A Jump Start~

Although we are hosting Thanksgiving...I was REALLY in the mood to start decorating tonight.  So, the vintage tree went up along with the village in the library.  It's just a start, but it really helped set  the mood for the rest of the week.  Here's a sneak peak...

This tree is very special to my sweet hubby, as it is decorated with vintage ornaments that have been passed down through his family.

I am really looking forward to decorating the rest of the house, but it will wait until Friday as I will be cooking tomorrow in preparation for Thursday!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Guess Who's Coming...

So, hubby and I were out doing a little shopping at our local outdoor mall (a mile from our home).  The center has tons of great shops and the atmosphere is fantastic.  They go all out with the landscaping, especially this time of year!  We had just been in Belk, shopping for mil's traditional Alfred Dunner sweater gift for Christmas...we walk out, and hubby goes asks "what's Home Goods?"



Yes, HOME GOODS is coming to a neighborhood near us!!  2 miles from my home to be exact!!!  I am soooo excited.  We have several near the malls (20-30 minutes away), but this one I could walk to!!!!!!  Hubby, upon my excitement, senses his bank account is now in serious trouble.  I simply stated, "well, it might keep me out of Pottery Barn more."

Last of Fall and a Sneak Peek~

First, I apologize for lack of posts.  We've had a couple of busy/rough weeks here at our house.  Our youngest had been sick (migraines and sinus/flu), now dad has it, and I am praying I don't get it as I am now in charge of uniforms for 120+ volleyball players at the club.  We also managed to get her room almost complete (we are still working on art/rug?) so I  will show you that soon.  We also redid our Master Closet.  We weeded out and added some great storage from Ikea.  I promise to post pictures of that as well.  But, in the meantime here's a couple fall/Thanksgiving pics and a sneak peek at Christmas (these are from last year).

The last of the fall leaves~

Our Thanksgiving Chalkboard (Hubby says the turkey looks more like the NBC Peacock!)  I never claimed to be an artist!

And, a sneak peek.  Some of the touches in our dining room last year.


Dining Room Chandelier Adorned

Glass Hurricane Filled with Ornaments and Pinecones (the pinecones were dipped in white paint to get the snow covered effect)

Dining Room Tablescape

I am super excited to start decorating the end of next week.  We will be changing some things up this year, as I am going for a  more "natural" look.  Think vines, pinecones, cinnamon sticks, burlap ribbon...