Christmas Wreath

I've been working on my kitchen mantel and wanted to share my wreath with you.

Many of you know how much I enjoy using aqua all year long and have seen many of my posts using this favorite color of mine. 

I assembled the wreath with aqua stems and pieces that I bought at Michael's while they were on 30% or 40% off. So I got a bargain. I was disappointed with the glitter on the poinsettias, most of it fell off during assembly. The fabric of the flower seemed to be felt and the glitter just didn't stay on so I had a really big mess in the kitchen.

So now you know, I am using aqua in my kitchen! This might not surprise some of you that have seen so many of my aqua posts.

I'm not showing all of my mantel just yet so you can check back later to see the rest plus my aqua in the kitchen. Happy holidays - Judy.

Linking to:

Polo House for Favorites on the First - Wreaths

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style 

DIY by Design for Fall Into Fall

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

White Wednesday at Faded Charm

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Foody Friday at Rattlebridge Farm

Foody Friday at Simple Living

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfolded

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

Sparkle and Spode

I think many of us enjoy some sparkle for the holidays so I'm sharing a little sparkle with you on my tablescape.

For some sparkle, I'm using: 

crystal candle holders plus crystal beaded stems with lots of bling 

white deer glittered for lots of sparkle

silver ornaments and a Reed and Barton silver music box  that my sister gave me years ago.

My china is Spode Winter's Eve - Cranberry sitting on silver chargers.

Cranberry tablerunner to match the Spode Cranberry color.

My server at the end of the table is featuring more sparkle and Spoke with a silver tray and silver candlesticks plus some sparkle beading and bling. 

On the left side of the candlesticks sits a Fitz and Floyd vase filled with silver branches and clear wrapping paper with a little sparkle.

Hope your holidays are filled with sparkle - Judy.

Linking to:

Tablescape Thursday  at Between Naps on the Porch

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits at Stone Gable

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfolded

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

Spotlight Saturday at Classy Clutter

Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal

Craftberry Bush for Happy Hour on Saturdays
Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special 

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
No Rules Christmas Party

Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Classic Christmas Mantel

For my living room Christmas mantel, I decided to go with classic red plus chartreuse and keep it simple. 

The red stemmed candle holders are a new addition to the mantel.

Plus they were a bargain from a local thrift store for $5.

This Santa is by Fitz and Floyd and is part of the Christmas Lodge Collection. I love the little owl sitting on his arm and his cool boots.

The small reindeer ornament is also from the Christmas Lodge Collection.

I have used the base of this wreath on several Christmas and just change the ornaments, flowers and ribbons. The Cardinal birds have been used in my house for many Christmases.

We have a special chair right beside the fireplace just for Santa. He can come down the chimney fireplace and sit down for a plate of cookies.

I strung the small ornaments with wire to make the garland.

Thanks for stopping by to see my Classic Christmas Mantel. Merry Christmas from my house to yours - Judy.

Linking to:

Kim at Savvy Southern- Vignettes and Mantels on December 2

Kevin and Layla at The Lettered Cottage - Mantels on December 4

Michelle from Ten June- Merry Mantels on December 6

Susan at Between Naps on the Porch

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life

Mary for Mosaic Monday at Little Red House

Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Matamorphosis Monday
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life
Mary for Mosaic Monday at Little Red House
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage 

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill  
Meet Me Monday at You're Talking Too Much 

Make-It-Pretty Monday's at The Dedicated House 

Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Foody Friday at Rattlebridge Farm

Foody Friday at Simple Living

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfolded

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

                                                    

  

Coffee Corner Reprise

Although you have seen my coffee corner before, it's always fun to get it ready for the upcoming Christmas season.

I have many pieces and groups of Fitz and Floyd to decorate with, but one favorite (Snowy Woods) always comes to mind as my Christmas decorating begins.

As you start your decorating, you may want to stop by and relax with a cup of coffee. Happy decorating - Judy.

Linking to:

Linking to:

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage 

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill  
Meet Me Monday at You're Talking Too Much 

Make-It-Pretty Monday's at The Dedicated House

Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! 
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Let's Dish  at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style 

DIY by Design for Fall Into Fall

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

White Wednesday at Faded Charm

Tablescape Thursday  at Between Naps on the Porch

Tasty Thursday at The Mandatory Mooch

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here on Thursday

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Kristen’s Creations for Share Your Creations on Thursday

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfolded

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

Spotlight Saturday at Classy Clutter

Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal

Craftberry Bush for Happy Hour on Saturdays
Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special 

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper

Thanksgiving Pie

I have had pie on my mind today and wondering about which pie would be my favorite this Thanksgiving.

I have some new dessert plates to serve my pie this year.


Take a look and then let's talk about pie.

What's your favorite pie for Thanksgiving?

Is it 
pumpkins 
pie?

Here's Mrs. Sigg's Fresh Pumpkin Recipe

Sweet 

Potato Pie?

Here a link to the recipe.

Apple 

Pie?

 Here's 

Grandma Ople's 

Apple Pie Recipe

Maple
Walnut
Pumpkin
Pie? 

Here's a link to the recipe.

Sweet 

Potato 

Pecan 

Pie?

Here a link for the recipe.

Or do you like

Traditional

Golden Pecan Pie

Link to this pie.








My table centerpiece has a slight change from last week, I removed the amber canister and replaced it with an open amber glass pedestal piece then placed a larger candle inside.

Be sure to let me know which pie might be your favorite for Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving - Judy.

Linking to:

Linking to:

On The Menu Monday at StoneGable

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage 

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill 
Meet Me Monday at You're Talking Too Much 

Marvelous Monday at This Gal Cooks

Make-It-Pretty Monday's at The Dedicated House

Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Let's Dish  at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style 

DIY by Design for Fall Into Fall

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

White Wednesday at Faded Charm

Tablescape Thursday  at Between Naps on the Porch

Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen’s Country Cottage

Tasty Thursday at The Mandatory Mooch

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here on Thursday

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Kristen’s Creations for Share Your Creations on Thursday

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Foody Friday at Rattlebridge Farm

Foody Friday at Simple Living

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfolded

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Natasha in OZ for Say G'day Saturday 

Spotlight Saturday at Classy Clutter

Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal

Saturday 7 at Positively Splendid

Simply Klassic Home for Simply Klassic Sunday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper