Friday, December 10, 2010

My Holiday Home

We have been busy the past month with visiting family from across the pond.  My husband's parents were here for a month visiting with us and we were sad to see them leave last week.  

Since they left I have been a busy girl.  I think I have finally talked myself into attempting to do a craft show next fall so I've started making my wares.  Luckily for me this mean that they currently double as my Christmas decorations this year.  I have the tree up and decorated and the mantel is finally in order.   I started making my decorations about 3 months ago and my collection is mostly made of vintage sheet music and vintage books.  I was both excited and a little bummed to see that Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs have also chosed that them for this year.  Oh well, I guess it just means that I'm in good company. 

I think I'm ready for the holidays.  P.S.  Why is it so hard to get a good photo of a Christmas tree...they never look are good or magical as they do in person (or in magazines)!  What is the secret?
















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16 comments:

  1. I love your handmade Christmas! The branch with the pleated ornaments is great! Have a wonderful holiday!

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  2. PRETTY!! I've been busy making some book page ornaments too and I LOVE yours! Great job :)

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  3. What a cute idea! I am your newest follower! You can follow me at http://craftycierra.blogspot.com/ Dont forget to enter my giveaway! If you are interested in doing a blogswap, please email me at CierraLarsen at hotmail dot com

    /Cierra

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  4. Stopping in from VIF! Love all your pretty Christmas handmades especialy the cones and the tag banner! If these are the types of things you'll be making for your craft show - you'll do great! Smiles, Julie

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  5. It all looks wonderful, I love handmade ornaments!
    Tracey

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  6. I agree with Julie. If this is a glimpse of your craft show, you'll do great. Loving the handmade items!

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  7. I love all you handmade ornaments. And I agree with you...my tree pics never look as good as the actual tree. I think I either need a better camera or better lighting...if you find out the secret let me know!

    Hope you can come to my Christmas Recipe Party next Thursday!

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  8. OMGosh, everything is soooo cute Ÿ

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  9. LOVE it all. the garland is just wonderful! Glad you linked up to VIF!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  10. Can't help you with the tree pictures. Mine never look very good in pictures either. Your ornaments are really pretty. My aunt and grandmother used to make those cones using old wrapping paper and Victorian pictures. I haven't seen any of these cones in years, so it was fun to see yours.

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  11. I wish I could help with the picture thing...but that's my downside. :(

    But it still looks great!!! I love the banner, the glitter and old sheet music is so vintage looking. LOVE IT! :)

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  12. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful decorations at my party. I love the sheet music and old book banner and ornaments. Have a wonderful holiday.
    Sherry

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  13. I love all the handmade creations, especially your banner, and ornaments! Thanks so much for linking to the Christmas Challenge! -shaunna :)

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  14. Love your handmade treasures tree!The banner is darling as well. Happy Holidays!

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  15. I'm loving all your creations and creative ideas!
    Thanks for sharing, it looks amazing and full of the Christmas spirit.

    Merry Christmas,
    Ellen

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  16. Love your tree. Everything is so beautiful and authentically Christmas if that makes sense. Just pretty!

    Hugs,
    Jami

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