Year in Review: 2012-2013

As I mentioned in the last post, it's been a busy two years. I thought I'd post some pics of the few times I decorated (and remembered to take photographic evidence).

Christmas 2012
I took two pine garlands and one mixed greens garland all from Lowe's (they were on huge sale Black Friday) and combined them for thickness. I also added some magnolia from the woods and some greenery from our tree to make a very fragrant and natural garland for the staircase.

Our annual Christmas Eve luminarias and candles in the window. I believe I've mentioned this before, but the local Ronald McDonald House sells packages of luminarias as a fundraiser each year and we always buy several packs. It's a beautiful look and a great way to raise money.

Independence Day 2013
I don't have a flag pole, but did make use of festive bunting. I also found some beautiful hibiscus trees at Sam's Club. They are still doing well though they decided they like the backyard a little better. I finally got the little leaner to stand up straight too.

As you can see, it was not a year of a lot of photography. Perhaps I can post some before and after pics of the house. There has been a lot of landscaping and painting going on since May 2012...

Happy Halloween and Welcome Back!

It's been some time since I've updated this blog, finishing grad school, starting a "real job", moving, and other life have gotten in the way. Fall is in the air though so I was in the mood to decorate and to update the blog.

The foyer has a simple, but welcoming greeting. I've been looking all summer and fall for my favorite Yankee candle flavor, Farmer's Market and finally found it at our local Hallmark yesterday. I probably should have bought them all, as they only had three.

 

The new house was built in the 1940's (the old one was built in the late 70's) so there is great detailing everywhere. The living room mantel is one example of the detailing. I spent one late summer night last year painting the fan detail with a tee-niny paint brush, but it was worth it. The good news is I can neglect dusting for a month and people will think the dust is intentional :-).

 

The neighbor's sweet cat likes our front porch because of the sun, she kindly posed for a Halloweeny picture.

Happy Halloween!