Staging

Despite all of my posts regarding Christmas we have been staging away. I have not replaced my camera and getting used to my new iphone and its fancy pants camera is not moving along.

Listing by Cathy Millan for Windermere Real Estate.

Decorations

Sister Ex gave me this sweet Santa for my birthday. He is my favorite decoration this year. I worked him into my holiday center piece.

Take Me Away...Please

When I am feeling exhausted and want to temporarily slip out of my life I go here looking for properties in Italy.

Lucca is a great spot.

or a simple place in Padua

 the top 2 rooms here would suit me fine...

and look, a place to park!

 

Stopped Me in My Tracks

I would love love love to have this mermaid topping my tree. How over-the-top cool is that?! And today's post was supposed to highlight more traditional trees.  

image: coastal living (i think)

image: coastal living (for sure)

Mantles for the Holiday

This nontraditional Middle Sister is attracted to the silver and the blues. Working on my mantle right now.

 image:canadian house and home

 image: country living

 image: martha stewart

image: armonia decors

Very tempting

I loved the year we bought a flocked tree but what a mess after the season. Almost ventured out on black Friday to purchase an artificial white tree. Almost...

 image:southern living

Go Cougs!

Wishing for a big Apple Cup win today.

Thankful for this Scottish Lad

 I cannot believe it has been 20 years since we walked down the aisle that cold November day.

 image: hgtv

 image: hgtv

 image: hgtv

Can't Wait to Decorate

image: house and home mag