Yikes! Seems like I just can't keep up lately. I'm sorry it's been awhile. We had our Christmas party (for our group of high school friends) last weekend. So that was a lot of fun! And then we also had Thanksgiving out at my parent's house, since it doesn't work to get together on Thursday.
I found this guy a couple weeks ago! Right away I knew he would go over the fireplace.
And he did!
I then figured that Santa could use some Elves. And so they found their home for the season too!
Our little place gets almost no sunlight. So it's always so hard to take pics.
Sorry for the glare.
One of my favorite planters holds glass picks.
And this guy was found this summer. He's also a favorite. I have two of these aqua McCoy planters with the icy looking ridge, so it helps things look at least a little symmetrical.
This glass garland isn't "vintage". I bought it at Macy's in the late 90's. It was originally really expensive stuff, but I was able to buy it after x-mas for 75% off. Each strand is 7 ft. and I have 6 of them. They're real fun to decorate with!
So that's that! We love having a real wood burning fireplace, and have been making a fire almost every night lately. I'm almost done decorating. Still need to get the big tree up. That'll happen Friday I think. Hope You've all been well!
Erica
p.s Just a reminder to those that are part of the SWAP, packages need to be mailed no later than Dec.8th!
"Mama, let me in, let me in"!
So sweet I love it.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Your decorations are divine. That large Santa over your mantle looks perfect. I can't wait to see everyone's exchanges. Sandy posted mine. I had so much fun with this swap.
ReplyDeleteDecorating with Santa and pixies...it doesn't get any cuter than that! I think I'll get some pixies out today to help me! Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteHi Erica,
ReplyDeleteI love the way you decorate!!! I always think my decorating needs some help!! LOL I have big Santa face too! It is a blow mold and hubby brought it home from a side job years ago. We own some heavy machinery and he does digging and grading work for people sometimes if he has the extra time and there was an old storage shed at the very back of these people's land and he asked the owner if he could look around inside and he said sure. So the Santa was in there and he brought him home. Santa still works too!!!
Let the fur baby in!!!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!!
hugs,
Lynn
I love your mantle! That Santa head is definitely the perfect touch. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Everything looks so festive and lovely! Santa is fabulous, too! Best wishes to you - Cackie
ReplyDeleteLove your mantel! The aqua is so pretty! I'm loving the elves this year! Friday I start putting up my Christmas decor..yay!
ReplyDeleteSo cute Erica!! Love your little elves, they are so cute!! Your planters are so sweet on the mantel, and I love the big Santa right in the middle of the window frame!! It all looks so festive and cheery!! Wishing you a lovely day and Happy Thanksgiving!! Have fun decorating the tree!! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Erica! The santa really sets off your mantle. Love everything, but especially the snow crusted pots, have never seen them! Yum, wish I already had a thanksgiving meal. Have a happy happy thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteErica, you have such a natural knack for decorating vintage!!! If I bought you a ticket would you come decorate my house??? ( You think I am kidding, don't you? ) :)
ReplyDeleteYour home is filled with Christmas cheer!! You know I love your decorating and was happy to see your home last year at Christmas time!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Erica!
xo,
deb
I always love how you decorate. Those aqua vases are to die for! I love the snowy border at the top...who'd have thought of it? Have a lovely Thanksgiving tomorrow!
ReplyDeletewow the mantle turned out great! i love the little elves in the middle. how sweet.
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet Santa and mantle! So pretty!! And, those aqua planters are gorgeous!! Happy Thanksgiving! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteGetting me in the mood to do some decorating! Mine is coming out this weekend and loving the mantle...those aqua planters are perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the Santa over your mantle! So much vintage goodness! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Erica! Adore your Santa, everything is so darling. hahahhahaha forgive me I need new glasses I guess, at first I thought that was a picture of a turkey outside in the snow - took me a moment to see it was Wellie. Stay warm and cozy. Happiest of Thanksgivings to you and Wellie!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is beautiful! Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI saw the photo of your mantle on Pinterest! I didn't know it was you!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat aqua McCoy planter is amazing. I need one. Or ten. My trees are going up this weekend. All of my other decorating is done so now I can actually enjoy decorating them for once instead of throwing them up in a hurry because I'm burned out.
Have a great weekend!!!
Erica
Everything looks great I love the mantel, you sure did score with that garland it just adds such an elegant touch! Wow that Santa was a great find looks to be in very good condition. I have never seen Mccoy planters like that very unusual~ perfect winter decor! Have a Great Weekend~
ReplyDeleteI loved everything! Your mantle is gorgeous, I could sit in a chair and read beside that fireplace all day! Your home looks so cozy! Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDelete(and Wilma says let Wellie in! :-) )
hugs,
Dorothy
So Pretty! Love those blue icy McCoy planters.
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is beautiful. Wellie looks like she needs a pair of boots. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your Santa mantle and all your elves! It looks amazing! Maggie/Maggie's Lil' Fixins
ReplyDeleteOH dear! I think I just deleted my comment! well, I think I said that I love your festive mantle and the santa head is awesome! and I also said that I was working on my swappy stuff tonight!
ReplyDeletehmmm.. so where did my comment go??? lol.
have a great week
xoxo
vivian
My goodness! It all looks so much fun! Ilove tg ise oicks you find! I have never found any yet. I been searching the thrift stores for vintage Christmas :) So fun!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are doing good.
Blessings
Susie
A few days later...but I didn't forget! Love seeing this guy on the mantle in a place of prominence! All the photos are fab! I really like your garland and would love to think I would make one someday (add it to the list!)
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