{picture} "Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people – they always go away sooner or later. You can’t hold them anymore than you can hold moonlight. But if they’ve touched you, if they’re inside you, then they’re still yours. The only things you can really have are the ones you hold inside your heart."
The British royal family gathered at Westminster Abbey this evening to celebrate the upcoming Christmas holidays, attending a community carol service coordinated by the Princess of Wales. For the second year in a row, Catherine
In the heart of Victorian London, a gentleman named Henry and his charming companion, Eleanor, embarked on a holiday stroll that transcended time. Henry, adorned in a tailored coat and top hat, exuded refined elegance, while Eleanor's festive gown sparkled like a jewel against the snow-dusted cobblestones. As they walked beneath the warm glow of gas lamps, the air filled with the nostalgic melody of Christmas carols. Wreath-adorned storefronts created a whimsical backdrop for their romantic journey, casting a spell of enchantment on the wintry scene. Capturing the essence of a bygone era, this image prompt invites artists to portray the couple's expressions and period attire, weaving together the romance and festive spirit of a Victorian Christmas. #VictorianHolidayRomance #LondonStroll #ChristmasElegance
Or, Display This Gorgeous Quilt All Year Around! Simple fussy cuts from a beautiful fabric form the centers of the blocks in this beautiful quilt. The rich colors take on a gem-like quality when showcased against the neutral beige background, making this a special quilt for Christmas or all year around. Fussy cutting, where you …
A refined New York country escape glimmers with a curatorial combination of the simple and sublime.
Baking homemade bread is universal across cuisines, but every culture has its own specialties. From naan to focaccia, try these bread recipes from around the world.
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this mu…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their annual festive message, wishing everyone 'health, peace, and a very happy new year'.
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It's no surprise that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE paper crafting (have you seen my adorable Christmas Paper Trees from early
These ideas will make Christmas day extra special for your family. Spend time together cooking, playing games, and opening gifts.
Fun facts and behind-the-scenes stories about the classic holiday movie "White Christmas" starring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen and Danny Kaye.
Happy Holidays from Vinography!! “It took 5 generators and over $1000 of white Christmas lights and lots of help, but
Today's post topic comes from Melissa who writes: Hi Annie, I love your blog and look forward to reading it every day. I am moving house in about a months time and wondered if you had any organisng tips you might like to share on how to make it go smoothly. I've got a toddler who
At our recent Remodelista Dinner, our friend Louesa Roebuck decorated the dining table with cardoon thistles. I loved the furry burrs so much, I took sever
. . . nearly time to say farewell for a few days, and while there were a million more inspirational holiday ideas planned here, there were and are {happily} not enough hours in a day, for there are still gifts to be wrapped and fastened with white velvet ribbon, billowy chiffon dresses to be worn and chignons to be tied, pretty glasses of champagne to be raised and toasts to be made . . . {as always, a few things […]
You might not be able to make it to Paris..so instead we are bringing Christmas in Paris to you today! Come and show...snack on baguettes and see the lights
Every Christmas season I like to try new things with my Christmas decor. This year I painted my fireplace mantel white and so it inspired me to add more sparkle and texture. Im such a glamour girl so I thought it would be fun to glam up my home a bit with of…. EQUALS!!! My […]
For parties or any type of seasonal entertaining, I like a cocktail that gets poured together in a jug rather than mixed up by the glass. And this is the perfect drink for Christmas: the fizzy white wine (any dry white will do) adds sparkle, while the cherry brandy brings a tongue-in-cheek touch of great-aunt’s tipple and the ginger ale provides the perfect seasonal spiciness. Obviously, you can fiddle with the proportions if you want to make the wine stretch more, but this is my starting point. And I can get all the component parts from my local supermarket. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
Get your color on with these free pastel rainbow cut files and PNG clip art! Nine bright designs for all of your summer projects.
Me: C'mon in! You: Oh, should I take my shoes off? Me: Not if they make your outfit! Would you like coffee or tea? Let's sit by the fire... and would you like a Gluten-free Christmas cookie?! That's Christmas at our house and let me tell you celebrating the holidays in our new home has been amazing! I got to work decorating right after Thanksgiving. I knew it was going to take some time. We needed to move furniture and then erect our new 12' Christmas tree. I took me 2 hours to fluff and shape this tree, but once she was up and plugged in... I was in love! Then I had to get to work decorating our tree... bottom to top on a 10' ladder where I often wondered "Am I scared of heights?" and "Why did I get a tree this big?" But in the end, she's stunning and I'm basically convinced I need to re-create this tree year after year. It didn't stop there though... stockings, lanterns, candles, garlands, all the Christmas decor and MORE. In fact, I ended up with five fabulous Christmas trees around our home. The 2nd tree was all white and found it's home in my girl's perfectly posh playroom and we decorated it up with every Paris-inspired black, white & pale pink ornament we could find. It was just adorable! I found the 3rd tree at Home Goods and after having a store employee drag it across the store for me to plug it in and ensure it lit up, I bought it & brought it home. It's a flocked tree, sits in a stand and already had some bulbs and berries wired on it, so I just wired on more plus ribbon! It was just perfect for the space in our sun room. The 4th tree was our basement Christmas tree, which may have been a favorite of nearly everyone who made the trek downstairs to see it. It wears a top hat, has a bit of an equestrian vibe and my girls loved it's classic Christmas feel. But then, our master bedroom just felt bare. Neglected. So I made a quick trip to Kmart (going out of biz sale!) and happened to snag a 7' pencil tree for a $60 deal, brought it home and decorated it up to coordinate with our bedroom. At this point I'm fairly certain my husband had thought he was going to have to have me committed for being addicted to Christmas decor. Almost every inch of our home had a touch of something somewhere. But in the end, after two weeks of non-stop decorating it was done and we could just ENJOY. Enjoy it with family and friends and reflect on the blessing of the season. After these photos were shot and I got proofs I just sat there thinking, "Woah! We've only lived here for six months and we've created THIS for Christmas!" I just felt overcome with gratitude. It's a time of year where we do a lot of celebrating, continuing traditions, starting new ones and paying forward our many blessings. So I hope you will stay and enjoy Christmas with us... Come on in and enjoy some coffee with me by the fire... I think any other tree would have just felt TOO small. This 12' beast fit the bill perfectly and while I could have probably done a 14 footer... I'm glad I didn't have to take my husband's huge ladder any higher! To me, Christmas has always been about going a little over the top. Adding just a little more sparkle, glitter and shine. I designed the main floor of our home with a whole "rustic glam" vibe, so I said I was going to do the exact same for Christmas! Everything purchased for this room was bought with that in mind. So warm & cozy. Ahhhh... symmetry. Just gets me all giddy. Even our sliding barn door got a little touch of Christmas with a rustic wreath. I almost needed a picture shot at night... this doesn't quite capture of sparkle & light of this tree. Our sunroom got a little holiday make-over too. Christmas red, leopard prints, plaids, cozy throws & velvet. Little details have my heart. Candlelight and Christmas trees! Now imagine it filled with family & friends gathered around the island, because that is ALWAYS where everyone is no matter the party we host. I do not know if this was totally fire dept approved. However, the real cedar garland looked & smelled amazing and since it was so high... never was a fire hazard! So simple, but perhaps one of my favorite holiday touches... swags of cedar garland! An old wooden tray decked out with loads of greens & fresh winterberry, plus 3 sparkling candleholders was the perfect centerpiece for our table. Me + Plaid ribbon = Kinda obsessed. Our back hall most definitely had a very woodsy theme. Gimme all the gold & candlelight. I hated to put away many of these things that were once on my fireplace or console table, so I arranged them on the floor and it was just FABULOUS when all lit at night. I think the horses approve. These orbs!!! They're truly meant to be hung, but when I saw them... I just knew I needed one on either side of my fireplace. I purchase lightweight cement pots to place them on, filled them with floral foam, added fresh greens, then the orb, glass hurricane, candle and VOILA. I am in love with how these turned out! Yes, yes... even our master bedroom had to have a little glow! Wintery and warm. The tree reflecting in that mirror with those lanterns... just perfect. I love my glitter swan... she wears a fur cape. And leaves glitter all over, everywhere, every year. Our basement was completely filled with fur, Christmas reds & plaid, cable knits, velvets, glittering golds, chunky knit wools and everything buffalo plaid. Oh Christmas plaids.... Oh Christmas plaids.... you make my heart so merry. Cedar garlands wrapped our entire stairway. Of course I even had to "Christmas-up" my husband's bar with a few things! All the little touches make Christmas special to us. Like glittering reindeer and old santas. Even our home gym got a little Christmas decor. Urns & wreath by me. I LOOOOOVE outdoor decor just as much--I'm a total gardener at heart. Snowy and serene in December. An old sled, basket, cozy throw and toss pillows warm up the front porch. What you do with all of your leftover greens... toss 'em in a basket with branches for an effortless look! Wreaths with big bows hang from wire coat hangers shaped around our lanterns on either side of the garage. Thanks for stopping by. I hope to see you at Christmas next year! There is no holiday I love more than Christmas because it is a time to give, reflect, be blessed, bless others and share in the joy of Jesus. So from our family to yours, Merry Christmas and may your New Year bring you bountiful blessings.
I don’t often get the chance to dress up for an evening out, but when I do, I quite enjoy it. I have a Christmas party to attend next week that’s one of those evenings out. A special dress, m…
Use this Halloween as an excuse to up you culinary organ game. Once successful, you’ve got some new go-to snacks for any party that will blow Bob’s seven-layer dip out of the water. Take that Bob! A great way to throw an adult Halloween dinner party too. Crumbled lamb brains […]
For some happy, happy, happy news! Visit here! .: I appreciate the quiet meditation that lighting the candles on the Advent spiral brings :. As the outside world around us is quieted in a shimmering blanket of snow, our hearts...
