What I'm Lovin' on Etsy - Tuesday Edition . . .

Christmas shopping and decorating are in full swing around these parts so I thought I'd share some of the pretty pink things I've discovered on Etsy recently.



I found this gorgeous 5 X 5 photo at KClarkPhotography. So pretty!!

Below is a rose colored Starlette crown created by Sue Eggen of giantdwarf. They come in an array of colors and styles. I would love this to wear on Winter Solstice.





How about these adorable little retro gift tags?!!? They can be found at bostonbaglady.



I found this shabby chic tulle wreath at ohcrop16. It's perfect for the front door of your little shabby chic cottage. Or how about the door to your powder room?




Hand-painted and glittered clothes pins found at SugarandPaint. I'm sure you could come up with lots of different uses for these!!






If you're looking for the perfect pink Christmas cards, here they are!! I found these at polkadotshop. They are handmade and machine stitched and blank inside so you can add your own special message. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!!!


Below is a beautifully created sea urchin tree that can be found at beautifuldetailswed. I think I'd have to keep this out all year 'round because it's way too pretty to put away!!





If you're like me and like to use gift bags as well as wrapping paper these adorable aqua and pink muslin bags would work beautifully to hold gift cards. You can find them at CraftyClementines.




I am loving this oh-so-pretty snowflake print cotton ribbon that I found at diycloset. This shop is packed to the rafters with bits and bobs of all kinds!!





Pink plus vintage equals CANDY FOR THE EYES ! ! ! How incredibly beautiful is this??? I found this vintage pink glass ornament at ExhuberantHousewifery. Don't you just love the name??!!??






Last but certainly not least, I found a shop called CharonelDesigns that sells the most wonderful gift tags, handmade cards and all things paper. Pay them a visit this holiday season. I promise you won't be disappointed!!




Let's all make an effort to support small businesses during this season of giving!! A handmade gift from the heart speaks volumes. : )


Many blessings for a happy Tuesday ~ Wendy

Ready or Not Here They Come . . .

I've honestly been trying to block any thoughts of the impending holidays but the reality is that they're just around the corner ~ ready or not. Last nite, we were able to all sit down for a nice Sunday dinner. Since son #1 has gotten older and now has his license this has become more and more of a rare occasion. I'm sure the fact that I was cooking roast beef, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy had a lot to do with him being here. Whatever works!! : ) I took the opportunity to tell them that they had to start making their Christmas lists. Jim and I are going to start doing a little shopping at a time so I don't turn into a crazy woman mid-December when nothing has been done yet. Son #3 still believes in Santa which makes it fun. Son #2 told me last nite that he wishes he still believed because that made Christmas much more exciting then knowing it is your parents that set up all the gifts under the tree. I told him that there is a part of me that will ALWAYS believe there's a Santa and he got a gleem in his beautiful eyes. I think I had just given him permission to feel the same way and that made me very happy. : )

When I was playing around on the computer this morning I found some wonderful pictures of my version of a Country Christmas. Most of these photos came from Country Living magazine, either here in the States or abroad. I hope you enjoy them!!

I just love how Christmas isn't about just red and green anymore. Aqua and white are so pretty and peaceful which is how our holidays should feel.

Isn't this railing so, so pretty? I love how the greens pool at the bottom of the stairs. Everything flows so beautifully.

I loved this adorable country Christmas card holder. It doesn't hold very many cards but I would use it for my extra special ones that I hold onto year after year. I'm always on the lookout for a pretty card holder and have found several nice ones over the years. Currently, I'm using a vintage looking basket that has an old advertisement on the front for Better Homes & Gardens. I think I found it in Target a couple of years ago.

A pretty little Advent calendar that you can

make yourself.

What little girl (or grown up little girl) wouldn't love this fairy stocking?!!?

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Many blessings ~ Wendy