winter break . . .

Christmas vacation . . .

 IT'S HERE!

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The kids are done today!

No homework, no alarm clocks, just cozy days at home for two weeks!

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good advice...

keep it simple

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marleyandlockyer.blogspot.com

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goodhousekeeping.com

I'm trying anyway...

It's going to be a busy week!

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just received a Liebster!

 The Liebster Blog Award is given to up-and-coming bloggers. Liebster is a German word meaning "dear, or valued, from the verb -lieber- (to love)".
 Brooke, the author of The House on Chambers  nominated me yesterday!!  Brooke's beautiful blog shares her life of design while renovating an Australian farmhouse. She has such great style. I could not be more thrilled she picked me!! ... thank you Brooke!
To keep this award going, each recipient must recognize five deserving blogs who have less than two-hundred followers.here are the rules . .
1. Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to their blog.
2. Choose five new blogs to nominate and let them know by leaving a comment.
3. Request that the chosen blogs pass the Award on to their favorite five. 

4. Copy and paste the award on your blog post.

I'm excited to share my list of five great new blogs. . . 

 No: 1.  A little Luxe  Jennifer shares "... all things beautiful, thoughtful and original."No: 2.  House PrettyThis lovely blog documents Amelia and her Husband transforming their first home into a "pretty home".No: 3.  I Dream ofAnother great blog to add to your blog list. Wonderful images with excellent style. No: 4.  Celebrated StyleA very chic blog with great design inspiration.No: 5.  Acquired ObjectsWith 194 followers (that I could see anyway) I'm happy to add this beautiful blog to the list.
Congratulations to all bloggers getting the Liebster today!enjoy*Thanks again Brooke!!

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h o l i d a y    l i g h t s

alifeofbeautyandgrace

belgianpearls

It's this time of year I miss having outdoor space...

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silver & gold

alifeofbeautyandgrace.tumbler

. . . and RED

-Just a little touch of holiday spirit

Hope you are having a good week.

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Inside Inspiration . . .

hall closets

Domino

Here in my apartment we have a very long hall way. It starts in the living room and leads to the master bedroom with the kid's bedroom doors on the right and the "hall closets" on the left. The three hall closets house our audio/video equipment in one, out of season clothes in another and all of our linens in a third. 

Anyway, the design concept for the hall is very straight forward. . . keep it simple and bright with a little interest. 

Yesterday I added to the "interest" element. I had my carpenter apply some much needed trim detail to the flat closet doors. 

Here's a sneak peak of the progress...

I also want to add something pretty inside to inspire me to keep them clean and organized.

A touch of color and pattern would be great as well, since the hall has a white on white color palette.

A beautiful paper would be nice.

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I'm thinking something like these...

farrow and ball

Which paper would you choose?
I'm hoping to have it all done by the holidays... wish me luck!

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Tis The Season

This December I want . . .

simple decorations . . .

holiday colors . . .

and pretty packages.

Happy December 1st!

Feeling festive yet?

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images: 1, 2- pinkpersimmon. 3- marleyandlockyer.