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Sharing Christmas at Shadymont

Whew!!! I am through decorating for Christmas.  I am TIRED!!! Yesterday and today was spent removing the autumn decor and arranging and rearranging the Christmas decor.  I've tried to remind myself that anything I put out has to be put away in a month, so I'm trying to keep it fairly simple.

I started with the mantel.  It holds lighted garland with white and gold ribbon, butterflies and cherubs.  I also made my first coffee filter wreath and hung it above the mantel.  The next one I do will be better hopefully.

 

Next I brought up the small Christmas tree I bought last year.  This year I used silver, white, and red.  I love the little roses I added to get more red accents.


I'll share more in the next few days.  Hope you are enjoying the season.  Can't wait to see what you've done so far. 

I'm joining in the fun parties at
 Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch



Thanks ladies, for hosting these fantastic parties!!!
Please be sure to stop by for a visit.
See you soon!
Kathy

Comments

  1. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 27, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Beautiful! I love your mantel, it's gorgeous with lovely white angels and bows. I have lots of ribbon, but don't know how to make big bows. Pretty tree too. Lots of hugs, FABBY

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 27, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Your mantle looks so pretty. You did a good job on the coffee wreath and it's perfect above the mantel. I made a music sheet wreath last year, WHEW!!! vowed I would never make another! LOL!
    Love the pretty Noel ornaments!
    I'm getting there on my decorating but still lots to be done.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comNovember 27, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I am like you, I want to do simple this year-it has become such a chore to do all I used to do!Your decorations are all just beautiful.

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  4. Rose H (UK)November 27, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Just LOVE your huge bow on the mantle Kathy!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I think the wreath looks great, as well as the rest of your lovely decorations! Sets the mood for a warm and sparkly Christmas. Happy Holidays!

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