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Christmas Decorating Ideas and Vignettes from Seasons Past

Hey, all! Thanksgiving is approaching and I am thinking of getting out the Christmas boxes from the attic and starting to decorate the house...

How I Decorated the Sitting Room for Fall

Hi everyone! I thought I would share my fall-decorated sitting room with you all today before I moved onto Thanksgiving and/or Christmas....

How I Decorated the Family Room for Fall

Hi there! Try as I might I wanted to share a video of my fall family room with you today but, computer woes and technical ineptitude on my part...

Flower Pop-Up Shop Tomorrow!

Hey, all! I have been working on flower arrangements all day because I am hosting another pop-up shop tomorrow in my flower cart. I am...

Dreaming of a New Shed

Hey, all!! How's it going? I seem to be on a nostalgia tour lately. A few weeks ago, I shared some old floral creations of mine with you...

Showing posts from December, 2017

6:02 PM

A Look Back at 2017

Well, 2017 is almost over and it has been a pretty good year here at Designs and Events. There is a lot to celebrate! Weddings, Features and, personally, the expectation of two new grandbabies in January! There is much to remember and much to look forward to but, before we look forward, here is a look back at 2017 a…

8:16 AM

Merry Christmas and Twelve Days of Instagram~

Hello there! I have been working around the house trying to get ready for Christmas. I am sure you are all doing the same. My goal for the last twelve days or so has been to post something "Christmas" on Instagram. It has been fun and has given me the opportunity to show bits and pieces of my Christmas d…

9:14 AM

Some of My Favorite Things and Wishes Too!

Hey, Everybody! How's it going with the decorating, shopping, wrapping, card sending, etc......? I am plugging along. I hope you are too! I thought it would be fun to share with you some of the things I have come to love this season. These are items that have enhanced my Christmas season and I wanted to spr…

6:42 AM

A Christmas Time Visit to the Wentworth-by-the-Sea

Hi, Everyone! Are you enjoying the holiday season? I am but, I have to admit it is going much too fast for my liking. As fast as it is going, I still love this time of year. Part of the fun of the month of December is that it is the season of parties and gatherings; the kind of every sort. My husband and I were …

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Naturally Decorating the Front Step for Christmas

Hi All! Today I am finally sharing some of my Christmas decorations with you. I know. I've taken my good sweet time getting here! In truth, I have been working on my Christmas decorating for a while but, have had other stories to tell you about until now. Today, I thought the natural place to start was th…

9:17 PM

Elements of a Baby Shower

Yes, I understand that it is Christmastime and I should be sharing my Christmas decorating right about now but, a few weekends ago there was a special event in my life and the life of my family and I am hoping you will indulge me this little distraction while I share it with you. I, along with my daughter, A…