Pottery Barn Decorating Class

On Sunday my mom and I went to Pottery Barn to a decorating class on How to Set Up Your New Home.   My mom and I thought it would be mostly decorating, but it was more about what to register for and what the essentials are.

They showed you some different plate settings (formal, casual, and everyday) along with some fun ways to accessorize your table.  They showed different flatware that went with each setting as well.

They then showed ALL of the glassware that they offer.  Talking about each piece, what you really needed, and what some pieces could also be used for

(i.e. wine glass as a water glass, martini glass for dessert, etc.)

They also showed different barware that they carried and pieces that you should have 

and pieces that are more of a conversation starter.

After showing those pieces they showed picture frames and other ways to

 decorate by using glass, plants, and botanicals.

Now, while I didn't take any photos during the class (I plan to ask about this next time!)  

I did take some photos throughout the store for your viewing pleasure.

Cute tablescape

Loved all the greenery on this table

Beautiful botanicals and glass (my personal fave!)

Love this terrarium look (sorry it came out blurry!)

Our next class is in two weeks and it's How to Accessorize Your Home.

~XOXO~

Handmade Gift Exchange - My gift

As I posted yesterday, I participated in the Handmade Gift Exchange over at Craftaholics Anonymous.

Here is what Brooke sent me.

I promptly hung it on our beverage center. 

It's perfect!

What a fabulous gift I received.

Happy Holidays!

Quick Holiday Craft

While out shopping at Walmart  I came across these cute monogram stocking charms in the Christmas section.  I grabbed an H and wasn't sure what I was going to do with it.   I didn't really have a reason to shop on Black Friday, but I went out just to check things out.   While at Kohls, I found a gorgeous picture frame and instantly I knew what to do with my "H."

Do you love it?  Everyone that has seen it has complimented me on it and asked where to get one.  My mom even went to Kohls to get some frames to make them as gifts this year.

I think I might make a few for my son's teacher gifts this year.

Cheers!

Centerpiece

So I we moved our table from the dining room into the kitchen.  After having Thanksgiving dinner in the dining room, we decided we wanted a bigger table for that space.  Now I have a VERY empty dining room.
Anywho, I decided my table needed a centerpiece, luckily I LOVE glass and have quite a few Apothecary jars laying around the house.  I found some cheap ornaments at Target in the dollar section.

I took some cotton batting and stretched it out to make it look like snow.

And filled my pretty jar.

Now to find a pretty tablecloth or table runner for the table.

More Decorations

So my kitchen was lacking a little Christmas cheer, so I thought I would add something to the lights fixtures.  Here is the before, sorry it's not a great picture, I took it on my phone.  

I found some cute little flower rings at Michaels for 1/2 off and put them on the kitchen lights.

It is the perfect touch on the lights.  I put them on the island lights as well.  Now I am debating getting the larger size to hang on the backs of my chairs.  Maybe if they go a little cheaper...

Happy Saturday!

It's Christmas time!

I have been busy decorating for Christmas around our house.  

I am hosting a spa party at my home next week and want everything to be perfect.  

I have been working on my garland.  I purchased basic green garland and I knew I would be adding picks and flowers to it.  I wanted to do a silver theme in my foyer.  

Well, you would be surprised as to how much stuff is not Silver.  It was very frustrating.

Anywho, I purchased white poinsettia flowers at Pat Catan's.

The centers were red and fake flower looking, so I painted them silver with glitter glue.

The stuff worked great.  

Here is the finished product in my foyer.

And a close up...

Didn't it come out great?  I have a banister at the top of my stairs that I am working on too.  

I just need a few more bows, the one Pat Catan's was out of them.

I love how it came out!  It truly makes me smile with delight when I go upstairs.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend!

Getting in the Christmas Spirit

I have lots to make this year to get our house decorated for Christmas.  With our new home, I have many new places to hang garland and pictures and don't even know where to start. 

 For inspiration I took a look at my sister-in-law's home.  Her house is fabulous year round, but especially beautiful at Christmas.  I wish she lived here so she could help decorate my house!

Here's a few pictures from last year...

Close-up of the stockings

Main stairwell

The mantel

Dining Room

Love her chandelier's over the island!

Foyer

Isn't it beautiful?  She is so talented.

Here's to getting in the Christmas spirit over Thanksgiving weekend!

The Master Bedroom

So we are building a new home and I have begun the hunt for decorations.  I am looking to do blue and brown in the master bedroom.  I found this online... what do you think?

I am totally in love with it! I think I might paint the walls blue since most of the house will be Desert Castle.  What do you think?

I saw this bedroom on HGTV and might use it as inspiration in my new bedroom. The chandelier is a bit too fru fru for the the man, but I LOVE the color.