So, yesterday we took a day of silence as bloggers in honor of those who lost their lives in the tragedy that took place in Connecticut last week. My prayers and hope for healed hearts and minds go out to the families, friends and others effected by this.

 

Today, Laura over at Lindauer Designs is hosting Christmas Décor for our Home for the Holidays party. Are any of you familiar with her work? She's pretty amazing and she works with her husband to create custom designs for clients in the Houston area.

 

If you haven't visited her blog, today is the day. Stop by, show some love, leave a comment and don't forget to link up all of your holiday décor! I can't wait to see what you have to share.

I leave you with a bit of Christmas inspiration for your own home!

 

I just love the way Ally from Home by Ally used this classic swag on her staircase.

 

 

 

And this wonderful package that's definitely worthy of being display. I love how the natural paper makes the sparkle and other elements pop. Great job Uncommon Designs!

 

 

 

And for all of you shabby, French cottage lovers out there...this one's for you.

 

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Okay, now get out there and link up all of your goodness over at Laura's! She's waiting!

 

 

 

Lovin' this season,

Hooray! It's finally here! Milk Paint and More Mondays. 

I am so excited to party here with you and can't wait to share some of my favorite projects each week!

So, just in case you're wondering...here are the not so fun but oh so necessary rules:

1. You don't have to have a milk paint project to link up, pretty much any paint or DIY project will do but we DO love to see what you all can do with your milk paint. Feel free to link up any of your projects and tutorials but NO FOOD, please. 
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                        And heeeeeeere we go...a few features to get this party started off right! 

Atta Girl used MMS Milk Paint to bring new life to this stool. Super cute! 

I absolutely adore this spoon lamp from Miss Flibbertigibbet. So creative! 

Are you kidding me? Make Me Pretty Again made this from scratch. Love it. 

Wow! Love this revamp from East Coast Creative. 

Oh, and whatdya say...one more? 

Now, you know I couldn't leave her out! No words necessary. 

Now, let's party! 

Okay, so I said I would never do it but I caved. I fell into the trap. I painted a Union Jack piece! 

Now, I can't say that I loved painting this piece at the beginning. I searched all over for a tutorial and no one really gave full detail (and now I know why) of how to paint this design. 

Now, I know you all are thinking, "What's so hard about painting some stripes and lines?" Well, it's not as easy as you'd think especially when you're like me and just want to GIT ER DONE!

 I guess if I'd really thought out the process of laying the tape from the beginning, it would've been a whole lot easier! 

But, alas, I did not. This baby took me two days to fully paint and tape and another couple of days to wax and finish. Now, granted, I AM doing this in the midst of some massive sleep deprivation thanks to our new, sweet little one. 

I am, however, in love with it. And, I am so much more appreciative of the time, talent and skill it takes to accomplish this look. 

And one more confession...I think I am addicted to painting them now so don't be surprised if you see them popping up on more of my pieces! 

I will have to post of tutorial for this when I attempt my second piece. Until then, enjoy my "mess up" photos...

I went from this...

To this...

To this...

Table before wax

And voila!

She's ready for her close-up!

Linking up with these fine ladies...

Restore Interiors

PRIMP

Savvy Southern Style

Shabby Creek Cottage

Miss Mustard Seed

Freench County Cottage