Sweetest Little Vintage Skis

Time is tick-tick-ticking away isn't it?  It will be the 25th before we know it!!!

I bought these cute little skis a while back at a friends garage sale.  They looke pretty cute propped here and there but I always had intentions of adding clips for pictures and such.  So I pulled out my Gorilla glue...

"Damp it, Glue it, Clamp it"

Ta-Da ;)

I added hooks to the back because I assumed I would hang them...

But then I started "playing" because the lighting wasn't "photo pleasing" where I had them hanging...and now I'm not so sure.  Think I'm gonna need some more greens...

In the meantime, I'm going to link up to Vintage Inspiration Friday...

Since I'm still a "newbie" blogger...anyone wanna share some thoughts on other parties I should trying linking up to???

AND....
I was HONORED to be featured today over at

Cozy Little House for Welcome Wagon Friday

Very fun for sure!

"Handy" Wreath Hooks

I found these chippy old handrail brackets a couple of weeks back. It was "love at first sight". My first thought was to use them as they were intended...just because they would look much cooler than the boring hardware we have holding our handrail now. But then I decided they would be better featured as handy hooks for a couple of wreaths in my living room.

Perfectly chippy...

Also fun year-round to feature artwork or mirrors in place of the wreaths.

I layered these wood pieces, just because. I love the "layered look"...clothes and junk ;)

And of course she needed her "accessories"...

And here you see one of the lovelies in a place of honor next to my Christmas tree. I think I'm almost done decorating...no, I'm done. I need to just stop or I'll be decorating until the big day!

Sharing this at...

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special...creative hooks

Chat soon,

Wrapping it up...well, maybe...

So I started decorating 2 weeks ago...and just when I think I'm almost done, I decide to add something.  I'm pretty sure my family is pretty sick and tired of the bins and assorted decorating necessities cluttering up the dining room table.  So I guess I'm gonna "wrap it up" for this year.  Pack away the ribbons and glass balls and sit back and enjoy it for the next couple of weeks.  Here's just a peek at what I've been up to...I'll post more when I get my mess cleaned up ;)

Wreath holders made from perfectly chippy handrail brackets...

If you'd like to see more about these "handy" little wreath hooks look HERE

Funky little angels here and there...and twigs and twine everywhere...

My son and I spent an afternoon folding these book trees.  So much fun...it brought back memories of the Reader's Digest trees I made in Pioneer Girls a "few" years back.

Love this little sleepy angel all comfy in this sugar bowl.

Here's a shot of my "Happy Place" all decked out.

The mantle stayed pretty much the same...with a few little "festive" additions. 

A mixture of handmade and vintage ornaments adorn this tree.

We have fake trees...as per my hubby's "request".  So I sneak in real greens wherever I can.  These are actually little potted trees...and they are still alive, that's a Christmas miracle for sure!

I've been having fun with these big jars...so many fun ways to fill'em up!

Last but not least, I have a small collection of nativity sets scattered around...reminding us of the real reason for the season.

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given..."

Isaiah 9:6

I plan to post more when I get my "junk" cleaned up...but until then, wishing many Christmas blessings to you and yours.  Enjoy this magical time of year!

I am linking this post to...



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And here...

Coastal Charm's Christmas Open House

Maybe I'll "see" you there ;)

Posts of Christmas Past...

Well, I don't know about you...but I can't wait to get my house decorated for Christmas!!!

I started getting "that feeling" even earlier this year.  I'm not sure if it's the blanket of snow we've already received here in Minnesota...or the events/sales I've had the pleasure of being a part of this fall...whatever it is, I'm ready to get going!

I decided to take a peek back at some of my JunkMarket Style posts for last Christmas for a little inspiration for this year and these are the things that got my wheels turning...

Handmade ornaments...

Warm glow of candlelight...and fresh greens...

And special ways to focus on the real "Reason for the Season"...

Past JMS post..."The Halls are Decked"

Gifts for my "junky" friends and family...

Hope Inside

Springing for the Wine

Weloming ideas for the front porch...

A "Light Bulb" Moment

Well, I guess I'd better get busy for this year!

So tell me, what's inspiring you this Christmas???

Laurel

Junk for Entertaining...

I found these chippy wooden rings at a recent junk show and I knew just what I would do with them...fun, junky and easy napkin rings. Thought I'd whip some up fast in time for the holidays.

A few of these...

(Are these drapery rings? Think so but not sure...no drapes at my house ;)

Some random junk...

And assorted buttons...all tied on with thin natural colored twine.

And you get this...

I "went to town" and made a whole bunch...fun, fun, fun...

Who do you suppose will get this one? We'll see if they notice, I'm pretty sure my 6 year old will catch on right away ;)

I think they pair nicely with my wine bottle springs...how about you?

Happy Wednesday, Laurel

Just My Size...

So my husband is a really great guy and he does many, many sweet things for me but "thoughtful gift giving" is not on the top of his priority list.  But I think he's hit the "nail on the head" with this one.  This new shed he's having built for me is just my size...

Do you remember this Daring to Share post?  Well, this is his side of the garage.  So I'd guess this would be his inspiration for the "thoughtful gift".  The snow will be flying soon here in Minnesota, won't it?

He designed it with an extra large peak for even more storage upstairs...my son thinks it would be a great place for a "sleepover", but he may have to "fight" me for it ;)



I'm going to try NOT to fill this up...think I can do it?

Mr. CwC and I compromised on the exterior...he wanted everything new and maintenance free but I talked him into atleast looking for fun chippy old posts.  And don't you worry, it will have lots of "junky" details.

Yep, I think my "Little Charmers" like it too :)

Thanks for visiting...I'm sorry I'm not a better "blogging friend".  Someday I will have more time to peek around and chat...

Someday...

Candlestick Finials

Do you have certain thrift store items that you alway scoop up? I have this thing for finials...I always grab them up an there they sit. Although they do look quite lovely all together in a bowl, I also had a large quantity of assorted candleholders from an event I decorated for at church last Christmas. And the "marriage" of these 2 thrift store finds make a pretty little "set about".

For this grouping I chose similar colored finals in differing shapes...but the options are endless.  A little industrial strength glue and you're all set.

I love how they look all clustered together.  And like always for me...super easy too :)