Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Yes, more greenery.

So the Stink Eye Sister strikes again. She walked by me tonight as I wrapped lights around some greenery and gave me the Eye:

"More greenery?" (Stink eye.)

Whatever Sister.

Yes, more greenery. Shut it.

I wanted to show you the various places I put the stuff... It really is such an inexpensive way to make your home pretty and just plain loverly this time of year.

**Edited to add -- the Nesting Place blog is having a party about just this! Other people love it like me! Go take a look! (It's gonna take me hours to get through all of them.)

You've seen the mantel:




The dining room:



But here's some more. I put it on furniture:


On top of cabinets:


Hanging from various places:


Throw some in a window sill:



Behind furniture:



Stairs: (When I complain I don't have pretty railings to wrap my greenery around, Hubby reminds me that he wanted the railings, not walls. Yeah yeah. Whateva.)



Around doors:

And more...I'll show you our bedroom soon. I have a little project I want to finish in there first. I think that's it otherwise...I think. Try it in your home. Wrap some lights around it or throw some ornaments in, and just stick it places. It works. Swear.

45 thrifties said (comment here):

Marci said...

Your decor is fab! What a lovely home. Merry Christmas.

Girly Stuff said...

It all looks great! There's just something about greenery and lights that gives me the warm fuzzies!

Paula said...

OMG (goodness)! That is absolutely lovely! Oh my I must go back and take a closer look at your photos. WOW! Thanks for sharing all your ideas. MUST FIND MORE GREENERY!!!

Erin said...

Your garland is so beautiful! The lights are beautiful shimmering on it! Your house looks so beautiful!

Melissa Miller said...

Very nice!
Love it, love it.

Never thought about behind furniture. HMMM....

Inspired Kara said...

LOVE your grenery!!! You can never have too much :)

Bugs and Sunshine said...

love the greenery in the window sill, very fun idea! great job!

Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista said...

fantabulous! gotta love that greenery! You have it everywhere! but it is absolutely awesome!

The Nester said...

You crack me up--there's more and more and more! Beautiful lights!

Jules from "The Roost" said...

I love what it did to each spot you put it in! Beautiful

HomeSpun Threads said...

WOW! Do you own stock in the greenery company??? My favorite is around your kitchen door, however, I'm surprised you don't have it in the bedroom too???

Kim@ForeverWherever.com said...

You look ready for a party! I love the magnolias in the garland!
Very nice!
-Kim

Knit Purl Gurl said...

Just gorgeous! If you didn't say, "Shut it" out loud, you should've. Stink eye sounds like one jealous sis. Heck, I'm jealous of your talent and beautiful decor - but in a good way! ;P

S said...

Wow, you really got some Christmas going on! and it's all so beautiful! Can't wait to see more...
Lamp Tramp

Jaden Paige said...

Your house is gorgeous, and the decorations look great! Just give Sister the stink eye back, and you'll be good :)

Christina said...

You have a gorgeous home!

Devita said...

That's wonderful! shinning and amazing..

Wendy said...

Love it!

Natalie said...

It looks great!

Isn't the Nester's party just too much garland goodness to fit into just one day? It's going to take me forever, too.

I want to make a garland so badly...all I have is a string of beads - lame.

-Nat :)

Risa said...

I love all the greenery, especially around the doorway. Where did you get that garland? It's very pretty.

Older and Wisor said...

I hope you label them all so that you know where their proper home is for next year. Love it!

And what's with "I'll show you our bedroom soon. I have a little project I want to finish in there first"...do you think your husband enjoys you calling him a project?? {wink wink} Now when you post it I'll be scared to look ;)

Jamie said...

What a great idea...very pretty home and decor! Always love your ideas :-)

Glitter and Bliss said...

Love it...Love it...Love it... You home looks absolutely beautiful!!!

tardevil said...

I'd give a lot right now for you to be my neighbor. I'm so frustrated w/ my garland that I think I'm going to box it up & return in to Target - it looks like crap! But yours, on the other hand, as Tony the Tiger says...LOOKS GREAT!!!!

Amanda said...

oh my gosh! just found your blogg from The Inspired Room- LOVE IT!! you have amazing ideas and love the thrify-ness of it! You are a girl after my own heart- I love finding dollar deals and making them look like a million bucks!

Elizabeth Newlin said...

wow! that's some time-intensive holiday festiveness! very pretty. :)

Ashley said...

Wow! It's all great! I really love that greenery above your cabinets!!

Kim said...

I think it looks fabulous. I agree with you, you can never have too much since it's only once a year.


Kim

Bella Casa said...

Ok, so when can I come over for some Hot Totties? ;) Not that I even know what one is, but it sounds good ;)

Your home is GORGEOUS! I hope my next one will be, in the meantime, I work with what I've got.

Love all of your greenery and lights, and your china hutch is so festive, love it all!

Bella

Carrie said...

Everything looks so good! Don't lights make everything look beautiful!

thrilled by the thought said...

So pretty. I love it with lights!

Reynie said...

Looks beautiful! Love it all. It really makes it cozy and festive when you have all that fun greenery and lights.

The Acting Mom said...

How do you have time for all of that decorating? Will you come decorate my home?

Miss(es) Canadian Pie said...

Soooooooo pretty and festive. You've given me some great ideas on where to stash the green stuff. And P.S. You totally crack me up. You're hilarious! :o)

Coco said...

Okay you seriously are so creative. I am loving in the windows and over the pony wall upstairs!

Kathy said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! Your decorations are AMAZING! I want to come to your house! SO BEAUTIFUL!

You can never have too much greenery!

Crafty Niche said...

WOW! Beautiful!

Wendy said...

I LOVE it!!! I just love garland, but it doesn't always love me. Do you have battery operated lights or did you just do a great job of hiding the cords for the stairs and around the door. They never put outlets near where I want to decorate and I hate having an ugly extension cord hanging out from my beautiful garland. Just curious.

Rachael Black said...

I love your taste! Wow. I mean, WOW!! How do you do it?! You dining cabinet looks phenomenal. Also, I'm still head-over-heals for your mantel garland. I have gotta make me one.

Judy @ In His Grip said...

I love, love, love, the dinning room.

Dee said...

i love the greenery, I was just telling my friend that I was going to pick up lighted garland for next year if I find some on sale.Now that I have my mantle just the way I want it, and my tree just so, I now know exactly what I need in the house and that is lighted garland. I need some for the top of the mirror on the fireplace, some going up the stairs, around the front door and on the piano! I like the idea or putting it up in the kitchen too. LOL Love your ideas you home is so warm and beautiful

Jessica said...

You weren't kidding when you said yyou like garland! It looks GORG!

Auds at Barking Mad said...

Would it be possible for you to adopt me? I don't take up much space. Seriously.

If you can't do that, can I come and intern at your house? I need some one on one tutoring because I could really just sit here all day and stare at your page. Your ideas are wonderful. Really really wonderful.

PamperingBeki said...

Just as there is never too much sparkle, there is never too much greenery!

It all looks gorgous!

(it's killing me to not have a "real" computer right now and I can't share any new pictures on my blog. AAAAAck! It's the holidays, fer cryin' out loud!)

Amber said...

Everything looks beautiful, Sarah!