just jan

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Christmas Tree and Mantel 2015

It is done. I have tolled on this tree and mantel for more than three days. Just don't touch or sneeze on it because it will come crashing down! Not really! The tree is loosely designed around pink and blue. But I couldn't make up my mind so I threw a fair amount of lavender and purple. I was back and forth on the colors so I just threw them all in there. ; )

I used lots of blue throughout. It keeps the red calmed and I can live with it better. Yes, the lady with two red sofas just said that!

I thought I was low on blue balls and ordered some blue and pink Shiny Brites off Ebay but as you see I have plenty of blue! I forget to show you my plaid throw!

There, that's better!

The pink and blue ribbon was something I bought many years ago and never used. It never really worked with my Christmas trees over the years. But it is in it's glory now, adorning the tree. It was a Walmart find. No, they didn't pay me to share that with you. The lavender hydrangeas were bought from Hobby Lobby when they had their florals on sale right around Thanksgiving. I very loosely do a themed tree. I like to have old ones we bring out each year and mix in new. I don't generally do a true themed tree.

This was my starting point even though I thought I was playing around take photos. There is the pink and blue card along with the pink berries and sits on a lavender plate. The colors I subconsciously chose!

I didn't do a close up of the vintage shiny brite balls because you could see my reflection and it would have been just a whole lot of me. So I spared you from that with a close up of the new balls!

If you look close a gold ball is under the chest holding the tv. It decided to fall off the mantel as I was taking photos! Keeping it real!

Vintage mercury glass balls mixed with others are on view behind the sofa. A red sequined cardinal is sitting handsome along with the cardinals on the pillow seen on the sofa.

Taken at night.

Jan

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Excuse Me

Excuse me, I am still in Fall. The leaves are still here and I want to squeeze every bit out of them I can get. Nature's beauty, her shining star still surrounds me. I am still in awe and am unable to move forward to the Christmas season just yet. I will be quiet and just share the beauty.

Jan

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Friday, November 20, 2015

Giving Thanks and Christmas

Thanksgiving is upon us and it is truly a time to express our gratitude and thankfulness of all the wonderful freedom we are free to receive. During this time of year it makes one truly appreciative of those freedoms. Free to express our beliefs without persecution is a right afforded to every citizen of our wonderful country.

I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving.

I thought I would share a few photos from last Christmas with you.

I think it will pretty much look the same this year.

But stayed tuned, because you never know. I may just pull something out of my arse and like magic it will be transformed!

That's a quote from my mister!

I know you are all very busy with the holiday season upon us.

It's a wonderful time of merriment and beauty.

Like fairies sprinkled fairy gold dust on all our Christmas goodies.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jan

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

Falling Up The Road

We had some really chilly weather over the weekend. Did you? We went for a road trip but not too far. We ran across some old southern homes and Fall planters fill with beautiful Fall plants.

I had to get a photo of this home looking just perfect for Fall. Please notice the urns that look like they are painted a mustard yellow for the plantings. The orange tones in the wreath really say Yes! the pecan pie is ready, do come in!

This is a side shot of this pretty home. I just love how it is landscaped.

This baby is getting a facelift it seems. Isn't it wonderful when old homes are brought back to life?!

There were such pretty plants in the planters downtown. I had to take a few photos. This would be a great thing to file away and pull back out next year when Fall arrives.