Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Whirlwind!!!!!

Wow, it has been a week and I have not posted! We've been so busy the past week....and this week is much of the same! But it is all good...and we're having fun!


So last weekend we got out most of our Christmas decorations...We still have to finish the den and Chelsi's tree in her room....but overall we accomplished a lot!



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I bought these precious stocking holders at Hobby Lobby last year after Christmas.....and I just love them!!!


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One of the mantles....the other one is not finished yet...


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Chelsi collects nutcrackers....she just adores them!

Here are just a few of her favorites!


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There's so much more....but I'll save it for the next post!


Thanks for all the precious emails with your addresses....I am so excited to mail our Christmas card to you!!


If you have not sent your address to me...there's still time...I will mail out our cards the first week of December...and I'd love to include you!!!


We have a busy weekend ahead:


Friday night we are going to a fabulous R&B-Jazz-Broadway performance. This is the first time we've seen this performer...but it promises to be a wonderful evening! I am sure I'll have pictures to share!


Then, Chelsi's Christmas Play is Saturday night and Sunday.... after this weekend I am sure I'll catch a few days to do some catching up with all of you!


I have missed all of you so very much!!!


Have a blessed week!!!




33 comments:

sweet momma luv u said...

Hi Denise,

Your house looks so amazing!! I can't wait to see the rest of it.

I would love to get a card too! Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I have been so busy that I haven't even started yet.

I just love coming by your blog. Your sweet spirit comes shining thru. Chelsi is just simply a doll and takes after her mother's beauty!

jodyscottage@netscape.net

Hugs and pumpkin kisses,
Jody

Stacie said...

Beautiful, I love your staircase. Lauren did a gingerbread house, you should come to our blog and take a peek :)

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

OH MY WORD.....you have been busy....and it all looks BEAUTIFUL!!!

I love the staircase....can't wait to see more!

Lisa

Jo said...

Oh my goodness, you are weeks ahead of me! I thought I was doing well with getting my Christmas cards addressed before Thanksgiving! Clearly, I need to get busy!

Your home looks warm and welcoming for the hoidays. I'll be looking forward to seeing the rest.

Jo

Gail said...

Just beautiful Denise! You've inspired me to get started on our Christmas decorations too. It always takes me a long time, so I should get busy. Your staircase and mantel(everything) look gorgeous. Can't wait to see the rest!

Jodee said...

Holy cow! You have been busy! Your house looks fabulous! I can't wait to see more!

Missy said...

Hi sweet lady! I sure have missed your posts and was thrilled to see a new, GORGEOUS update from you today.

Your decorations are stunning and so festive. The tree is trimmed to perfection!

Hugs!

OH MY #6 said...

Hey, there you are! I have missed you!

And, oh my theses are awesome. YOu have a flare my friend. Love, I mean love your tree!

And, I have a Nutcracker collection myself!

Gosh I have missed you.

Lea
xo

OH MY #6 said...

I am back cause I can't stop looking. You really did an awesome job! How long does all the decorating take you?

I do mine in little bits. I have to put lots of things away to make way for the Christmas decor!

Enjoy your week it sounds good.

Lea
xo

LaLa said...

Come do my house!! Beautiful....

jennifer said...

We've been busy over here too, but not with Christmas decorations ;) Everything looks beautiful, but I still can't believe you have all that done!

Have a great week!

Anonymous said...

Stunning! We're getting out all our stuff this weekend :)

Kate said...

Oh my. Just beautiful...a feast for the eyes. You sure make your house a home in the most special way...

Thanks for sharing such beauty and goodness...two things this world could use more of....

Blessings to YOU for you so bless others...

Kate

Keisha said...

Just Beautiful! I love the pictures! You've got me wanting to start decorating NOW!
~Keisha

Laura Nipper said...

Welcome back. I have been so bad about commenting on people blog and posting on my own. Your house looks amazing. I would love to be added to your Christmas card list. Do you still have my address?

redmaryjanes said...

Your holiday home looks beautiful!

Kim@Seasons of My Heart said...

Friend...BEAUTIFUL...

Can I come for Christmas??? lol

mommy24treasures said...

beautiful!!!!! So lovely.

Erin Pope said...

Thanks for sharing your home and beautiful Christmas decor..it was delightful. I am thinking to put mine up next week before Thanksgiving...seeing yours gives me the extra push to get out those boxes :)

Erin

Drucilla's Stitches said...

Beautiful tree and decorations! Your Christmas music has already been an inspiration, we went shopping for new decorations and I can't wait to start decorating!!

Laura L. said...

Hi Denise,
Your home looks very beautiful and festive.
I will have to stop by any time I need inspiration. :)
I'm glad you shared how it all looks. Very pretty.
I'm going to get a gingerbread house kit for us too!
I like the one you bought. Where did you find it?
Have an awesome weekend!

~Laura

Lisa said...

Wow, your house is just lovely! You sure have great taste! It must really feel like the holiday's around your house! Just gorgeous! Did I e=mail you my address?

edie said...

Denise,
It's beautiful. I started this week too. It takes me two weeks to get it all up. I love the season though! Have a great day.
Love and Blessings,
Edie

fleur de lis cottage said...

I absolutely love decorating for Christmas and normally do it early but you've got me beat. Oh my...you have been busy and it all looks so festive and pretty. Can't wait to get your card :)

Steffie B. said...

Looks fabulous Denise....love the stairway....stunning....I think you have my addy for my Xmas card! *wink* ;)

Sherri said...

Ummmmm.......do you live in a museum?

Your house is beautiful! I don't know why your updates aren't showing up on my bloglist. I always get here a week later!

sherri

jennifer said...

Where have you been? I wrote a post just for you! You'd better come see :)

ji said...

Beautiful decorations! I love to get ideas from others...we just moved into a renovated home built in 1880 so I am so excited to decorate this year!!

The tree is amazing!

Blessings,
Jeannine Whitacre, NY

Steffie B. said...

so have you learned any new tricks with the camera? ;) Do share! ;)

PandaMom said...

LOVE the gorgeous decor!! I have been super busy and haven't visited in awhile, but would love to exchange Christmas cards. I'll email you with our address. ; )

The Princess's Mommy said...

Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! All your decorations are beautiful!

Love you,
Monica

mommy24treasures said...

hope you have a lovely thanksgiving Denise... miss you!
Love
Connie

Alyson and Ford said...

You have a beautiful house! Your Christmas decorations are gorgeous!
You must be special to many people, may your Christmas card bless those receiving them!

Alyson
Alyzabeth's Mommy
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