Faux Chalkboard Canvases...using Old Sign Stencils by Funky Junk Interiors

I love all the fun chalkboard art out there...but unfortunately I was not "gifted" with chalk =board skills...so I grabbed some cool stencils and faked it...

Our Winter Porch...a big ol' junk party...greens, yardsticks, stars and more.

It's been pretty cold here in MN.  My porch has been a little neglected...

Super Simple Junk Christmas Tree...

I think this simple junk tree was "meant to be"...

Hinge Deer...antler obsessed...

I'm not sure I should even show you this crazy hinge deer idea.

A Few Christmas Details in the Kitchen...ironing board advent tree and more

I had fun adding little touches of Christmas to our NEW KITCHEN this year...

Crate Light...with a Christmas twist...

 

You might remember that when I shared my KITCHEN REDO I mentioned that I was waiting on a unique light fixture for over the picnic table.  

The "Star" of Christmas Mantel 2014...Seek HIM

 

My mantel is always the first thing to get dressed for the season.  This year I think it tells a little story...

Junkers Unite for Christmas...Chippy Corbel Repurposed for Christmas Trees

I am so happy to be joining in on another "Junkers United" event!

Empty Clock Christmas Shadow Box...Vintage Repurposing FUN :)

Can I show you something else I made for Christmas?

Repurposed Salt Lid "Star" Christmas Ornament

Yep, I am "one of those"...

 I've started on my Christmas decorating and creating.

When you sell your wares in retail you have to find a way to "jump" into the Christmas "Spirit" a little earlier than most. We needed to have our booth at Antiques Downtown  ready for Christmas shoppers by November 1st this year, so that got me started.  And we celebrate Thanksgiving at my parents' house, so that frees me up to "dig in" a little earlier.  

(And hopefully be all decorated and ready to relax and enjoy in December?) 

I'm not going to lie...most years I just keep on creating up until December 24th. I can't help myself...its my favorite time of year.  And once I start I can't stop!

This is my first repurposed ornament of the season...

The Quiet After Christmas...still enjoying...

December 25th has come and gone.  

Now it's time to put away the "list"...

...and enjoy "THE Gift" that lasts forever.

For God so loved the world,  that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

Wishing you quiet moments and continued JOY.

My family celebrates over New Years...so I keep the decorations up and twinkling so I stay in the "Spirit"...and enjoy them a just a little bit longer...

PEACE and LOVE to you, 

At Christmas...seeing beauty in unexpected places...

Merry Christmas dear friends...may you continue to see beauty in unexpected places.

Like a manger...in a stable.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

God bless, 

Ready for Santa...a mini faux fire place...

I've had this old broken clock for a while now.

With all the faux fireplaces out there this year, I decided it was time for a little fun with this one.

I just drew a "fire" with chalk on to black construction paper and used glue dots to attach it.  

(Sorry, I can draw as well as I sing...not good!)

A little star garland...more fun.

There we go...mini fire place ready for mini Santa.

With Christmas less than a week away...I hope you are taking time to ENJOY the "little" details :)

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Blessings, 

The Spring Tree...my version...

I've seen so many cute version of the spring tree...that I hesitated to show you mine.  But since I'm on a tree "kick", I decided...why not?

Pretty basic...a pot flipped upside down with a spring on top.

I started with just a star and a tag.

Then I added a few ornaments for fun.

Or maybe without the tag...whatever makes you happy.

My kids like them with the ornaments...

...but I think I like them plain.

How about you?

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Blessings,

Nativity Silhouette...ice chest Christmas vignette...

The other day I shared our RUSTIC "TREE" CHRISTMAS MANTEL.

The other place I enjoy giving an "extra" touch is the the top of the antique ice chest.

This year, I used a vintage wood nativity silhouette from the thrift store...painted white.

The "chalkboard" stable is actually the top of a child sized table.  It hasn't seen its legs in months.

The atlas was from the .15 cent bin at the Goodwill.

My favorite rustic aqua box...from HomeGoods a while back.

And lots of glass and little trees...of course.

I think I'm finally ready to pack up the decorating piles and move on to the gifts and wrapping here.  But I still have more to show you.  Are you sick of me yet?

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Chat soon,

Vintage Sprinkler "Tree"...

You might recognize this blue vintage sprinkler...

I shared it with you this Fall.

Now it holds greens and ornaments...instead of apples.

And a star of course.

This white light fixture makes a nice "stand".

Nothing is safe from "tree like" decorating at my house.

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Chat soon,