Christmas “Words!”

                                      

I am just like the rest of you in blogland. I am always on the look out for decorating inspiration. Last year I found my inspiration for this years mantel.

It came in the form of a bookcase, but as soon as I saw it, I knew that it would be my springboard for this years mantel.

I found this inspiration on Emily Clark’s blog. It was her bookcase that was my inspiration!! Thank you Emily!!

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Do you see them? Christmas Words!! that is it, I am going to have Christmas words in my decorating scheme for the Holidays!!



Unfortunately I could not find the wonderful variety that Emily has on her shelves, but I think I accomplished the look I wanted. I am done with my mantel and I will be showing it soon!!



I did more looking around to see how others used Christmas words, and to give you all some inspiration too……….

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Wouldn’t this be fun to see as you entered your home!?

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This is such a clever use of flash cards!

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I love the word DREAM, after all isn’t that what we all do during this time of year, Dream of how the celebrations will go with family and friends. When we were children we would dream about what Santa would be putting under the tree for us!

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The name of a loved one on a special gift! A perfect Christmas word.

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I really need to find some of these wonderful teacups for my kitchen. What word would you spell out.

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What a fun way to use Christmas words!!

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I think this is such a clever idea, just use separate letters to spell out a word!

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Simple Words!!

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This has a more elegant touch with gold letters but then they used a word to make it feel more casual and fun. I think I would use Fa-la-la!♪♫♪

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Twigs and wire, how simple and fun, great for a nature inspired décor.

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Christmas words with lights!!

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These words are in Swedish or Norwegian,I am not really sure which one, but what a fun idea. Spray paint all shapes and sizes of bottles and add Christmas words in black, love this idea!!

I will leave you with a little Christmas Word Snack……..

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When you think of Christmas, what words come to mind?

“Enjoy the Process!” Of:

Using Christmas words in your Holiday décor!

Kathysue

A Nature Inspired Christmas!

I have been looking around for inspiration for all of you and I have noticed that it appears to be the year of a nature inspired Christmas this year.

I claimed that natural kraft paper  will be the wrapping of choice for many this year so it is only natural to do a nature inspired décor to go along with it.

Many of you live in the part of the country where you can go out your back door into the woods and cut fresh greenery. There is nothing better than fresh cut greens the smell is wonderful.

For those of us that have to find ours elsewhere such as nurseries we might be a bit more limited in our findings. Always remember those long garlands can be taken apart and the pieces can be tucked here and there to add a touch of green.

PINECONES

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Pinecones are such a wonderful textural element to add to your décor. I love it when they are mixed with a little bit of sparkle.

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I know many of you love antlers! In this image the antlers are added to this lush garland with greens, pheasant feathers and pinecones. My friend Marty found pheasant feathers for a good price over at Oriental Trading Company. You will get 24 feathers for $10, that is the cheapest I have ever seen them.

 

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I think the simplicity of this cloche arrangement is perfect!!

FRUIT

I also love when fruit is used in garlands or wreaths. I love to see the Williamsburg decorating. Their use of fruit and greens is amazing.

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Tobi Fairly did an amazing job in keeping with your color scheme by using citrus in her garland.

SUCCLULENTS

Another trend I am seeing is the use of succulents….

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I think these are so clever and fun!!

SHELLS

If you love a Coastal Christmas, the use of shells can be equally as festive as shown in this garland……..

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For those of you who like the unusual, how about this…….

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I fell in love with this unique look. I think she would be stunning in an entry hall.

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Will you be using some of what nature has to offer you for your Christmas decorations this year, or will you be going towards the sparkly side, like me?!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Adding a touch of nature to your Christmas decorating and maybe a little sparkle for good measure!!!

Kathysue

Don't forget to go here and leave a comment to be eligible for my Christmas giveaway from Destination Dinners!

A Sneak Peek and A Christmas Gift Giveaway!!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here!! I just love, love this time of year and I am like a kid when it comes to Christmas.




The lights, the music, the smell of pine and cinnamon!!!  I love it all.

I spent Saturday, and part of Sunday doing a little decorating. I got my mantel done, and the tree is up and ready for all the family ornaments. I am totally enjoying the process. I love to take my time and cherish each moment.

I am giving you just a little sneak peek of what I have done for this years mantel.  Along with this sneak peek I am also going to announce a Christmas giveaway…….

I did a post on a fun, and unusual gift that anyone would enjoy. If you like to cook or eat, this gift is for you.

Destination Dinners has offered to give one of my readers one of their fabulous recipe kits…….

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The recipe kit will include the recipe, and all the necessary special spices, and flavorings that you will need to create an exotic meal from around the world.

All you have to do is leave a comment to let me know you want to be in the random drawing for the recipe kit. If your name is chosen I will get in touch with you to see which kit you would like so I can let Destination Dinners know what you would like to have. Destination Dinners will ship your recipe of choice to your home!!! 

If you do want to take a peek at their website you can go to the members only page, and sign up and you will recieve all the special offers that they have, it is for members only and it is free!!

 

That’s it!! Just leave a comment, and a way for me to contact you! No gimmicks easy peasy, lemon squeezy!!

Good Luck To You All!!

Kathysue