Mantle mini lift and 2 awards!

Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful start to the new year. I have been busy with my family from Kentucky, taking down Christmas, cleaning and getting things back in order. For a while I could not see the light at the end of the tunnel. I had the biggest mess you have ever seen. I took pictures, but decided to spare your eyes! lol! I did enjoy it when it was up though.

Anyways, I was a little tired of the other green jars on my mantle so I went to Hobby Lobby and found these green vases on clearance for $13 each!! I was so excited! Luckly I had the floral pillow in the green chair with me so I knew they had the right colors . They had a few nicks, but nothing a little paint couldn't fix. I bought a little bottle of darker green paint and sponged it on. I was a little worried about how they would look with the painting, but I think they work. As you guys can see, I do love color and lots of different patterns. I did try a few different things on the mantle, but ultimately Noah's ark syndrome took back over. lol! Here is a picture of the room back in order. Coco's comfy!

Here is the one of the vases up close. I just love the design! You can see the old green vases on my header.

Now for my awards.....

This one is from Linda at http://royaltouchart.blogspot.com/ and Lynette at http://lynetteslam.blogspot.com/. Thank you so much guys! I'm honored!
This award focuses on the friendships that blossom here in blogland."Blogs who receive this award are 'exceedingly charming' say its authors. This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY-nearness in space, time and relationships. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

The 8 blogger buddies I give this award to are........by the way, if you have already recieved this award, you do not have to post it again. Just know that I really appreciate you friendship!

Melissa at http://melissasheartandhome.blogspot.com/
Debbie at http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/

Terrie at http://terriedj.blogspot.com/

Sheila at http://notesongs.blogspot.com/

Blossom at http://bridalblooms4u.blogspot.com/

Gloria at http://wwwhappytobe.blogspot.com/

Laurie at http://bargainhuntingwithlaurie.blogspot.com/

Cynthia at http://cynthiascottagedesign.blogspot.com/

Now for my next award! This one is great too, I don't know about fabulous though. LOL!

I recieveved this one from KD at http://southernwhimsy.blogspot.com/ Thanks KD!!

Fabulousness

Here are the rules...1) Add the award image to your sidebar.2) Copy and paste the rules and instructions in your post.3) When posting on receiving the award, make sure you include the person who gave you the award and link it back to them.4) Post 5 of your addictions.5) Post 5 winners and link it back to them as well.6) Let your winners know you gave them an award by leaving them a comment on their blog.

My addictions........

1.Eating sweets

2. Shopping for awesome deals

3. Blogging, of course

4.Decorating

5. TRYING to keep the house picked up


I pass this award on to.......again, if you have this award you don't have to repost it, just know that I think your blog is Fabulous!

Kristen at http://something-about-nothin.blogspot.com/

Lynne at http://lynnesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/

Diane at http://fourpawsco.blogspot.com/

Artie at http://niagaranovice.blogspot.com/

Donna at http://designson47thstreet.blogspot.com/

Thanks again guys for the awards!