christmas towel pillows.  I just took the pillows that where on them, placed the towels around them and tied the corners with some yarn. Easy and festive! On the tea cart I placed some Christmas wrapped presents and in my copper pitcher some trimmings from the yard. Then I just hung some red bells - which I need to change the ribbon.

Next to the rockers in the SL wall pocket I placed some more yard clippings. Another easy, pretty touch.

On the front door is a large wreath with glittery white and cooper magnolias, red berries, copper balls, pine cones and a woodsy Santa. I have had this for a few years now and still love it. Below is a close up of all the glittery flowers.

Next to the front door in the big ole planter I did a layer of yard clippings, then 3 different size wreaths and filled the center with Christmas balls.

On both sides of the front door I placed two little trees in urns and hanging a cross the front are some glittery gold stars.  And you know you must have some reindeer eating the front grass!

I don't think I have ever shared a picture of the outside of my home...

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit.  I really love when you leave me a comment and appreciate you taking the time.  From out home to your home - Merry Christmas!

I will be joining these fun parties.

Vanessa   At the Picket Fence for Doors & Porches

My Christmas Mantel - 2011

Happy Monday!  I have been looking forward to seeing everyone's Christmas Mantel. The mantel is such a focal point in a room, which is why we are always changing and changing, trying to make it special for each season.  And this is the most special season of all...so here goes

My favorite thing is Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.  The Mister and I where in HomeGoods rug shopping and once we saw it we knew it was coming home with us.  Here is a close up their sweet, serene faces.

On the left side of the Holy Family, I have my thrifted silver bucket filled with glass balls and a beautiful red bird perched on the rim.

Then on the end of the mantel I have another new purchase, this beautiful latern with images of  pinecones and berries on all four sides.

On the right side of the Holy Family, I have some red glass hurricanes with snowflake cut outs - looks so pretty at night.

Another new purchase anchors the right end, this gorgeous red and gold angle.

The garland is a mix of faux and fresh.  The red flocked pinecones really drew my eye, but I also really like how natural the "branches" and the snow look.

Thanks for stopping by!!

I am joining these fun parties:

Marty for TTT

Kristen/Mantel Link Up
Rhonda's Mantel Party

 

Holiday Copy Cat

Let the fun begin!  I have been so excited to share my Christmas Wreath I made the the challenge.  I found this wreath in the BH&G Christmas Idea Book 2010.

I love the look of the grapevine wreath with the gold ribbon and the glittered red birds.  And since I have new Christmas china this year featuring red cardinals it was just perfect.



My birds are't cardinals, but I love how they have the glitter plus the beautiful red tail feathers. And the bonus was they had clip's to attach them to the vine wreath.  No burned fingers!!



This was such a easy projects and came together so fast...almost done....



And now it is hung up over the mantel.  I am really pleased with the way it turned out, and love the contrast of the shine, glitter and feathers against the more rustic nest and vine wreath.

Thanks so much for stopping by to see my copy cat.

 I will be joining the following parties:
Debbie's Holiday Copy Cat
Maureen's Sunday's With Santa

Rusty Angel Wings Winner!!!

Happy Friday!!  Quick post to announce the winner of the Rusty Angel Wings....

Trish from Love of Quilts...

If you have not visited Trish, you must stop by and visit. She has a strong love of family and friends, loves to thrift, and has been updating the outside of her home.  Trish was one of the first to ever leave a comment on my blog, and wow, did I ever need to know someone has reading what I wrote!!

Thanks to all who stopped by to see my Christmas Foyer and left comments - I really appreciate your taking the time.

Have a great weekend!!



Foyer dressed for Christmas..

Hi all!  If you are like me you have been busy dressing your home for Christmas - so much fun, so much work...but so worth it!  I have to say I am so blessed to have such a loving husband and son, they have done 95% of the decorations this year. I am still  in recovery from my second surgery a month ago, and these wonderful guys stepped  up to bat, took over and have made our home so festive. Any whoo...I thought I would share the foyer table today since I want to save  most of the rest of our home for all the up coming parties - see how dark it is in the family room?  No peaking!!  I can't wait to see how each of you has decorated your home for this so special season.

When you come in the front door the first thing that draws the eye is this so happy Santa with presents in hand.  I love his white boots,  gold and white jacket and gold pants.  Look at his gorgeous blue eyes - you just know he wants to grant your Christmas Wish!

Behind Santa is the foyer table that holds some festive Christmas decor.  The tree is at least 10 years old and came from Bombay.  It  has  a pineapple topper with crystal star on top, red and green glittery leaves, berries, pine cones all show cased in a  gold pot.

Did you notice the Rusty Angel Girl next to the tree?  She is new this year, and she has a friend in another room.  I love the look on her face, so serious but believes what she is praying for will happen - true faith.

Angel Girl is also next to a very pretty crystal vase filled we yummy smelling pine cones with glittery stars and balls....

and a JOY snow globe with a Frenchy looking clock... 

On the bottom shelf is some faux gifts and a Snowman on a sled... which ties in with another area, that I will show you later...

Next is a sneak peak at my Christmas present...I have been looking for a table to fill a empty corner of the family room....well I finally found one that would work and  told the Mister about it...and now it awaits the  Christmas Tree's corner to take up residence.  Now, for the give away...if you like the Angel Wings candle,  become a follower, or let me know you are and I will randomly pick a winner.  This is for the wings only - they stick in any wax candle. I will draw announce the winner this Friday by 4 est.

Toni

I will be joining these so fun parties:

Potpourri Friday

TTT

WOW

Open House

Sundays with Santa

What's It Wednesday

Feathered Nest Friday

Flaunt it Friday

Happy Thanksgiving

Liebster Award

Happy Tuesday.  I was given the Liebster Award from Peggy at Pear Tree Design.  Until I read her post about this award I was not sure how I felt about all the "awards" that are pasted around blog land.  Peggy wrote that she loves awards since then she knows someone is reading her post/blog.  I never thought about it like that.  I am not one of those big blogs that generates 100's of comments on the smallest think I post, so yes,  these awards to confirm that someone thinks enough of my blog to post a link to mine.  Thanks so much Peggy for thinking of me.

This award is to showcase up and coming blogs with less then 200 followers.

The rules are to post and copy the award to your blog, thank and link back to the person who gave you the award and pick 5 more blogs and leave them a comment.



Here are my picks:

Mtashie at The Place

Robin at Happily Home After

Zuni at Chickadee Home Nest

Shirley at Zelda's Apron

Chrissy at Roses, Rhubard, and Pearls

Hope you wonderful ladies enjoy your awards - I enjoy each of your blogs and always look forward to a new post.

I will be off line till after Thanksgiving.  I truly hope everyone has a blessed day with family and friends - and has that extra piece of pie!

Toni