Living With Lis: mercury glass

Friday, November 30, 2012

Entryway Makeover

Earlier this fall I decided to redo my entryway. I never get tired of looking through design magazines and books, and they always inspire me to try new looks.

So the entryway went from black furniture with red accents to pale blue and creams with gold.

The little settee used to be in my bedroom, but I love it out here. Gold faux bamboo table adds a touch of glamour. And of course Stella thinks she needs to be in the photo!

Black buffet has been painted with chalk paint and waxed for a tough finish on top. Chair fabric matches the settee. Mercury glass, some filled with paper whites for simple Christmas decor.

Sparkly and serene.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Fall Is In The Air

I woke early this morning, excited, my mind tumbling with ideas. You see, today is the official start of the

2012 Holiday Season!

Yes, for me the first day of October marks the beginning of what has become my favorite time of year. Decorating, Thanksgiving, Christmas Trees, Halloween, Jack and Lola's birthday, Baking Day, all of it filled with good food, good friends and most importantly, family.

We plan to add some new traditions this year. The menfolk are planning a boy's day out and they are all going to a Seahawks game together. Us girls are going to add the Nutcracker Ballet. It will be wonderful to see it again through the eyes of my Granddaughter who loves all things ballet!

Our traditions abound and each year I can play them over in my head like a slide show. They get sweeter every year, I think it must have something to do with age!

I have to confess, I started the decorating part a little early, so here are some of my vignettes!