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2010/12/31

We're away on a mini vaca ~
So, while away enjoy these random images I've saved for some time now.
{ Happy New Year }
*all from Cottage Living*









hope your all staying warm and cozy

Merry Christmas!

2010/12/25

I’m back with one last unplanned post for Christmas Day.  I hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas holiday with your families.  We are really excited bout the possibility of snow here in Atlanta!  My mom, who is visiting from Huntsville, has been getting texts and pictures all morning from her friends telling her about the 3” they have on the ground so far.  It’s supposed to be headed this way so we’ve got our fingers crossed that we will have a white Christmas! 

Here are the last few pictures of holiday decorations that I have to post for my Christmas Time series.  I promise these are the last ones.  :o)   These pictures come from Blayne Beacham of This Photographer’s Life who lives in Atlanta.  Blayne’s home looks so beautiful this year.  I wonder how many of those Christmas presents have been opened by now.  Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your home at Christmas time Blayne!

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{Images – Blayne Beacham}

Merry Christmas to all!

Almost Christmas Time

2010/12/23

I hope you all have enjoyed seeing the fun holiday decor that all the readers have sent in.  I have really enjoyed getting a sneak peek inside some of your homes.  Today will be the last installment of the Christmas Time Series.  Thanks so much to everyone who sent in their fun holiday pictures.  I hope you and your families have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I’ll be taking the rest of the year off from blogging and will return with a new blog post onn January 4th. 

Before I share today’s holiday pics, I thought I would share our Christmas card with you.  Billy and I had a blast making making them. 

Happy Holidays Everyone!

xo, Cristi

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Today, Stacy who lives in Macon, GA and writes the blog Simply Delicious is giving us a little glimpse of her home.  Stacy is always posting yummy, gluten free recipes on her blog.

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And my absolute favorite picture of all is this close up picture of Stacy’s Auburn ornament.  I’m super-excited about this year’s National Championship Game and so is Stacy.  WAR EAGLE!!! 

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{Images – Stacy – Macon, GA}

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More Christmas Time Decor

2010/12/22

Today’s bit of Christmas decorating comes from a few different places.  First up is Melissa author of the blog Living a Beautiful Life from Manchester, New Hampshire.  Earlier this year Melissa’s cozy home was featured on ApartmentTherapy.comCLICK HERE to tour Melissa’s mid-centery modern home.

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Next up is Barbara from right here in Atlanta.  Barbara lives in a high-rise in the heart of Midtown and has done a fantastic job of making the most out of her space.  My favorite picture of all is the way she has decorated her modern model home with miniature Christmas trees.  It’s adorable!

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And lastly is Glenda from Holtville, Alabama whose tree is beautiful.  Christmas trees are so hard to photograph but Glenda’s tree looks wonderful.tree 021 041

Thanks again to everyone who has sent in their lovely Christmas decor photos to be featured on my blog.  I’m planning to do one more post before Christmas so please send in your photos if you would like me to feature them on the last “Christmas Time” post.  The details on how to send in your photo can be found HERE.

Christmas Time + A Winner

2010/12/21

Before I get to today’s Christmas Time pics I want to announce the winner of the beautiful pillows from the Taylor Galen Workroom.  imageAnd the winner is Tina Steele Lindsey. Tina is one absolutely amazing artist.  If you haven’t seen her work you must check it out.  CLICK HERE to go to Tina’s blog.

Thanks so much to Taylor Galen from Outside the Workroom for giving away the pillows.  Taylor also sent a picture of her door to share with us.

Taylor Door {Taylor Galen – Atlanta, GA}

Next up is Melissa from Norcross, GA.  I love the white theme that Melissa has going throughout her house.

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The galvanized bucket in lieu of a skirt is such a creative idea.Christmas6

{3 mages – Melissa – Norcross, GA}

These place settings are beautiful and reindeer plate is adorable.  Love them!

Thanks Taylor and Melissa for sharing your holiday decor!

{ Feature }

2010/12/20

Well...
look at me!



I am totally honored that Cassity over at Remodelaholic is featuring our teeny little den today.


Thrilled!
Thanks Cassity!

Christmas Time

Well, somehow I managed to get all of my Christmas shopping completed in two days.  I will hopefully never ever have to wait until the last minute again.  It wasn’t too fun braving the hoards of people who were out doing the same thing I was doing, but at least it’s over with.  Now I can try to relax for the rest of this week and do some really important stuff like baking. 

Last week I asked for readers to send in pictures of their homes decorated for Christmas so that I could share them with everyone.  Up first is is Kelly’s from Columbus, OH, and here is a link to Kelly’s blog 1551 Transformed.

Enjoy!

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Adding Christmas lights to your wine bottles is such a festive way to decorate your kitchen or bar area.

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{images – kelly}

Kelly, thanks for sharing your pictures with us. 

What a beautiful home! 

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{ Cozy Elegance }

2010/12/19

Today was a real treat.
I spent the afternoon with some great ladies.
I hosted a 
at a new friend's house.
I was so blown away with Amy's house I had to snap some pics as soon as I walked in.
Her house is warm, cozy, & elegant.
And, it's a rental.
Yes people a rental, check this out ~














Everything in Amy's house flowed so perfectly.
There were little surprises everywhere I looked.
It was full of artistic flair & charm.
It was quirky & homey, in an Anthro - Shabby Chic kind of way.
I was blown away.
Her color palette was so inviting, I sat there and contemplated going home and changing up my entire house colors! 
And to top it all off, she is a mother to 4 boys! Young boys.
I don't know how she does it, but that was one fabulously decorated home.
Thanks for having me today Amy!


In my complete awe of Amy's home, I forgot to take a single photo of the vintage paper wreaths!