It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas~

Welcome Monday and the start of a new week. I love Mondays, do you?

Since my last post and the start of my cottage decorating, I can say, I'm finished!! Yes, I pulled out all the tubs of decor, and again this year, took a less is more approach.

 
Touches of Christmas tradition throughout my home and opting for silver, gold and white with a touch of pale pink in place of red and green. Even my Best Guy said he loved the peace and calm of the lighter look this year.

Anyway, I have lots to share over the next several weeks, but today, I will start with a little project I designed just before Thanksgiving. I had in mind an idea for Christmas stockings in a vintage style using lace and feed sack fabric. I had no pattern, so I drew out a long thin stocking from paper and then cut the design out using vintage feed sacks.

To the stocking I added a cuff of vintage lace and then a patchwork of more lace near the heel. Vintage buttons added for accent and thin ivory ribbon to finish the top and hanger.

I am happy with the way they turned out for the design I had in mind. These are now hanging on my little fireplace in our library/family room.  It's cozy and charming, simple and calm.
I love the distressed details on this fireplace.

Love the cozy glow of the candles.

I am in love with this little fellow by ESC Trading Company. "Let It Snow"

Joy ornament with tiny sheet music in the frame.

Woodland frosted trees stand with evergreens under the joy wreath.

Sleeping on the hearth is a sweet little gray house mouse. A darling little guy my dear mother made for me years and years ago. He is staying warm and cozy by the fire.

I also have a tall and thin woodland tree in this room filled with Thomas Kinkaid Cottages, vintage snowflakes and silver glittered ornaments. Below the tree are lit ice packages, I shared how to create these last year here.

This room also holds my tiny little snow village in a vintage cabinet which I will share in my next post. For now it's back to the artshop and lots of creating to be completed.

Thank you for visiting me today and thank you for your kind comments. I love to read each and every one. Also, welcome to my new followers. I am so happy to meet you and look forward to visiting you soon.

Joining Etsy Cottage Style, From the Cottage Craft Room.
Merry Christmas. Hugs, Celestina Marie

Ready, Set, Decorate!!!

Greetings Friends. I hope your Thanksgiving was a blessing and you enjoyed a special day. Today, Friday, begins my Christmas decorating here in my cottage. No Black Friday shopping for me. No, I would rather stay in and bring out the pretties.

  I know the decorating seasons is earlier each year for many. But in my home, we hold a tradition to let Thanksgiving have it's day and the Christmas look begins anew following that special gathering, even though I have been designing Christmas for my shoppe since last July!!!

 However today, I pull out all the stops inside and out. Granted I live in a climate that is mild and outdoor decorating much easier with warm temps. Today is cooler and very windy so it will be a small challenge.

So as I begin my day of fun and the joy of decorating, I will leave you with a reminder for my shoppe sale on going till December 8th. Using coupon code HOLIDAY30 at checkout with paypal, you will receive 30% off everything in store and shipped in time for Christmas giving.

 

Here is a sampling of treasures lining the shelves.

See you again soon
Happy Decorating Season and Merry Christmas,
Celestina Marie