Walkin' in a Window Wonderland!

This might be the last post that I will get in before Christmas. I have a tablescape planned for 13 to 17 guests that I will not be able to share until after we enjoy it all on Christmas Eve. I hope that you will still be interested in seeing it after the Holiday has passed.
I think that you will like it!

So, for now, I'm sharing our Winter Wonderland in our dining areas bay window...it's always a fun spot to highlight with seasonal decor.

A venetian mirror is the center of attention this year with a handmade Noel banner and a cherished card from my sister from many years ago.

An ironstone tureen holds a rosemary plant with my sweet, little snowmen in the scene.

 "J"

and "P"...for me!

I just can't take how cute they are!

A candle votive hangs from a wrought iron hook....I made a bunch of these as gifts. Walmart carries the jars.

Diamond dust glitter coats the outside with "icy snow"

I made a wreath with boxwood and a hanger and added the "Let It Snow" letters from my Christmas window project from last year.

This jolly snowman was a gift that I gave to my dad many years ago. They are Feathered Friends by Lenox. When he passed away it was returned to me. I always think of him when these come out every year.

This one is Birds of a Feather that I gave to him, too. I miss our Christmases together!

Faux evergreen trees and garland entwined with burlap ribbon set the wonderland theme.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays...I wish you all the best that this wonderful season has in store!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

and Gucci, too!

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Sock Snowman DIY & Some Holiday Cards

Thanks to so many inspirational posts on blogs, Pinterest and one specific one that I found on Hometalk I was able to make some of my own for our mantel this year.

This was the source for my creation, by Amy from Then She Made.....I'm so glad that I found it here!

 
Now, here's my fuzzy guy, again....

and again, with another peek at our mantel's theme,with him looking so dapper on it.  

 and here's my girlie girl.

One of my, all time favorite, cards fits right in on this year's theme.....a cherished memento from my sister!

 
 And now, I even have an adorable, sock, "snow couple" for our Christmas cards!

 The whole reveal should be ready, soon.... I've just got some more photo's to shoot of the window project that I made for above the mantel.

 I have so many more posts, yet, to share and my only hope is that I will get them all done, soon...I sure wish I had an elf or two to help me!

To see more of my holiday inspirations you can check out my November & December 2013 and 2012 archives that can be found the left of this page!

 Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

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Winter Mantel...Baby it's Cold Outside!

 The holiday decorations are finally down!!!
And since I'm not ready to put all of my cute winter stuff away,  I decided to have some fun with a winter mantel theme.

So, here's my wintery creation...
 "Baby it's Cold Outside!" 

I borrowed  the vintage, etched glass, mirror from it's spot in our guest room and put the one that was on our New Year's Mantel  in it's place.

The writing was done with my white paint marker, again...it's perfect for leaving little notes on mirrors and wipes right off!

 

 My new, little snowmen came out of their Winter Wonderland in Our Terrarium and look right at home again.

This is our very 1st Christmas tree...love the "topsy" look that I saw @  Funky Junk Interiors and had to copycat that....thank you Donna!

Our little clock with "glam!"

My, dollar store, church upscaled with white paint, glitter and rhinestone glitz!

Some painted snowflakes and "ice" hang from a pearl garland on the right.

Our old, "glammed up," pierced tin, lantern with it's flickering votive hangs to the left.

My vintage,  "painted glass," apothecary jar and candle sit on the hearth below.

White, winter skates, "grandmas" woolen, white gloves and a "painted" milk glass vase filled with a collection of snowballs create a sweet, little vignette on the other side.

Faux snowballs and pine cones fill a basket inside the fireplace. 
Gotta have to get some wood...we're long overdue for a nice, cozy, fireside romp! ;)

Now, I've got some MAJOR packing to do....those decorations that I said that I took down
still haven't gotten packed away. My ADD got me side tracked into writing this post!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

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Wonderland...Our Mantel Reveal

I want to begin by saying that I am, so, thankful that my husband and I have our comfortable home and the things that we love and cherish to share with you, in my posts, on my blog and thank you for following me!

But, before I begin, I am feeling the need to dedicate this Holiday post by sending thoughts and prayers to all of those not fortunate enough to be celebrating their normal festivities, in their own homes, this Holiday season. Specifically, those who lost their homes from the devesatations of hurricane Sandy, the train de-railment in New Jersey, those who are hospitalized for whatever reason and our brave men and women in the armed forces. I wish, all, a fast return to homes and loved ones and a new start to carry on and be surrounded with love!

Happy Holidays
& 
May God Bless 

   Now, if you saw the "little peeks" in my Pearl and Gold Candlescape post  then you kinda know what my mantel theme is for this year, so-o-o...

Let it Snow....Let it Snow...Let it Snow!

It snowed on our mantle and even in my pics.....I had a lot of fun with Pic Monkey's winter editing tool.

 

Here's an evening shot w/out the falling snow... 'though I did add more fake snow to the greenery.

 You'll notice more snow in some pics...look closely!

My wonderfully, detailed snowmen are cherished gifts, handed down, from my dad...I just adore them!

Jolly santas, from my mom, stand in place on the hearth.

Stay tuned for lots more upcoming posts of our tree...entry...chandeliers...vignettes and more!

Til then...enjoy the Holiday's to the Max!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,   

JP

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