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"Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind." ~Mary Ellen Chase December 1st!! Now I can post about Christmas and no one will think that I am premature! My house has been decorated for almost two weeks now. I am excited to finally begin sharing pictures - just a few at first but there will definitely be more! What are your plans to get in the spirit this year? I am sharing with: Pink Saturday Shabbilicious Friday

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree; the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other." ~Burton Hillis Only a week until Christmas! Is everyone ready? I always plan very carefully and then the week before Christmas have to do a few quick runs. :) I am excited for the holidays though! Each year I try to do something special with my Christmas wrapping. I search high and low for pastel papers and then I get creative with the trimmings. This Christmas I went all out! I…

"In November, the earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures. The bed is white and silent, and much life can hide beneath its blankets." ~Cynthia Rylant The air is cold and my daily walk to our mail box has become a chilly affair. Time for boots and scarves and coats filled with down. Still, the weather does tend to make one feel like the Christmas season really is approaching! This week I came across a magnificent find! I have been wanting one…

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"In November, the earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures. The bed is white and silent, and much life can hide beneath its blankets." ~Cynthia Rylant The air is cold and my daily walk to our mail box has become a chilly affair. Time for boots and scarves and coats filled with down. Still, the weather does tend to make one feel like the Christmas season really is approaching! This week I came across a magnificent find! I have been wanting one…

Gorgeous shabby hand painted candle holder and pedestal dish...now living with the very sweet Rose xo

New Pink decorated candle requested - side view...

My shabby pink roses "Pink Christmas" plaque & candles - painted by Jill xo

Shabby cherub candle holders - listed on Etsy...

Not Pink Christmas - but my Shabby Pink Halloween Pumpkin display!

Shabby Pink and white Decorated pillar candle...that I made - thanks for your order sweet Jean xo

These heavy Vintage Pink Crystal Prism Candle holders - listed on Etsy...

New decorated candle a lovely lady requested...front view!