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Simply Christmas

Christmas is in the air, presents are wrapped. Lights are hung and tis the season to relax and enjoy! It sure has been hard to get into the Christmas spirit around these parts. No snow. Can you believe it? It was 50 degrees today on December 15 in Michigan. Geesh.
Bookshelf winter redo
A little bling for the cabinet.
Mind you, I do like snow but I don't L O V E snow. So, snow around Christmas and New Year's is great and then I am done. But seriously, nothing.
Fireplace mantel
Well, let's get movin' on to the 2011 Christmas Tour of Homes. Isn't it exciting?? On to the pictures. 

Red is my favorite Christmas color.
I just can't seem to get away from it.
Got this cute little lantern for $3, spray painted
it and added an ornament. Walah!


Ornaments are so cheap. These are all
Dollar Tree ornaments thrown into a
basket bought from Hobby Lobby on clearance.


A little rustic Christmas to the top of my linen
cupboard in the dining room.


Ornaments


What can you do with a plate charger for $1.99,
some dry moss, and Dollar Tree ornaments?


fireplace, mirror, wreath.






Love the reflections of mirrors.
They add so much light and space.


What's Christmas without reindeer? Oh, see the
little stand up plaque behind the reindeer?
$4. at a resale shop. S W E E T!


Joy. Nuff said.


Lots of moss and ornaments this year.




Adding more bling with ornaments.




Linking up to the following Christmas Tours:

The Nesting Place 2011 Christmas Tour of Homes

I'll be home for Christmas Party

Keeping the Christmas Spirit Alive, 365

A Christmas Tour of Homes

Welcome to Holiday House Walk 2011

http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/

A Room by Room Christmas Tour


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  1. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my blog. I have to ask....what is an American foursquare? Your Christmas decorations look wonderful....I really love all the distressed wood!

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  2. francesDecember 18, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Everything looks lovely Merry Christmas Cheers Frances

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  3. Honey at 2805December 20, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Thank you for sharing the season at Potpourri Friday! May you have a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays!

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  4. Becca BertottiDecember 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    What a lovely Christmas home! I envy that you're all ready ... I am NOT. LOL. I'm sure that there is still hope that you'll have a white Christmas! And, thank you so much for your sweet note about my whimsical Christmas kitchen! Becca (now following along!

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  5. RenéDecember 23, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    The wreath over the mirror really caught my eye - one of my favorite things. You really found some great buys too. Thanks so much for joining the party!

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  6. Miss CharmingDecember 28, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I love all your rustic decor and of course that beautiful wreath. Hope you had a wonderful holiday.

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