Redesign Time

2012 Christmas decorating done!

I have had so much fun this year trying some new products and adding in my old standbys.  I planned out decorating back in october when I started my 'Organized Christmas planner' but as I started to unpack everything, my mind started to creat all new displays.  So happy with the results:

My Big Tree

 

   

The Mantel

Porch

   

   

 

Now i can sit back and enjoy the hoilday..Yah!

Teresa

Disney room coming along

As I mentioned last post, I'm redesigning our art room with a disney theme.  We are great supporters of the Mouse and I wanted a place where we could enjoy all our treasures, finds and most of all all our photos.  Remember back when you used to buy a Disney movie and they gave you a free lithograph...well i've got a bunch of them and now I will have a place to enjoy them.  We also bought a few large posters from early movies which I've been wanting to hang as well.  Here are a few shots of the room in progress.  Enjoy-

 My collage wall featuring a few of our trips to Disneyland and Disney World.  Usually pick up a couple new frames each year on Black Friday..helps to not break the bank.

 Yellow fabric in the background(vintage disney world), will be the valances for the room with a navy blue roman shade behind.  Walls are painted Cinderella blue..love, love it!  Also pictured are the lithograph folders from various movies, they are 11x14 and will be framed in black and used as a boarder around the room at the ceiling. 

My old record collection is now proudly displayed along with some momentos.  Does anyone even remember records...I used to listen to the Snow White album for hours and flip though the storybook pages inside.

 Mickey and Minnie finally dug out of the kids stuffed animal box.  That is Christopher's first set of Mickey ears with his name on the back..even found my graduation ears from Gradnight '86.

I just love how it's coming together.  I want to be in there everyday now.  Will not get the valances done till after Christmas, since I'm starting to decorate next week but I have some beautiful christmas panels up for now.  I'll share some more when I get all my black frames.  Have a great weekend.

Teresa



 

2012 Secret Santa Swap

It's that time again, I am thinking about Christmas and making plans for holiday decorating and parties.  The holidays would not be the same with out joining the best swap of the year, "Shawnee's Secret Santa Swap".  Here is my christmas Survey

1. What are your hobbies?  Crafting, sewing, decorating, organizing, shopping and traveling.
2. What are your favorite colors? Aqua, blues, pink
3. Do you collect anything? I collect fabric, craft items,scrapbook materials and milk glass.
4. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? No
5. Do you have any pets? We have a chocolate lab(Lilly) and a kitty (Ginger).
6. Coffee, Tea, or Chocolate? All three, duh!
7. What do you like to read? I read magazines; Coastal Living, Paula, Shape, Vogue, All You, and decorating books.
8. Do you prefer Cookies or Candies as a sweet?Co Cookies with candies. (Paula's Monster cookies).
9. What is your favorite holiday treat? Chocolate and peanut butter fudge.
10. Describe your favorite holiday tradition. Jesus cake Christmas morning (usually pineapple)
11. Did you believe in Santa as a child? Yes
12. When do you open presents? Christmas morning after cake and coffee.
13. Do you put up a tree and when?  If not, how do you celebrate? I put up several trees starting in November.  Usually by Thanksgiving I'm done decorating and sit back and enjoy the season.
14. Does your tree have a theme? Yes.  We have a family tree with ornaments the kids get every year and one's I got as a kids from my parents.   Our big tree goes with our house colors, Aqua, blue, white, red, green.  Lots of glitter and crystals.  We also do a tea tree with little tea pots, cup, saucers we've collected for our annual mom and daughter christmas tea.
15. What has been your favorite gift to give?  to receive? My favorite gift I give is usually something home made that has a special meaning to the person.  My favorite gifts are those unexpected one's..something I mentioned in passing the that hubby remembered or something the kids made.  I always cry when the kids give me cards.

Can't wait to get my Secret Santa Buddy and start working on some goodies for her.  

Big project this week...painting the art room!  pictures to follow.

Teresa

Fall Has Arrived!

That wonderful crispness is in the air and the evening skies are full of brilliant colors.  the trees are starting to change and the ducks are heading south.  I love this time of year and couldn't wait to get my fall decor up.   In years past, I have focused the Halloween in the dining room since it's only up for a month, this year I mixed everything up(which I usually do), and love the results.

The dining room hutch.
.My pumpkin witches guarding the table.
I made this colorful fall quilt to cuddle up on our crispy fall evenings.  I'd been stashing this fabric for a couple of years and felt it was time to start enjoying it.

I love my mantel!   For many years we had only brick.  the wood mantel and crown molding made it perfect.  I never get tired of finding new ways to decorate it.

Here it is in '06. 

 
My newest creation.  Just love it!  This mesh ribbon is awesome.  I can't wait to get some for my christmas tree and wreaths. It's my new favorite toy to craft with...which is a bit sad because like the fabric i'd been stashing, I've had this on hand for a while too.

Happy Fall all_

Teresa

March Madness

And I'm not talking Basketball here!  The OHHS Show Choir is taping "Thrill the Island".  It's their take on the beloved Michael Jackson video, Thriller.  Donned in their best and most creepy vombie attire, they hit the road last Saturday to tape at several Island locations. 

First stop, Deception Pass Bridge:

They all caused quite a ruckus and more than a few tourists were very confused as to what was going on here on Whidbey.

Second Stop, City Beach:

Next to downtown Coupeville (they taped downtown Oak Harbor the weekend before)

Coupville Dock takeover!

 There's my Girl, with the spiders!!

Creeping through Coupeville
The shop keepers and tourists in town were all very good sports as they creeped their way through town.  Out on the pier, the captain of the Victoria Clipper let the kids creep on to the ship.  Too cool!

FInal stop for the day, Fort Casey:

 Filming one of the scenes.
End of the day pep talk.

Some other great shots:

Great Job guys!!  Can't wait to see the whole project done.  From what I got to see, it should be pretty AWESOME!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!  Poor Mookie is home sick.  I just put the finishing touches on my Holiday decorating for today.  Decorated the house and dining room and finished everyones valentine goodies bags.  Can't wait for family to get home tonight for dinner.  I have amazing lasagne, garlic bread, and salad planned along with a six layer red velvet cake to finish up the evening.  YUM YUM!  Here are some pics of the decor:

On Sunday we went out to Deception Pass Park to hunt for Heart Rocks,  we only found one.  However we did get lots of great pictures and taught Alison how to skip rocks.

Many hugs and kisses today to all my family...love you guys!