Reindeer for my Neighbor

   My neighbor wanted a neutral tree similar to what I had last year.. I had found some reindeer ornaments in gold and red at the dollar store but knew I could spray paint them to acheive what she had in mind.

Of course they'd be way to dark to show up on a tree but I'd been making paper fans from wrapping paper since in the late 80's, so I could sure do that again.  Thats all it would take to make the reindeer pop..  a few more silver, white and taupe items and Viola, she had the tree she dreamed of..

 I didnt feel right showing her home but here are a couple of peeks and with the creative minds you all have I'm sure you get the idea of how it looks as a whole..

  She's thrilled and I am happy to have helped her.  I told her my work was her Christmas Present:)

We used harlequin and toile ribbons throughout the tree.  You can see a small piece in this photo.. I monogramed  the silver and white balls in a teal tone as she has that as an accent color throughout the rest of her decor ~~ stuffed cut up paper in the glass balls.  bells and other small ornaments were all we needed to complete the tree and wreath.

We had a fun day putting it all together and she made goulash for our supper. I had 2 bowls and then waddled my way out the door and home giggle....  That woman sure knows how to cook~!

Thanks so much for visiting me and I hope you enjoyed your time here.
Happy Holidays to You and Yours
Sonny

Santa in the "SNOW"?

  I was going through my Christmas containers to see what else I was going to use and what could go back to the storage builder.  I came across what I thought was just a crumpled up ball of paper but once i picked it up, it was heavier than crumpled paper should be.  Amazed and thrilled, I found a tiny santa I thought I'd lost several years ago.  He must have fallen to the bottom of the box and larger heavier items had been stacked on top of him.. He's fine, came thru without a scratch. I knew he had to have a special place in the holiday decor this year in honor of his survival:)

There's more to this story:::    6 or 7 years ago, one of my Pom babies had a little infection in her eye. I bought epsom salts and followed a recipe from my Nana and it worked perfect.  It only called for an 1/8th of a teaspoon in a cup of water so I've had a 99.99% full container of epsom salts in the same cabinet , in the same spot for years.. But it wasnt there today~!  Nor anywhere else in the house that I could think of to search..  I started to think my tiny santa display wasnt going to happen since I felt I had to have snow..
  So I'm just passing on what I learned today..  Guess what else looks like faux snow- epsom salts- ice crystals or whatever folks have been using --  Powdered Milk~!  yep, thats right, powdered milk, which I had, so I used it..   We bloggers are nothing if not creative~! lol...  I think the government should hire us to figure things out at a rapid pace, start the proper steps to quickly turn situations around cause we'd be soooooooooooooooooooooooo good at it , not to mention the money we'd save the country..

Steppin off my soap box now and posting what we like best--  the PICTURES  lol
Silver tray and candles from the dollar store- bottle trees from my stash and powered milk snow from the pantry.. White deer from somewhere online , I forgot the name of the store and they were over priced anyway..

  This vignette is at the end of my bar that faces the living room.  Since I'm not actually decorating in there this year, this gives folks who come thru the front some holiday prettys to look at too..

Sweet tiny santa is so happy to be out of the box... bless his lil heart.

 Do ya'll think I have enough candles going in this area lol...I love all the twinkling of the flames.

Santa and I appreciate you visiting us.  We promise to have cookies and tea next time..

God Bless Us, Every One.   Tiny Tim

Love and Hugs
Sonny
I am participating in these parties.  Do make sure to click the links and pay them a visit. There will be lots of inspiration and beauty to enjoy.. Thanks ladies for hosting these great parties for us so we can show off our Stuff and see others folks new creations too...


Kristen's Share Your Creation Party



Kim's Wow Us Wednesday


White Wednesday At Faded Charm

Reindeer Tabletop

 I'm not sure this is how it will stay , but for now I'm happy with it.  This room always takes me the longest or maybe I'm just slow , hahahaha.

  All the plants I usually have out here had to move to the guest room and they seem to be enjoying the bright sun light that room gets and may refuse to come back out here. 

 Since this is a tabletop I'm joining Marty's party at A Stroll Thru Life.

Link to Marty's Party~Tabletop Tuesday

Also joining the new linky party at Ivy and Elephants Blogspot.
Whats It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

 Reindeer from Khols last year and red ornaments .  I'm really liking the battery operated candles from Lowes.

 They look quite real and no mess and ya'll know I am all about the NO MESS issue .. 

I still need to make my pillows and hopefully I can get that done after dinner and add them to this post by wednesday. So come back and see me when I link up to Kim's wow party,, pretty please.

 If you've never taken a photo in a huge mirror, trust me, its a very trying experience .. No matter which way you go at it- you are either totally in the photo or you and everything in that and 3 other rooms is in it..  ugg

 

OH- do I spy the painted breakfast room set I never got around to showing ya'll.. 

 Since its a Pottery Barn copy cat I better wait a little longer and add it to Deb's party.

See what I mean about seeing other rooms.:)

 

Of course theres a section of the kitchen in this photo.. 

Thanks so much for visiting me.. Its always a pleasure to have you in my home.

Happy Holidays to All and to All , Big Hugs and Good Wishes.

God Bless Us, Every One.

Sonny