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Lina - Fancy Frugal Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871375861365442624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394570875624852251.post-26781627528836908652013-01-20T09:48:00.000-08:002013-01-23T09:04:23.736-08:00Music Paper L-O-V-E Letters (Valentine's Day Mantel)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's a fun, festive, inexpensive craft craft for Valentine's Day decor. These easy L-O-V-E letters are looking pretty on my mantel and go great with my <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2013/01/ruffle-felt-heart-wreath-valentines.html">wreath I posted about last week</a>.</div>
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After tracing and cutting out the paper I mod podged some on two of my letters.</div>
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I painted the other two red.</div>
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When my music paper letters were dry I sanded down the edges a little and painted the sides red.</div>
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The last step I did was glue the letters together with E6000. I knew I was just going to lean these up on my mantle so no one will be touching them. You might want to figure out a more permanent way to attach them say if you wanted to hang on a door or something. </div>
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So what do you think about the mantel? </div>
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Not bad for a few inexpensive projects, right?</div>
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I'm reusing my favorite cherubs from Christmas :)</div>
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This past weekend we made a HUGE investment...in sleep!</div>
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It was actually pretty exciting picking out a new mattress. My husband and I have never bought a nice mattress together. We've been sleeping on a crappy ten year old one that was his way before we met.</div>
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The last time I bought a mattress for myself was in college while waiting tables.... (I brought one and five dollar bills to the nearest mattress store and begged for the cheapest one! lol)</div>
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This time we took a few hours to decide and test out and learn about the different options. There are so many and it can get overwhelming from memory foam, traditional spring, plush firm, plush soft, pillow top ect.</div>
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We were torn between the Beauty Rest Black series and Sealy Posturepedic. </div>
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We ultimately went with the Sealy diamond series and upgraded to a king from a queen. It also happened to come with a new frame (not pictured) I'm excited about! </div>
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You know you're old when you're beyond excited for a new plush mattress! Whoohoo :)</div>
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These two had fun testing out all the options and adding their opinions :) </div>
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So here's our room now.</div>
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We moved in 6 months ago and I never really decorated.</div>
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This is all my husband's man furniture :)</div>
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We've never had a nice fully decorated room so I'm determined to makeover this room except we blew the whole budget on a new bed and mattress!</div>
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We need all new bedding because we are changing to a king size bed...I'm thinking all white duvet and bedding?</div>
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This honey wood furniture is pretty solid and well made so we are keeping it and painting it. (Except for the bed, we bought a new upholstered frame.)</div>
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I'm thinking white and maybe light beige on the drawers? What do you think?</div>
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The room is this turquoise color.</div>
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(It's not my fav but we're happily renting so it stays.)</div>
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That's ok it makes it more of a challenge. right?</div>
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I do like the tall ceilings in this room, and the floors, and light.</div>
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We are thinking about taking out the top drawer of the tall dresser and putting the cable box and dvd player in there.</div>
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I do love this heavy gold mirror that was my grandparents.</div>
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That iron candle holder was a cool Goodwill score.</div>
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Coral is going to be my new accent color since we are gonna rock the walls we have been given!! </div>
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So in this room there's some awesome built in shelves I haven't styled yet. There's just random stuff now. But there's so much potential.</div>
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Here's the colors I want to use in here. And guess what? I have this cool brown and white contact paper in this same wild pattern for the back of the bookshelves! Yay...you know how I love a pretty contact paper.</div>
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Ok so that's what I know. Any comments or suggestions on my newest challenge...a room coral/turquoise room with a little budget?</div>
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Yesterday I completed a Valentine's Day project! The house feels so empty with no Christmas decorations so I wanted to add a little something happy.</div>
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I picked up this cute wood heart from Joann's for around $4 after coupons/discounts with the intention of further embellishing.</div>
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I had some extra pink felt and started cutting 2-3 inch circles. I didn't even trace them..too lazy! </div>
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I folded in quarters and hot glued on the outside heart.</div>
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I added a bow and pink ribbon for hanging.</div>
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I replaced my holiday wreath with this one and it also looks great hung on the fabric covered canvas!</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other day I made some homemade chicken fideo soup and posted a picture on my personal FB, many of my friends asked me for the recipe so I've decided to share with you too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Photo: Homemade chicken fideo soup!..lots of Goya Sofrita, Sazon, and chiles..omg good for my cold." height="320" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/13726_10200216591840379_1896135445_n.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My grandma and mom cook with Goya products so for me they are <i>very</i> comforting.<a href="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/249629_2031922000571_4641363_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/249629_2031922000571_4641363_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My grandparents are originally from Puerto Rico so these intense flavors are what I LOVE :)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Sofrito" src="http://www.goya.com/english/products/images_product/product0044.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sofrito is an excellent base for soup and made of tomato puree, cilantro. onions, peppers, and garlic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My grocery store carries Goya products, but you may also find this <a href="http://latinfood.about.com/od/seasoningmarinade/r/sofrito.htm">homemade Sofrito</a> recipe interesting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Goya Sazon Con Azafran Flavor Packet, 1.41 oz (Pack of 36)" src="http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03/06/84/88/0003068488174_180X180.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sazon is a great way to season chicken when roasting it..We actually use it on our turkey too for that great orange look. Sazon is very high in sodium though so use a little and I hear there's a low sodium version online. In this soup I used just half a small envelope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="110" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSUXVD-Qef-7GlFI_G_DV41QnH68Zg78RQ76J-wmCESFVlepLN0" width="200" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used this chicken flavored tomato bullion for broth in both these soups and like it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 Tbsp Goya Sofrito</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tbsp olive oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 medium chopped onion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 jalapeno sliced (omit if you dislike spicy)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 carrots chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 celery pieces chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 red potatoes chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 package fideo noodles (or angel hair pasta works)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 of a cooked rotisserie chicken shredded</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 small envelope of Goya Salzon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5 cups calde de tomate bouillon broth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 bay leaf</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. Sautee Onion, jalepeno, carrots and celery, in the olive oil & Sofrito for a good 5 min.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Add broth, chicken, Salzon, bay leaf, potatoes. Cook on low for at least 40 min. until potatoes and veggies are tender.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Turn up heat and cook your noodles before you'd like to eat in the soup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A couple days later from the other half of the chicken I made a great posole.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's also easy and so good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By the way I googled how to spell Posole vs Pozole and it says you can spell it both ways? I usually get my spelling info from Google :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</b></u><u><b>Chicken Posole (Pizole) Recipe:</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">3 Tbsp Goya Sofrito</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 med onion chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp olive oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 bell pepper chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 jalapeno chopped (omit if you dislike spicy)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/3 of a cabbage chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">15 oz can hominy</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 cups bullion calde de tomate broth</div><div style="text-align: center;">handful of chopped cilantro</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cooked rotisserie chicken shredded</div><div style="text-align: center;">one 12 oz can of red enchilada sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My dad is my hardest person to gift but actually he's the easiest if I think about personal meaningful gifts. His favorites are photo canvases,photo books, and calendars. Those are my usual go to gifts because he proudly them in his home and office.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year I made my own 8x10 photo canvases from our <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2012/11/we-took-our-own-holiday-photosand.html">DIY photo shoot</a> we did a couple months ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me just say this was so so easy and I can't wait to try a bigger size now, Maybe I'll do a gallery wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mod Podge & brush or sponge</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blank Canvas <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I randomly got mine really cheap at Joanne's because the nice cashier told me I could price match Michael's from their online ad on my phone)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Paint for the sides ( I used some black acrylic)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A photo the same size as your canvas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBF18o9xviM4apHRK88-J9nmU77culD7iL4XY5KjCSrIDMNpx-J5r3G73xT_cB1UaCEqqu_6q1ZqN28UcXXz48OBi5LWTAkLTvhvDzAzO6iWty5nYx9YLa2-ird7HVmCu5rL8eq8HyWM/s1600/supplies+for+canvas+photos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBF18o9xviM4apHRK88-J9nmU77culD7iL4XY5KjCSrIDMNpx-J5r3G73xT_cB1UaCEqqu_6q1ZqN28UcXXz48OBi5LWTAkLTvhvDzAzO6iWty5nYx9YLa2-ird7HVmCu5rL8eq8HyWM/s640/supplies+for+canvas+photos.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> All you do is paint a layer of Mod Podge on the canvas and lay down your photo and smooth out bubbles, then do a layer on top. I did two layers on top letting them dry in between.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I usually sand the corners smooth with sandpaper when dry.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The last step is to paint the sides your choice of color. I decided to use black and used some brush marks on the front to add interest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGldrkwOwNpL1fwPzPG3OvT0qrhR2Xa167k05mu57jdsxpH5l66iFExawnF8OHAzMTqpWvQC5qlFu2I0eUwOBriFxbwXfXacQw7F4hSHeUcAJPr0Ra6m4LsTdvwPCVuy03utIwq4y4jk/s1600/painting+a+photo+canvas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGldrkwOwNpL1fwPzPG3OvT0qrhR2Xa167k05mu57jdsxpH5l66iFExawnF8OHAzMTqpWvQC5qlFu2I0eUwOBriFxbwXfXacQw7F4hSHeUcAJPr0Ra6m4LsTdvwPCVuy03utIwq4y4jk/s640/painting+a+photo+canvas.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved how they turned out so much! How simple and it's definitely more economical ;then ordering online.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBzh_Lc7folPYoCiOU1sqXVuDlccdofkvhV-YblRdsWYreWBYwAHHicIKkrqu2xGG14j_3KsMK8uuPeagR8fIqbiaHGFitK26INhjEkKJRB3qf-1Y0DSrXwnsLmnTTJZJUcUus4R0f58/s1600/DIY+your+canvas+photos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBzh_Lc7folPYoCiOU1sqXVuDlccdofkvhV-YblRdsWYreWBYwAHHicIKkrqu2xGG14j_3KsMK8uuPeagR8fIqbiaHGFitK26INhjEkKJRB3qf-1Y0DSrXwnsLmnTTJZJUcUus4R0f58/s640/DIY+your+canvas+photos.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seriously if you haven't tried these do it!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My dad was very impressed and loved them too!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/734138_10200132653261967_1029553440_n.jpg" width="223" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He was in LA for Christmas and us in Fresno...what's in the middle? Bakersfield for lunch! :)Fun to see him and exchange gifts...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=394570875624852251" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><img height="172" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/406133_10200132653221966_130581569_n.jpg" width="200" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting me and have a great weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqV7bVx4GbOkebvIenF-eiJ20tTnKIctoIdpVYkyYsA_oZEhwBB9lSrOr62kWjCLdAaFjZ8fzO53K2t-lU_6TbjxdOPqTbe5O2M1aspZDrPbzeJIY00_SFOSZdAOi51ebJdFv1sIEkb8/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageffl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqV7bVx4GbOkebvIenF-eiJ20tTnKIctoIdpVYkyYsA_oZEhwBB9lSrOr62kWjCLdAaFjZ8fzO53K2t-lU_6TbjxdOPqTbe5O2M1aspZDrPbzeJIY00_SFOSZdAOi51ebJdFv1sIEkb8/s320/PicMonkey+Collageffl.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Joining:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Creat & Inspire @ <a href="http://littleinspiration.com/2013/01/8489.html">Little Inspiration</a></div><center><a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="mop it up mondays" src="http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd281/mrsdaviddominguez/button2.jpg" /></a></center><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My son had a birthday a few days ago right after Christmas and we decided last minute to have a small party at a local roller skate rink to celebrate. He received some skates for Christmas so he was extra excited.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoC5SbrSmxyV_73B31odzXt8_BSYGgmvEFz8ccAwpfAQuMwD0KYnSeDek1g2Nn4hOhNOa7xYoPzKL4Q62dGhaxFTVR_mY1k8HaOFfMKl00cmElKkPgz6-SMjwQ_JS8R7U1N81_GTIyAk/s1600/cutest+roller+skate+cupcake+toppers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoC5SbrSmxyV_73B31odzXt8_BSYGgmvEFz8ccAwpfAQuMwD0KYnSeDek1g2Nn4hOhNOa7xYoPzKL4Q62dGhaxFTVR_mY1k8HaOFfMKl00cmElKkPgz6-SMjwQ_JS8R7U1N81_GTIyAk/s640/cutest+roller+skate+cupcake+toppers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I had some left over store bought fondant from Michael's and decided to make some special roller skate toppers. If you haven't tried it yet fondant is exactly like playing with playdoh! So fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89S9N29NhhyFUbJH2z9McsQD7PPTUcNN7ipzEzECpgYl44RM5cdvaFsdYiFQLx4aB0h2CiZUo0xX9EoeKvDvpD_XGP90zl9dshKcEtUjHj_p88O9dpL_N4N8jJ2mPWGsxUxMz3kxlcpw/s1600/how+to+make+fondant+rollerskates.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89S9N29NhhyFUbJH2z9McsQD7PPTUcNN7ipzEzECpgYl44RM5cdvaFsdYiFQLx4aB0h2CiZUo0xX9EoeKvDvpD_XGP90zl9dshKcEtUjHj_p88O9dpL_N4N8jJ2mPWGsxUxMz3kxlcpw/s640/how+to+make+fondant+rollerskates.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> All I did was cut some small pieces and shaped them like a boot. Then I used some Wilton icing for laces. The skates are M&Ms :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I'll post some more details on this party soon! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hadn't been in a roller skating rink since about 1989! I used to beg to have my school parties there every year... It really brought back memories and was such a fun way to spend the afternoon. I'm sure we'll be back soon!</div><br />
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Well Happy New Year friends! I decided to look up my most visited posts from 2012 and a couple surprised me. </div>
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Like my<a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2012/05/4th-of-july-tifle.html"> 4th of July trifle</a>! A picture that I took with my cell phone and a couple magazines have asked to use the photo and can't...Ha oops..I've learned my lesson and use the good camera now.</div>
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This one wasn't a shock and I still have fond memories of my <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2012/04/entry-closet-to-craft-closetoffice.html">craft closet</a> in our old house. </div>
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So you gals like doing nails I guess?! My nail art posts are actually pretty popular, including the <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-converse-nails.html">converse ones.</a></div>
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And my <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2012/07/crayon-pencil-wreath-back-to-school.html">crayon back to school wreath</a> was a pretty big hit this year! My sister in law said the first day of teacher meetings the principle made everyone come look at it in her class :) She was proud.</div>
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And my <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2012/10/old-headboard-to-craft-nook-my-new.html">current craft space</a> was one of my favorite posts this year.</div>
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Looking back I actually accomplished lots of projects this year... it has my mind thinking about what's next!!</div>
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Here's a few images from our Christmas morning. </div>
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We had a blast. The kids were beyond excited that Santa left a note!</div>
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A few days before Christmas, Our Elf brought us a gingerbread train :)</div>
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The only after Christmas shopping I did was some Target Christmas ornaments on clearance. These will match perfect with my tree next year! :) Exciting...</div>
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In other exciting news, I received another new lens for my camera from my sweet hubs for Christmas. Its the 50mm 1.8f Nikon lens so I can now try these cool brokeh photography pics like this one!! Yay...</div>
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It's been a crazy last couple weeks!</div>
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In fact I'm sorta exhausted from everything and ended up getting pretty sick so now I'm trying to rest up and get ready for 2013!!</div>
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There are times when you want to give a thoughtful gift and you don't know where to start especially for the person who has <i>everything. </i>Are you perhaps going to a dinner party and don't know what to bring? Or do want to send a special gift basket to someone as a thank you? Or maybe you have thought a monthly wine club would make a perfect gift for yourself? From birthdays to weddings and anniversaries...wine is a great gift.<br />
Plus shipping wine is easy and so convenient!</div>
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One of the main goals of <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/how-to-taste-wine/learnabout.aspx?article=16">wine.com</a> is to choose the wines that are best for you</div>
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In fact it can good resource with suggestions on which wines to pair with certain meals.</div>
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I love wine but always welcome suggestions on which labels and types to consider since I'm not an expert.</div>
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Not only can you learn about new wines from regions all over the world, wine.com lets you share your opinions/reviews and become part of their wine community by creating your own profile and keeping track of your favorites.</div>
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Don't forget that wine accessories like decanters, stoppers, and aerators are perfect gifts for wine enthusiasts!</div>
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-<a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/how-to-taste-wine/learnabout.aspx?article=16">How to Taste Wine</a></div>
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Make sure to sign up for their money saving email offers and join them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/winecom">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/wine_com/">Twitter</a> to stay in touch!</div>
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The first weekend in December we hosted my husband's work team and their families for a big Christmas dinner party at our home. </div>
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This is why my Christmas was up pretty early this year :) Take the tour <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-2012-home-decor-tour.html">here</a> if you haven't already.</div>
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My husband's company supplied a beautiful ham from the Honey Baked Ham Co, and I made the side dishes. Co workers brought some appetizers to share. </div>
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I made some goodies that day that have already been featured on my blog you may recognize.</div>
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The box cake lemon cookies can be found <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2012/12/lemon-box-cake-cookies.html">here</a>.</div>
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And the recipe for my grandma's easy mini blackberry tarts with pie crusts are <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2011/12/blackberry-mini-tarts.html">here</a>.</div>
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They made some paper plate and cotton ball Santa faces.</div>
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We also did a gift exchange for the kids. I picked up this super cute Velveteen rabbit and book at Kohl's for $5 each. Have you seen those? It's so soft.</div>
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We all drank and ate way too much! Including these two :)</div>
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Hi! Are you busy Christmas-ing? Man Christmas requires so many trips to Costco and Target doesn't it? I think I'm finally done shopping. </div>
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We are so excited to have my MIL stay with us for the next ten days! Whoo hoo she's my fun Goodwill partner :) And I see an overdue date night in our future..Yay!</div>
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My son has his birthday over the break so tomorrow he is bringing in these hot cocoa cupcakes into his class to celebrate a little early.</div>
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Thanks to <a href="http://lickthebowlgood.blogspot.com/2012/12/hot-cocoa-cupcakes-for-peoplecom.html">Lick the Bowl Good</a> for this brilliant idea of using a mini candy cane as a handle for these cupcakes. Mine are just devil's food cake from a box and <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/white-frosting-10000001578367/">this</a> recipe for white frosting.</div>
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This week we had my son's holiday program....singing kids are just so awesomely cute!</div>
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As soon as I opened the box and tasted these Almond Roca pieces, I called her right away for the recipe! They are A-mazing...<br />
So today I'm sharing her recipe with you. She said she's been making these for years during the holidays and you can use Saltine or graham crackers...</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Grandma Bonnie's Almond Roca:</span></u></b></div>
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2 sticks of butter</div>
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1 cup brown sugar</div>
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1 sleeve of graham crackers</div>
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1 cup of chopped almonds</div>
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1- 12 oz bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips</div>
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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees</div>
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2. Line a 9x12 casserole oven dish with foil including the sides.<br />
3. Make one layer of crackers on the bottom of pan.</div>
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3. Melt butter and brown sugar on the stove and heat to a boil. Let boil (with bubbles) for 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn.</div>
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4. Pour and spread mixture evenly on top of the crackers.<br />
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 min.</div>
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5. Pour chocolate chips on top and spread around as they melt.</div>
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6. Sprinkle the almonds on top. (She said to kind of pat them gently down into chocolate so they don't fall off.)</div>
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7. Refrigerate for a couple hours.</div>
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8. Break in pieces to serve.</div>
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I think these would be a great treat for Santa...</div>
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I know not the healthiest....just make one pan and share! lol I made two pans yesterday and gave them away for neighbor gifts. This recipe is so easy and tastes awesome.</div>
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Good morning! How is everyone holding up? I've been so emotional and crying every time I hear the news or something on Facebook about the poor victims in Connecticut. I've also been so moved by the many quick thinking heroic teachers who saved their students...amazing. </div>
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It's also crazy how when something terrible happens like this, every tiny thing I was stressing about is suddenly meaningless and we gain instant perspective on what's important...our loved ones.</div>
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My son's wonderful teacher is having a baby next month so Saturday I spent the morning loving on my kids and sewing her some homemade baby gifts.</div>
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The kids are having a mini shower for her this week. </div>
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(I forgot to mention I bought those cute BabyLegs for $3 online a few weeks ago.)</div>
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I had a little bit of this cute Riley Blake fabric in my stash and thought it looked perfect for a boy.<br />
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I made an applique elephant onesie...we love elephants around here.</div>
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I know my lines are hardly straight...oh well :)</div>
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I also made a tie applique...</div>
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And finally one of these cute jumbo ric rac burp clothes. Read how these is done <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2011/06/ric-rac-burp-cloths.html">here</a>. I've done lots of these for gifts. Read <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2011/06/applique-onesies-baby-gifts.html">here</a> about how I do applique...you all know I'm crazy about that as well! :)</div>
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Here's a fun and festive way to get your nails ready for Christmas! My daughter and I had fun playing nails while we got ready for our big Christmas party last weekend. These were inspired by the awesome nail art youtube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSI-2mFIiEM">Cutepolish</a>...</div>
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They are really easy!</div>
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All you need for this nail art are the following:</div>
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Nail dotting tool or a bobby pin, or pen.</div>
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Red Polish</div>
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Tape (I think most types would work)</div>
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Topcoat</div>
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First tape your nails like I did as shown. I used blue painter's tape so you would be able to see it. Clear tape works too.</div>
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Next paint two coats of red polish.</div>
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Then use a nail dotting tool or bobby pin to dot on the hat detail.</div>
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(I use a piece of scrap paper to put some polish on and then dip you tool in that and dot it on your nail.)</div>
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After they are dry, finish with a topcoat.</div>
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My daughter's little nails look too cute!</div>
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Now be prepared for a bunch of people to stop you and ask how you did that? :)</div>
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A few days ago a neighbor boy told my 6 year old, "There is no Santa, it's all make believe." </div>
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It's funny though, when my son told me this my knee jerk reaction as a mom was to get angry at this kid and I wanted to march over there and set him straight, but my sweet son said, "Mom he can believe in whatever he wants. I believe Santa. He doesn't."<br />
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I feel like my little man is so wise! That was it and he dropped the subject.<br />
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He was right...it's fine if this kid doesn't believe. It has nothing to do with what we believe and that can be applied to so many other situations :)<br />
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Just in case there was some sort of doubt though, I remembered this awesome free printable mailing label from Santa via <a href="http://www.designdazzle.com/2012/11/north-pole-special-delivery-printable-from-santa/">Design Dazzle.</a></div>
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I filled a shipping box with two inexpensive toys and candy canes and used the shipping label from the North Pole!</div>
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When my kids were upstairs,I rang the doorbell and softly shut the door and went in another room. They came downstairs and this was on the doorstep. It was also frozen because the North Pole is cold! </div>
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This picture was taken after they calmed down, but they were screaming with excitement. I'm kicking myself now for not video-taping it! Darn...</div>
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I loved that this led into a long conversation about what Santa's house and workshop looked like. Their imaginations are so fun...My daughter looked at her toy from Walgreens and said, "Wow an elf made this!" HA </div>
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Isn't this a fun idea?! They LOVED it....</div>
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My husband teases me because the only time I get the mail (we have a community box up the street) is in December :)</div>
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Sadly that is true...but this is the reason..Christmas cards! It's great having little treats in there, right?</div>
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I was using double stick tape to secure cards but they were falling, so now I use clothes pins.</div>
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Yep we have him too...Our Elf in the Shelf has been in full effect this month! My kids named him "Nankee" two years ago. <i>I have no clue why..it literally is a made up name :)</i></div>
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We don't get super into it though. Half the time I forget to move him, or I mean <i>he</i> forgets to move until the last second before the kids wake up. The kids do get super excited to see who can find him first. Plus I am cherishing every second of their young imaginations and wonder.</div>
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In case you haven't heard by now, the elf is Santa's eyes and ears keeping an eye out on behavior reporting back to Santa...</div>
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I'm not sure he's really affected my kids' behavior noticeably..ha </div>
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But it does make them feel even more excited about Christmas!</div>
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There have been a few notably creative moments for our elf. Here are a few I thought of...</div>
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Nankee has "Skyped" with Santa from our doll house.</div>
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Yep our elf is crafty.</div>
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Sometimes he's an absolute angel.</div>
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He does like to go on a safari.</div>
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And sometimes he gets into mom's makeup....</div>
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What fun things does your elf do?..</div>
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Do your kids love their elf? What's your opinion? I'm curious to hear from <i>you!</i></div>
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<i>Moms do you find yourself telling your kids, "Quit fighting the elf is watching!"....a few times a day?</i></div>
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And because it's kinda true if you think about it.... :)</div>
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Hi friends! Yesterday we had our Christmas holiday party and man I am wiped out...That's a ton of work...all the cleaning and cooking and then the clean up...I actually can't really move today my whole body is sore. Ha</div>
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It turned out wonderful though! I think we are also in a food coma :)</div>
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I'm planning on posting some details from last night, but for today I'm sharing the recipe for these super easy lemon cookies that turned out awesome!</div>
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I had a box of lemon cake in the pantry so I searched online on how to use them as a cookie and here is the recipe I followed.</div>
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Lina - Fancy Frugal Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871375861365442624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394570875624852251.post-75116479795164253542012-12-06T10:12:00.000-08:002012-12-13T19:33:41.097-08:00Christmas 2012 Home Decor Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSaw-GQQETEwqIr0Z4elNYz1FSbsiwMAyrr062bNPgJXXAXxTvTdeyCa9hq1_C0QBOJSOoft7adxxUD24vUG0hfkVkoTPaGax4kiLoFCOQiR1rYr8rbGUIZoBc2OnE-Y7U8oeGl8eir0/s1600/cover+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSaw-GQQETEwqIr0Z4elNYz1FSbsiwMAyrr062bNPgJXXAXxTvTdeyCa9hq1_C0QBOJSOoft7adxxUD24vUG0hfkVkoTPaGax4kiLoFCOQiR1rYr8rbGUIZoBc2OnE-Y7U8oeGl8eir0/s640/cover+photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Good Morning! Welcome to our home for Christmas. This weekend we are hosting a Christmas party for my husband's job team so I've been busy cleaning and preparing. I thought you'd like to take a look inside at this year's holiday home decor! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgrDOTzTY7t0oKEEQ5MUwEs8pIEqnF9EyDOEjoEVmR3oNp2EXn4JH3Ir3CGVeE-2UJwx3ZFhbTaiD5H-YxI_D7hEwDP6XC7KczoptNnxIwAZC3gkbR7vcCxo5ZSjLvL8uPjc_1dZaj1E/s1600/Open+Door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgrDOTzTY7t0oKEEQ5MUwEs8pIEqnF9EyDOEjoEVmR3oNp2EXn4JH3Ir3CGVeE-2UJwx3ZFhbTaiD5H-YxI_D7hEwDP6XC7KczoptNnxIwAZC3gkbR7vcCxo5ZSjLvL8uPjc_1dZaj1E/s640/Open+Door.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">My parents have handed down and gifted quite a few beautiful Christmas pieces, and ornaments throughout the years so this year I was happy to have enough space to display it all. My mom and Grammy have always had beautiful taste in holiday decor and have for sure inspired and influenced my style. My goal is to combine higher end pieces from them, handmade items by me and inexpensive dollar store, thrift, and discount store items to make it all come together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was handed down these Pottery Barn reindeer from my sweet Grammy and I'm in love with them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=394570875624852251" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4aBo6i1NBX84DRfLUm-RZGQc0-sKVOZpTkouC5fhpG-QuBYNJPnFQuAfY13McAAbemGBI-N1c4MKVtDvQRUuWPpGmqE9AnBBCAfDDUBPAVo9lqZ5NpgxRb86R3K5Ghl00qu3RpDz3X4/s1600/DSC_0875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4aBo6i1NBX84DRfLUm-RZGQc0-sKVOZpTkouC5fhpG-QuBYNJPnFQuAfY13McAAbemGBI-N1c4MKVtDvQRUuWPpGmqE9AnBBCAfDDUBPAVo9lqZ5NpgxRb86R3K5Ghl00qu3RpDz3X4/s640/DSC_0875.JPG" width="504" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was also gifted this this beautiful wood painted Santa from my parents. He's about 2 feet tall and </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in our family room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBu5cfuQDcKTPuW7DhjIoRloFDOJbq0VFpH7PtW0mlUbRDBC1n5STDVzqlRlJkCIRc0x-f2L_6BtbeQhtR6y3Q7MEkIlIwazstBIRnPchF89DEcdJ0T8OYvLmfvdNFIFPpNILq_HZmZJs/s1600/Painted+Wood+Santa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBu5cfuQDcKTPuW7DhjIoRloFDOJbq0VFpH7PtW0mlUbRDBC1n5STDVzqlRlJkCIRc0x-f2L_6BtbeQhtR6y3Q7MEkIlIwazstBIRnPchF89DEcdJ0T8OYvLmfvdNFIFPpNILq_HZmZJs/s640/Painted+Wood+Santa.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijdIQ4wKHPj0BdzHIZN-ENV8ZXQzt0vRXge6y9MGVbhWeppWJIYL66oBjx4XrLqG_um49LTKg1OMqEqRMBvjTpQoFnTg9LPW6aJ5VILJoRAWOYgA6y-niPxI22s8jN_HpNTQjMhpaz_ss/s1600/Aqua+%2526+Cream+Christmas+Tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijdIQ4wKHPj0BdzHIZN-ENV8ZXQzt0vRXge6y9MGVbhWeppWJIYL66oBjx4XrLqG_um49LTKg1OMqEqRMBvjTpQoFnTg9LPW6aJ5VILJoRAWOYgA6y-niPxI22s8jN_HpNTQjMhpaz_ss/s640/Aqua+%2526+Cream+Christmas+Tree.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this sheet music ribbon that says NOEL.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKo8gNrhwuv_jyj5WbQ07VUCo-ySeV9zSAH4nj-nOKJxyqVPgLyaRX1m0O1WU62o6DpTG2gYsujkjYHjhpvTN6Xft5aGXcCzIZYLA5leaVVRWi-7eVn_a1nMjcTOqYFWS3wMAuzDWNic/s1600/Garland+on+banister.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKo8gNrhwuv_jyj5WbQ07VUCo-ySeV9zSAH4nj-nOKJxyqVPgLyaRX1m0O1WU62o6DpTG2gYsujkjYHjhpvTN6Xft5aGXcCzIZYLA5leaVVRWi-7eVn_a1nMjcTOqYFWS3wMAuzDWNic/s640/Garland+on+banister.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lets highlight a few of my fav ornaments. These little ballet shoes remind me of my tiny dancer..$3 from Home Goods.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-1Pv1WLnJ5ksCkW4RQ_4oawQNPgyd9EV9AF-RMGM2mTx4T3qG0cyrv_3AmmzY4WKbHcRC_fdZ8ippTnk0qRB4YjcVUHyWvbIy8JAi4_350yoxDBenheFSKDUhxQT7T9AKvqnc_F_zE8/s1600/Ballet+Slipper+Ornament.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-1Pv1WLnJ5ksCkW4RQ_4oawQNPgyd9EV9AF-RMGM2mTx4T3qG0cyrv_3AmmzY4WKbHcRC_fdZ8ippTnk0qRB4YjcVUHyWvbIy8JAi4_350yoxDBenheFSKDUhxQT7T9AKvqnc_F_zE8/s640/Ballet+Slipper+Ornament.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh when I saw this little guy at Target this year I couldn't resist!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fd3SCYZFD1ZqBkO76XAikM7zWee7TZQZIcf-WTjDOQOc_PepWH7IaRMxlJbX1HL49Rl2LRkiswwSelNaKseXZkIq4Bb2ZqCYUxsofnP2JZH4iXRGno5NuoqihgVKuVdScEsGiE4V-O8/s1600/Love+bird+ornament.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fd3SCYZFD1ZqBkO76XAikM7zWee7TZQZIcf-WTjDOQOc_PepWH7IaRMxlJbX1HL49Rl2LRkiswwSelNaKseXZkIq4Bb2ZqCYUxsofnP2JZH4iXRGno5NuoqihgVKuVdScEsGiE4V-O8/s400/Love+bird+ornament.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last year I made a bunch of Mod Podge Ornaments with vintage map paper...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFsIC_kuiVrXf51vu2XMVtupIcTzPwCe4-OFyIEWd_6L6G7rFJSnmtqeV1icpqBjkHOcgAMvHjQHTfIES-JlmJTHxJKNI7sDNKGLiVAisMNgnQZAOlHKa703an8kEP6zaA3GUVpKgqdw/s1600/mod+podge+ornament.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFsIC_kuiVrXf51vu2XMVtupIcTzPwCe4-OFyIEWd_6L6G7rFJSnmtqeV1icpqBjkHOcgAMvHjQHTfIES-JlmJTHxJKNI7sDNKGLiVAisMNgnQZAOlHKa703an8kEP6zaA3GUVpKgqdw/s400/mod+podge+ornament.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Many of my ornaments are from the dollar store like all these...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw18Ui4ucHNFIX_D8iedlfjIb2yrOEy_hMs0tAmkdM_Qqp_yLjcoQdTAAq5TnnRdcuzzg5chc8-hlgAM3PkCdVYCbXUsqEdGzmmxmdVEvipzJEwzHrQ3bB0T2cjPQcq7MIPVmD4RI6AMg/s1600/Dollar+Store+Ornaments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw18Ui4ucHNFIX_D8iedlfjIb2yrOEy_hMs0tAmkdM_Qqp_yLjcoQdTAAq5TnnRdcuzzg5chc8-hlgAM3PkCdVYCbXUsqEdGzmmxmdVEvipzJEwzHrQ3bB0T2cjPQcq7MIPVmD4RI6AMg/s640/Dollar+Store+Ornaments.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Well all the Christmas decorating is finished and now I'm in the cleanup and catch up on laundry mode. We've had 4 straight days of rain so I hope to get some better photos of my tree soon.</div>
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Today I'm sharing my classic yet whimsical and fun Christmas dinning table.</div>
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I recently picked up a few great steals at Home Goods and these white/red ice skates are now my favorite part of the table!</div>
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I needed a table runner and came home with this lovely.....</div>
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I also have a runner hanging along the back chair.</div>
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My white feather wreath I made last year works great here...</div>
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I was handed down these cute old school place mats from my mom and I love them...</div>
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These cute dollar store plates match perfect!</div>
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I recently received some super cute treats in the mail from a really sweet reader Lindsey who happens to be a school teacher with her own handmade jewelry business.</div>
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She hosts weekly giveaways of fun things from her shop on her blog so make sure to visit here <a href="http://ldodesigns.blogspot.com/">here</a> to enter! </div>
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Christmas shopping anyone?? Yes please!</div>
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I'm guest Posting today at Polkadot Pretties with a <i>NEW</i> post on how to make some canvas wall art for Christmas using photos and hand prints. </div>
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Our old stockings needed to be updated and they can be pretty expensive and I almost attempted to sew my own, but then spotted these white ones for a dollar.</div>
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And then I got even lazier and decided to see if hot gluing ruffles to the top of the stocking would work...and it did!</div>
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I had some left over linen looking thrift store material that worked out perfect! All I did was just start cutting out 2 inch wide pieces and gluing, making sure to create a "ruffle" as I went along. It doesn't matter how long you make your cuts because you can just start gluing another piece.</div>
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I love how they look on the mantel and they match the new Christmas tree skirt I bought this week.</div>
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(I had a blast one day this week spending time in Home Goods spending a little birthday money!) I'll show you some other great finds later on :) Wink.. </div>
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I made this wreath about 3 years ago B.B. (Before Blogging)</div>
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It is made with a plain branch wreath from the craft store and then I added a bunch of hydrangea blooms.</div>
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This year I decided to hang it on one of the fabric covered canvases from my <a href="http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2012/11/mini-family-room-makeover-using-fabric.html">family room makeover</a>. I love the contrast. The script fabric is from Ikea</div>
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