Saturday, December 18, 2010

Beautiful lights...

I finally figured out how to add fairy dust to our candy Christmas tree picture. I won't mention how long
it took me to figure it out! lol


A picture of our rotating Christmas tree...thought it turned out
pretty cool. No, it's not turning that fast! lol

Our beautiful moon casting it's glow on us.

Are you all ready for Christmas? Or are you still doing those little
last minute details? My dh and I ventured out in the rain
today and finished OUR little details. All we plan
to do now is bake, relax and sleep late...

Merry Christmas...
Sylvia

Friday, December 17, 2010

Christmas Angel and Apron

I was feeling crafty today...
decided to use the pretty vase Sherry gave me for Christmas, a Christmas ornament and some tulle.

And turn it into a

Christmas Angel...cute huh?

Check out this gorgeous Mrs. Christmas Apron that Joni from Red Couch Recipes
is giving away. Her sister Jacqueline from Purple Chocolat Home made it. Their blogs are full of eye candy,
let's go visit.
I have my fingers and toes crossed, hoping to win this beauty.

Merry Christmas...
Sylvia

Vintage Christmas

Elf's in toy land...found Tyler the elf wrapped up in an old plastic bag
waiting to come home with me...
He now sits proud on top of the piano keys...his bud Brandon sits by the
music box.


Sweet little houses in desperate need of
restoration...

must get silver glitter...

found them in an old beat up box...waiting for someone
to rescue them.

I am linking up with Debra at Common Grounds...Today is Inspiration Friday! Come check it out.

Merry Christmas...

Sylvia

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Friendships with gifts...

What a fun day....my bff's and I had our Christmas gift exchange today.
The rules were that all gifts had to be bought at a thrift store, garage sale or flea market. We drew names a couple of months ago so we had plenty time to shop.

Amy received this beautiful basket filled with goodies from Jennifer.



Amy made this beautiful chicken wire frame for Sherry...mannnnn,  too bad that "S" wasn't for Sylvia..haha



I stuffed and stuffed this basket with Amy's favorites..I think she liked it. ;)



This is a funny story...Debbie wanted this cookie house jar from the thrift store but she
kept forgetting to stop by and buy it...so sneaky Dina bought it for her. The surprise on Deb's face was priceless..hahaha



This was a beautiful gift from Amy (yes, we have two Amy's in our group) to Dina...it was Amy's grandmothers little statue. A very special gift for Dina.


Sherry did a great job finding goodies for me...and she thought I would be hard to shop for! ha...
piece of cake....

My other bff Jennifer received a beautiful green FAT glass vase/jar from Deb.
Jen was lucky enough to get her gift early that is why she is not shown with a gift. I will have to get a pic of her carrying that BIG gift.

Later that day, we spent our day with our children...celebrating their school Christmas party.
Oh Happy Day...I have been blessed with some beautiful friends.

Merry Christmas...

Monday, December 13, 2010

Cookies and a Castle

Hola....so much has been happening around here that I am SO ready to start Christmas vacation this week.
 I did get to bake about 70 Butterscotch Scotchies for my family last Thursday.

 And some for Dina's cookie exchange party Friday night. They were a big hit at my house...did not make it to Monday!!! I keep hearing...where's the cookies? hahaha

A couple of weeks ago we were given Disney tickets by my In-laws (Thanks W&J).
A Fun filled Saturday with the kids is so worth it! The boys are growing up so fast that we really need to
enjoy those special times with them.
As you can see Cinderella's castle is breathtaking during the day....


But at night....Enchanting.
They have a special showing at 6:15 where Cinderellas Fairy Godmother
decorates the castle for her.

Where is my Fairy Godmother?

I hope you all are having a good week.
Stay warm...it's actually going to drop down to the low 30's here!!!
And I live in Florida...


my poor plants....

Hugs...Sylvia

Friday, December 3, 2010

Decorated candles

You have inspired me...

so I too decorated some candles

found at the Dollar Tree. I used paper and

vintage linen napkins along with

lots of little trinkets here and there.

Have a warm weekend,
Sylvia

Vintage Black Friday..

Being that I am home with housework nothing to do I've decided to play with Jill today.
I found this 50 pound phone at my local thrift shop...way cool..

even has a Bridgeport phone number!

This little beauty was found at Renniger's Extravaganza a couple of weeks ago.

I instantly loved the little case with

a Mom and her precious pretty little girl. Sweet huh?

I am off to the French Cupboard to visit Jill from Gypsy Brocante...I have lots to see.

Happy Vintage Black Friday!!!
Sylvia