Mantles, Trees and Staircases...

Hey Guys! Can you believe it's almost Christmas day?! I was reflecting on some of the homes Sherry and I decorated this Christmas season. As you know I got behind on my posts, so I decided to consolidate some of the houses into one post. Now this is not all that we did, but it is alot of it.

I'll start with some mantles...

This one is very elegant.

This one is in a kitchen.

Very elegant...

A little rustic...

Elegant.


I love the snowy picture behind this one.


More elegance...

This mantle is in my best friend's house. I think it speaks for itself!

Rustic, yet elegant.

Trees...This tree is so much fun and very whimsical!
Elegant.

Whimsical yet elegant.

Very fun and whimsical! Love all the presents!

Unique!

Elegant and sophisicated.

Love the royal blue and gold, such a pretty combination.

Here are two of the staircases we did...both are very elegant.

Well, those pictures were not exactly organized, lol... I hope you are all ready for the big day! I have been so caught up in the decorating and the hustle and bustle, but am now realizing and reflecting on what CHRISTmas is all about...I hope you are too! Thanks so much for your visit!!

And The Winner Is...

Hey guys! Thank you all for entering my Frame givaway!! Now for the winner...

I printed off all of your names and comments and put them in a bowl. Chase did one draw and the winner is Lena. Please contact me as soon as possible so I can ship out your frame! Kristenscreations@hotmail.com

Thanks again for entering the giveaway and for all of your nice comments on my gingerbread kitchen! You guys are just too sweet!! I'll be posting the rest of the houses I decorated in the next few days. Merry Christmas!!

My Ginderbread Kitchen and a Frame Giveaway!

Hey Guys! I thought I had better show you my kitchen before Christmas is over! lol...Time is just flying by! Here is my little gingerbread tree... I almost didn't put it up since I was so late decorating, but then I remembered it was already decorated! I just had to fluff it out and add some candy canes. Need to straighten that bow...

I've been wanting to show you this little gingerbread terrarium (that's what I call it). I've seen this done with all kinds of stuff and a local shop in town used snowmen, it was really cute. I had to make one so I thought it would be cute to use a gingerbread house and gingerbread men. I bought the candy canes and gumdrops because I was hungry, but decided to use them inside the jar! lol...My initial idea was just a house and some little gingerbread men, then it just grew from there. I bought the tall gingerbread man at Kohl's last year...it's a candle holder.
I bought the Fitz and Floyd train several years ago...it's missing a few cars.

I used glitter and sand for the snow, but my mom asked if it was sugar...duh? Sugar would work and it would have been cheaper!


The house is actually a stocking holder and the gingerbread men are ornaments, I just pulled out the hangers.

The little candy dish came from Cracker Barrel last year. Mom and dad picked it up for me.

I was a little lazy this year...I didn't unwrap all those peppermints! Some of you might remember this from last year.

Here is my kitchen table. I had the place mats and centerpiece from last year, but added the plates and cups this year...they are from Wal-mart. They had some really cute stuff!

See my little candy salt and pepper shakers? Wal-Mart.

I made the gingerbread arrangement last year and found those cute glittered trees this year at Hancock's. I just love them!

Chase and I made the gingerbread house the other night. Or should I say I made it! lol...I kind of took over. Do you know what he said? "You just want to post it on your blog!" hehehe! I think he was more interested in the xbox anyway. I told him we would decorate cookies however he wants to next week. Oh...the candle is from Bath and Bodyworks and it is WONDERFUL! It makes my whole kitchen smell like cookies! They have them two for $20 right now in several different scents...I bought creamy nutmeg.

I picked up this little towel at Kohl's the other night. I thought it was so cute!

Now for the giveaway...I was going to give away something Christmas, but decided it was getting to close so I decided on a frame with the leopard print ribbon. This look has been the most popular. As you can see it has four different ribbons that resemble fabrics. They all coordinate well together and will go with most decor. If you would like to enter the drawing just leave me a comment and I will put your name in the hat! I will draw the winner on Sunday night, so be sure and stop back by to see if you won. I would love to ship it out on Monday so you will have it before Christmas.

Thanks for your visit! Merry Christmas!!!

~Welcome~ The door is open...Step inside for my Christmas tour!

Hey Guys! Come on in out of the cold! Brr...As you can see I finally finished my decorating. I'm going to show you the living room and dining room today and in a few days I will show you my gingerbread kitchen.

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Here is the living room all decked out!
I dressed up the candle holder with ribbon and an embellishment.

The coffee table was one of the hardest to decorate. I ended up using an arrangement with a candle, some Christmas balls and a crown I had in my bookcase.

The mantle is alot of fun... I had the present centerpiece I bought last year. I added the Santa fairies and arrangements with the balls on each side this year. I also added the stockings and chose not to put up the garland. It was a little too busy.


I added some lime green ribbon to the top of the presents to tie in the lime green from the balls and stockings. I am lovin the lime green this year!
Here is the other side of the room. I added the amaryllis and frames.

I'll never forget this day! Chase did not want to sit in Santa's lap! Look at his face!
I added some Christmas accessories to my bookcases. I just moved a few things out to fit in the decorations. Not sure if the snowman looks right next to the spring flower picture! lol...

Here is the niche...I love the way the light shines on the swag and reindeer!

I already showed you the tree, but here is the whole dining room. The garland over the china cabinet is actually the mantle garland... I just redid it.

I took it apart and added all the ornaments.

Wow! Look at all the presents under the tree!! lol...I really need to get busy with my shopping.

Thanks for stopping by!! You are welcome anytime! Be sure and stay tuned for my upcoming posts!!

P.S. To all my bloggy friends I haven't visited in while...I'll be by soon, I'm missing you all!

Finally~~~My Christmas Tree and More Frames!

Hey Guys! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season!! I am...now that I can breathe! lol... I have been buried in decorating and frames! I apologize for just now getting this post up. I have been trying to sit down and update my blog for the past week but it just didn't happen. I am way behind now so I will be posting alot in the next few weeks! I still have houses to show you including my own (when it's finished) This is the latest I have ever put up decorations! Next year they will go up the first week in November. I took on two Christmas shows this year so that's what put me so behind. I can't complain though...I sold ALOT of stuff!! Yipee! Now it's time to enjoy the rest of the season...

Here is a picture of my tree all finished. As you can see it has a little bit of everything on it. I love snowmen and whimsical ornaments! I used the mesh all around the tree to make it look more full.

Here is the topper I tried to teach you how to make...lol. I hope you aren't more confused now on how to make a bow! I think some of you are...sorry about that. Maybe a video would be better.

Remember to check back often because I have alot more to show you! I will also be doing a giveaway soon!!

I wanted to get these frames posted in case you are needing a gift or are just now decorating like me! These are all ready to be shipped. I can ship them quick...there is a post office right down the street. I might even be able to ship same day! They usually only take about 3 days to arrive. They are all listed in my Etsy store.




I have done very well with these initial frames. I have several different initials in stock if you need one customized.

The bee and butterfly frames have been popular too. I can put an initial in them as well.

Well, I better get ready...I've got to get some of my Christmas shopping done today. I don't even have one gift!! I bet you guys have everything done. Have a great weekend! See you soon!!