Christmas Cloche-Another 10 minute Christmas project

I was inspired by this adorable cloche over at Fox Hollow Cottage. Her blog is just darling!!

I had some vintage Christmas ornaments that my dear friend gave to me & I hadn't found a project to use them with yet, so this was exciting for me!!

This little cheese dome/candlestick combo turned cloche was one of my very 1st projects. I have had it in my dining room with various things in it & thought it would be cute with some fake snow & a few of the vintage ornaments.

I think it adds just the right amount of Christmas cheer to this little cupboard.

Another project done in 10 minutes or less!!

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10 Minute Christmas Project

We are all busy during the holiday season, so 10 minute projects are good projects right!?! I spent my Sunday afternoon at a photo shoot with my sister & my sweet baby niece. That's what's keeping my busy these days :) Anyways, let's get down to business.

I found this lantern type thing in the free barn at the dump. I stuck it in the garage until I could figure out what to do with it. Then I got some {pin}spiration & came up with this. I didn't paint it, it looked okay the way it was. I did have to add a piece of glass though. Since I didn't want to go have a piece measured & cut I used glass out of an old picture frame. It didn't fit perfectly so that is the back side ;)

Filled it with thrift store Christmas balls & pinecones.

I think it really came to life when I added it to my Christmas vignette.

Stay tuned for more 10 minute Christmas projects!!

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My Christmas Decor

I have been decorating my house for Christmas since about the 3rd week of November, as I completed a Christmas project I went ahead & added to my decor until November 22nd when my husband finally agreed to put up the tree. Even though I have been super busy spoiling my new niece, I am still adding and making changes on a regular basis & probably will be until Christams day!! I love the festive look & the cozy feeling it gives my home :) Here are a few (thousand) photos of what I have so far ;)

This buffet is in my living room. I bought it from a little shop about a year ago. It was kind of a blond color. My husband painted it for me & I kept the original hardware. It's gorgeous...I love the Christmas vignette I have set up on top. The lantern type thing is a project I will be blogging about soon. The candle holder was in my pile of stuff to sell or donate when I decided a new paint job could spruce it up. I think I like it now :) I really love to frame old snapshots of my kids from past Christmases & add them to my decor.

A view from one corner of my living room. You can see my embroidery hoops on the wall & my mirror & tree project :)

I wrapped some boxes to sit in the fireplace. The smallest one is wrapped in Christmas sheet music.

Some Christmas cheer added to my milk glass collection.

The wreath I hung on my dining room mirror.

My {Christmasfied} cloche. This adorable little cupboard was given to me by a friend. I will blog about the cloche soon!!

I still have my drop cloth curtains.

My kitchen, all lit up. This is a desk area in my kitchen. My milk glass collection has overflowed.

Some of my ornaments.

I got all the kids Christmas gifts wrapped last night, while watching Christmas movies :)

Are you all finished up with your Christmas decorating??

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And so she arrives!!!

KADENCE ELIOT

DECEMBER 6TH

7 LBS 2 OUNCES

19.5 INCHES

AND ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!

The Day is Finally Here!!!

So, tomorrow morning is the big day!! My sister is being induced in the morning. I am so excited I probably won't sleep a wink tonight!! I am just praying for a safe labor & delivery & a healthy baby :) I will be awful busy holding my brand new niece, so if you don't see a post from me in a few days, don't give up on me!! I will definitely be back :)

Until next time,

Sara

Perfect for the Princess ♥♥

A while back I had showed you my sister's baby room BEFORE and AFTER photos. Well, it has been months and we have been working away on it. This nursery has come a long way & is so precious now I wanted to show you the final AFTER shots.

She rents a little apartment & this room was awful before. I love it now ♥♥

The light fixture she got for free. It was an old shiny brass one, but we turned it into a chandelier like the one I made for my daughter's room. We painted it pink & added strands of pearls.

My sis & I put this changing table & the crib together by ourselves. We were sure proud :)

Baby girl's name. Decorated by me, my daughter & my sister.

We sat in this little rocking chair as kids. My mom repainted it & my aunt made new cushions.

Darling dresser bought by a friend & painted by baby's mommy, daddy & grandma. It has the original glass handles!!

Vinyl saying I added to her mirror.

A shelf with the bouquet I made for the shower.

Glider & Ottoman bought by my mom. This will be a great corner for rocking & reading to the baby.



I think it is now fit for a princess. Can't wait for her arrival ♥♥

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!!

I have been so busy this weekend scrapbooking, I am just getting around to posting about the latest Christmas project I completed. I went to a Crop (scrapbook party) on Friday from 6pm until Midnight & I got quite a bit done in  my kids' albums. My sister came too (even though she is 9 months pregnant & expecting baby any day now). I also brought my kids with me. When it doesn't work out with my husband's work schedule for me to go I used to just stay home and miss scrapbooking....well, not anymore!! I pack those poor kids up, along with snacks, my laptop, dvds, books, pillows & blankets, and they come with me!! They are old enough now, that they really keep themselves entertained. AWESOME :) Anyway, when I get on a roll scrapbooking, midnight comes way too fast!! So, my sister and I decided we would scrapbook again Saturday at my house. She come over about 10:30 Saturday morning & we finally called it a day around 10pm. Yes, we are crazy, and no, I do not neglect my kids!! ;) I do take breaks and feed them throughout the day!! hahaha

Enough rambling!! Here it its!!!!

My favorite Christmas project so far :)

This is what I bought the paints & stencils for on my shopping trip.

Those old cabinet doors are sure coming in handy!!!!

Here is where I found my inspiration for this project. I love her blog!!

I would love to post some photos of my scrapbook pages, I just wish I knew a good way to get good pictures of them, without glare & such. If you have any advice for me I would sure like to hear it!!!!

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