Faux Poinsettias

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I was watching QVC one evening during the holidays last year and one of my favorite hosts’ Lisa Robertson decorated the stage for Christmas. On that day they were selling faux poinsettias. Lisa had the poinsettias on the side of the staircase and I just loved the way it looked.

So I went to my local Joann Fabrics and purchased about six faux poinsettias for under $25! I put them by my staircase and I just adore the way it looks. If you can get your hands on some faux poinsettias by all means give it a try! They won’t leave a mess and are pet friendly! Lastly, below is a video of Lisa decorating her home for Christmas. Enjoy!
My poinsettias at home

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Christmas Plates

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I have been on the hunt for Christmas plates since this spring! It has been really hard trying to find something affordable and beautiful. Last month I was doing some shopping in Walmart (not fun) & just looking around when I spotted these plates below.

They are from the Better Homes & Gardens collection. I just loved them! They were affordable and very pretty! I have gotten plenty of compliments on them and I am very pleased with them. I used them for our Thanksgiving meal and I will be using them throughout this winter for dinner. 
As I said before, “always use your best”. My family and I will enjoy these plates all winter long! My photos are below as usual. Enjoy!!  
My table setting during Thanksgiving

They are from Better Homes & Gardens Heritage Collection 2014. 

The dinner plate

(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Thank you…..

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This is the last post but I wanted to say thank you to those of you who have been reading my blog. I started this blog this year in March and it has been a wonderful outlet for me.

I love communicating with different readers and people around the world. It has been fantastic and I want to say thank you very much!!! I am grateful…..



Our Barbie Christmas Tree

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I love Christmas and I have started to decorate for it. I put up about 4 Christmas trees each year. One of my favorites is the Barbie Christmas tree. I started buying Barbie ornaments about 10 years ago. They sold them at the Hallmark store but they discontinued the line about 2 years ago. My mother in law has a Barbie Christmas tree that she started about 30 years ago and was the inspiration for mine.

I wanted my daughter to have a Barbie Christmas tree. I wanted something to pass along to her. She loves it and so do I! I wish the Hallmark store still sold them. We were very sad when the stopped. Below are some photos of it. Enjoy!! 
Our Barbie Christmas Tree!!

I love our pink star. I found it at T.J. Maxx for $6 a few years ago!



I love the ornaments. I love the pearl garland I found at Menards. 
My daughter found the Barbie Dorothy one at an antique store. 

These ornaments are The Little Mermaid, Disney’s Brave, Fancy Nancy, 
& Cinderella. 




This ornament was a great find! I purchased this at the Hallmark store.
It’s a giant Barbie head with hair accessories . The Barbie in tweed is great also!

In this photo is Barbie the Rockstar, Cinderella, the shoe chandelier, 
& my Victorian home. 

The “Good Witch” from the Wizard of Oz. 

Another shoe chandelier and candy house.  





I forgot which Barbie’s these were but both are beautiful. 
I love the Barbie closet ornament. So chic….

And last but certainly not least the poodle skirt that sits under the tree.
I love it!



(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Art in the Office

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Pinterest truly inspires us all. I am always on there looking for ideas and inspiration. I stumbled on this photo recently. I was so inspired by all the art photos above the desk.

What’s funny is that I looked above my desk and realized that I was already putting up art above it. I just smiled and thought, “Well at least my idea has been confirmed”. So now I will continue to put art above my desk and when I look up it will be magical….

My office is on the left. The Pinterest photo is on the right. 
I found this interesting…..

My Aloe Vera Plant

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When I was about 18 I had a mentor named Stephanie. I thought Stephanie was the best thing ever!! She introduced me to so many things. I learned how to be elegant because of her, I learned about great work ethic and I learned how to handle people.

She always ate well and dressed well. Her posture was superb as well as her attitude. Stephanie had an aloe vera plant in her office. One day she got a cut on her finger and went to the plant. I watched her break of one of the limbs and apply the cream from the plant to her finger.

I was just amazed by this. I had never seen it before. I always kept that in my mind. I mentioned it to my husband some time ago. He found an aloe vera plant for me a few weeks go. I guess he remembered.

I have really enjoyed having this plant. It has inspired others to look for it. But every time I stare at it, it reminds me of my beautiful mentor Stephanie…..

My aloe vera plant

Poinsettia Accessories

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I love thrift store shopping. I look at everything! Now since the holidays are approaching everything “Christmasie” is being put out. I have been inspired to look for poinsettia brooches. I have been fortunate enough to find two.

One I found on Ebay and the other at a near by thrift store. The thrift store has tons of old “grandma” brooches. If you are on the hunt for one I would encourage you to visit your nearest thrift store. Great treasures await!

I love this poinsettia brooch! I found it at a thrift store for $3!
Superb!
(The gray polish is great to!)
I found this poinsettia brooch on Ebay last year! Very festive!

These are the matching earrings to the poinsettia brooch. 
The combination looks great together!!
I only paid $7.99 for both!
(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)