Thursday, November 21, 2013

Just a Few Quick Peeks

I have been working on getting my Christmas decorations out.  I started with my tree a few weeks ago because the forecast was calling for snow.  What better time to put up my tree, right?


The tree made that first snow perfect!  My two favorite things !




Just a little peeky poo...I'm trying my best to wait until after Thanksgiving to do a Christmas tour.


I am loving the small touches of blue this year!

I will say that I do not follow trends, the popular things that everyone seems to be into.  While I absolutely love whites and creams or what some call natural, I just can't do the switch!  I love my pink way too much to get rid of it...plus I just love pastels!


This beast is one of my favorites with just simple pine wreaths.  A little pop of color goes a long way sometimes too.


There are so many things that mean a lot to me.  The little white lighted Victorian house was my Aunt Linda's.  I painted it white last year and added silver glitter.  You'll see that I love so many different things....that's why Shabby Chic is my favorite way to decorate!


I try to use what I have...just giving it a new spin each year with a little paint or using it in non traditional way.


My new/old china from Goodwill and bowls from Dollar Tree are certainly looking good with my colors this year.  I love the pink and blue!


I started decorating downstairs....I wasn't going to put up this white tree this year but I couldn't resist!


Actually I put up 3 trees....I just love this time of year with decorating for Christmas!


And I am loving this vignette!  I thought of using an old bucket that I painted for this tree last year after I took down everything.  So this year I remembered to do it....it is so cute!


I bought these really old skates over the Summer and painted them pink, then white.  I still have some more work to do on them, but I think they are gonna be beautiful when I get them finished. 

So there ya have a few little peeks at what I've been doing.  I hope you all come back after Thanksgiving for the Reveal...I hope I can wait that long!




13 comments:

  1. Your Christmas decorating is so beautiful! You do so much...it all looks lovely!

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  2. Absolutely Stunning! Thanks for the sneak peek! Was fun.

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  3. well you know i more than love this all so much! it's gorgeous this year, can't wait to see more pix of what all you've done this season <3

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  4. It looks like a winter wonderland Melanie!!! Can't wait to see all of it:-)

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  5. Hi Melanie! It's all so beautiful! Wish we had some snow over Christmas here in South Africa! Lucky you! Love your blog! x

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  6. Your photos are so DREAMY Melanie.....great job! I love the one with the tree reflecting in the mirror. I can't wait to see what you do with the skates...I need some inspiration for a pair that I have painted several times and never been quite happy with! Hugs, Penny

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  7. Oh-It is so beautiful, Melanie. I always love coming to visit you- you do "pretty white" like nobody else. I just state at it all and dream sweet pink and white dreams. Amazing- I can't wait to see it ALL! xo Diana

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  8. So, SO pretty! You have been a busy girl!

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  9. How beautiful! I can't wait to see the entire tour! Hugs, Leena

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  10. Melanie it looks so beautiful!!!
    xx
    Anne

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  11. My sister, Jackie, hooked me up to your blog....luv, luv, luv it....But, oh my goodness, at the time and work you put into decorating Christmas...I was in retail for so very long and had to deal with Christmas for months,ordering, unpacking, displaying, etc. before the actual "day", so it lost some of it's luster in all the hustle...Hopefully, blogs like yours will get me inspired again to drag all of mine out....kids aren't home for Christmas any more so......anyway, thanks for your inspiration, such a great joy. God Bless you and yours this Christmas and may you never forget the reason for this season. Merry Christmas!!!

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