Thursday, December 5, 2013

LIGHTING UP CHRISTMAS

This years tree is the tallest one we 
have ever had. What was I thinking?  





A simple change:   I added some burlap strips cut from fabric tied to my Magnolias which already had gold ribbon.  This change gave a little more country feeling to this years tree.



We experienced a beautiful snow all day yesterday so we closed the shop and went home.  I went home and made a Holiday Totebag from 2 rectangle shaped placemats, other heavy fabric for inner lining strength,  a doily , a Christmas Card,  yarn, an antique button and brass jewelry findings.  I plan to make more - as gifts.






I hope your weekend is restful and full of happy memories! 
 I so hope to get some baking done!
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27 comments:

  1. xinexDecember 5, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Gorgeous tree, Bernideen! Did I link my Bernkastel travel instead of my Polish pottery tea table. Sorry....Christine

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  2. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeDecember 5, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I love your Nutcracker teapot! Your tree fits perfect with your high ceilings...gorgeous! Hugs, Penny

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  3. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow December 5, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    It's all so pretty and whimsical. Sometimes your photos make your home look like a doll house! I mean that as a compliment. The tea party sounds fun. I should try to figure out something.

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  4. Michele M./ Finch RestDecember 5, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Oh it is so festive for Christmastime at your pretty home, Bernideen! Well done, it is very inspiring!

    Hugs.

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  5. Jemma@athomewithjemmaDecember 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Your home is lovely and is ready to welcome Christmas, family and friends!

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  6. JuneDecember 5, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Your Christmas home is beautiful Bernideen! So warm and inviting. I love the little tea you have set up and your tree is amazing!
    sending hugs...

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  7. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)December 5, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Oh so pretty - I love love love the tall tree.

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  8. NanaDianaDecember 5, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Bernideen- It is all just beautiful. I LOVE the big tall tree. It is stunning. And your sweet tea set up is just darling. Hope you have a good night- xo Diana

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  9. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryDecember 5, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Oh Bernideen, your tree is beautiful. Love the ornaments and the tea set is so cute.
    Have a great weekend.
    Mary

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  10. Judith @ Lavender CottageDecember 6, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I love the size of your big tree Bernideen and it is decorated beautifully. The whole room is pretty.
    Judith

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  11. BarbaraDecember 6, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Well it is tall but you obviously have the space for it! Also looks like you had a tall enough ladder too!

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  12. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    I love your big tree, Bernideen. I miss the real thing but we have always had an artificial because I like to keep my tree up longer. Good thing is you can buy scent sticks which really help spread that wonderful evergreen scent through the room. Your whole room looks lovely and I love that snowman teapot! Your purse turned out cute too. Thank you for sharing your cozy post at my HOME.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  13. Johanna GehrleinDecember 6, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Dear Bernideen,
    waht a huge tree. I have never seen such a giant Christmas tree in a living room. How did you decorate it. It looks really gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  14. ellen b.December 6, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Your tree is so beautiful, Bernideen! Love it!!

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  15. BernideenDecember 7, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Clarice:
    Thank you - I would be happy to stay home every day. I love to cook and bake and sew and garden. Lately I dream of canning and making my own jams, etc. When I retire I will probably have a booth in an antique mall (will live in Columbia, Mo) and do Etsy and a few craft shows. Yesterday, I stayed home as it is bitter cold here and I got 3 more purses made to sell. I love the photos of your home. I want to live in an older house with charm but am concerned about the "loss of a basement" for storage.

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  16. SusanDecember 7, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Such a lovely tree. I haven't gotten my little one up yet, but will before the grands come. Can't wait until next year to do the house up right; being in a rental for the holidays is hard, XOXO

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    1. BernideenDecember 7, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      Hi Susan:
      We haven't done the outside as it is bitter cold but hopefully next week. I doubt we have time to put up our Nativity this year as it is a lot of work. Merry Christmas!

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  17. UnknownDecember 7, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Hi Bernideen, I live your tall tree. Ever thing looks so cozy at your home. I'm new at blogging, and came across your blog. I am so impressed and inspired. ♡

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  18. UnknownDecember 7, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Hi again Bernideen! I was wondering how you get the name of your blog on all your photos? I would love to do that.

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  19. sweetvintageofmineDecember 8, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Morning Bernideen, Oh, how I love a real and tall tree! For many years, I only purchased a tall, real tree.....yours is beautiful!! Love the warm, country-victorian setting~~~Blessings~~~Roxie

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  20. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseDecember 8, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Oh your tree is just magical, fair tale like!

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  21. Antiques And TeacupsDecember 9, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    The tree may be tall, but it's gorgeous! Love all you Christmas decorating, Bernideen. Just lovely!
    Ruth

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  22. Angela McRaeDecember 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Love how you used burlap on your tree -- burlap is quite the thing in the design world right now!

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  23. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 10, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Your tall tree bernideen is gorgeous! Beautiful small setting next to it, along with all the C'mas decor! Thank you for your kind visit, you made my day!
    FABBY

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  24. BethDecember 10, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Your tree and fireplace are beautifully decorated, Bernideen. Lovely!

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  25. The Charm of HomeDecember 11, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Very pretty Bernideen!
    Sherry

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  26. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 17, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Bernideen, I love the touches of burlap! The bag turned out darling and I love the crazy quilt stockings! thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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