Saturday, December 22, 2012

Christmas With A T

It's been a crazy few days!
Rain and then high winds and cold temps but the move is still taking place.  The new homeowners spent their first night in their home while I slept in the old house one last time....it was quiet! 
I think my favorite thing this Christmas has been the Tiger Tree! 
While shopping at Kohl's the other day I found their Christmas ornaments deeply discounted and found two items I had to buy!
This cute little stocking with a T for Tiger
and
This precious bear with a T for Tiger!
I also found some Eiffel Tower ornaments I'll share another time. 

I'm joining 
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Joyeux Noel!

Linda

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

A Christmas Brunch!

Life has been crazy here at A La Carte
I leave again tomorrow to help my daughter and family move into their new home!  I am so excited!
Today I also realized I have not done a single tablescape for Christmas...
no time it seems.
I decided to share a tablescape I did last year and I hope you enjoy seeing it again! 

In the midst of all the shopping, decorating and baking, it's good to take time to stop and have a simple meal with a friend or loved one!
Here is my simple brunch table for two!

The candle plates are vintage Harmony House and are snack set plates.  I do not have the matching cups so added a Sandwich glass bowl for fruit or grits.  
I love the bold colors of these Poinsettia napkins I found in a thrift.  I also used white handled flatware also found in a thrift store.

A red plate as a charger and juice glasses matching the pitcher and a glass mug for coffee or tea complete the place setting

A simple centerpiece
An Angel on a cake plate with red, green and gold ornaments and a touch of greenery

Vintage juice pitcher, creamer & sugar bowls and cardinal salt & pepper shakers complete this table.

I hope you take some time this season to enjoy a easy and fun meal and spend some time with someone you love! 


I'm linking up with 
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Wishing you Joy,

Linda

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

A Day Of Support

Some blogs were silent yesterday and some today...
In support of Sandy Hook Elementary School and all those lost in Newton I offer this...


Gratitude!

Monday, December 17, 2012

Painting The New House!

I am home for a few days to finish my Christmas shopping and wrap presents.  I'll be going back to help Sara & Blake move into the new house the end of the week.  Sara is still working this week so the final move will be next weekend.
Lots of painting was done and I thought I would share some pics 
of the house in progress!
This is Tiger's room!  I love this color that they are calling "Frankenstein Green"
Tiger's bedding is space ships in Green and Dark Blue 
and will look wonderful in this room!
 The master bedroom has this wall of gorgeous blue and the other walls are a lovely cream color!
Tiger getting to know that this is Mommy and Daddy's room!
The spare room aka music room, office and craft space....is this lovely shade of blue which did not photograph well at all.
This is the living room!  The huge window will make this a bright room.  The red wall is awesome and the other walls will be white!  Mid century modern furniture is their hope for the future! 
This is a view from the dining room into the kitchen.  They will remodel this at some point in the future.  A new washer/dryer was delivered.
It takes up a lot of room but is a necessity!
They are so excited!! Rain has slowed down some of the painting but it will be done before the weekend move in.
I'll share more photos!
Of course I have to share some Christmas decorations here at home with you!
I decided to put my copycat suitcase vignette on top of my hutch
I have my vintage Shiny Brites in a glass vase up here in a safe place also!

So much to do in the next few days!
Wishing you all a wonderful week!

Joyeux Noel,

Linda

**There are many ways to honor the memory of those lost in CT ....I will be joining in the day of blog silence on Tuesday**

Friday, December 14, 2012

Update!

The closing on the house went smoothly and Sara and Blake and Tiger have a new home!  We celebrated with a dinner at a Japanese steak house and Tiger loved the 'fire' they do on the grill. 
Today was full of errands for the new house.
Tonight as I'm holding my sweet Tiger and rocking him I hear about the terrible tragedy that happened in CT today....there are no words to express my grief for those who lost loved one's and especially the children.  It is unbelievable.  
My prayers are joining all of yours.

I still wanted to share with you a Favorite Thing.   I received this from my friend Judy at  20 North Ora....she makes the best pillows and many other crafty things which she sells on Etsy.
Isn't this the sweetest pillow made from a vintage Christmas Hankie!  I love it!  So cute and just perfect on my couch covered with a Christmas quilt.
I would never have thought to use the hankies in this way but I love it! 

I also want to share another favorite pillow that I bought 
at a craft show many years ago
Made from a chenille bedspread with an appliqued face,
this snowman makes me smile! 

I'm sharing these at 
and 

Hug your loved one's!

Linda