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December 22, 2010 •

Decorating 101 & chocolate pretzels

Hello Friends, How are you today??  I have been busy…busy…just  like all of you I’m sure. I will be serving up dinner for 19 on Christmas Eve so my tables are top priority for me and I thought I would share with you. I am a big collector and for many many years I have been buying these mini trees on sale after Christmas. I have been waiting for the snow to go on sale too and this particular snow goes quite a long way and you can find it here. This snow makes my trees and village people look festive and special. The kids love it too.

This is the teen table. I have been collecting these caroler dolls for over 20 years. I love them so much.
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This is the adult table. One of the trees is a candle and some of the trees I don’t even like but, when you cluster them together they look great. The penguins are really inexpensive but, look so regal in a bowl of snow. (antique punch bowl)
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I have a nutcracker collection too. The after Christmas sales are a perfect way to start collecting or add to a collection.

I made some chocolate covered pretzels for my lovely neighbors. The SRM stickers were the perfect way to jazz up my packaging quickly!
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These really taste so yummy…the salty and sweet!!
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My husband commissioned me to make some tags for these UGLY gold wine bags. I did my best to cover them without spending to much time. More SRM stickers and a Penny Black stamp.
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I have will have another wine tag and ornament to share on Thursday. Until then have a great day!
Hugs, Kathy  ….Merry Everything 🙂

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Comments

  1. Tracey says

    December 22, 2010 at 12:50 am

    WOW!! What an awesome post Kathy!!! LOVE seeing your collections….you are such an enabler LOL!!!! You did a FANTASTIC job with those plain bags…you turned them into SPECTACULAR!!! Those pretzels looks so yummy!! Oh how I wish I was your neighbour!
    Happy Holiday to you and your loved ones 🙂 Hugs xoxox TRace

  2. Ageeth Holster says

    December 22, 2010 at 1:20 am

    Great job!! it looks fantastic!!
    Merry Christmas to you and your familiy,
    Hugs Ageeth x

  3. Shirl says

    December 22, 2010 at 2:08 am

    Those ugly yellow bags definitely look MUCH better with your magic touch!!! And I simply ADORE your Christmas table deco! So much thought put into it, and it looks really really really good!

    I’d love to get my hands on those pretzels, too…LOL…aren’t your neighbours lucky???

    I’ll be hibernating until after new year. I’d like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

  4. Simone says

    December 22, 2010 at 2:29 am

    WOW!! I love your table arrangements!! They are so fun and absolutely gorgeous!! I’m so glad you shared photos with us 🙂 The way you covered up the gift bags and how you packaged the yummy pretzels are beautiful too! 🙂

  5. Barb says

    December 22, 2010 at 2:30 am

    Wonderful tables! So beautifully filled with lovely Christmas elements! I am vaguely remembering you showing your tables last year also. That was just about the time I had first found your blog. Am I right? Anyway, love all that you shared today, Kathy! Hugs!

  6. Sarpreet says

    December 22, 2010 at 2:40 am

    everything is gorgeous – i like the snow, and your table settings. the bag idea is gorgeous

  7. Dawn says

    December 22, 2010 at 2:45 am

    Love your trees and carolers Kathy. What a fantastic tradition. Your pretzels look very yummy too. Have a great Christmas

  8. kath says

    December 22, 2010 at 4:03 am

    I am definitely moving next door to you…your christmas tables are stunning and great job on the wine bags….merry christmas kath xxx

  9. pinky says

    December 22, 2010 at 4:06 am

    Wow Kathy do you stink of class or what!! I love your table display, such a gorgeous idea. Your nieghbours are going to love you and as for the wine:) classy lady. Hope you have a lovely Christmas.

  10. Alice Wertz says

    December 22, 2010 at 7:18 am

    you are the queen of decoration, girl! beautiful holiday decor! and mmmm…. those treats look so yummy, lucky neighbors! beautiful tags, too. you are fabulous at what you do, sista! wishing you and yours a fabulous holiday season! =)

  11. Jana says

    December 22, 2010 at 9:30 am

    Wow! This all looks amazing. Enjoy every minute of your holiday

  12. "Soleil@mayotte" says

    December 22, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Your christmas tables are gorgeous, especially the one with the carols singers !!! Merry christmas to you and yours, hugs.

  13. Lin says

    December 22, 2010 at 10:26 am

    what a fun post, Kathy! Loved seeing your collections – I have many trees also, but pair mine up with my snowmen, who live on the mantle in the dining room. And the pretzels are a favorite treat of mine – they look so festive! Merry Christmas, Kathy!

  14. Kelly Booth says

    December 22, 2010 at 11:09 am

    So pretty Kathy…I love the packaging for your pretzels. Funny we both made the same thing….I’mdying to try one…Merry Christmas to you friend I hope your Christmas is perfect.

  15. Andi (RrlScrapGal) says

    December 22, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Nineteen????? Holy smokes!!

    I’m just trying to figure how to manage the four of us! I have NO IDEA what I am cooking! HA!

    Beautiful decor..gifts and ‘bag save’!

    Merry Christmas!

  16. Sally says

    December 22, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    Awesome table decorations. Love the bag save! The pretzels are one of my favorites. I’d love to be your neighbor.
    Merry Christmas

  17. Tiffany says

    December 22, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    So, so festive Kathy! You will make the perfect hostess on the 24th! Love your goodies all wrapped up so pretty for your neighbors!

  18. Arlene says

    December 23, 2010 at 3:02 am

    The tags are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! Love all your decorations – such a festive feeling to it all.

  19. Ellie says

    January 17, 2011 at 10:00 am

    These are gorgeous!

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