I seem to be in a spot in life where the faster I go, the further behind I get.I visit my sweet friends blogs and then I leave before I comment, I could blame it on many things, but the fact is I am spinning my wheels. However there is some great news mixed in with my muddled state of mind and that is we have a Merry Christmas Art Giveaway from Darren Gygi today along with 5 easy tips on decorating.
Our Giveaway is the snow-sled print, I think it's neutral appearance will fit in with any decor.It would be super cute in the Kitchen too.Just leave a little Howdy in the comment section and you will be entered.Drawing and announcement of winner will be on Thursday December 1, 2016.I have combined the snow-sled print with Mr. and Mrs. Claus to create a vintage Norman Rockwell type of Christmas theme in our Family room.Then I added this "Be good for goodness sake" sign which my crafty Texas daughter made me one year.
Sometimes decorating for Christmas can be overwhelming, you know how you start going through those plastic bins and all of a sudden everything sort of jumps out at you.
These tips are not just for Holiday decorating, they apply to year around decorating too.Decorating Tips
Tip One. Buy what you love.Long before I knew that this was a tip, I always wanted my home to be a reflection of what had meaning to me. I didn't want just a bunch of "stuff," to fill up my home.
"If you love something, it will work. That's the only real rule." ~Bunny Williams
Tip Two. Create vignettes.Group art, objects, books etc...these items all gathered together give the eye a place to stop and relax for awhile.
Tip Three. Make it yours. As you can tell from this photo I adore snow-people. I have collected them for years and years. On this particular bookshelf I am showcasing a small portion of my collection. If you have special collections share them.
Tip Four. Stand back and take a photo. Then edit. As I look at some of these photos I can see I need to do more editing.
Tip Five. Add green. By adding plants to your home it will feel fresher, lighter and brighter.10 Best Houseplants according to the Huffington Post.
I turned on Christmas music and listened to Frank Sinatra croon out some Holiday melodies, lit a few candles, sipped on sparkling water and before I knew it the tree was trimmed.My snowmen collection was unpacked, Mr. and Mrs. Santa were tucked on our bookshelves and the little sled print was sitting cozy between some friendly snow people.
Oh, I wanted to mention that this past week Samantha and the girls and I went to the Galleria in Dallas and we picked out the finest smelling candle from White Barn.It is Mahogany Teakwood, I highly recommend it.
plus a generous discount on all collections.
Darren's art work will look beautiful in any spot in your home.
Use coupon code WEEKENDSALE30 to receive 30% off through Monday.
I am going to Church this morning and then I will be around to visit you all this afternoon!Thank you so much for joining me.
xo
Good morning Jemma,
ReplyDeleteYour decorating for Christmas is beautiful!....we generally put the tree up the day after Thanksgiving but we just didn't get to it. So it will be some time this week....I love snow people too!!!The print is very cute and would be a festive touch in any room!
Enjoy your Sunday! It's cold here but sunny today and warming up to high 40s today and most of the week. Take care,
Xo
Linda
Such a cute sled print...it's a perfect little addition to Holiday decorating...
ReplyDeleteLoving the way you styled your hutch and the prints you used are beautiful! Thanks so much for the chance to win :-)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I think, I THINK, I might just be more in the mood to start decorating today...
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Jemma, your Norman Rockwell theme is delightful in the family room. Love Mrs. Claus. :) That little snowman with the red plaid scarf is adorable. Can I ask where you got him from? I'm really into red plaid lately; maybe because I've been seeing a lot of it. That is such a cute sign that your daughter made. These are really good tips, Jemma, and I love "make it yours." You definitely put a stamp that says Jemma in your wonderful decorating, and I enjoy seeing all your holiday stuff.
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri
Love the photos beautiful artwork!
ReplyDeleteJemma, your decorations are so charming and I love the sled art! Blessings, Cecilia
ReplyDeleteI love your family room Christmas decor...so homey and cozy looking! I thought the first photo was straight out of a magazine. :-) That sled print is so cute - thanks for including me in your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh Jemma, it all looks so pretty in your house and the sled print is adorable. How lovely for you to host this giveaway. Yes, I'm decorating today too - and hoping to start posting about it later this week!
ReplyDeleteGood morning dearest Jemma! YES, I do agree that if you love it, it will work. I know that my simplicity is not what someone else would like, but I LOVE IT. We make the memories with the art of our arranging and the little mementos we collect. Your snow people remind me of the ones my mother used to make.....ah....
ReplyDeleteHAVE A FABULOUS DAY!
Thank you for offering such a lovely giveaway! Your home is decorated so pretty! I love your Christmas tree!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is so pretty and I love the coziness it brings!
ReplyDeleteHi Jemma, what a beautiful giveaway. Love how you have styled your bookcase. The sweet snow people add a bit of whimsy. Love the sign. It's the topping on the cake!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the season and be blessed with joy. xo
Your Christmas décor is beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win that sweet sled print.
ReplyDeletePlease do not worry about the giveaway, lovely though it is ... I've just popped into say what a great post.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy these last days of November
All the best Jan
Love the tips! I always buy what I love and take photos. It's great to get another perspective! Pretty sled...
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, Jemma. Love your vignettes - Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteI agree but what you love it when you see it .It won't make you smile.It will just occupy space.I also love the sign made for you.Too cute.I definitely need Santa and the Mrs's&Mrs's he has a twinkle in his eye��
ReplyDeleteSorry auto.correct.lol. that should say BUY..
DeleteI would love to win the sled print. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove this so much and it would go so well with our Christmas decor. Sweetinsahmnity at gmail
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful work! I just love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat neat ideas! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Hi Jemma! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Dishing It & Digging It & congratulations on being featured this week!
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