Blondie 'N' SC

Playhouse~

It has been a challenging week around our home, as our whole family got hit with the stomach flu starting last Friday.

One by one we each got it, and we even managed to pass it to my mom...ugh! Needless to say there has been sleepless nights, cranky kids and lots of well let's just say...cleaning up to do...not one of my favorite things especially when the cleaning up includes a seagreass rug...

 I saw this sweet little "playhouse" and besides thinking it is the cutest thing ever...I really just want to order it, set it up in the backyard {or the living room} and use it as an escape of sorts from the sickies that have invaded our house.

 I could fill it up with all things that bring me comfort and maybe just paint my toes, read a few magazines and perhaps daydream a bit.... I think this little tent would just make any ordinary day a wee bit better!

 After all, it has pom pom trim...which makes my heart pitter patter! I wonder if I could fit a tiny Chandelier in there as well? hmmm....

Hope your week is treating you well...and the sickies have managed to stay out of your Christmas homes!

I also wanted to say "thank you" for all the comments on our house dolled up for Christmas. I have to admit it can be a little nerve wracking putting yourself out there like that amongst so many talented women, but you all made me feel right at home! Thank you for that from the bottom of my heart!

Blessings,

Our Christmas House~

Hello and welcome to Our Christmas House as part of the Holiday House Walk graciously hosted by the ever talented Jennifer Rizzo.

Make sure to pay the stop before me, Anne Marie a visit as her home has been beautifully decorated for the season!  She never ceases to amaze & inspire me!

This year we have been blessed with a new member of the family and with a wee little one in the mix, decorating has been a bit challenging. This guy, as cute and sweet as he is feels that everything is basically "his"...and does not understand the word "no"...so my sights have been set a little higher {literally} & more on the simple side this year when it comes to decorating...

{he's a rascal I tell ya...}

Let's go on in and take a quick peek around, shall we....

{every year our oldest son gets to pick out a "charlie brown" tree to make his own...}

 Excuse the mess of baby toys, I try to persuade him with colorful things so he will stop grabbing the garland or the pretty bows...just watch your step please!

 I saw a photo years ago with angel wings on the back of each chair in the dining room and for the life of me couldn't get it out of my head. I decided this was the year I needed to add some whimsical sweetness to our dining room! {my husband thinks the wings are complete non-sense}

 {of Course Audrey needed to be a part of the festivities...}

I am a little obsessed with vintage trucks and what a better way to use them in decorating then by making them haul around little Christmas trees! Of course, little hands love to play with these and honestly I like it when they do...

Let's head into the kitchen, where you just happened to catch me right before a small gathering we had with friends...

Grab yourself a slice of cheesecake, a glass of wine and sit a spell...

From the kitchen table....

You can see our mantel with the stocking that were hung with care & adorned with candy canes by my 4 year old...

{little hands love these trees as well...I find them in the most peculiar places...}

uh oh I hear the boys a clattering upstairs, wanna see how we spread the cheer in their rooms? C'mon up....

 Why of course with these sweet little vintage "tootsie" trucks hauling Christmas trees! These cuties came from my friend Michelle~ Vintage Junky & they bring Christmas cheer to my boys rooms! 

Now I am sure you are wondering where are Christmas tree is...he is here...making the whole house smell of a fresh pine forest. I was going to rush home from work and get him all decked out in lights and add him to this post, but when my oldest punk in his no longer cute little baby voice that I miss so much, asked me to sit on the couch and snuggle with him this evening while we watched a Christmas movie... I just couldn't resist his big green eyes and coy smile...he often teaches me that sometimes you just need to slow down and really enjoy the moment...we enjoyed the moment snuggled together on our couch, just him and me....as our tree can stand another night without decorations.

He is so excited for Christmas this year as he finally understands what "Christmas" really means and his eagerness has made me enjoy this season to the fullest...afterall, Christmas through a child's eyes is nothing but magical!

Thanks for coming to our home, you are always welcome and please feel free to stay...we don't want to rush you out the door...perhaps you would like to help us decorate our tree! {she grins}

If you would like to visit the whole line up, click the image below:

The next stop is a "Surprise" and you are surely in for a wonderful treat...so head on over to the fabulous Tracey of French Larkspur!

I wish you a wonderful Holiday season, filled with warm surroundings, hot cocoa, fuzzy socks and beautiful memories with your families and friends!

Now if you will excuse me, I need to make sure the wee one doesn't pull the whole shebang off the fireplace, that little rascal has one strong grip! 

Happy Holidays from our family to yours~

 

Jeanne Oliver Desgins~

Jeanne has always been a huge source of inspiration to me.

She just launched her "Coming Home Collection" which is filled with Handmade dresses, Purses, artwork and vintage treasures.

Here are just a few of things pretty things Jeanne is offering:

{this is my favorite dress, and I love her smile...!}
 

She is also offering a $500 gift certificate to her shoppe! So run on over there and sign yourself up! If you have a few extra minutes take a look at her Lookbook, her images are simply breath taking! I also think Anthropolgie needs to swoop up her whole collection, just sayin'!

Happy Friday y'all!

p.s. Jeanne was the inspiration for me to open up my Etsy store a few years back! And once I get my eggs in a line, I might dust the shelves, sweep the dust bunnies up and get that shoppe back open!  Fingers crossed~ mwahhh~

 {all images by Jeanne Oliver}