Hello my friends! I hope you all had a great weekend!
It's time to announce the winner of the Pom Pom ruffled bag! I want to thank all of you who entered my giveaway... I only wish I had something for each and every one of you. I won't keep you gals waiting in suspense any longer. THE WINNER IS... Lara from the lovely blog Air Kiss. Congratulations Lara!
I know, I know... we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet, and I usually never decorate for Christmas until the weekend "after" Thanksgiving, but let me explain why I'm doing a Christmas decorating post instead of a Thanksgiving table setting post for your guys. Let me start by telling you what kind of weekend I had. I decided to paint the top of my dining room table white... yep... I went and did it. But, I decided it didn't look right in the the space all white, so I tried distressing it. It looks OK, but I'm still not loving it. I don't dare show it to you guys out fear of total embarrassment... lol! So, until I fix the situation, you guys won't be seeing my dining room area. ;-)
I have also been sooo inspired by so many beautiful Christmas posts lately that I could hardly wait a minute longer to get started myself. I've just started in my little laundry area... it's kind of out of site, but gets passed through constantly.
I adore these little birds! Guess where I found them. I found these little lovelies at Target. Aren't they just the sweetest ornament? I want to go back and get some more for my tree.
I bought these sweet little mercury pine cones at Target, too, and I found the real pine cones in their dollar section about a month ago.
I ordered some burlap and linen ribbon from Kristin's Faded Prairie Etsy shop a few weeks ago, and she sent them to me wrapped so lovely with the music note paper and glittery #5. I thought it looked so pretty that I decided to leave it like that and use it for display during Christmas.
I'm linking up to Kathleen's fabulous White Wednesday link party! There's lots of great inspiration to see over there, so go check it out! Thanks for hosting Kathleen! :)
I also wanted to thank you for all of your sweet comments on my last post. I appreciated them so much! You girls are awesome!!
Enjoy the rest of your week everyone!
'Til next time...
~ Jo :-)
Oh, so happy for Lara she's a doll! Jo, I am sure your table is not as bad as you think. Is it possible to simply remove the paint you put on? We did that once with a project and was able to get it all off. You were brave to try it though, as your table is already so beautiful. Have a great week, xoxo tami
ReplyDeleteYour little bird is just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jo,
ReplyDeleteI love that little bird(s)... I want some, gosh I hope I get a chance to drive over to Target, it's a ways for me from this little town, but will give it a shot after seeing those cuties.
I love your vignettes for WW, that Malted Milk jar speaks to my heart in all its loveliness. Cute feed cabinet too, love it. Gosh... I use that word LOVE around here a lot, but it's true!
Happy WW and congrats to Lara. She's a doll, I'm happy that beautiful bag is going to a nice person, beautiful home too. Way to go, Lara!
Chat soon, Jo!
xoxo~Tracie
I love the cute birds and the silver pinecones. Great look!!!
ReplyDeleteJo, how are you?? Christmas!! I am soo looking forward to decorate.I will have to go without most of my decorations.I had to leave them in our storage unit back in Il.I should plan it when Nada Farm has her big show.I lived not to far from that.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you been putting some ideas together.I like it! Cant wait to see more!
Have a sunny day...Chickie
~*~*Congrats to Lara!!!! Hugs,Rachel ~*~*~*
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner!! I must go back to Target, I didn't see those birds while I was there :( I would have definitely scooped them up! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Jo...what a beautiful things !!! and white !! and congratulations to the winner!!!.....yes yes !! love Ria...
ReplyDeleteI love that yellow rustic table in all your pictures :) and I'm sure your dining table will be wonderful too
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Lara...lucky girl! I saw those little birdies at Target and there was only one left! I keep checking and checking and checking some more, but there never is any :(
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your table looks fine, perhaps you just aren't used to it yet? Maybe you should rub some glaze on it, get it all in the crevices and what not. Good luck ♥ Tricia
I was just at Target the other day-but we didn't venture back to the Christmas stuff! I guess I might just have to make another trip-love those birds!
ReplyDeleteThe bird is so beautiful! Thank you for your greetings too :) We have lots on different heart shaped lights here in Finland. It`s also easy to do yourself from wire ja lights :) Have a nice week!
ReplyDeleteLove a lot all the little birds and the bottle with the old tag. Beautiful pictures, as always!
ReplyDeleteKiss Silvia
Congrats to the winner! I so adore that photo up there with the bird and the tree outside the window how pretty.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much inspiration all over blogland lately it is getting hard to wait until after Thanksgiving! I love those lil' birds from Target, I also bought a few and when I went back for more they were gone..hopefully your Target still has them. Love the silver and real acorns together, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to Target tomorrow! I ordered twine from Kristin and got a sparkley number 2 and the letter K! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteI'm sad I didn't win the ruffel bag.
Beautiful pictures today!
Oh...I hope some of those little birds are left at Target! They are just adorable, Jo!! I love the subtle touches in your laundry room, just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will come up with something creative for your dining room table. And it will be lovely! :-)
XO,
Jane
I love all the sweet touches you have added to your laundry room. The birds are precious.
ReplyDeleteI'm certain your table will be fine once you get used to it. Tricia(above)had a wonderful idea about rubbing some glaze on it. That is a great idea. If you don't like it, maybe you can find a way to remove the paint...it is a beautiful table.
It's unbelievable that we are already at the holiday season. This year just seems to have flown by. And, Congratulations to Lara on winning the beautiful bag.
OMGOODNESS.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I read that I won.
It's still sinking in! I am SO over the moon happy!!!! Let me say that I will proudly wear that white, ruffly tote around my shoulder being reminded each day of the warm gift of special friendship and kindred spirit'ness I have discovered. It really is perfect for my style! Thank you dearly Jo & Lavender Fields! XOXO!! Much much appreciated. ♥
And your pics are incredible Jo. Really lovely. What great little finds from Target; they make for such nice little touches.
Lara :)
always so pretty, lovin' those silver pine cones from Target. don't fret, your table will turn out just perfect. we'll jusy have to be patient.
ReplyDeletehugs,
shelley
I am in love with your laundry room, Jo! That sweet little musical bird is so darn cute! And i also really love the mercury glass pinecones. Sounds like I need to run to Target before they are all gone! And I love the way your burlap is wrapped. So pretty! To me the outside of a package is just as important as the gift itself:)
ReplyDeleteGreat Target finds! Hopefully your table will work out for you! You will figure out a way to fix it.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Jo,
ReplyDeleteIt' beginning to look a lot like ********* at your house!!! I love what you are doing.
Hugs, Cindy
Congrats to the lucky winner!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, as always!!!
Congrats to Lara! The tote has found a wonderful home!! Love your pictures!!
ReplyDeleteI love your laundry room. Great stuff. The little birds are darling. There will probably be a run on Target now.
ReplyDeleteLove the little sheet music birdie!!! How cute! All the whites are so fresh and inspiring! Ahhhhh . . .
ReplyDeleteOOhh..love the bird ornaments. They look so nice. I am going to go and check out Target. I would love to have a few of those...to put around the house. Can't wait to see how your table comes out....I bet it will be awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Lara!!!! Lucky girl! I loved that bag.
ReplyDeleteYou never disappoint, Jo and I see you love pinecones too. Somehow I missed this giveaway:(. You've been a busy girl.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Wednesday!
Kathleen
Target? Adorable!
ReplyDeletem ^..^
i have a similar color palette as yours but i find it so hard to introduce holiday colors, i have a lot of turquoise/blue and i don't know how to make it all work but the silver and white look great!
ReplyDeleteDear Jo,
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely little christmas decoration !!!
Love the glass pine cone ( I nearly got the same...)
And the natural cones must be at christmas ( for me the whole year..)
And if you come and take plac4e at my table, you certainly got a coffee...I have to laught because of your table...I know this situation so well...!!! We will see what you will do!!
Don´t keep me in suspence , >I know it will become perfect !!
Have a nice week,
best wishes,
Sanne
Jo, I can see that I need to get over to Target and check out their Christmas aisle! I bought some sheetmusic wreaths this year and those little birdies would look fabulous nearby.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see how your table turned out! I've painted mine a couple of times in greens and now I'm planning to paint it a nice creamy white. I was going to try to get it done before my holiday decorating, Christmas holiday that is, but am not sure if I'll have time.
Chris
WOW Jo, this post is filled with so much inspiration and beauty!!! Everything looks incredible as always!
ReplyDeleteHugs ~
:) T
That little bird is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteYour home must be just magical at the holidays!
Ohhh great pictures from the scales on the old table.
ReplyDeleteHi Jo, Ok, now I'm off to Target to get some of those bird ornaments! Those are just too cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove your style of decor. I'll be posting some of mine soon too. Doesn't blogging just make you want to start early? Plus, I've been making lots of Christmas items to sell at a winter market Dec. 4.
~ Julie
I already have created a christmas atmosphere in my home, have not showed it to my readers, a little bit too early. But within a few days I will.
ReplyDeleteGroet,
Jeanette
Hi Jo...you'll have to tell me where you found those silver acorn ornaments...it's just what I have been looking for!!
ReplyDeleteI met Lara at the May 2010 event here at the farm...and what a perfect winner for your giveaway!! congrats Lara!
xo+blessings,
Anne Marie
Those birdies are the sweetest things!
ReplyDeleteI'm SWOONING over that table your lovely vignette is on... I adore beautiful old pieces like that which are still so functional and eye catching.
ReplyDeleteDawn... The Bohemian
Everything looks so beautiful Jo, and I think I might have to see about some mercury pinecones!
ReplyDeleteHi Jo,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Lara, she will be thrilled.
I love the decorations you have shown, especially the little birds and pinecones.
Good luck with getting the dinning table to your liking.
Happy rest of the week
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi Jo, I love the little bird. It is so cute. I am also a huge fan of pinecones, can't pass one up, they make a nice, natural touch. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteHi Jo,
ReplyDeleteyour pictures are beautiful and I love the little birds, the burlap in the jar.......well, all of it.
Trish xo
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ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner! That was FUN! THanks! ♥
ReplyDeleteSome of my favorite little goodies come from Target. I was going to stay home and "nest tomorrow, but now I NEED to make a trip over to our Target and see if they have some of those sweet ornaments. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI just love your vignettes. I thought I would share and tell you that I bought some of those sweet birds at Target! They are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that those darling little birds are going to be selling out fast at Target! I've been seeing them on everyone's tree lately, Jo! lol! They are just adorable!!! I'm surprised that you found some of those great little silver acorns, too. Word was out that Michelle at Emerald Cove bought them all.....lol!
ReplyDeleteOk.....so....I'll move out of your entryway and into your laundry room for a while. Will that work for you.....?? lol!
xoxo laurie