Hello friends! Well, I am assuming that you all have been as busy as me these past few days. On Friday, Santa brought my youngest son home on the bus... We've been busy baking......wrapping......and getting the crabs ready to go into tomorrows sauce...YUM!I really need to get back to work, there is still so much to do....

Oh...and here is a little Christmas gift to myself from here.

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!!!!!!

Heather's Pretty Little Christmas

Today is Heather's Christmas blog party and I am sorry to say that I am not done with my decorating. I am hoping to finish up by today so please check back this week for more. But so far I can share these with you ....

This weekend while going way, way out to the east end of Long Island to get our tree, by accident we came across a fabulous antique shop. Probably one of the nicest I've ever been to. The owner wasn't in but she made these neat little wreaths out of old fire hoses. Isn't it great!?


And, while putting the lights on the tree last night, noticed a little surprise left inside. A perfect little nest. For now, I am leaving it in the tree. But I plan on saving it!


This candle is one of many things I bought from Danielle on Friday.

That's all for now folks. Come back soon!

The Vintage Dragonfly's Gift Faire

Well, it was just as wonderful as I thought it would be! This morning I went to Danielle's Holiday Gift Faire at her beautiful (and I mean b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!) home! The above picture is of Danielle and her mother (who is also quite crafty herself!). They were both so warm and welcoming!

Before I left this morning, I received an email from Cris asking me what time I was going so that we could meet. What a sweetheart! I also finally got to meet Meleen. We've been in touch over the past year when we found out we both lived on Long Island but have never met. She was wonderful to talk to and I felt like I've always known her! Both Cris and Meleen shared some stories with me about Silver Bella...an extra treat!

Look at who you were greeted by as you walked in the front door.

All over Danielle's house were her handmade treats. I was blown away at how hard and long she and her mom must have worked on all of this. I knew she was talented from reading her blog but to see her creations up close and in person...she is unbelievably talented. I envy her attention to detail, perfection and creativeness!!!This corner of her living room I just loved. I think it was just the simplicity of this hat hanging on the door of this old armoire that made it so darling!

Isn't this to die for!!????The vignettes around her home are breathtaking!

Danielle was also kind enough to share with us her not one, but two studios. If you can, please check out her inspiring blog to see more of her lovely home and talent.

Next, I'll share some of Danielle's and her mom's creations that I am lucky to now have in my own home!!!!

Oh my gosh...I've been so caught up in decorating (yes, I just started decorating today!) that I almost forgot to draw a winner. It's almost 11:30 pm here on the east coast so I just made it. So on to the winner....Monica from Home is Where Your Heart Is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love Monica and I am so happy that I will be able to send this to her all the way in Japan...Congrats girlie!!!!!

I really have to get back to my Christmas decorating...I plan on having the majority of it done tonight so I have lots of time to do this tomorrow....

I'll take lots of pictures!

100th Post and a GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

Okay ladies, I have a lot to post about today! Yesterday we took the kids and my dad to see Wintuk. As amazing and entertaining as the show was, nothing could beat how at the end of the show, it snowed...and snowed and snowed! We are still pulling paper snowflakes out of our clothes!

After the show, late last night, I came home to find that my Etsy shop was featured on Vintage Indie! What a nice surprise after a fun day and also realizing that my next post would be my 100Th post!!! Being that this is my 100Th post and in October was my one year blogiversary, I have to say that this past year has introduced me to so many new and wonderful things. I never thought this was going to be such a fun, addicting, rewarding experience. I never thought that I would have friends, not only across the country but around the world. I never thought I would be getting back into my artwork and actually have it published on a website or other places (*wink, wink...that will be another post!). So I would just like to say thank you...to ALL of you for supporting me, my blog and my shop...THANK YOU! XOXO On to other things...Aren't these little pink ornaments too cute. They are teeny and pink!!!! I love how they come in their original little box too! Just haven't decided whether or not I want to keep them, sell them or use them in a project.

Also, I've had these Santa boots since last year. I love old or new Santa boots. These are great because they are big and be embellished and filled up with all kinds of goodies.

I hit the mother load with these little vintage mercury glass picks. They are new old stock and are smaller than your usual picks and that just makes them so adorable!

These chenille candy canes I make every year. They are short and chunky. I've aged them and dusted them with mica flakes. Really cute tied onto a package!

All available right here!

Last but not least, my 100th post giveaway! This old pink Christmas corsage!


Look at the little bells and gold balls!

Leave a comment and I will announce a winner by Thursday!

My new favorite corner!

A few weeks ago I bought these old canisters from an antique shop. I love their worn, creamy coloring. My kitchen is very small so I will take any extra storage I can get! This frame I purchased at a flea market in the city on Mother's Day. When I bought it, I knew that I wanted to put one of my old dishes in the middle of it...preferably an ironstone piece. For some reason, I just can't put an actual picture inside on old frame...I don't know why. Maybe it's because, to me, it takes away the beauty of the frame itself. Anyway...the little bundle of millinery I received as part of my "Sweet and Sinister" Halloween swap back in October. I am in love with how my partner combined not only the flowers but the color combination. It's "so me"!

This sign hangs over my stove.

For now, this is my new favorite corner of my kitchen, I think it's a yummy combination!!!!