National Display Contest

Last month I found out that I WON Juliska's National Display contest from my display at Table Matter's event last fall. This was very exciting - seeing that I had only won Honorable Mention before and not 1st Place!!! And with that I won an exciting shopping spree of Juliska products.

Check out my displays:

So, now I'm sure you are asking....whatever did I get on my shopping spree?

AND....

If you can't tell Juliska glass is one of my favorite hand blown products!!!

Priceless gifts...Engraved Silver

The night of our most recent tornadoes I was having a hard time sleeping due to the pressure change that I was feeling in my bones. I left the bedroom and went online -- started searching for me and my husband's silver patterns. In Both patterns (majestic and tuscany )we are lacking a few pieces and since they are both old, my mother suggests that I find those pieces now while I can still find it. In the midst of my search, I found this fabulous web site that allows you to search by name or initials and even sort out baby items. I found some very special and exquisite pieces on here. I'll share a few finds from silvermonogramfinds.com.

A christening cup

A baby's porringer

And gorgeous napkin rings!

This site will definitely be one of my go to spots for those very special wedding and baby gifts.

First Market Week of 2012

Here is a quick look of some great products from the Atlanta Market this winter. Juliska came out with a great outdoor entertaining collection complete with stemless glasses and a beverage dispenser. Love the Acrylic glass from Italy - I looks so real and like crystal! Fun Glass bottles from Vietri. Beautiful colorful barware and linens. And by the way, I don't like sectionals - but I loved this one from Moss Studio! And those trashcans - can just see them in a teenagers room!

Juliska

Juliska

Juliska

Mario Luca Giusti - Italian Acrylic

Vietri

Moser

Sferra

John Robshaw

Moss Studio

Square Feathers

Sunday Flowers for the Bishop

The episcopal bishop of the US was visiting Birmingham to install the new bishop of the diocese. And was assigned to preach at our church the following day. My flower partner and were on the schedule for this Sunday. Whether by chance or choosing it was us. We try when possible to draw from the reading some inspiration and interpret it in our displays.

This weekend's reading was about Jesus's baptism in the woods. Tell me what you think?

Simply Decking My Halls

We went for simplicity for our decorations this year. And I love gold, so I went to excess there. Gold tablecloth, placemats, chargers, votives, vases, and ribbon! I love seeing the wreath hanging inside our house...i get much more enjoyment than seeing one on our front door. We did do garland around the front, but focused more on the inside.

 Love these chocolate roses and rose hips~

And our tree with just white lights in our whiskey barrel again. We chose our front window and moved some furniture this time. I love moving things around! 

Mini wreaths on the armoire with jingle bells. 

Gold garland and a shooting star hydrangea in our bedroom!

Simply Fraser Garland and Paperwhites!

Parker wishes you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Mrs. Holiday Punch

I made this Mrs. Holiday champagne punch for our neighborhood progressive dinner. It was a hit and very festive! We omitted the St. Germain, as we can't get it in Alabama - but it was still great! I will buy some the next time we go to Georgia though! I've heard its amazing!

A concoction of champagne, pom juice, and a few other ingredients. But the pretty part was the ice ring made in a bundt pan. Make sure you allow plenty of time for the ice ring to freeze..otherwise all else is a breeze! And the edible glitter or sprinkles is key...It makes it extra festive!!!

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Merry Christmas!!!

Its Beginning to Look (and Feel) like Christmas

I don't want to bore you all with the details of my holiday work, so I've created a separate blog/portfolio to keep all of that in one place. If you are interested in holiday decor, check out my Holiday Homes Blog.

Here's a sampling:

Happy Holidays!