A Few of my Favorite Etsy Things for the Holidays . . .

One of my favorite ways to spend a few minutes alone with the computer is to visit all of the wonderful shops on Etsy.  If you've never visited this highly addictive on-line market place (can't say I didn't warn you!!) you are in for a real treat.  Just like my other favorite place to visit, Pinterest , Etsy allows you to get lost in visual loveliness.  One of my favorite places to be lost in!!  : )

These adorable handmade polka-dotted ornies are available at HandyHappyHearts.

The stocking and adorable letter to Santa were found in my newest favorite Etsy shop, Elm Tree Studio .  I also found the little banner below there and couldn't resist purchasing it for my daughter's room.  I've been looking for something small to hang in her room and this was perfect!!

These absolutely wonderful linen trees were found at Adatine .  This shop is from Lithuania and has so many adorable things in it and not just for Christmas either.

For quite a while now, I've been in love with Julie Collings shop .  She always has the sweetest little things in her shop and also sells kits for you to create your own goodies with.  Definite eye candy!!  : )

One of the kits in Julie's shop.

How sweet is this vintage cotton ribbon that I found in theStationeryRoom ??  There are also red and white striped paper straws for sale that would be wonderful for a Christmas dinner table. 

Okay, so I had to include this hunky little elf!!  : )  He can be found at the merriweather council .  She has lots of other great things for sale but, seriously, what more could you ask for than this?? 

Except for maybe this!!!!  LOL!!  Okay, I'm finished now!!  : )

These pretty little snowflake earrings are for sale at picturing , a wonderful shop from Germany.  She has lots of other beautiful items for sale and they're all handmade.

This needle-felted snowball tree can be found at Fairyfolk .  So sweet for a table top or mantle.

I fell in love with this adorable tea towel.  It can be found in Apple White's absolutely wonderful little shop.  In fact, I loved this towel so much, I just purchased it.  : )  Couldn't resist and I have the perfect spot for it!!

I've been in love with vintage Santa mugs since the first time I ever saw them!!  These two are from A Needle in the Hay.

How sweet are these vintage 1950's ornaments??  They can be found at The Heirloom Shoppe along with lots of other vintage goodies for both the holidays and every day, too.

 I could keep going on for hours but guess it's time for me to start my day.  It's a beautiful day here in New York.  The wind is blowing and the sky is bright blue!!  Brrrrrrr!!  I think our surprise 60 degree days are officially over!!  : )


Many blessings for a beautiful day ~ Wendy

I'm Dreaming of an Aqua Christmas . . .

Or should I say aaahhhhqua Christmas?!!?



Oh my goodness, do I love this color!!















I just love the aqua glittered butterfly and the pretty little silver bird. So pretty on this little white tree!!

Feather trees are my favorite and I decorate with several of them around the house for the holidays.


Mine are too small to hang bulbs from which is fine because the simplicity of the little trees alone is perfect to me.






I could look at these little glittered houses all day!!









I can't wait to display my collection for the holidays. I actually keep them out all year 'round. I leave them on top of my kitchen cabinets. I just can't get myself to pack them away in boxes!!

Who needs "silver bells" when you can have "aqua bells" ?!!?

Now . . . what color to do next?

Many blessings ~ 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