Friday, December 18, 2009

~photos of past Christmas decorations~

I made the above stockings from
an old matelasse bedspread & antique lace
Some of the photo charms on this white tree
I made using solider & glass..


some of the above houses
my grandchildren & I made

this tree was upstairs in grandchildrens room
a few years ago
I love this tree!
photo taken Dec. 2008
My pink cottage
looks the same this year as in these past photos..
except I added a pink tree & a large
pink painted wood sled to the front porch

pink wreath with pink lights

pink Santa I made from
an antique ironing board

I found this old sled at a flea market for a few dollars
& painted it pink
my wood, plaster, and ceramic Santa's.. fun to make!


I made the above "Sunbonnet girl" stocking in 1982
the year I moved into my cottage
I used them last year..

I made these Carnival stockings using photos
of my grandchildren
stocking
I made from an old chenille bedspread

stocking made from old 40s tablecloth
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These are all old photos...

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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousFriday, December 18, 2009 at 1:20:00 PM EST

    Oh Honey, you have more talent in your little finger than most of people have in their whole bodies!! This post is a delight to my eyes!! Real eye-candy!!
    Merry Merry Christmas!!
    Marilyn
    xxoo

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  2. The French BearFriday, December 18, 2009 at 1:27:00 PM EST

    Oh my, how beautiful everything is. I love the pink, it is so fabulous, where did you ever find all pink wreaths and garlands!!!! Truly works of art, you are such an inspiration!!!!!
    Wonderful decor!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  3. JerriFriday, December 18, 2009 at 3:38:00 PM EST

    I especially love the tree in your grandchildren's room.....I put pink skates on the door of our garage....I have something about pink and skates, my tree if full of them.....

    Jerri

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  4. a Pocket AngelFriday, December 18, 2009 at 4:27:00 PM EST

    Thanks Margaret, I found the pink garlands & wreath (all have pink lights too) at a close out store for only $4.99 each. They also had lavender, mint green, powder blue, and yellow...
    The pink reminds me of my daughter Nikki that passed away..she wore a pink helmet because of seizures.
    My middle daughter makes fun of my outdoor pink and calls it the "cotton candy cottage"..
    Happy Holidays! ~Mary~

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  5. Darcys Knotty KnitterFriday, December 18, 2009 at 5:28:00 PM EST

    Wow I bet the grandkids love it at your house so pretty so happy so Christmas;)
    My 3 yr old is doing ballarina turns to your blog music:) Hugs Darcy

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  6. a Bohemian MarketSaturday, December 19, 2009 at 9:31:00 AM EST

    Hi Mary:
    You always go all out and I love it!!!
    I wish I were your neighbor so I could come over and relax in your cottage. It would be so much fun for me!!!
    You have a great weekend, my Friend
    love & hugs
    carole

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  7. a Pocket AngelSaturday, December 19, 2009 at 9:40:00 AM EST

    Carole, I did not go all out this year. Didn't decorate inside. Only the pink stuff outside.
    I'd LOVE it if your were my neighbor we would have so much fun!
    Hugs ~Mary~

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  8. The Urban ChicMonday, December 21, 2009 at 2:21:00 PM EST

    Mary, what beautiful decorations. I wish I had half of your talent. I barely took out a couple of trees and my kitchen looks bare without all the gingerbreads. I also love the pink wreath, but down here in the south, you don't find neat things like that. I did spray paint a wreath one year, black for Halloween and now they have them in the stores---go figure. If they had pink heat resistant paint, I would end up painting all my greenery pink and white. Have a Blessed and Joyous Christmas. Love, Hugs, and Prayers, Pat

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  9. AmyTuesday, December 22, 2009 at 8:46:00 AM EST

    So very fun to peek around and see everything again!!
    Amy

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  10. A Bit of the BlarneyThursday, December 24, 2009 at 7:44:00 AM EST

    How very charming and friendly this visit has been. Thank you and Merry Christmas!!! Cathy

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  11. Primary Work at HomeFriday, December 25, 2009 at 9:51:00 AM EST

    Wow I like this one. Great work! Thanks for sharing this one.

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