Christmas Eve!

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GNgDrRt/0/O/i-GNgDrRt.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-JrTFQcM/0/O/i-JrTFQcM.jpg" /></center><br />I have to keep this one short and sweet–Christmas Eve is one of my favorite days to celebrate! But I just want to wish you all safe travels near or far and a very Merry Christmas!  <br /><br />(If anyone could pull off a Christmas tree this darling, you know it's gotta be Lesli DeVito from <a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/christmas-decorations/">My Old Country House</a>! I so loved her blog post about her cherished decorations...see it <a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/christmas-decorations/">here</a>!) <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Christmas Eve!

I have to keep this one short and sweet–Christmas Eve is one of my favorite days to celebrate! But I just want to wish you all safe travels ...

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A House Full of Sunshine

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A House Full of Sunshine

Having lived in Minnesota all my life, it's hard to imagine being somewhere warm for the holidays! Well Karen of the blog A House Full o...

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The DIY Mommy

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She went with a non-traditional color scheme, tying in her holiday decor with the turquoise and green already in her Alberta, Canada home. I love the simple festive touches like the spruce clippings and wreaths, but it's Christina's DIY projects that really left me inspired! The Joy to the World map artwork above the mantel is my favorite...read how she made it <a href="http://thediymommy.com/vintage-glam-christmas-mantel-teal-gold-white-glitter-canvas-art/" target="_blank">here</a>! The stockings she made are gorgeous too! There are lots more photos to see, as well as links to her tutorials over at <a href="http://thediymommy.com/teal-green-vintage-inspired-christmas-home-tour/" target="_blank">The DIY Mommy</a>! And check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PrairiePix" target="_blank">Christina's Etsy shop</a> for lots of beautiful downloads like you see in her gallery wall, and that fabulous map!  <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

The DIY Mommy

One of my favorite Christmas home tours this year belongs to Christina of The DIY Mommy ! She went with a non-traditional color scheme, tyin...

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