Sweet Inspirations by JP designs

Friday, December 7, 2012

Our Holiday Entry...Our Door is Open Come on Inside!

~Happy Holiday's to All My Family and Friends~

It was a bright, warm day here in New York.... a woppin' 62 degrees when I took this pic of our front door!
I found the birch, wall pocket at the thrift store for super cheap and just added some little things I had on hand.

And another pic on a "snowy day"....thanks to PicMonkey :)

Now, come on in...you don't have to knock...the door is always open!

The Chandelier.... and I finally made a kissing ball!

Welcome one and all!

My dollar store candy cane got upscaled by me :)

Ice Skates behind the entry door.

My Nostalgic, vintage frame with cranberries and some cherished favorites.
See more of it here.

Gucci says, "Happy Holiday's, too!"

Thanks for stopping by....if you'd like to see more of our festive decor there's more here with even more to come!

Gotta go get "purtied up"...it's date night tonight ;)

Love, Hugs and Kisses,

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Cranberries & A Nostalgic Holiday Frame

This beautiful frame had been sitting on my dresser, for a while now, waiting for me to decide what to do with it.

I just adore the finish on it and didn't plan to change it at all. I even loved the way it looked, bare naked, sitting there just looking pretty!

I've made a few different things with frames by turning them into memo boards and such, but there's just something special about things suspending behind or strung onto a wonderful frame.

So, this is what I came up with to use it for the holidays.

I used hot glue for a temporary fix, just in case I decided to change it seasonally, now.

The cranberries came from a long, wooden, vintage strand that I have had for so, so long.

I painted the Santa about twenty five years ago and the little girl in red is my precious, little bell that belonged to my Mother...I cherish it so!

I'll show you more of our entry in my next post...you can see the chandy and kissing ball here!

Hope your enjoying decorating and festive beginnings!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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