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Moving Forward


Are you ready for the New Year?  I'm getting excited as I plan to retire from my job on March 31st.  I'll have over 24 years, but will turn 60 in March and want to be home with my hubby who is already retired.  We look forward to being able to go to our home in South Georgia and not have to come back so quickly so I can go to work.

I packed away all the decorations the day after Christmas and shopped the house to get a different look.  I am happy with the changes.  See what you think.


I changed to my drop cloth ( need to iron it)!  I used white dishes (Wal Mart), the gold chargers from Dollar Tree, my stainless (40 pieces $10.00 at Santa Consignment Sale), glasses, Fred's $1.00, each, the white candle sticks that were once green, silver grapes are ornaments, napkin rings from Good Will, the urn is a consignment shop find.  I already had the greenery, roses, etc.  The green holly stuck in the napkin rings came from a silk bush I have had several years, I think from Dollar Tree. The little crystal dish belonged to my MIL.
See how thrifty I can be??? 


I am really pleased with it but will definitely iron that table cloth.  :)

I had to keep a pop of red with all the white.  Love the look!


I changed the mantel also.  The wire lantern on the left came from a consignment shop and the one on the right was a gift this year from a coworker.
The picture in the center is my creation.  An owner of a consignment shop GAVE it to me because there was no price on it.  The frame and mat I already had, so a light bulb went off and I thought, Kathy, put the two together!  DUH!!! I love how it turned out.




I'm still on that "White" kick.   :)

Check back in a few days, I got some FABULOUS things from Kirkland's today! 

This week I will be linking up to
Funky Junk Interiors Saturday Night Special,
A Stroll thru Life, Tabletop Tuesday,
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday

I plan to also attend a few more parties, so check back for links to great linky parties.
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  1. sweet violetsDecember 31, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Good for you on the retirement!!! You and hubby will enjoy yourselves and I wish you many happy years ahead!!! hugs...cleo

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  2. YONKSDecember 31, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Sounds like 2012 will be a wonderful new start for you! Good luck with your retirement and I hope The New Year brings you all you wish for.
    Nice to meet you.
    Dianne

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  3. MuddaritavilleJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    I love your fireplace and the built ins.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog, I am a new follower of you too.

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  4. MuddaritavilleJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    PS. Congrats on your pending retirement this year!

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  5. Carey's Farmhouse KitchenJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks for following me and leaving a comment on my blog. I love new followers! Congrats on your retirement. My husband retired from the Air Force in 2010. Your home is lovely!

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  6. Always NestingJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Looks great. I love white also and I'm drawn to white furniture, but well, it wouldn't be white in my house for very long :) You are so lucky to have those great built-ins flanking your fireplace.

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  7. FABBY'S LIVINGJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I love your built ins flanking your fire place. We have that too and I just love it with books and things. Congrats on your retirement sweet friend, it's going to be great, wait and see! I love your beautiful white tablescape and the artwork at the mantel. Happy New Year!
    FABBY

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Congratulations on the retirement. That will be fabulous. Love the all white with the gold chargers. The table scape is stunning and the mantel is perfect. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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