Back to the Basics

Turning away from the fine food and drink and heading back to a simple life.

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Tired.....

Be back after a nap....

Gifts

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Christmas in Paris

Last night in my dream, I spoke to my Junior High School french teacher, explaining (in french) why I did not show up for his class on the 2nd day of school. France is heavy on my mind.

Welcome Christmas

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Christmas Creations

My friend J and I went foraging for branches, cones, twigs and berries for our holiday creations. Here are the results.

I used an old tarnished coffee pot for my vessel.

 J used a narrow orchid container. We weighed it down with rocks inside. My sweet cats keep attacking the birds so I have to make it sturdy.

 Another vintage vessel from my Grandma.

 J used a pretty glass container.

Details

It Takes a Village

My village does not photograph very well from afar. When our day begins it is the first thing I turn on. So pretty in a dark kitchen.

 Look closely and you can see the Spice Girls in the village (underdressed for this wintry scene).

More Christmas

Just like decorating and staging most things improve with layers. I added some greens-it made a big visual difference.

 The pretty little vase came from my friend J. She is a fan of One Kings Lane where it was discovered.

Ready for Christmas!!

Blue White & Pink

Still tweaking here and there but this is the beginning....

 I think I need some greenery on the mantle to soften it a bit and perhaps a sprig in the vase next to the deer.

Staging

Despite all of my posts regarding Christmas we have been staging away. I have not replaced my camera and getting used to my new iphone and its fancy pants camera is not moving along.

Listing by Cathy Millan for Windermere Real Estate.