Sunday, November 27, 2011

The Decorating Ghosts of Christmas Past


One of the wonderful things about having a blog is that you can look at old
seasonal photos from years gone by and remember what you liked about a 
holiday decorating scheme.  



These are a few of my favorites from last year.  This was my Sun Valley
Christmas cloche.  It was fun putting it together for one of Marty's
cloche parties.




This is another one of my favorites.  Love that Christmas card that looks
like a vintage postage stamp!



And this darling little bird is another favorite.  
Now that I have the Christmas boxes down from the attic, I wonder what
I will create this year?  

For more inspiration I am headed over to 

and

Okay Bentley ~ let's gather up all of your Christmas themed
squeak toys and put them in a wagon for your display!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
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22 comments:

  1. Sonny GNovember 27, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    love love love that Bird .. he is too cute~!

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  2. Brenda PruittNovember 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I love that cloche! It's so much fun seeing what people will come up with each year!
    Brenda

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  3. Ric Rac and Polka DotsNovember 27, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I just love looking at those pictures. Our tastes must be very similar as I would love to have each and every one of them. I am going to start Christmas decorating tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration. You have such a fun blog!!!!
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  4. Ann@A Sentimental LifeNovember 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I have pictures in the tops of my rubbermaid boxes so I remember how I did a display, I still change them around but it helps!

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  5. OliveNovember 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    You are right that cloche is darling. We are finished with all Christmas decorating as of this afternoon and I am tired.

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  6. GinaNovember 27, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Now that's a clever cloche! Too cute!

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  7. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Susan, I love your cloche...too cute!! I am following back!!

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  8. UnknownNovember 27, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    precious, cloches and snowmen, two of my favorite things.
    kisses to Bentley...

    Karen

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  9. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesNovember 27, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    How cute! I love cloches!!! They remind me of Christmases past!

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  10. Cindy AdkinsNovember 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I can't wait to see what you do this year! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you and Bentley have a great week!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  11. My Vintage MendingNovember 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I love to go back and look at photos to see what I thought was worthy...sometimes I surprise myself. These are lovely...smiles...Renee

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  12. Amanda LeeNovember 27, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love, love that cloche!

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  13. Heirloom treasuresNovember 27, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    such a pretty little bird,:)j

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  14. Desire EmpireNovember 27, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    My favourite is the skiing teddy. Following you too now!!!

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  15. MellodeeNovember 27, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I love how you change and recreate your things. You have such a great skill at creating displays that look just right!

    It's funny, some of my things go back to the same exact spot, year after year. Other things land somewhere new each Christmas. None of mine look nearly as good as yours! I just can't do anything Christmas until December, but I'm thinking!

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  16. DianeNovember 28, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Love that cloche! Took a tour around your blog, love the pink. Following you. Diane

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  17. Musings from Kim K.November 28, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Such lovely vignettes. I'm smitten with your bell garland.

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  18. Peeters LilianeNovember 28, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog, I feel honared!!!
    Your blog is amazing I to love the country style!! I'm a new follower.
    Greetings from Belgium,
    Liliane

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  19. bjNovember 28, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    So so cute...did you or Bentley think up the cute Sun Valley Cloche ? :))

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  20. DeniseNovember 28, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Susan and Bentley,

    I love these three vignettes!! They are so charming; it's hard to decide which one I like best. ;) I do love the Santa nesting dolls and the unique Christmas card. I love this season, and it's so nice to see how everyone else decorates their homes.

    Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind comments. Hope you have a great week!

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  21. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 29, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Everything is so cute!!

    I am posting my Home Tour room by room over at my Christmas blog, A Debbie-Dabble Christmas!

    Please stop by if you have a chance!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  22. Vicky @ Mess For LessDecember 5, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Looks like you have some great inspiration to start with. Can't wait to see what you will do! I am a new follower visiting from The Tablescaper. Vicky from Mess For Less

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