christmas prep and preview

Today was a run-around, get things done kind of day

and around the house I’ve been slowly getting 

Christmas stuff out.

Here's a little peek at my front door wreath...

we're going all metallic this year, and now I just need 

some fresh green garland to finish off the look for the entry.

Over the weekend, I got two really BIG boxes delivered

with my new Serena and Lily Mattituck chairs and Montecito pillows.

They've had a fabulous 25% off sale!

They started off in the family room for the long weekend,

but now they’ve moved to their permanent spot in the living room.

That super chunky wool throw was a 

dream-find at Home Goods.

I was ready to spring for a really expensive one at a high-end store,

and then I spotted this one on the very top the shelf 

in the back corner of Home Goods. Yay!

And best of all, it’s made by UGG, 

so you know it’s super warm and cozy! 

(I've already tested it a few times and it's extremely warm and cozy!!)

Here’s a little corner next to the fireplace that is now

occupied by this special Santa and three pretty and

very-realistic looking faux trees, all found at, yes,

Home Goods!!

I’m all about out with the old and in with the new this year!

And no, I’m not getting rid of all our vintage Christmas things,

just the things that are not sentimental,

or just dated and BORING!

With that being said,

I’ve combined a few vintage favorites with some new faves

for this jadite cake stand display on my kitchen table.

The sisal tree with the house base is a treasured little prize, and

the quirky pair of trees are Department 56 that I’ve had a long while.

Added to that is a new glittery snowman from World Market,

and some mini silvery bottle brush trees for Oriental Trading. 

Back in the corner is one of my favorite finds,

yes,

you guessed it, from Home Goods,

this very realistic little Christmas tree in this pretty basket.  

Next to it is an adorable

Swedish Santa that I couldn’t resist,

found at Ikea.

I’ve have a small collection of vintage

pinecone people that I haven’t dug out of my boxes yet,  

and these new little gnomes from World Market will fit in just fine

with the antiquey ones.

My tree is up and lit, and ready to be bedazzled

so I don’t have an updated picture yet…

here’s a snapshot of it from last year.

Keeping the ball rolling...

until we meet again.

x o x o 

 fabiana