Holiday Decorating

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

When decorating for the Holiday Season, I like to incorporate nature in my design ideas.  That way your decorating will last through the winter, after the Holidays are done, and still look great.  Not to mention it really helps keeps the cost down, you can gather materials in your backyard for free!

I filled my flower pots with boughs, branches  and anything
interesting I could find outside.

My Porch

A wreath like this can be reused year after year,
just by adding a few new branches.

Lanterns line my sidewalk with flameless candles
that come on at dark.

A "splash" of red!

Ok, so here is my latest project... my only regret, that I didn't take a before picture.  I alway forget that, I'm too excited to get started, and then I think of it when I'm done!  Oh well, what I started with was a mirrored bi-fold closet door in my entry way.  The door was not staying on the track anymore, and I decided I wanted to do something different.  So here is what I came up with...

I got a 6panel solid unfinished pine bi-fold closet door
from Menard's for under $100.  Then I painted it a "barn red" color.
I've always like the look of a red front door, but didn't want to
commit to it. So this is a fun alternative, it's right inside the entry
way, and gives the welcoming feel of a red door.

This photo isn't a good representation of the color (the picture above shows the true color better),
but I wanted a close-up of the handle I chose.  I found this "old looking" door knob ($12) to put on the door
instead of the cabinet hardware that is usually used.  It gives the door a real high end look.

Check out these cute Windows!

 So yesterday I helped Morgan with her store front windows at the Scarlet Poppe.  I think they turned out super cute... totally "Morgan"!  We used fabric from her store to create an  oversized "bow" in the window, and some pretty snowflakes.  Unfortunately my photography skills aren't that great, but here are some pictures.  You'll have to stop in to see it in person because the photos don't do it justice. 

While I was there I also managed to snag a really super cute sweater to wear to the State Farm Christmas party last night for only $7.00!