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Old Sewing Drawer Decorated for Christmas

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We sure did.  My daughter and her family ate with us yesterday, and we at with them today.  She lives nearby so that makes it so much easier.

I have been busy decorating for Christmas.  I've done all I plan, except for the tree.  We use a small tree now, and I'll probably get it up tomorrow.  I'll be sharing everything for the next several days (maybe weeks)!

I was anxious to decorate the old sewing machine drawer I bought recently at Queen of Hearts. 


It sits on the bookcase in the dining room.  I removed the fall decor, and added 2 large styro foam snowflakes, a garland of red beads, two bunches of silver grapes, some holly and pine cones, and a Christmas card from last year.  I love the way it turned out. 







The door I distressed stands behind the bookcase.  I added some burgundy ribbon to the burlap wreath, and hung this little snow man stocking.


This is one of my favorite spots to decorate.  I'll be back soon with more decorations to show you!  I'd love to see what you have done.  Leave me a comment, and I'll pop over to your place and return the favor!  


I'll be partying at


Be sure to stop by!  You'll be glad you did!

Comments

  1. What a great idea. I love the sewing machine drawer and how you've filled it full of holiday pretties. I'm going to borrow this idea for sure.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. Oh,"sew" pretty! I knew I'd love it all dressed up for Christmas too!! Looks great!

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  3. You're having such great fun with that drawer!!! Love it and the whole look in that corner!!

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  4. Love it, such a pretty drawer and the vignette is lovely. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Such a lovely idea. The old sewing drawer is gorgeous in design.
    I think it makes a perfect vignette for decorating. It is all decked so beautifully,

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  6. Lovley idea :)
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  7. Your entire bookcase is lovely. Love your lamp shade, the sewing drawer {of course}, the burlap wreath - everything's lovely!

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  8. OH, how pretty! I would love to have a drawer like that to decorate! Your bookcase is so pretty! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  9. That drawer really makes decorating a cinch, doesn't it? Great job!!...:)JP

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  10. What a pretty vignette in the drawer! We went to an architectural salvage place and I stood there with a $5.00 drawer in my hand. Should have bought it!

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  11. What a great idea for decorating. The little drawer can be so versatile. The items you chose for it are so festive!
    Liz

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