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The Twelfth Day of Christmas: Grinch Party!

Welcome! Since it is our Twelfth Day, I thought it would be fitting to go out with a party! Recently, I gave my Ginger Grand a Grinch party. Ever since he was a baby, he has been a fan of the Grinch. I decided to set it up in the garden and surprised him--he loved it! Our "party" consisted of just the two of us, but this would be fun with a group of kids. Pre-schoolers could even help with some of the preparations. I set the table with a bright red snowflake tablecloth that had a Dr. Seuss-ish look about it. The felt Christmas tree headband pictured on the chair reminded me of the big tree in the book. It was a "new" thrift find meaning it still had its tags and hadn't been worn. Honestly, I wasn't too sure if GG would go for this, but he wore it nonstop until he went to bed!

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The Eleventh Day of Christmas: Thrift Store Whimsy and Vignettes

Welcome friends! So glad you could drop by on our Eleventh Day! I am constantly looking for ways to introduce the unexpected in my home including bringing the outdoors inside--like this dress form garden statuary. Let me introduce you to Juliet She is a beloved thrift store find who started as a Christmas decoration on my porch last year. Since then, she has been welcomed inside, served as a one of a kind lamp and is currently decked out in style for the holidays. Note that she is adorned with fresh greenery, Vintage jewelry, faux pearls and of course Peace. She is the perfect juxtaposition of elegance and whimsy that I pine for in my decor--pun intended, wink-wink!

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The Tenth Day of Christmas: Trees Across Texas Tour

Greetings on our Tenth Day of Christmas! Today's feature is a collaboration of three trees from my home state of Texas. I am sharing some of our readers' breathtaking decorations. First, we travel to Huffman to view Linda's lovely traditional red and gold tree. Set against the windows of her country home, it is sheer perfection. Love, love, love it!

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The Ninth Day of Christmas: Fresh Rosemary Wreath

Hello again, I'm so glad you have been stopping by! The Ninth Day will be a fragrant one--there is nothing like the scent of fresh Rosemary! I recently made some wreaths with this aromatic herb. Here's how: First, you will need plenty of fresh Rosemary.. I cut mine and kept it in water for a few days before assembling the wreath.

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The Eighth Day of Christmas: Simply Heavenly Fudge

Greetings on this Eighth Day --hope you are staying cozy and warm! Today I am sharing one of my all time favorite holiday recipes, sure to bring some comfort and joy. It's easy, delicious and... chocolate! Believe it or not, this fudge is made in the microwave. It makes a great gift for neighbors and I used to make it yearly for my kids' teachers' gifts. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 1/2 bags of chocolate chips, a can of condensed milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. This makes one batch which will fit in an average size tin like the one pictured. Before you get started, line your tin with wax paper, and open your can of condensed milk.

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The Seventh Day of Christmas: Merry & Bright Winter Tablescape

Greetings on our Seventh Day--today I am sharing a shimmering, Winter inspired tablescape to keep your spirits merry and bright! You may remember my runners from the Fall. I love layers so I have just topped these with a silvery leaf design. Most of my mercury glass was from clearance sales. I find it especially lovely during the holidays with its natural sparkle! Many of them hold tea light candles that I light in the evenings or on cold winter days.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas!

I absolutely adore Christmas! I believe in the Reason for the Season, I love decorating and the emotion that washes over me when I hear Christmas music. When I saw this t-shirt on Pinterest I had to laugh because I immediately thought, "Yep, that's me!" I realize not everyone shares my warm fuzzy holiday feelings and I am convinced it is due to over scheduling. The sheer busy-ness alone can rob our feelings of peace and good will! For this reason, I make a conscious effort to plan ahead. Who wants to drag all of the Christmas decorations out for 2 weeks and then pack it all up again?! Not this girl! I've been teased by friends and family about having my decorations up by Thanksgiving weekend but for me, it prevents decorating from becoming overwhelming and best of all allows me to really enjoy the season.