New Beginnings

Butterflies have certainly been trending for a while and I'm not tired of them yet.  Besides being beautiful and delicate creatures, they are a symbol of new beginnings and hope.  They transform from a fat, crawly caterpillar into something graceful. 
I was looking through a Gifts and Decorative Accessories Magazine today since it was the first time I'd seen it in my mailbox and ran across an add for Arthur Court accessories, a very popular line of decor given to the new bride and groom.  They have the newer butterfly line which is so appropriate for newlyweds.  I also think it's fun and whimsical for the rest of us to merit having a few pieces:

Have a great weekend!

Images from Arthur Court

Merry Christmas!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

This year, I was asked by my mother to embellish her chandeliers in her dining room and nook.

We used rich brown and golds in the dining room to accent the dark green walls. In the nook, red and golds accented with hearts in the Swedish tradition and glittery red apples bring life to the bustling nook. The kitchen/nook is always the hub of activity during the holidays.



My apologies for the quality of pictures. I am literally going out tomorrow to buy a new camera.

Merry Christmas!