A Bunch of Before & Afters V

I decided to keep better track of my projects with combining each in a simple collage of Before and After. Here is a sample of past projects.













NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch

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"IT'S ...

beginning to look a LOT like Christmas (sing it with me now) ... EVERYwhere you gooooo !!"  Yes, folks, Dasher and Dancer; elves; Santa; and the "reason for the season" have landed in our home. 

Being the tease that I am, thought I'd share a few peeks!

I love our cute visitors we get to enjoy for the season!

I look forward to showing you more very soon.  For now, I'm enjoying decorating others' homes for the holidays, too !!

I'm linking up with:

Dittle Dattle/Amaze Me Monday

Coastal Charm/Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia/Tuesday's Treasures

My Backyard Eden/Make it Yours

At the Picket Fence/Inspiration Friday

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

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All That Glitters Wreath Tutorial

Don't you really love the long, wide mesh product that has been out on the market for the past couple of years? It is very glittery and it makes a beautiful garland for trees and other uses. And it's softer than it looks to the touch. I also think it's fun to work with and thought you would enjoy this quick tutorial on making a mesh wreath.

Step 1: Gather your supplies



Glittery Stems,

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Nautical Christmas Tree ...

Last year, I was truly flattered to have been hired by local business owners, to decorate the Christmas tree in their shop, Marine Service Center (where they sell all things fast and fun on the water), as well as to spread Christmas around their home.  In years past, the Christmas tree at their store had been a nautical themed tree in blue, red, white and gold.  With the permission of the owners, last year, I traded out the gold accents for silvers ones ... added nautical rope and burlap, along with snowflakes and branches at the top.

This year, I was happy when the owners asked me to come back and "play" again.  They didn't want to change anything from what I had done last year, so, I was happy to recreate the nautical tree again ...

Just a few pics:

I loved adding the nautical rope ... truly something one wouldn't expect to see on a Christmas tree!

Down below, I wrapped the presents in blue paper, along with white boxes (with red ribbon). 



I'm now busy splashing Christmas around their home and look forward to sharing those pics with you, too!

In the meantime ... LOOOOOK what is FINALLY up and blinging away in our dining room !!  I'm in LOVE and can't wait to show you our Christmas dining room!

As always, thanks for stopping by, friends ...

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Meet Cute Little Mr. Gajraj

You must have seen and participated in this giveaway sponsored by IndyaKaleidoscope here on Sudha's lovely blog Design Enthusiast. Believe me friends the moment I saw that elephant I just wanted it desperately and then came the day when Sudha announced the winner. I was so amazed and shocked to see my name as winner.....yay....I got it....finally it arrived at my home and I am so very happy to see Mr. Gajraj. This Cute elephant is from online store IndyaKaleidoscope owned by  Preethi. This beautiful store has vast variety of artifacts and they are all drool worthy.

I love the fine details and color of this elephant.

A closer look can give you little idea about this beautifully carved elephant.  I am very happy to have Mr. Gajraj.

A big thank to Sudha & Preethi. Don't forget to check their lovely blogs.

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Holly Jolly Tutorial

I finally did IT! I made a stencil with freezer paper. I had seen this on blogland and wanted to try it. My excuse...Hubby was out of town and I wanted to do a fast, fun and easy project.
Here are the steps to making a stencil.

ONE: Find a graphic that you like. You will have to cut out all the design, so choose carefully.
I chose this from Google Images by doing a search for Christmas letter

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Blogversary Today and Winner!

Today is a very special day for me. A year ago, I decided to share not only my voice, but my creations with you and started my blog. Today, my stats are:

904 Followers
432,930 Pageviews
250 Posts

That's more than one new post every other day!!!  I didn't know I had that much to share:)

I decided to give, to one lucky follower, this hand-painted tray, table scarf, teacup and various teas/

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