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THE CHARLIE BROWN TREE - CHRISTMAS DECOR

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br><br /><br><br />Each year when I decorate Betty's house I try to take photographs to capture how amazing her house looks all dressed up for the holidays... and each year I fail.<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohpn7NLyRfPbi3rZLB2krEAD9o_yz35SPpDtRZEMKlmmjS9AmxbmVltZY6sNQtCeAEcDzbcv7g69r7x_hizZBU-sQrAQMWe-XtOGwm0ts4hwXK1xYVh8oS0wNYtaP-Ccwt9oTzakVpEe2/s1600/IMG_4792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohpn7NLyRfPbi3rZLB2krEAD9o_yz35SPpDtRZEMKlmmjS9AmxbmVltZY6sNQtCeAEcDzbcv7g69r7x_hizZBU-sQrAQMWe-XtOGwm0ts4hwXK1xYVh8oS0wNYtaP-Ccwt9oTzakVpEe2/s640/IMG_4792.jpg" width="424"></a></div><br /><br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-decorating-2013.html#more">Read more »</a>

THE CHARLIE BROWN TREE - CHRISTMAS DECOR

Each year when I decorate Betty's house I try to take photographs to capture how amazing her house looks all dressed up for the holidays...

5:47 PM

Christmas Sneak Peek

I'm in the middle of decorating for local Christmas Tours and don't want to share too much here just yet but couldn't resist sharing a little....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDERvNeBcFzZuJhPWVQcdEZtVqLey2Al4_Rq8zQXFLinzGRtbQ4OOVEJ84QnAEDAdBJlwxLAE7Vls7gko9IklDXEjcvyswaylFqqomQA-0uskPQQZ1WTm_KckI0bNnfZEiD7L-fCkDyPEi/s1600/017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDERvNeBcFzZuJhPWVQcdEZtVqLey2Al4_Rq8zQXFLinzGRtbQ4OOVEJ84QnAEDAdBJlwxLAE7Vls7gko9IklDXEjcvyswaylFqqomQA-0uskPQQZ1WTm_KckI0bNnfZEiD7L-fCkDyPEi/s1600/017.JPG" /></a></div><br />My hubby brought home this little cedar tree and I thought it would be perfect for this empty space in the kitchen.  I simply adorned it with some of the <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2013/11/anthropologie-inspired-gift-tags.html">wood gift tags I made</a>.<br /><br />And as you can see, I'm a jar person.  I love decanting all my dry goods into pretty vintage jars.  The more the merrier.  :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpMXlYYE_UnVkMHRGNjFEYa1ZNP4eaf0VIbbvfI1sGDZnspkf7EYXSA0p3eD98WVqDHHJpLGwKyf9tPIjdXleMXLeCvPDVGmjDoDVb8Dhyg7TD1oWdhJincTh4cxgVWw5-JuP4nwwLPl_/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpMXlYYE_UnVkMHRGNjFEYa1ZNP4eaf0VIbbvfI1sGDZnspkf7EYXSA0p3eD98WVqDHHJpLGwKyf9tPIjdXleMXLeCvPDVGmjDoDVb8Dhyg7TD1oWdhJincTh4cxgVWw5-JuP4nwwLPl_/s1600/018.JPG" /></a></div><br /> The two vintage paintings I actually found in a dumpster.  I was so drawn to them so I snatched them up and gave them a home in my kitchen.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-6ZqcAbPlECWN8Dy5yuv-jNOP1diAE8BX4nQqeGGULHoicIgvn_kQBTC0IitMgKGbm9hyqyRIZ4g-j3KqTbO_lOjJlKYDBF87RUG288hY9umhy1AwDfl2YMo_eeCC-WOP_gMqnMXuNRj/s1600/022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-6ZqcAbPlECWN8Dy5yuv-jNOP1diAE8BX4nQqeGGULHoicIgvn_kQBTC0IitMgKGbm9hyqyRIZ4g-j3KqTbO_lOjJlKYDBF87RUG288hY9umhy1AwDfl2YMo_eeCC-WOP_gMqnMXuNRj/s1600/022.JPG" /></a></div><br />I was so excited to decorate the dining room this year.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqAfoDTMuWdlhGcsqP8zgqacPL0UkxTXqkKQioWQbVsmII496nLW0kYsr1r_NZBaGQL9lJKDFSRy_f4NgZSWAz80sbCSAezQ4xfWOev7DjvAdz-1840DvyAH1UIIlWhfA3Qgpv-LWdmYF/s1600/068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqAfoDTMuWdlhGcsqP8zgqacPL0UkxTXqkKQioWQbVsmII496nLW0kYsr1r_NZBaGQL9lJKDFSRy_f4NgZSWAz80sbCSAezQ4xfWOev7DjvAdz-1840DvyAH1UIIlWhfA3Qgpv-LWdmYF/s1600/068.JPG" /></a></div><br />The chippy red bench was also found by my hubby and I thought it was perfect for Christmas and our home in it's less than perfect condition.  (Sorry for the sun glaring in the photo)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2i5jhT0tYa0qeIUWr8aeD_HeYbyLpQTJjW6Cmr9dSmLtjF8VYFIuqEQ5Kioi9d-9BkA-yhQfZJ_NoKagWcA0vndUIPtlFUBvoiHtQvxgpBs6lI4wPGk-zecyhK4OFmG4bcO5f60QN_VWM/s1600/074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2i5jhT0tYa0qeIUWr8aeD_HeYbyLpQTJjW6Cmr9dSmLtjF8VYFIuqEQ5Kioi9d-9BkA-yhQfZJ_NoKagWcA0vndUIPtlFUBvoiHtQvxgpBs6lI4wPGk-zecyhK4OFmG4bcO5f60QN_VWM/s1600/074.JPG" /></a></div><br />I love using things from nature to decorate so these walnut tree stumps definitely got to come inside for the season.  I sanded them a little and sprayed them with a clear gloss.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXkHixd-W1apZkeuJgWy-qsVeqKE30wQAKh67wtTI38KMpdicD78VCuf5IBo-Dsr-K9hmetsvzdZLdDLoBWc41Fk8slQ8PZTj18D3tNxlzekmThyphenhyphenDEUqsXCZ7Thz3tPHHWZ2M3H6cD2r_/s1600/071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXkHixd-W1apZkeuJgWy-qsVeqKE30wQAKh67wtTI38KMpdicD78VCuf5IBo-Dsr-K9hmetsvzdZLdDLoBWc41Fk8slQ8PZTj18D3tNxlzekmThyphenhyphenDEUqsXCZ7Thz3tPHHWZ2M3H6cD2r_/s1600/071.JPG" /></a></div><br />And here's a little peak at our stairs.  I usually never share them because I don't like the staircase.  I dream of having a beautiful stair rail but for now, we don't.  I was inspired by <a href="http://hammersandhighheels.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-message-along-our-staircase.html">Carla's stair project</a> last year so I did my own version this year with one of my dad's favorite Christmas songs.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_eNep_kLIgPMZq-0HXdxapGfWrjCHGTdwDkWnuz5c8DbVVg44semqmzIDagHGkK5h4zmniUWm5-vFIGuvsFOKsemjRpq_1dk6eYmHKBKRmc5rMYekINIt4AzVN2unxsHMrHFwi-ji0Gh/s1600/044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_eNep_kLIgPMZq-0HXdxapGfWrjCHGTdwDkWnuz5c8DbVVg44semqmzIDagHGkK5h4zmniUWm5-vFIGuvsFOKsemjRpq_1dk6eYmHKBKRmc5rMYekINIt4AzVN2unxsHMrHFwi-ji0Gh/s1600/044.JPG" /></a></div><br />That's it for now!  I'll share more soon!<br /><br />Take care!<br /><br />Follow along between posts on<a href="http://instagram.com/dianagray5?ref=badge#"> Instagram!</a>

Christmas Sneak Peek

I'm in the middle of decorating for local Christmas Tours and don't want to share too much here just yet but couldn't resist sha...

12:07 PM

COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: SILVER BELLS

COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: SILVER BELLS

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11:59 PM

CHRISTMAS WREATH AND MANTLE

HOW TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS<br><br /><br><br />I had fun this season decorating for a couple of my clients.  I created this mantle<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnkjqFgRwi8IQE8zzA04jhTh0RwbnnVKr45xthzx7zXaKqbn5x0KKjuUdilZZJxpox4sGyGLbaoixIWx7Gp_9gmM5qAfI3jeKF1Lqn1e-IGDuEbuM5fGkVYSjei5ZozJ7r7rHypm9qG-p/s1600/00mantel10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnkjqFgRwi8IQE8zzA04jhTh0RwbnnVKr45xthzx7zXaKqbn5x0KKjuUdilZZJxpox4sGyGLbaoixIWx7Gp_9gmM5qAfI3jeKF1Lqn1e-IGDuEbuM5fGkVYSjei5ZozJ7r7rHypm9qG-p/s640/00mantel10.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />with a 'how-to' and posted it on my creative blog <a href="http://handmaiden-theblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-snowy-mantle.html">here</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-wreath-and-mantle.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHRISTMAS WREATH AND MANTLE

HOW TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS I had fun this season decorating for a couple of my clients. I created this mantle with a 'how-to' an...

1:30 AM

2012 Christmas Decor Ideas

Hey there!  I finished up our Christmas decor this past weekend.  Actually, it's been finished since Thanksgiving but it took me this long to photograph and blog about it.  Oh how I wish the Holidays could be less busy and more relaxing.....  :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddrBAqz6vZUEmP_pZkGbE15u-42hVCAoPdJLVjUepZ534WiTRSu5dS1zGElDDqwMPs7WCqswleWUY6J11xrWzw6JedDpqNsx3EZFfa2rHri28RgYAVkH_sW6Ow66DCvfeALSFARehZ66U/s1600/020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddrBAqz6vZUEmP_pZkGbE15u-42hVCAoPdJLVjUepZ534WiTRSu5dS1zGElDDqwMPs7WCqswleWUY6J11xrWzw6JedDpqNsx3EZFfa2rHri28RgYAVkH_sW6Ow66DCvfeALSFARehZ66U/s640/020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This year for the living room I seemed to be drawn to a campy, rustic cabin decor.  Mostly because of that wonderful buffalo check throw I came across.  It was my inspiration for the entire room.  And of course, I had to throw some industrial vintage decor in there too.<br /><br />For the Christmas Tree, I always like to decorate it with ornaments that have a story or memory behind them.  Ours is filled with ornaments that we, as well as my parents bought for our kids every year since they were born.  Baby's First Christmas....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhx2UE7j6evyLgwoW_jgpQ7WRVG-slUhKcCdxluLf3tw8phG18G3frxp0AZOb9aorP1JVc2V6Hj5DmKSwNUVutLDWug8anjjbYtdif2D_zv_I9mvYq27rsI0JDTaMmqAk5srvjA1j3WM6/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhx2UE7j6evyLgwoW_jgpQ7WRVG-slUhKcCdxluLf3tw8phG18G3frxp0AZOb9aorP1JVc2V6Hj5DmKSwNUVutLDWug8anjjbYtdif2D_zv_I9mvYq27rsI0JDTaMmqAk5srvjA1j3WM6/s640/8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And funny little elves that are so old they are falling apart, that always make my kids laugh....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJmuz3d7MDrmL20rjbJkD9cYRYcxL2TfhsNH8iA6DERvi-ieW3fcEBGW3Mm0L7EQA5n5Y0j1-VkAEVy8wKwpTvcgjsjrjeTVxVqrscHPma4aeo0Q13P7VUMY0J8AhatyprmE4LDjDJodv/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJmuz3d7MDrmL20rjbJkD9cYRYcxL2TfhsNH8iA6DERvi-ieW3fcEBGW3Mm0L7EQA5n5Y0j1-VkAEVy8wKwpTvcgjsjrjeTVxVqrscHPma4aeo0Q13P7VUMY0J8AhatyprmE4LDjDJodv/s640/9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This year I also wanted to add vintage Bingo cards because they remind me of one of the first dates that hubby I went on 23 years ago.  We went to a local summer festival and played Bingo under a row of twinkly lights and stars until late into the evening and by the time the evening was over, I was head over heels. :) <br /><br />We don't have any vintage Bingo cards so I did the next best thing.....I printed off images of them on cardstock, cut them out and threaded red and white bakers twine through a hole I punched in the top.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVMfo1sMMhOVlcyuXrzlKifPWMt9Svjn23IaO5pmjwYHuNrGo6_f9Kwd0JIFQb0QSyaDH1uI21ST7zTKoDK31h6XUJgoQeU5jXn6B-VdOFLz6DiC8-wlYg6V1WOHnFIB2Tlp9t5ccngxU/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVMfo1sMMhOVlcyuXrzlKifPWMt9Svjn23IaO5pmjwYHuNrGo6_f9Kwd0JIFQb0QSyaDH1uI21ST7zTKoDK31h6XUJgoQeU5jXn6B-VdOFLz6DiC8-wlYg6V1WOHnFIB2Tlp9t5ccngxU/s640/11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I fell in love with these aqua colored cards.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNJWIq8Cxbd-LpnjkdeWn2AMMNPDRgxxCKy9BtW5TpCbp2xsXlkLmUzSlX94Iq2XKm2tE7hrLwU2IT2ACw7osx0JgwI-kuab96rRUqRIG4aIIBA_cgHUN7Nt1SX4HmdQCTDFQevAYmD2so/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNJWIq8Cxbd-LpnjkdeWn2AMMNPDRgxxCKy9BtW5TpCbp2xsXlkLmUzSlX94Iq2XKm2tE7hrLwU2IT2ACw7osx0JgwI-kuab96rRUqRIG4aIIBA_cgHUN7Nt1SX4HmdQCTDFQevAYmD2so/s640/7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />As well as these....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52eJLR7lXtg2Iz5rzS2AX8FnttcpPPnNwynD868lG6krEplnWdr4o9Q0OCvp8P3RmjV_17FkyG-qIiQzE2r5xuO2sjpqAseuRQ-Qd8CkC9N19GVbZHVISqxC5-MfNT_lQyF0f6-iUH7VE/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52eJLR7lXtg2Iz5rzS2AX8FnttcpPPnNwynD868lG6krEplnWdr4o9Q0OCvp8P3RmjV_17FkyG-qIiQzE2r5xuO2sjpqAseuRQ-Qd8CkC9N19GVbZHVISqxC5-MfNT_lQyF0f6-iUH7VE/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Just looking at the tree makes me smile because it is filled with so many wonderful memories.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPt4xulF2V6CkCeDzCDDtQYCZYN2SNTg6LIDK7wxRHmk1sKmz_ZDEHheELMeMF2VUeLXFCKbmwCoI8gRcIChPeDnrZT_kmxEDrgIuXY4W2quviRkwJbic1WYPQIwa81G32JbsjsOPQ4du4/s1600/093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPt4xulF2V6CkCeDzCDDtQYCZYN2SNTg6LIDK7wxRHmk1sKmz_ZDEHheELMeMF2VUeLXFCKbmwCoI8gRcIChPeDnrZT_kmxEDrgIuXY4W2quviRkwJbic1WYPQIwa81G32JbsjsOPQ4du4/s640/093.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9p4Hq0pV0Q1qMGbUWlucPGeyLUxi7-P9jmkJq3veu3MKfHPlrXYxZdaGx66ilwgtUFUyimvDifmSuCqhLzulC_UujHmjWLAKK7_yY61unUe5Ar_KchmO0p-ULVwEgm0FfVOV6jk1b6qMN/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9p4Hq0pV0Q1qMGbUWlucPGeyLUxi7-P9jmkJq3veu3MKfHPlrXYxZdaGx66ilwgtUFUyimvDifmSuCqhLzulC_UujHmjWLAKK7_yY61unUe5Ar_KchmO0p-ULVwEgm0FfVOV6jk1b6qMN/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNG5gvyFwzdmQ7mlmNI3xFZ0Ac4bCEZKYzhmBHmWj55FC8mzszd6XEmCjzge2iEhi0EREpPDJON-WNPoomW46suM2vV5maEISbUjDniAz3GjekT2roQoOQ5M4BSSPWv8piDJ1AxRotiDWp/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNG5gvyFwzdmQ7mlmNI3xFZ0Ac4bCEZKYzhmBHmWj55FC8mzszd6XEmCjzge2iEhi0EREpPDJON-WNPoomW46suM2vV5maEISbUjDniAz3GjekT2roQoOQ5M4BSSPWv8piDJ1AxRotiDWp/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidC2k7a8TLDHq_z-4G-ZcYAAOsl7WX7W4sO-IrnKObMUE6Ec6K6w5l1fxVJ_0YolECx9FBltDqGpQ5cCYsYVgswPrfxJ6AlWyn_54I8STLEKS8QaHNWYR7sk-KAe5OQHnkwA2FIZbU_5c0/s1600/index.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidC2k7a8TLDHq_z-4G-ZcYAAOsl7WX7W4sO-IrnKObMUE6Ec6K6w5l1fxVJ_0YolECx9FBltDqGpQ5cCYsYVgswPrfxJ6AlWyn_54I8STLEKS8QaHNWYR7sk-KAe5OQHnkwA2FIZbU_5c0/s640/index.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This year I was drawn to red and white stripes so I continued that theme into the dining room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8vKpekmbYxU5hjNufbeS1jgwWSKJWIBqw4_Fm2jhJvzUgS8mBOuxwGELC6LpNjyp9XaKqj1yScYNkqHQxNWe_BZpfyw70gz56Gl_zsmKEmSH5hyphenhyphen4VdUHDatFBPOffUcDpk8HG0I2oswK/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8vKpekmbYxU5hjNufbeS1jgwWSKJWIBqw4_Fm2jhJvzUgS8mBOuxwGELC6LpNjyp9XaKqj1yScYNkqHQxNWe_BZpfyw70gz56Gl_zsmKEmSH5hyphenhyphen4VdUHDatFBPOffUcDpk8HG0I2oswK/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I found these adorable little <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/striped-4.75-individual-bowl/s413577">red stripe bowls at Crate and Barrel</a> and fell in love. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_iRNlWw7W8fZcHbnW0mqgdo2L6EApvmWQsrMgIPEfpOYlLyNufhlyioodH8pXoIPeQP2jA1GevclvHExoun6OBgOy1wGU7PPToYmxUw72k8A3z04GdqDrh_KovXQ2_zxCce8xbYryPXI/s1600/25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_iRNlWw7W8fZcHbnW0mqgdo2L6EApvmWQsrMgIPEfpOYlLyNufhlyioodH8pXoIPeQP2jA1GevclvHExoun6OBgOy1wGU7PPToYmxUw72k8A3z04GdqDrh_KovXQ2_zxCce8xbYryPXI/s640/25.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And the linen napkins came from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimaPrints?ref=seller_info">this sweet little Etsy shop</a>.  I loved the design and I love handmade even more.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmVno-1Jl18pYoKlAQCVqnd7sqvwRF0El9rqC9RtaSfEiCB9fj3Oe9S1WLk1cai6NnEEZgQJbDG0nZldu2qRN0XwsZKQ_S0BEEvY-r19yTG_VezJgH8OMxzx-mzkafoODIMbs5xa6n0di/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmVno-1Jl18pYoKlAQCVqnd7sqvwRF0El9rqC9RtaSfEiCB9fj3Oe9S1WLk1cai6NnEEZgQJbDG0nZldu2qRN0XwsZKQ_S0BEEvY-r19yTG_VezJgH8OMxzx-mzkafoODIMbs5xa6n0di/s640/10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Christmas Advent Calendar - DIY

I've always wanted to make my own Advent Calendar and every year I never do.  It seems that whenever I finally have the time, December is half over and it seems kinda silly to make one at that point.<br /><br />But this year, I did it.  And I'm so happy with how it turned out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwXmheWjSK6KLTgGxL6_EL536UFNEsshjPPzn-YRt2i4rR3O5VjlAYfRG5wnJQIRRha5qraMES1bCfCa2q_JJ2DEG8KwFBbJPSFslIg-cl65zHfOGSJBa0f9XbRUuWBteT0Y6ZiurAsm7/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwXmheWjSK6KLTgGxL6_EL536UFNEsshjPPzn-YRt2i4rR3O5VjlAYfRG5wnJQIRRha5qraMES1bCfCa2q_JJ2DEG8KwFBbJPSFslIg-cl65zHfOGSJBa0f9XbRUuWBteT0Y6ZiurAsm7/s640/015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> It is Pottery Barn inspired and it cost less than $20 to make.<br /><br />To start, I picked up a some little white mini metal pails at the Dollar Tree in the wedding favor section.  They come in packs of 3, so I bought 9 in order to have 25 pails.  I brought them home and spray painted them with chrome colored spray paint to give them a galvanized metal look.  You could also use galvanized metal pails but I couldn't find any locally, so, this was the next best thing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BmuRmM2qhNzTSXxTPtHDJK5LlYjnuos573Tiir114Ztdxlz0Mv9A8CWBlK7xGb-oE4XsZqUVE_a1GKc8gQ7AqGF9wblsqJqElrQZ8FIIoXUqxSKkZiU109pyt8Igt-3B71xvSXt9hdz4/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BmuRmM2qhNzTSXxTPtHDJK5LlYjnuos573Tiir114Ztdxlz0Mv9A8CWBlK7xGb-oE4XsZqUVE_a1GKc8gQ7AqGF9wblsqJqElrQZ8FIIoXUqxSKkZiU109pyt8Igt-3B71xvSXt9hdz4/s640/011.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />After all the pails were dry, I attached numbers to the front with double sided tape.  Here's the printable I used for my numbers.  For some reason there were only 24, so, I found a 25 online that was similar and printed it out as well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9orP48qFJ1WEirgh0iL1oMPdgQdNWHsUkrioLrPh146EW1DFJiDpshEYYxYpkb8-kl43KTTiFj5wCN_RpeEWtb5JroFeVRQ1Yma4YbsDDwJWsicpBGdhEuwfdNj_1EvqNQFxhPwkEO9d/s1600/PrintableNumbers.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9orP48qFJ1WEirgh0iL1oMPdgQdNWHsUkrioLrPh146EW1DFJiDpshEYYxYpkb8-kl43KTTiFj5wCN_RpeEWtb5JroFeVRQ1Yma4YbsDDwJWsicpBGdhEuwfdNj_1EvqNQFxhPwkEO9d/s640/PrintableNumbers.png" width="544" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCVFui4qXKfzxqC8viFpBu7BWTJv29_HF9m3-7lxU5aW-0-6Qm_wc4OD68XaPhEWm86-zCXdVn2GTgqllT6ADf_lgmaWggDtPZITG8I4Dei5JkhEkoMBxlM7bhMNRMyVTikrZjMoLC8Kp/s1600/009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCVFui4qXKfzxqC8viFpBu7BWTJv29_HF9m3-7lxU5aW-0-6Qm_wc4OD68XaPhEWm86-zCXdVn2GTgqllT6ADf_lgmaWggDtPZITG8I4Dei5JkhEkoMBxlM7bhMNRMyVTikrZjMoLC8Kp/s640/009.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next up was the frame.  I picked up 6 - 3 x 6's at Lowe's and cut them down to have 7 - 32 inch long boards.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vkY-wqHC0scB-eRR9wDHZNEaqitvKe7SYLKZFVz7DPVNS84Q7egE5lfXL03Q0nIOoCteSQ6_7BXUisUaiAXFOemYC-MGAnfbOPPG2fFTIxzHk2Osm6GOqmLJyOJy2ZzN1b8avtHNiye7/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vkY-wqHC0scB-eRR9wDHZNEaqitvKe7SYLKZFVz7DPVNS84Q7egE5lfXL03Q0nIOoCteSQ6_7BXUisUaiAXFOemYC-MGAnfbOPPG2fFTIxzHk2Osm6GOqmLJyOJy2ZzN1b8avtHNiye7/s640/004.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I laid them front side down and attached two beams with screws to the back to keep them together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_WEaTRNw3tAbyVDL_gt760TTfCZIx719THgQlPzBRtOFw6coIDyFPsB3qL7jfTNN4imrKMUeLqtqZjvYKHDdaGpalCVrYtO4r-p5xuywc9xU34TR9NYbupzVRs7K3Pzg5GjZClH8kxMF/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_WEaTRNw3tAbyVDL_gt760TTfCZIx719THgQlPzBRtOFw6coIDyFPsB3qL7jfTNN4imrKMUeLqtqZjvYKHDdaGpalCVrYtO4r-p5xuywc9xU34TR9NYbupzVRs7K3Pzg5GjZClH8kxMF/s640/005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />After that was finished, I stained the entire piece with Minwax dark walnut stain.  (sorry, no picture)<br /><br />I wanted to frame the piece to give it a finished look and to also hide the beams in the back, so, I measured the sides and bottom and cut each piece at a 45 degree angle to create a frame around it.  I made sure to buy 2 extra 3 x 6's for the frame and then just turned them on the side and attached with a nail gun.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvkxp4_XxuJIhMWlXEUsaurNW-R2CVuz8K-awpgiqM8fsFq-Us23YUUH6Df_0lzYQJMP-E2dsNaavjHpQfb-qJSofEVr7ko_ao7-nijqKx-SswI9Z7GJCFPqidhTTQzIlEGgEpRsm98wh/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvkxp4_XxuJIhMWlXEUsaurNW-R2CVuz8K-awpgiqM8fsFq-Us23YUUH6Df_0lzYQJMP-E2dsNaavjHpQfb-qJSofEVr7ko_ao7-nijqKx-SswI9Z7GJCFPqidhTTQzIlEGgEpRsm98wh/s640/007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then I stained those as well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXDRDHhh9SFT-my7S7sU2Ok6iZAnjxnVdQzLbhtHlAifZoK9lndGGExlGOpd41D1U_tuFDM35Y0d4rR-ncxvtKyAplPSNS70kT4j7uECt-ZMr7qZVDVRcl1Cwc6333zUIXQTx2k3G0ibU/s1600/014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXDRDHhh9SFT-my7S7sU2Ok6iZAnjxnVdQzLbhtHlAifZoK9lndGGExlGOpd41D1U_tuFDM35Y0d4rR-ncxvtKyAplPSNS70kT4j7uECt-ZMr7qZVDVRcl1Cwc6333zUIXQTx2k3G0ibU/s640/014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />To hang the little pails, I wanted to use something unique, so, I picked these vintage styled nails that I found in hubby's collection.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8bUg2oWD5oOjV9dS3o6ozh03AoNY0m3x3g825ywrPv9uWDGq2qMqx1I6tceqNkGrQTXhndvqsh5I9foNRWWJK-FfDv3lP1PCfwOaTaaJOg4L2tKG-OFsWfEQEftOmy2Vmzo3jrinkAXT/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8bUg2oWD5oOjV9dS3o6ozh03AoNY0m3x3g825ywrPv9uWDGq2qMqx1I6tceqNkGrQTXhndvqsh5I9foNRWWJK-FfDv3lP1PCfwOaTaaJOg4L2tKG-OFsWfEQEftOmy2Vmzo3jrinkAXT/s640/013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I basically just eyeballed everything and created 5 rows of 5 nails for the 25 pails, predrilling holes first.  I hung all the little pails and then stenciled JOY at the top with vintage stencils and here's how the whole thing turned out....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVaAP3o4yZbHfC2iT5d92nT708tuByg6tBIPXz3RNO1FB8vU0rLcn-yCp7GKYC7QSF9IXtaq6zST62WGKGGlTYrKxbaTov85m2ditsAbSnBGuzRlOwsnqYUN24sLB1gznwxcUCg0F0M2v/s1600/023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVaAP3o4yZbHfC2iT5d92nT708tuByg6tBIPXz3RNO1FB8vU0rLcn-yCp7GKYC7QSF9IXtaq6zST62WGKGGlTYrKxbaTov85m2ditsAbSnBGuzRlOwsnqYUN24sLB1gznwxcUCg0F0M2v/s640/023.JPG" width="667" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />I think this is one of my favorite projects to date!  I'm so glad I made the time to try making one before December was half over.  :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9Ah-h-Afq1ye6q60rqe5LCR3KqzXBdPFzUlxGoljRk0h2njS0W9IY9hGFSxJcXAwrOte75MD7RyWh_oRfzksqWMYyRq2sA4L4P9GL5FPF6NogUXsz109LFYPUpFKTLGNv5ZqRuIq_dkl/s1600/016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9Ah-h-Afq1ye6q60rqe5LCR3KqzXBdPFzUlxGoljRk0h2njS0W9IY9hGFSxJcXAwrOte75MD7RyWh_oRfzksqWMYyRq2sA4L4P9GL5FPF6NogUXsz109LFYPUpFKTLGNv5ZqRuIq_dkl/s640/016.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I can't wait to hide little treats and notes in those little pails for my kids and hubby to find each day until Christmas.  It will give them big smiles and they will love it...  :)<br /><br />Stay tuned for how it looks in the room and more Christmas decor coming up!<br /><br />Have a great day!<br /><i>Diana</i>

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING... and its RED!

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CHRISTMAS DECOR: Natural Sparkle

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">WHEW!</span> </span> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Done, at last</span></div><br /><br><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />Bit by bit the Christmas decorations have been going up at my house.  In between working on client's homes and other seasonal projects - at long last I'm done..... or, mostly done.  I still plan to put a little holiday cheer into my son's room who will be home from college in a few days, and there's that little tree I wanted to decorate in the family room, and I need to come up with something for place settings for the family get-together.  Seems once I get started, I can't stop.. Someone help me!<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Please!</span></div><br /></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />I have to admit I rearranged furniture a little this year to make room for the tree and accommodate my holiday decorations. Sometimes the 'stuff' in our house gets in the way of our Christmas decorating, but most of it looks better with a little Christmas touch or two and that very 'stuff' can become part of a beautiful holiday focal point.</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /> <br><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iSEIDxGIZS2c789Afvpy2Yu9vz9S1X8jgR3fpCnRuxs9g5y_y3eR8vDecwHnMMXFPwsKJDd4KVJRGN_huE4tlCR4HObSZ_DzEZ2SAdG3uoEsaFsFfJKG0DYXNYVH72QLzkfR9SRJC30/s1600/IMG_1031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iSEIDxGIZS2c789Afvpy2Yu9vz9S1X8jgR3fpCnRuxs9g5y_y3eR8vDecwHnMMXFPwsKJDd4KVJRGN_huE4tlCR4HObSZ_DzEZ2SAdG3uoEsaFsFfJKG0DYXNYVH72QLzkfR9SRJC30/s640/IMG_1031.JPG" width="444px"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em>vintage trophy with holiday greens and berries</em></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-decorating-natural-sparkle.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHRISTMAS DECOR: Natural Sparkle

WHEW! Done, at last Bit by bit the Christmas decorations have been going up at my house. In between working on client's homes and ot...

9:05 PM

CHRISTMAS DECOR: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS - RED

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Christmas is Magical </strong></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />A beautiful holiday requires a little pre-planning.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I like to change mine up a little each year - <br /><br />(use different ribbon or add another element to the mantle)</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />Color unifies your home, creating a lovely transition from room to room</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Perhaps its time you look at your holiday decorations to see if they need a little face lift</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />(retire the tired ribbon and anything remotely resembling the 80's or 90's)</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Explore the color RED</strong></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckXQBc_BXIp6kWAovxXTqZmmq0hXdjR9Ep4g0CEPdIXE8wSwzi6FLUGIbvvPAn9G1t_f-t-TLt58HPdmNmPwitZ34RGHuMKfw-zEyFzi56Koe6SAcxmQpdstxjE_ngDMZEeN2TfcXuYY/s1600/christmas-living-room1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckXQBc_BXIp6kWAovxXTqZmmq0hXdjR9Ep4g0CEPdIXE8wSwzi6FLUGIbvvPAn9G1t_f-t-TLt58HPdmNmPwitZ34RGHuMKfw-zEyFzi56Koe6SAcxmQpdstxjE_ngDMZEeN2TfcXuYY/s400/christmas-living-room1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The first color that comes to mind when we say Christmas</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJzdNPm5FISWobN7ohetjT3l-P6XeQB36ou52kCrQtR231y4K4cxPL2Xa0SEZw7lIe2EpfMklJWbU7ZkIcaP35HKfjKK4AJaVcuZd3dtfSvGHZLtJLoisG6IxdSb1FJAMZNzeHUa6eG7w/s1600/candles.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJzdNPm5FISWobN7ohetjT3l-P6XeQB36ou52kCrQtR231y4K4cxPL2Xa0SEZw7lIe2EpfMklJWbU7ZkIcaP35HKfjKK4AJaVcuZd3dtfSvGHZLtJLoisG6IxdSb1FJAMZNzeHUa6eG7w/s400/candles.bmp" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the color of Santa's suit</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo0zvpL-bLgwySayQ1s49OWTY0hMIM4UY9Jt0uHKKWK5gKL-jI2MGxOvCuJOnh8J4keKRhT6HtF_QoJ1GewdWir3UPWHuTErWnYZOgsbO3Nc4M6zMgdZJk7IAy6TwGk9wQgiBR50v_fF8/s1600/hearts.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo0zvpL-bLgwySayQ1s49OWTY0hMIM4UY9Jt0uHKKWK5gKL-jI2MGxOvCuJOnh8J4keKRhT6HtF_QoJ1GewdWir3UPWHuTErWnYZOgsbO3Nc4M6zMgdZJk7IAy6TwGk9wQgiBR50v_fF8/s400/hearts.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />candy canes</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HfxBkId0SclUyM-gTaCZB5P4-rWIwjn8buw0EVaGnasFcVStdyEyFLSBIl2N_n6Rxz6XkP1UM0wLQ3nw9wO1NMj3AwPAW-q2gX_pICQOSDXt1V3W0uxv8DYbTkajH8yhoZqEmd4395A/s1600/homehues.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HfxBkId0SclUyM-gTaCZB5P4-rWIwjn8buw0EVaGnasFcVStdyEyFLSBIl2N_n6Rxz6XkP1UM0wLQ3nw9wO1NMj3AwPAW-q2gX_pICQOSDXt1V3W0uxv8DYbTkajH8yhoZqEmd4395A/s400/homehues.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />poinsettias</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImzwyIElEsgYdNaYP5GIE39BTPt0TPBKv75FWxJzxXDiXD7YjUHAMMLPYzca00aKnBlrSpcu_Et50tk_fUg1atWt_2rG65J1_rg2VnoZp3jobrEo96_xAhYURVQl6GgUsRi8V6yUz-L0/s1600/img68m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImzwyIElEsgYdNaYP5GIE39BTPt0TPBKv75FWxJzxXDiXD7YjUHAMMLPYzca00aKnBlrSpcu_Et50tk_fUg1atWt_2rG65J1_rg2VnoZp3jobrEo96_xAhYURVQl6GgUsRi8V6yUz-L0/s400/img68m.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />cranberries</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUnYx35y1_qk7kpztIrBRMTQyXuW56wV4U9VQJ95C_cF6RfY78zh7HBF_0UdMB0JcrkFY6AKpVmmJ24DK5x0yMK4CsZIfJmRNG2yTNfBA9iU2AfpDlRkQ3BWqp0zH7rHzPUgnBeHoCV4/s1600/berries.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUnYx35y1_qk7kpztIrBRMTQyXuW56wV4U9VQJ95C_cF6RfY78zh7HBF_0UdMB0JcrkFY6AKpVmmJ24DK5x0yMK4CsZIfJmRNG2yTNfBA9iU2AfpDlRkQ3BWqp0zH7rHzPUgnBeHoCV4/s400/berries.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and amaryllis</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4fYMaxFRuUZBfMCtXGP_NV4Hjix3zkZolYutIL_GK53FOGe_7lTZ6kB12fTFzYTmt0_qjemMJ_9c2gGw-HiLyJ5A1G0P0CNKmbDo5WdOIuhc1Kgu5pw_vF-0fFjrqKvYFlrj0Z9s_g8/s1600/porch.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4fYMaxFRuUZBfMCtXGP_NV4Hjix3zkZolYutIL_GK53FOGe_7lTZ6kB12fTFzYTmt0_qjemMJ_9c2gGw-HiLyJ5A1G0P0CNKmbDo5WdOIuhc1Kgu5pw_vF-0fFjrqKvYFlrj0Z9s_g8/s640/porch.bmp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />red warms a wintry scene</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbbSRjJ7OAsD0tHhjW0X62YW2bZdGBnQUrW0ae8DS4n8jrgr-BBxaw6lxSq_-2ud3gCUie0Vqkp3sgdfwnWxB9csPixboTsCAZYsTfS1vCsdYmqDEny7AhBIZQZTEkW7dlwXkmWqYB4Y/s1600/redred.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbbSRjJ7OAsD0tHhjW0X62YW2bZdGBnQUrW0ae8DS4n8jrgr-BBxaw6lxSq_-2ud3gCUie0Vqkp3sgdfwnWxB9csPixboTsCAZYsTfS1vCsdYmqDEny7AhBIZQZTEkW7dlwXkmWqYB4Y/s640/redred.bmp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />creates excitement and drama</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR47PhxHV4iBAZzlePk10DKLD0w7hCcjuMikOoVGgrDanxKzTSrH5NbnsuqIjGKVkNxeTP9UcdaXEAvx8uL6LKM8JpQ7iWHNHARjUlqPoFTiOLz2rpCBu8NAdtguNRbGy4KVm7T5uWJEU/s1600/smalltree.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR47PhxHV4iBAZzlePk10DKLD0w7hCcjuMikOoVGgrDanxKzTSrH5NbnsuqIjGKVkNxeTP9UcdaXEAvx8uL6LKM8JpQ7iWHNHARjUlqPoFTiOLz2rpCBu8NAdtguNRbGy4KVm7T5uWJEU/s640/smalltree.bmp" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />adds a pop of color</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-A3C3Ao_CKUzxh6_awMaD15jXHouW3kpN0SJcjUoDzHfL1x2SWXjNO_Dmh6-BsFEhP5iURHczrpz8YdhYAPFVqtXiZomc4RAFSg-oVSPx2FwCTRBzp46uB7zdQ2LwRBmSQMbjzSSCNI/s1600/ss_LampDetail02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-A3C3Ao_CKUzxh6_awMaD15jXHouW3kpN0SJcjUoDzHfL1x2SWXjNO_Dmh6-BsFEhP5iURHczrpz8YdhYAPFVqtXiZomc4RAFSg-oVSPx2FwCTRBzp46uB7zdQ2LwRBmSQMbjzSSCNI/s400/ss_LampDetail02.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />to any corner of the room</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGlZobgU-sYNg3_VN7AApl4W95EKqg25lekWxIAyAPHzVY3M2tV9BInemSideneN8nCmsrzT5Eii6LvH4E_Oe8HfQnd7ZxTG328oVHiLhlHp2tOEZBR82Zwf60B1v7KNtLoIam_4-93U/s1600/starfish.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGlZobgU-sYNg3_VN7AApl4W95EKqg25lekWxIAyAPHzVY3M2tV9BInemSideneN8nCmsrzT5Eii6LvH4E_Oe8HfQnd7ZxTG328oVHiLhlHp2tOEZBR82Zwf60B1v7KNtLoIam_4-93U/s400/starfish.bmp" width="375" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />red is warm</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbH7MwrMFvwRKY4M4-MhW5wFP-rtctQ9QaPlCMAjn8MyeYRu4GXoiS3HxHVOiAR1Ks42W-tT3ukJY2m9KZjoVHw0EhH62G37xj1yJiPHhnisc9Wln7ADvyrXcbJZVJGEG18oCCk2pXD8/s1600/starfishwreath.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbH7MwrMFvwRKY4M4-MhW5wFP-rtctQ9QaPlCMAjn8MyeYRu4GXoiS3HxHVOiAR1Ks42W-tT3ukJY2m9KZjoVHw0EhH62G37xj1yJiPHhnisc9Wln7ADvyrXcbJZVJGEG18oCCk2pXD8/s400/starfishwreath.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />red is romantic</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwrGQBEOvKgXmUNvxi_-bq1_juyZghaHNdRc_7MvdbkMRyhwYKN4APt3rI3xdcQbvWBtjYFVYgg3RHJljk5v8t7jc2GznOu_B-u1fjBqcPNQ7NEgVMpoOR5HXdxEHOw0pViLzS8j70ig/s1600/untitled1+gh.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwrGQBEOvKgXmUNvxi_-bq1_juyZghaHNdRc_7MvdbkMRyhwYKN4APt3rI3xdcQbvWBtjYFVYgg3RHJljk5v8t7jc2GznOu_B-u1fjBqcPNQ7NEgVMpoOR5HXdxEHOw0pViLzS8j70ig/s400/untitled1+gh.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />red is inviting</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBQuTD1JfDiZKffSZMYtOkaQpDXu8kC99fkdzpEu7O6R6X7mqRlAl60erFdx0HfY6KDwDbS3MrbYlfMRxZALeYqfFbKl4_C2hgQ3S1xsE62NWzzqHQrQoroAFHcisz3ssfSp7aOxKlTM/s1600/il_430xN.13113868.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBQuTD1JfDiZKffSZMYtOkaQpDXu8kC99fkdzpEu7O6R6X7mqRlAl60erFdx0HfY6KDwDbS3MrbYlfMRxZALeYqfFbKl4_C2hgQ3S1xsE62NWzzqHQrQoroAFHcisz3ssfSp7aOxKlTM/s640/il_430xN.13113868.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />it draws your eye</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivd6K4Q2Z5aZEPlMqLcfHfWQ1-SW8uEOH0tPYPcCioM2TgFarmeenRMn6k6U1gc-6fwbzA9scXmaKVQD4f5F8tvd5diKMytbnT-SnWtaUhkKzmy3jg0AXpZMb5xZ-wUgbFmRj4SNoszTY/s1600/sue51_2025_98698152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivd6K4Q2Z5aZEPlMqLcfHfWQ1-SW8uEOH0tPYPcCioM2TgFarmeenRMn6k6U1gc-6fwbzA9scXmaKVQD4f5F8tvd5diKMytbnT-SnWtaUhkKzmy3jg0AXpZMb5xZ-wUgbFmRj4SNoszTY/s400/sue51_2025_98698152.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />creates excitement</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8o34v8T7j20_MF8WIpeXid_XhCfyl46PVEvvjOBhdatB5IGst46NbDc8q2VE1RROhcKZ_2qxrOcA3b85nWsSL3lGKyaWQ9P9oJVe9E4KHtezoxpLF7HFgP1dsb4zTY4-o8KkenO5P5g4/s1600/img45m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8o34v8T7j20_MF8WIpeXid_XhCfyl46PVEvvjOBhdatB5IGst46NbDc8q2VE1RROhcKZ_2qxrOcA3b85nWsSL3lGKyaWQ9P9oJVe9E4KHtezoxpLF7HFgP1dsb4zTY4-o8KkenO5P5g4/s400/img45m.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and is a perfect complement to green</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yCZCW1sdYtGYG3nBUIUwSxPPxZRw_JB-RAhGbvyCsKR24KrYG2HhUY_DIwjVBA0OTubsi70joJJLlfyiIIVBjtz3ZXmKC_h_X7NtOE2LYjYbh6BXALg0AZT_NRfnCZavCOiVo53Oibo/s1600/img49i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yCZCW1sdYtGYG3nBUIUwSxPPxZRw_JB-RAhGbvyCsKR24KrYG2HhUY_DIwjVBA0OTubsi70joJJLlfyiIIVBjtz3ZXmKC_h_X7NtOE2LYjYbh6BXALg0AZT_NRfnCZavCOiVo53Oibo/s400/img49i.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />It blends beautifully with silver</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqpvYv3W7sdovZDRcgklt3WeihavLnTRtoQ98WFAt3kSA8W0vku8pGBQ-g0ikLkcD24SOTWhwCGcBRGfJ1aSZ4mxRrDK0cw5g-YIi9Eu5E7A4_mIsxw0GbU98t8LwbI0202_iaDnPWq5k/s1600/SS_100390964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqpvYv3W7sdovZDRcgklt3WeihavLnTRtoQ98WFAt3kSA8W0vku8pGBQ-g0ikLkcD24SOTWhwCGcBRGfJ1aSZ4mxRrDK0cw5g-YIi9Eu5E7A4_mIsxw0GbU98t8LwbI0202_iaDnPWq5k/s640/SS_100390964.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />is cheery with white</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQoHaGEwpIglQ2NuTfbGMuLcEJdIgKL07z7efb9g-gMLPpgvRn7gBZqrkrFlBEZIJ8ouKE6kexorn0CaMvvqpVO296YfUTKqqhqUMSCywCHTja0M6AFtQX-G2WctnWXoWGv_xJUTEZHc/s1600/SS_HD-GARLAND-HDBD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQoHaGEwpIglQ2NuTfbGMuLcEJdIgKL07z7efb9g-gMLPpgvRn7gBZqrkrFlBEZIJ8ouKE6kexorn0CaMvvqpVO296YfUTKqqhqUMSCywCHTja0M6AFtQX-G2WctnWXoWGv_xJUTEZHc/s400/SS_HD-GARLAND-HDBD.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPkPL192te2jxHZ_UOj-h-mX8cwKCfVgy95SvZYDRxM9IC_H0sZSOI9ZSIy-cWs16TTV0HDQPnyghk3vqRZ3fO94ifW0KtC9xndv5c2OPJSn8iqfdYFIUjszRZbfuAnKLb5JJ5lxUaPck/s1600/Mantel9_SA_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPkPL192te2jxHZ_UOj-h-mX8cwKCfVgy95SvZYDRxM9IC_H0sZSOI9ZSIy-cWs16TTV0HDQPnyghk3vqRZ3fO94ifW0KtC9xndv5c2OPJSn8iqfdYFIUjszRZbfuAnKLb5JJ5lxUaPck/s400/Mantel9_SA_l.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />looks amazing with icy blues</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />You can't go wrong with RED</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJCVm-gGJwKK8LfdPv3V_ILbzEa-odSGV0A-ZgYFo-LqFlA_ARwmjI8Sb2pUUS_A7FULjFVG6v8_8zGUw6rE8ckMexi3b3JbIG7fjZt9PhI_PaCSz3qjBu5jjrVJ9bf9fb4DeHYT8LDU/s1600/christmas_bows_dining_chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJCVm-gGJwKK8LfdPv3V_ILbzEa-odSGV0A-ZgYFo-LqFlA_ARwmjI8Sb2pUUS_A7FULjFVG6v8_8zGUw6rE8ckMexi3b3JbIG7fjZt9PhI_PaCSz3qjBu5jjrVJ9bf9fb4DeHYT8LDU/s400/christmas_bows_dining_chair.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />This year, think of the details</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The finishing touches that make Christmas unique</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Like luscious red ribbon and bits of nature adorning your dining chairs</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77EZbqZXEz9KzXbuomUCQH6s-h4v8SnbUQbJW9MUhlW9_nErpI7lNUHnYravcnXuQbvI_GXM4MvfQ7w8OQwOt_2GiHl6kgb-Pdl59LjLD9iTlLz-e8Qz1c3HY2ad3wQU9eeeGkP14Ia8/s1600/potterybarn+bedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br />or festive pillows in the family room</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONBQIMech0PhDYUCwQYwrI-FhP3fldY1bZh3PFm8xkS0aoGKOGenHid3UcltWJKjlFDkFPuSD8H23-wJAaUhUqPI1hHqLfOvnDgTdru1E2C5HRRJhaRGFXYH0eMHo7sdKeDoaIiQWaiw/s1600/6a00d834524f6f69e201053613c81a970b-800wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONBQIMech0PhDYUCwQYwrI-FhP3fldY1bZh3PFm8xkS0aoGKOGenHid3UcltWJKjlFDkFPuSD8H23-wJAaUhUqPI1hHqLfOvnDgTdru1E2C5HRRJhaRGFXYH0eMHo7sdKeDoaIiQWaiw/s640/6a00d834524f6f69e201053613c81a970b-800wi.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Create a feeling of anticipation</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />in each room of your house</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEe5CS0l4l0NvgVCSwCcPvaKBLSIHv6S9KEyz-O-ZaPfIvClaTmKuu2KdC-HAwR3RYRuOuLfbOJyyHHdyqiYaSUpWQ9eHujPml4c-s6aio5Qnfn0wiqcev4vut9GFlFmoofgo9w2nQbE/s1600/centerpiece-peppermint-kisses-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEe5CS0l4l0NvgVCSwCcPvaKBLSIHv6S9KEyz-O-ZaPfIvClaTmKuu2KdC-HAwR3RYRuOuLfbOJyyHHdyqiYaSUpWQ9eHujPml4c-s6aio5Qnfn0wiqcev4vut9GFlFmoofgo9w2nQbE/s400/centerpiece-peppermint-kisses-2.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I love love love this arrangement</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />of glass candy canes, berries and frosty branches</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Wouldn't it look wonderful in a guest bedroom</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />or a kitchen?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQCdEnC6EL1gxl25aIvSB6a0Va9H_YHNIo14o9T7XjSb1j5YnYgC8C5JyLDXAZJVfXLhu6bDxv2xRKmwPHel0q8pITMy0FLu8ifzzoNdIjNuDUAoGH6RxthhFcqYApkzfoK0jaApAgo8/s1600/148635_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQCdEnC6EL1gxl25aIvSB6a0Va9H_YHNIo14o9T7XjSb1j5YnYgC8C5JyLDXAZJVfXLhu6bDxv2xRKmwPHel0q8pITMy0FLu8ifzzoNdIjNuDUAoGH6RxthhFcqYApkzfoK0jaApAgo8/s400/148635_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Announce the colors of Christmas</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />at your front door</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBxzA7Sm9fl_1q4kCarU1SBWI5FqW9A3tU14cnSssIJdptUav5a4hC17phPSIVaUfGIQUjv-ENfi6HMyz8NRKjQ9NXgiYVP1ob0xkEUYUJ_rxSXBGYYmGitlyzjgCq9gBMWjic_8U-_4/s1600/img68m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBxzA7Sm9fl_1q4kCarU1SBWI5FqW9A3tU14cnSssIJdptUav5a4hC17phPSIVaUfGIQUjv-ENfi6HMyz8NRKjQ9NXgiYVP1ob0xkEUYUJ_rxSXBGYYmGitlyzjgCq9gBMWjic_8U-_4/s640/img68m.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Create anticipation for what is to come....</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTe9C9-SAGfF8VymMKYJNfMnZftCnBvEdkvv0H7pBZtnggESclELYL3kJ2vpHNV76BodzvyJhpLtwuf9LVhr90un5DrODPzw2qDNPNFZ4YbCkY9EENkvR3RXJTzCcuJkIWEonZ4HqYAGs/s1600/img94i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTe9C9-SAGfF8VymMKYJNfMnZftCnBvEdkvv0H7pBZtnggESclELYL3kJ2vpHNV76BodzvyJhpLtwuf9LVhr90un5DrODPzw2qDNPNFZ4YbCkY9EENkvR3RXJTzCcuJkIWEonZ4HqYAGs/s320/img94i.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />scatter Christmas in unexpected places</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmA5t4B7PMJJbSQDw2QgC9fuAccW1Jn4CONCdt9Sit7lzAQz_061nhFlrI1LUo9XSnTUcWKnnqCjHgQ0MHIbL9yoVG-9UHiif-NcWpr8YFp9C9-JsnTYwNvfUpz_DjCMnC7w1mZ-2HdZA/s1600/la104045_1208_chandelier_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmA5t4B7PMJJbSQDw2QgC9fuAccW1Jn4CONCdt9Sit7lzAQz_061nhFlrI1LUo9XSnTUcWKnnqCjHgQ0MHIbL9yoVG-9UHiif-NcWpr8YFp9C9-JsnTYwNvfUpz_DjCMnC7w1mZ-2HdZA/s400/la104045_1208_chandelier_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and unexpected ways</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsy83uyXM770DvNRpsu_Acq7NVmZqvwGukJMvZAd0cO9Md3GOfzXOSbS3oHCs4_jLiEhDdtb0fHG6ilZ2sS0KZ0-S6kBtZyYGgW7iqbXyffX-CEPABoA6cpTefsXrUS7Y_Fuo1-Y1QsNg/s1600/SS_100224715.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsy83uyXM770DvNRpsu_Acq7NVmZqvwGukJMvZAd0cO9Md3GOfzXOSbS3oHCs4_jLiEhDdtb0fHG6ilZ2sS0KZ0-S6kBtZyYGgW7iqbXyffX-CEPABoA6cpTefsXrUS7Y_Fuo1-Y1QsNg/s400/SS_100224715.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />you're not just decorating</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH53BJM2FaquVbQW_nQklam8j5ySCNHFDF5IyUGPvXhpqm7nQCI9XBGokKrx1yUCceMHjmCTUvRs82cjfdWIxl6PTpgr5oHgQCABY57l9F59C3b7j0A54SFyY94edaCCl6IWrMTphYhxw/s1600/SS_ANC400774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH53BJM2FaquVbQW_nQklam8j5ySCNHFDF5IyUGPvXhpqm7nQCI9XBGokKrx1yUCceMHjmCTUvRs82cjfdWIxl6PTpgr5oHgQCABY57l9F59C3b7j0A54SFyY94edaCCl6IWrMTphYhxw/s400/SS_ANC400774.JPG" width="376" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />you're creating memories</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-n1UrUFwuFw7TPYhFyiFxjcxuQnU0cuXk2Y8sPuw18aAKotUvYBTWAuNfUhSKIvjIt2TDF4fQjEUoAcI68l5L8Eh_6vvlbEdoGM63_IBDopyEBmQhajwG3ByRz1ZDtUANMBsaJ2IdTc/s1600/ss_SIP940474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-n1UrUFwuFw7TPYhFyiFxjcxuQnU0cuXk2Y8sPuw18aAKotUvYBTWAuNfUhSKIvjIt2TDF4fQjEUoAcI68l5L8Eh_6vvlbEdoGM63_IBDopyEBmQhajwG3ByRz1ZDtUANMBsaJ2IdTc/s400/ss_SIP940474.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />that will never be forgotten</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_iAM-ufrU_YiHXSMfwENYTnR2Z3jqHTT1bL91cuyZzSgR29ioEmUR3kYjkfJg8QGCVuyxFrdPr2SrCrq7xsc2hvRolk8j-CVgxQl7zDzcmo0MCfosZSGBzyJSmpH5Ua7PH80DiMmK2I8/s1600/xHWE_34634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_iAM-ufrU_YiHXSMfwENYTnR2Z3jqHTT1bL91cuyZzSgR29ioEmUR3kYjkfJg8QGCVuyxFrdPr2SrCrq7xsc2hvRolk8j-CVgxQl7zDzcmo0MCfosZSGBzyJSmpH5Ua7PH80DiMmK2I8/s400/xHWE_34634.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and your home will never be more beautiful</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4uaVb9_5rwsL4OFWu7v9ckwJVolu6bzj8V_gC8ojWbTHvYBeK6rdf0Z0QOw3vAuFAGeBlm0jMaXKM0s982XUCpMZfHgsf2_2lz1utxvWREzRnRHbAy-wcrHWLL2mzFNFe2grUnqiJjY/s1600/xmas+papercut+silhouette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4uaVb9_5rwsL4OFWu7v9ckwJVolu6bzj8V_gC8ojWbTHvYBeK6rdf0Z0QOw3vAuFAGeBlm0jMaXKM0s982XUCpMZfHgsf2_2lz1utxvWREzRnRHbAy-wcrHWLL2mzFNFe2grUnqiJjY/s320/xmas+papercut+silhouette.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />than at Christmas time</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7n27S2fqWbM2uur7XTklqGPexKqVPEtxmxtGqBmTtyvNFAaSLlbQOUoIo_CrrnVT-NKFkHEQTwHAcLYe0tgJ5Cx3sRxzpPzsxHHe6RXK6MRVjXtyu8c86bAtImWhlfohQiE6HcbI4WE/s1600/cranberry.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7n27S2fqWbM2uur7XTklqGPexKqVPEtxmxtGqBmTtyvNFAaSLlbQOUoIo_CrrnVT-NKFkHEQTwHAcLYe0tgJ5Cx3sRxzpPzsxHHe6RXK6MRVjXtyu8c86bAtImWhlfohQiE6HcbI4WE/s640/cranberry.bmp" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the warmth of your home</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8aCgQH6dxCmi0x6QuwT-lDpJ-3iQWebjRbGf2KD8wXlDdz6HWltAjqF7W6iA-lgv4UFsGFDKHGbr4ZL6ok1oPtl3EAmYlYUeg2Vkh2sM9izdqGbqz-_HodAWINZ7bk1mlMxuzpkQGwY/s1600/boughshollyentranceviamarthastewart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8aCgQH6dxCmi0x6QuwT-lDpJ-3iQWebjRbGf2KD8wXlDdz6HWltAjqF7W6iA-lgv4UFsGFDKHGbr4ZL6ok1oPtl3EAmYlYUeg2Vkh2sM9izdqGbqz-_HodAWINZ7bk1mlMxuzpkQGwY/s400/boughshollyentranceviamarthastewart.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />should extend to the exterior as well</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />add those charming touches that invite</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLTU1nqUDFJhwJa6_DqLkIbNqq3kTjEwzWeUGvaHANDmPuqhaKvzzh93sF1PGdKjST_InHcV8LSxYEoMkRmtSIAcRU9amDMHxVvNsfLdOLzVoFvtnUOKQi2hYeeZUEaVJOOzAlMVer7w/s1600/580fca5476e0533d82cdc0536757bb15_image_320x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLTU1nqUDFJhwJa6_DqLkIbNqq3kTjEwzWeUGvaHANDmPuqhaKvzzh93sF1PGdKjST_InHcV8LSxYEoMkRmtSIAcRU9amDMHxVvNsfLdOLzVoFvtnUOKQi2hYeeZUEaVJOOzAlMVer7w/s400/580fca5476e0533d82cdc0536757bb15_image_320x400.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />let nature speak with fresh flowers like</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />potted amaryllis and poinsettias</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZT4WsF-tOs12vPiZ3NohcB5BxYWchcq8GjnlILh1oBR9c9FpptJeMw0Q6V54x_FaKZ9dn2aT2OJB-6L7zLVs_it2El4P_JRUhv0uKc2_onAQPogia0C5exnTaxrHi1ftjhsdHxcItgC8/s1600/1675199-mantel-5-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZT4WsF-tOs12vPiZ3NohcB5BxYWchcq8GjnlILh1oBR9c9FpptJeMw0Q6V54x_FaKZ9dn2aT2OJB-6L7zLVs_it2El4P_JRUhv0uKc2_onAQPogia0C5exnTaxrHi1ftjhsdHxcItgC8/s400/1675199-mantel-5-xl.jpg" width="380" /></a><br /><br />fresh fragrant evergreens<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yAJGwKCR8RZb-yxBddy9kBocJJYyDoj4zcI1UmwIMMzB2BCavUImYoLfG2xhXn_YSwOGX5LqPb7SZMQCEvs7XcVRnWRRPkhBKaEFIAatN-V5Wuechj0FvO4sOKsVuJreEiujpI38pYU/s1600/mantle+close.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="357" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yAJGwKCR8RZb-yxBddy9kBocJJYyDoj4zcI1UmwIMMzB2BCavUImYoLfG2xhXn_YSwOGX5LqPb7SZMQCEvs7XcVRnWRRPkhBKaEFIAatN-V5Wuechj0FvO4sOKsVuJreEiujpI38pYU/s400/mantle+close.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />add the glow of candlelight </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and twinkling strands of Christmas lights</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1W7XgDPzq9PfWFqPtXzvwS2FNOan4bC2oQRJokTDG8NUDZ7BNEnuRCQirkaEF-RmiTvrW_6wzg2M9gZocCg4gfAq0uDEZBhMfdtVBx_Nyu2SOJOJYjbr2sQiEfSaHv2wf7UzTgtthOqY/s1600/P_100218094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1W7XgDPzq9PfWFqPtXzvwS2FNOan4bC2oQRJokTDG8NUDZ7BNEnuRCQirkaEF-RmiTvrW_6wzg2M9gZocCg4gfAq0uDEZBhMfdtVBx_Nyu2SOJOJYjbr2sQiEfSaHv2wf7UzTgtthOqY/s640/P_100218094.JPG" width="480" /></a><br /><br />and embrace RED<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcoKdzlRWJJn5QaP-XFfnYLl5xOZGBAMEUzRUCtgBTElKt1Xc0bHPuV3PqhdWtfRymfI3css41jOQepmrBVPos0VhCxqi4KkrR2tcDlh110jyz6YC8qaSvmvb9QdMEthdReTyDaSsVUH4/s1600/ss_100130167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcoKdzlRWJJn5QaP-XFfnYLl5xOZGBAMEUzRUCtgBTElKt1Xc0bHPuV3PqhdWtfRymfI3css41jOQepmrBVPos0VhCxqi4KkrR2tcDlh110jyz6YC8qaSvmvb9QdMEthdReTyDaSsVUH4/s400/ss_100130167.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />casual RED</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEf4PpkFAx52FVy6u59rMVisHhCuCMLgmLtJky28QHs0-2g8EcVFneq7twYnttRIl1TKW0pm1_TZhBODoj1zGcNs_6yBqaW-lx3qWkRwhQ4JWDORHa0IJnVcgDKDXTrs8zbszF6Qjc0xM/s1600/berrywreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEf4PpkFAx52FVy6u59rMVisHhCuCMLgmLtJky28QHs0-2g8EcVFneq7twYnttRIl1TKW0pm1_TZhBODoj1zGcNs_6yBqaW-lx3qWkRwhQ4JWDORHa0IJnVcgDKDXTrs8zbszF6Qjc0xM/s400/berrywreath.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />elegant RED<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><img border="0" height="524" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRqP-LFCqxO5oiD_cebj7MCGIkmx916c2f5PyMfyxwUDjJvHuxI30DklvEsjLjMBZ-mvgln-5fcuZjY3K_5WlPHc-zDhGPAXBIoUsfZ8OR_ahFW5LWhS6-5iel64gkXLYTJYS76bpdwk/s640/11.JPG" width="640" /></div><br />inviting <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">RED</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6dJ9CmGrZBzldZ6XjebqYSNhcBGcVLYK1aWFSjIcj-WVqrqY-L1gzl64c_-iU0E42PpegECPS4HRiveheQ5E9GpWMu9PA6FLLVHS4ZhhVXzlz4Y5YhJmcwpziiJtvE8UgjuApMKX_yo/s1600/16.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6dJ9CmGrZBzldZ6XjebqYSNhcBGcVLYK1aWFSjIcj-WVqrqY-L1gzl64c_-iU0E42PpegECPS4HRiveheQ5E9GpWMu9PA6FLLVHS4ZhhVXzlz4Y5YhJmcwpziiJtvE8UgjuApMKX_yo/s400/16.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />warming <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">RED</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiS4UEz4o5fwPE2wuMiLAhOyR4gQSTIxF0hT90sTs9rqP3yli2z6Fm42fIkfX2suK09jDod9lIAxRrXspkCTrW2RrNOfNy6c7pqkp_N1Ja1vpRB1Em2kQ-XjojxSkYFbjQceYqvlVO8U/s1600/redtree.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiS4UEz4o5fwPE2wuMiLAhOyR4gQSTIxF0hT90sTs9rqP3yli2z6Fm42fIkfX2suK09jDod9lIAxRrXspkCTrW2RrNOfNy6c7pqkp_N1Ja1vpRB1Em2kQ-XjojxSkYFbjQceYqvlVO8U/s400/redtree.bmp" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />exciting RED</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUapqInaX2yBuxMCdsZNy-GIP_NueafFRIOWZvaeTt5WIpvaxioOEovaWwfkianJx61HD5FK5-l3R79VrdljrzJYgOBgXCdEw5tBrEmtDqpCvgOMhoy_s1-Hf2MYrWnKLg2dhCdVVHpPk/s1600/1968.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUapqInaX2yBuxMCdsZNy-GIP_NueafFRIOWZvaeTt5WIpvaxioOEovaWwfkianJx61HD5FK5-l3R79VrdljrzJYgOBgXCdEw5tBrEmtDqpCvgOMhoy_s1-Hf2MYrWnKLg2dhCdVVHpPk/s320/1968.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br />charming RED<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiYCA4X7CjAHdgjQnkdSOpWoHt_DNfkdakgrIHjvhm0nqKy86RuD0RkhsIR8UiaYi-iRbmlqcA-mCcvpuX2IKy0rORRVxJ3Bd0znagUCN52GUx57aBzAMmm1p44k3nw9EaDzJVCbMqHo/s1600/boxes.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiYCA4X7CjAHdgjQnkdSOpWoHt_DNfkdakgrIHjvhm0nqKy86RuD0RkhsIR8UiaYi-iRbmlqcA-mCcvpuX2IKy0rORRVxJ3Bd0znagUCN52GUx57aBzAMmm1p44k3nw9EaDzJVCbMqHo/s320/boxes.bmp" width="304" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />whimsical RED</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJPQ4omdoJQAcAdIQIzpxfeeyBh95lPeH8fXyriotDNnKGop88M1Zwm-_-2JA4L57HFaH_vnJE0opl1Y6OMmI3lsfe5zPviGfTQRZHxRxbbpLX-W1msstWtIxxjfb1-do2ToJL-_uV8Q/s1600/Christmas%2520place%2520setting%2520450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJPQ4omdoJQAcAdIQIzpxfeeyBh95lPeH8fXyriotDNnKGop88M1Zwm-_-2JA4L57HFaH_vnJE0opl1Y6OMmI3lsfe5zPviGfTQRZHxRxbbpLX-W1msstWtIxxjfb1-do2ToJL-_uV8Q/s400/Christmas%2520place%2520setting%2520450.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />What RED are you?</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVzGAArCQy_-ruFdjfATWaOdzw3f_miykNeLCC-jImp8oag9PXo8tXCaQVmgmW-2yobagJ3yYmZOLz6P8XnrT5TDJb18aG8t9NAVXs-K9118T80Giy5lCY8_sfP5Qh0EYLo1z9VOUA3Q/s1600/soliving.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVzGAArCQy_-ruFdjfATWaOdzw3f_miykNeLCC-jImp8oag9PXo8tXCaQVmgmW-2yobagJ3yYmZOLz6P8XnrT5TDJb18aG8t9NAVXs-K9118T80Giy5lCY8_sfP5Qh0EYLo1z9VOUA3Q/s400/soliving.bmp" width="400" /></a><br /><br />a little red goes a long way<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVsBZJIgfPZFiunWNVUiuKvE-6iE9jqHuAMpO-7AbC_utSIybKdhAUwY6ZdCWRUh2ys2u855u_71RQ-j662QG7NM0KE6M-SFbOxu1NBMYmb49cjb7dxu3vIfzcwHF0B8SdXBn6sJIqG8/s1600/untitled.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVsBZJIgfPZFiunWNVUiuKvE-6iE9jqHuAMpO-7AbC_utSIybKdhAUwY6ZdCWRUh2ys2u855u_71RQ-j662QG7NM0KE6M-SFbOxu1NBMYmb49cjb7dxu3vIfzcwHF0B8SdXBn6sJIqG8/s320/untitled.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />use it for dramatic tablescapes</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Fpa3JSJrKrz8gVxHaxgyNNiBwx4O6vj6Qggu68YWrKDjcSoounHU6Khr4nyhjlsJYVGIAzqdeBD7gISQjhAj3ItCe4ZUW-mGJFdhNJ7Sr9TdzWUTp_9Y6aG9TmeZ_ZyY5ve5tgM20PM/s1600/stckng.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Fpa3JSJrKrz8gVxHaxgyNNiBwx4O6vj6Qggu68YWrKDjcSoounHU6Khr4nyhjlsJYVGIAzqdeBD7gISQjhAj3ItCe4ZUW-mGJFdhNJ7Sr9TdzWUTp_9Y6aG9TmeZ_ZyY5ve5tgM20PM/s400/stckng.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br />or use for warm entries<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhalpDyM435ZG-hdh8EGQKiHdUKMcQeBB9q3URJH-rtxcyDNejiFogDTSeLKSthOL6sF5SveE-ow7i59x9WahIbMb_TEb9w_Dl-SlZA-8UvTpdj8Gk5lhGGg4dW4ekuoGYkkbehdfNawk/s1600/cherry+lime.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhalpDyM435ZG-hdh8EGQKiHdUKMcQeBB9q3URJH-rtxcyDNejiFogDTSeLKSthOL6sF5SveE-ow7i59x9WahIbMb_TEb9w_Dl-SlZA-8UvTpdj8Gk5lhGGg4dW4ekuoGYkkbehdfNawk/s640/cherry+lime.bmp" width="480" /></a></div><br />use it to create a beautiful focal point<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIWmnPoWoZXIDcNU4u2BmoAyOaUkQUJmlgkDuQQkzJQntuNhx2y0iBR1yKWtcFAGnN9ght9noQfifmIgsgzfhX44Cy-_lmSXIaqOvltZS-L7DD5d_QIbWqsjgCM9jF-6PGXmobVaXtYE/s1600/disc_xmasdecor_garland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIWmnPoWoZXIDcNU4u2BmoAyOaUkQUJmlgkDuQQkzJQntuNhx2y0iBR1yKWtcFAGnN9ght9noQfifmIgsgzfhX44Cy-_lmSXIaqOvltZS-L7DD5d_QIbWqsjgCM9jF-6PGXmobVaXtYE/s400/disc_xmasdecor_garland.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />or a small accent....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Christmas is coming...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and then family - the best part</div><br /><br /><br />and reverence<br /><br />and the reason<br /><br />and joy<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />DO YOU CHOOSE RED THIS CHRISTMAS?? <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><strong>IF YOU WOULD LIKE HELP PLANNING, CREATING, OR INSTALLING</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><strong>YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS THIS YEAR</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><strong>TALK TO ME EARLY!</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><strong>MY SCHEDULE FILLS UP FAST</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /></div>

CHRISTMAS DECOR: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS - RED

Christmas is Magical A beautiful holiday requires a little pre-planning. I like to change mine up a little each year - (use different rib...

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