Thanksgiving Swap and Pretties...
Valerie at Queens Chocolates was my Thanksgiving Swap partner. She sent me this cute little altered art dolly and card. Thank you so much Valerie for being such a great swap partner!
Well, I don't know where this year has gone...time has just seemed to pass by so quickly. I can't believe it is already December, Christmas and the end of the year. I would like to put my tree decorations on my beautiful tree. My family all eight of us, my husband, Zachary who was home from UC Merced for holiday, Heidi who is in her second year at Chico State, Savannah who is a Senior and will be graduating this year, Mia a Junior, and my two littlest boys Liam and Ryley Joe traveled to the mountains to cut down our Christmas tree. We packed some turkey sandwiches and had a very fun family outing. We had beautiful weather too. My husband was worried about it snowing, no snow just Sun. We came home with one of our the pretties trees ever....I'll post some pictures
While at my mom's I snapped some photos of her upstairs, thought I share some pretties and pink lusciousness. One of my china wreaths
One of my mom's painting on a chair back...
Sweet Antique Valentine from her collection...
A dolly I made along time ago....
I love these....Sweet dolly bonnets...they hang in my mom's dining room
Vintage creamer hanging on pretty piece of crochet....
Next post all post some of her lavender blue bathroom....Happy Thursday Pinkie
What lovely pictures of such pretty decor!
:)
~Becca~
Posted by: Becca | December 04, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Very pretty things, always inspiring. (Maybe I'll get inspired to start my Christmas decorating)
Posted by: Diane | December 05, 2008 at 08:59 AM
I remember Corey's photos of Godmother Mary's home. It is unbelievable! It looks so happy and inviting (and well designed). The women in your family seem to have an excellent eye for decorating and talent for making beautiful things.
Posted by: martina | December 06, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Most Lovely!!!
I love Christmas so much
you can never have too many pretties
deena
Posted by: deena | December 07, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Your mom's house must be breath taking. That wreath you made is gorgeous and so it the rose painting. What a talented family!!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | December 07, 2008 at 08:59 PM
Hiya Denise!
Just popped in to catch my breath--only to find breath-taking pics! (ha!)Your mom's house is so lovely!!
Glad you had a nice family time--it's always so good when everyone can be together!!
Blessings to you!
Myrna
Posted by: Myrna | December 08, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Hiya Denise!
Just popped in to catch my breath--only to find breath-taking pics! (ha!) Your mom's house is so lovely..
Glad you had a wonderful time with your family.
Blessings to you!
Myrna
Posted by: Myrna | December 08, 2008 at 07:54 PM
hey dear one!
i see that everything is still as beautiful and inspiring as my last visit...which i'm ashamed to say has been way tooooooooo long ago. i think of y'all so very often. i'm sending love and cozy wishes for the holidays....as always. mmmmmmmm's to all....annie
Posted by: annie | December 11, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Hi Denise,
Those are gorgeous photos from your mom's place-I'm always looking for different ideas for using *rose dishes*-the pitcher hanging on the lace is my favorite!
I'm looking forward to seeing your pretties for christmas decorations...
Sorry, I didn't answer you about my fainting couch-it has purpleish velvet fabric that was on it at my grandmother's house for as long as I can remember. I should just embellish it, huh? Maybe someday.
Have a great weekend,
Rene'
Posted by: rene | December 13, 2008 at 06:33 AM