Friday, December 28, 2012

2012 Top Ten Most Viewed

Hello Everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.  I know we sure did! 

I can not believe that in just a few short days we will be celebrating a New Year!  Where did 2012 go?  In reflecting back, I thought I would share with you the most viewed post for 2012.  Starting with the most popular post first.  You can click on the title to review the post. 

#1 Dining Room and Salvation Army Silver044

#2 The Finishing Touches in a Country Kitchen

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#3 Patriotic Front Porch

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#4 The Farm Table and a Birthday Weekend Getaway

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#5 Antique Sign for the Mantel Shelf

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#6 Christmas Mantel Shelf

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#7 The Powder Room Reveal

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#8 Fall Touches on the Mantel Shelf

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There was a tied for #9:  A New Table and a Pottery Barn Knock-off

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and Piddling Around in the Kitchen with Vintage Finds

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Last but not least #10 Home Sweet Home an Autumn Welcome

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I would like to thank all of you who read my blog and for those of you who follow along.   Without your sweet comments and encouragement I probably would not be blogging today…..you’re the best!  I’m getting excited for this new year and looking forward to what it brings!!  

Gail

Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas

To all my wonderful blog friends, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!  mosaic1328ccc48e3d0da64ee1ecbaa9c50cc740d43840

Gail

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Country Whites Weekend

Hello everyone!  The Country Farm Home  and Old Time Farmhouse are jointly hosting their first ‘Country Whites Weekend’ party and I thought I would share a few of my country whites starting in the dining room.    

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A white collection of this and that in the kitchen….. 

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….in the hallway

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…..the powder room

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and a white swing on our front porch.

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I hope you enjoyed your visit viewing a few country whites dressed for Christmas in my home. 

Wishing you all a wonderful and Blessed Merry Christmas.

Gail

P.S,  Thanks Dru and Cindy for hosting.  I’m looking forward to this new party as I have lots more whites to share. 

Saturday, December 22, 2012

The Christmas Tree

Hello Everyone!  In keeping with the rustic feeling on the mantel shelf in our family room this year……  

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…….I carried it over to the Christmas tree. 

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All the shopping is done, gifts are wrapped and the baking is done..now it is time to enjoy this beautiful time of year. 

Wishing all of you all the happy things this very special holiday brings and I hope you all have a wonderful and Blessed Merry Christmas. 

Gail

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Our Front Porch at Christmas

Hello everyone and welcome to our front porch at Christmas.  

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I made the Christmas urns you see using twig grapevine wreaths, Christmas garland, large ornament balls and white lights. 

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With temperatures above normal here the last few weeks, I have actually been able to sneak a few minutes and enjoy a cup of coffee swinging on my swing.   

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For Christmas, I removed my fall pillows and replaced them with some new ones I made.  I used Christmas placemats that I found at Ross to make the pillows. 

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The other side of the porch. 

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Some early morning shots with the porch lit up. 

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As always, thanks for stopping by and I hope you all are having a Blessed week. 

Gail

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Monday, December 17, 2012

Christmas Vignettes

Hello Everyone!  It’s so hard to believe that Christmas is only one week away.  I would like to share with you a few Christmas vignettes that I have around my home.  This is a post of pictures with very few words.  Some you may have already seen. 

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I placed an electric candle with faux Christmas greens and burlap bows in each window downstairs.   

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My newest addition to my galvanized pitcher collection.

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As always, thanks for stopping by. 

Gail

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