Christmas is coming fast and I know where you can start your shopping. I belong to a talented group of ladies in the Pretty Romantic Homes group. So many talents are represented in this group you are sure to find every sweet and pretty thing you need.....or just want! Some are websites, and others sell on etsy or ebay.
Ele of A Bit of Pink Heaven creates tags, banners, tussie mussies and more.
Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage sews pumpkins, makes paper roses, and cinnamon ornaments.
Katie of Rose Breeze boutique paints beautiful roses and scenes on flea market finds when she
isnn't quilting.
Rhea of Sweet n Shabby Roses uses her painting and sewing talents on ornaments, tags,
collages and flea market finds turned into treasures.
Lorena of 2 Chic Friends is another lovely rose painter, we call her roses "fluffy". She also sews
tea cozies.
Connie of Rose Porch Designs sews, paints, makes templates, but especially likes to decorate
sweet birdhouses.
Celeste of La Rea Rose paints using many styles like Shabby, Tuscan and Tole , in addition to
creating dream tags.
Bertie of Aunt May's Cottage offers lace medallions, victorian and wedding items.
Sharon of Sweet Victorian Rose paints the smallest roses and designs possible on sweet charms
and pins.
Stephanie of Angelic accents offers antique mirrors, china, and Lampe Berger products.
Most of these ladies have beautiful blogs that you could get lost in for hours.....hey! that's a good thing. Come make friends with some of my friends. And don't forget to check out my Etsy and Ebay shops for pillows, painted items , ornaments, tags and more.
I am fascinated with little houses. My hubby bought me a set by Cody Foster and my friend Rhea of Sweet -n-shabby-roses made me some and now there is a snowy village on my mantle. I asked my hubby if it was too crowded and he said " No, it makes me happy" so it's staying. I guess they go with my obsession for bottle brush trees, especially the pastel ones. But, I better stop collecting, I have a mantle full and that's all a girl needs , right?
My husband makes a new gingerbread house every year. (He doesn't like to cook any other time). Last year he entered his in a contest and won first place. This year he entered his in the same contest...and won first place! I think next year they'll ask us not to come back! Here he is with his entry and ribbon . The other shot of the room shows another of his houses (The pagoda) as they asked him to bring his past years creations to display. Ok, this is a man obsessed!But he won and we are proud of him.
I collect vintage ornaments the year round and usually have enough for one or two wreaths at the holidays. Here is the newest one. I hang mine over my mantle. My SIL kept hers up all year because she liked it so much. She is even thinking of making different colors for different holidays. I still like the pink and aqua best. No surprise there. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Don't forget to count your blessings. I count you as one of mine.
Wow, November already! Where did October go? I must have had my head in the craft paper and glitter! I went outside my color comfort zone for some Christmas tags and ATC's (artist trading cards) that I hung on wire so they could be used as Christmas ornaments.
I really had fun working with these victorian images as they really evoke the Christmas spirit for me and I'm starting to get excited about the season. Even though I hate to call it a season because poor Thanksgiving gets mowed over in the chaos I'm afraid. But, Thanksgiving is a holiday of smell for me. Can't you just smell the turkey, pie , and spices! So while we trample it in a shopping frenzy at least it smells good.
While I work on items for Christmas, I'd like 
The weather was wonderful , and while I'm not
Those chairs on the grass will be brought in soon
