Hi Friends! I hope everyone has been well! I'm sorry that my posts have been a bit few and far between. You know how that goes though. I got halfway through my decorating and then I just sort of lost steam. So I decided to just accept it, and not pressure myself to decorate every single inch of the house. I'm liking it! Plus there will be way less to put away. :)
Here's how the Hoosier turned out though. Last year it had snowmen in it, so I wanted to switch it up.
The little metal doll cupboard up top was at an antique store this fall. It was only $5.00 "as is" because it's kind of banged up. But we don't care, right?
That's my sister's polka dot pitcher...one of only a few vintage things she owns...so of course I stole it for my display! lol
That vintage candy cane box at the top is one of my favorites. And it's funny because it was a "bonus" buy. I bought the box for a couple bucks because it had dozens of vintage hankies in it. And then when I got home I realized how cute the box itself was!
Deb gave me the snowflake space-saver (under the box) and the Santa mug with the red hat in front. So generous of her!
I love this vintage apron so much! Pam sent it to me last year! And the Santa mug in the top left corner (with the red nose) is from Susie! I adore it!
This year, as I pulled things out of boxes, I realized just how fortunate I am for all of my sweet blogging friends. You've gifted me with some really special things! And while the "things" themselves are great, your friendship has been invaluable to me! And I really mean that!
Happy Holidays-
Love, Erica :)
It looks really cute. Have a great holiday.
ReplyDeleteYour hutch looks so sweet for Christmas!It was fun to see all your treasures. I agree, blogging friends are priceless!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!
xo,
deb
It looks fantastic! Candy cane box - too cute! I bought a winking Santa wrapping paper box today, good to display with mugs!!
ReplyDeleteHave a Merry Christmas, Erica!
It looks just perfect for Christmas! Love it! Maggie/Maggie's Lil' Fixins
ReplyDeleteJust love it! I too have not had time to put everything out but it really is ok.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh no, we don't care that the doll cupboard is a bit banged up! Too cute!
I still haven't finished my porch and maybe I won't!
Once I was done with my hutch and tree, I was glad but it felt like walking through molasses!
Merry Christmas!
♥
I've been anxiously awaiting to see how your hoosier would be decorated this year. It's just wonderful. That candy cane box is fantastic! My eyes zoomed onto that right away. I have that doll cupboard too. Such a great way to decorate it for Christmas. I just love it all! Well done, Erica!!
ReplyDeleteSo festive and fun Erica! First, I'm so glad your blog came right up for me. Yay! Glad for your simple background today. :)
ReplyDeleteI got everything out this year, with the intention of getting rid of some stuff when I take it down. Your display is wonderful. Your hutch is such a perfect venue for all that vintage goodness.
Aw, thanks for the shout out & glad you like the apron. Have a very merry this year!
Hugs, Pam
Hi Erica - found you through Vivian's blog and it looks like I will be enjoying some time visiting your blog this weekend. Love the colors in your hoosier cabinet - very festive and I love that shade of blue. I love that window you have used over your mantel and those cute little elves. They remind me of those that were around when I was a kid growing up.
ReplyDeleteit looks great! i love all the red and blue. that little doll cabinet is sweet, and seriously five bucks? that is a steal!
ReplyDeleteHi Erica, I just LOVE the colors of red and turquoise together. I remember so many of those things from my childhood. And, no, we don't care that the doll cupboard is a little banged up. My husband's aunt calls those "love nicks". I totally would buy something that was loved and showed use over something in pristine condition. Ha, at first when I spied your turquoise nut chopper the angle of the photo made it look like there were peppermint starlight candies in the bottom but then I realized it was the peppermint garland draped in front of it. So I'm passing along my decorating idea that the nut chopper would look really cute filled with peppermint starlight candies. Christmas Hugs,
ReplyDeleteYou have seriously got to get on Instagram and share all of this perfection! I am so in love with this hutch. The aqua and red are so amazing together. And that candy cane box? I would have dumped the hankies and paid good money for just the box! You have so many awesome and creative decorating ideas. Isn't it fun to mix things up year after year? I think that is why it takes me so long to decorate for each holiday. I want things to be different! Good for you for not going all out and decorating every square inch of your house and enjoying what you did do. I'm dreading putting all my stuff away!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays, Friend! Got your card and it made my day :-)
Erica
Love all that red and aqua!
ReplyDeleteErica.....Love this whole thing! Just FYI....Target has a container of paper straws that are aqua and red swirled....sure look cute! If oyu can't find them, I have plenty...:) I can send you some....:)
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on the Hoosier. It is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThe candy cane box is adorable, too. I wish they still used graphics like that today.
It looks so festive and I love the colors! I did much less decorating this year also and think next might even be simpler. Time to really keep only the things I love!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
That light blue looks scrumptious with the red and white. Love it all! I love decorating my hoosier too. Just lends itself so well to Christmas decorating!
ReplyDeleteIt is just adorable!! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteErica, your Hoosier is literally filled with vintage eye candy! I love the combination of red and turquoise and all the vintage goodies you've found in those colors! I've got to go back again and look at everything one more time.....
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!
Vickie
Super cute!! Fun to mix it up and your Santa collection looks awesome there. That candy cane box is super..I have three of them and love the variety of graphics...always hunting down those old boxes! Happy holidays.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Your Hoosier looks just adorable! Thank you for remembering the cup I gave you! You are so sweet! I am taking it easy on decorating this year. Still working very slowly at it! haha!
ReplyDeleteBless you dear friend!
So pretty and sweet! Love all your aqua Pyrex!! Such a wonderful collection of Christmas treasures you have! Merry Christmas! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteWow, I fell behind on blog-reading and just finished viewing your last few posts. What wonderful vintage treasures you have found and you have displayed everything so nicely!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright, cheerful and happy Christmas display! I Love It!
ReplyDeleteErica, I love how you decorate. The turquoise Pyrex with the pops of red look fantastic. You have so many sweet things. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeletexo Danielle
Everything is just adorable Erica! Have a very Merry Christmas (still holding out hope for a White One) and wishing you much Happiness in the New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour cupboard is wonderful, Erica...I love the color combination and you have some great collections! Following over on Bloglovin now!
ReplyDeleteEverything is sooooo pretty and festive! Thank you again for hosting the Swap -it was really fun! Have a wonderful Christmas!
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