Fifteen days 'til Christmas... but who's counting? Since you're stopping by My Place during these busy days of holiday happenings, I'm honored—and very glad to "see" you! The last time we were together, I promised you some tablescapes, so let's get right to them... Last Saturday our church hosted a Christmas Tea for women in our community. We were reaching beyond ourselves—beyond our own church members—and, if you visit here often, you know that gets my vote! This is a new church for us, so it was my first time to tablescape with this particular group of ladies. Fun! I've put together a collage for each table with lots of close-ups—and just a few "first impression"comments. That's one ... Keep Reading...
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Still obsessing…
What a fun weekend it was at My Place! I hope you can say the same thing about yours. On Saturday afternoon I hosted a table for a Christmas Tea at church. Can you guess my tablescape theme from this picture? I'll show you all of the tables in a few days. If you're not already on my email list, be sure to subscribe to get new posts via email so you don't miss them! Saturday night, once I'd hauled the dishes back home, washed, and put them all away... I made another wreath from my stash of vintage ornaments. On Sunday it sold -- woo hoo! And Sunday I made yet another one... What are YOU doing to have fun—and de-stress— these ... Keep Reading...
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Gingerbread Houses at the Historic Grove Arcade – Asheville, NC
Do you like leftovers? I sure hope so, because this is a post of "leftover" photos I never got to show you last Christmas! It features entries in the 2013 National Gingerbread House Competition hosted in cooperation with Asheville's beloved Grove Park Inn. Can you believe I've never made a gingerbread house? I'm afraid if I ever do, it will become my NEWEST new obsession! But I do love them—and some of you do, too!—so I'll give you a peek... and some great ideas. (I know you won't mind overlooking the camera phone quality—and pics taken through glass cases.) The Historic Grove Arcade was decked out for the holidays. Gingerbread houses were everywhere! I'll just shush and let ... Keep Reading...
