Valentine's Day Decorations

Thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes and to all who participated in Show and Tell Friday! This weekend, I spent a little time putting up Valentine decorations, but kept them very simple.

I tucked in pink hydrangeas (from Michaels) on my teacup shelves. I will leave them up all the way through spring.




I decorated my tea tray with a pink candle, ribbon and rose petals.








And finally, tulips and candles for my kitchen table centerpiece. The tulips were a birthday gift from my friend. They probably won't last all the way until Saturday, so I will pick up some more at the grocery store.






Thank you for taking a look at my simple Valentine decorations. I'm sure we'll add some candy by the end of the week. :0)

Winter Pinecone Wreath~Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.


Today, I am sharing a winter wreath that I made last week.


I got a twig wreath from Hobby Lobby.


Hot glued pinecones all around the inner edge.


And added a satin ribbon bow.




Thank you for taking a look at my quick and easy winter wreath! I am determined to get my Christmas decorations down and give my house a good deep clean this weekend...wish me luck! :0)


Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate.

If you would like to join in, please leave your *permalink* below, along with your first name only (this makes the list easier to read). If your link has been removed from Mr. Linky, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting. Have fun!

Christmas Home Tour! ~ 2008

Welcome to Boomama's Christmas Tour of Homes! This is my 3rd year participating and it's always a lot of fun!


I've got brownies in the oven, so come on in...


Our stockings are hung by the chimney with care.




Our tree is decorated with white lights, gold ribbon, red bows, candy canes, and lots of family ornaments.


Let's make our way into the dining room.


I've tucked in red and white poinsettias on my teacup shelf.


Lots of Christmas touches on my hutch.









Lastly, my Christmasy kitchen.










Don't forget to grab a Buckeye Brownie before you go. Here's the recipe if you'd like to make some, too.

Buckeye Brownies

9x13 pan of your favorite brownies. (I used Ghiradelli's triple chocolate mix)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup plus 6 TB. butter, softened and divided
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup chocolate chips

1. Prepare, bake and cool your brownies.
2. Mix together powdered sugar, 1/2 cup of butter and peanut butter; spread over brownies. Chill for 1 hour.
3. Melt together 6 TB of butter and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat. Spread over brownies. Let cool. Cut into small squares.


Thank you for stopping by and be sure to visit Boomama for more home tours! Merry Christmas!

Christmas Living Room

Thank you for your comments on my Christmasy front porch! This is the third year I've hung the skates on the front door and so far no broken glass (fingers crossed!).


Today, I am showing you around our livingroom.


Our village nativity set is on top of our entertainment center.


Along with a lamp, cinnamon stick candles, a small cottage...


and woodland deer.




I bought a roll of live greenery at Walmart for under $9.00 and used it on the mantle, fireplace, entryway, kitchen hutch and front porch.


A cozy corner and a basket of our favorite Christmas books.


We had fun decorating our tree with gold ribbon, red bows, favorite ornaments and lots of candy canes.



Thank you for stopping by for a visit!

Christmas Front Porch

Welcome to my Christmasy front porch!


I hung my childhood ice skates on the front door and added greenery, berries and a gold bow.




I've had the snowman lanterns for many years, and the rustic star garland was a yardsale find. I wrapped it around the evergreen wreath.


And had a little leftover for the table.


Some of you will recognize the sleigh from last week's show and tell!






Thank you for stopping by and taking a look at my front porch. I hope you have a wonderful start to your week!