flea market find

I found this wonderful picture at the Columbus Flea Market for only $2.00! It's a nice size, too. It's about 2-1/2 feet long by 2-1/2 feet wide. The colors are a perfect accent to my blue/brown holiday theme.

hello sunshine....

Good Morning from Mount Holly, New Jersey :)

Christmas color theme

Well, I've finally decided on this year's color theme for my Christmas home decor. I looked for months trying to find inspiration and I stumbled upon it when I was looking for new pots and pans. I just love Paula Deens signature cookware in Robin's Egg Blue. My first choice was the orange because it really pops and I prefer warm colors. But since I just painted all of my cabinets black, that would look too "halloween-ish." So blue it is and I'm going to warm it with brown. I found some great fabric at Jo-Ann's at 50% off over the weekend. I also found some beautiful blue lagoon dishes with brown trim at Walmart. And teal ornaments will bring it all together. I can't wait to decorate this week :)

Thanksgiving times two

Thanksgiving was at mom's this year. Usually, it's my home where everyone gathers. Since mom downsized from her house to an apartment 9 years ago, she hasn't made any holiday memories at her place. I figured this year we would change that. He apartment is much smaller than we are used to, but we made space. We moved the living room furniture against the walls and rented a round table and chairs to place in the middle of the room. Mom decorated it with her favorite china, crystal goblets and silverware that was passed down from her mother. All of the food was set up on the kitchen countertops and table. There was room for everything and everyone! Six adults, seven kids , full bellies and laughter gave mom some great memories this Thanksgiving. She's already planning Christmas dinner...

My idea of Thanksgiving is more simple and quiet. It was only my immediate family. Husband, sons and daughter. On Friday I woke up at 6:30am and started my turkey and everything else. By 2pm we set up at my wooden farmtable with paper plates in the Thanksgiving theme. We watched holiday shows on Hallmark Channel all day. Perfect!