Simple Christmas Details

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I can’t believe Christmas is just in a few short weeks! It came too fast but I am ready. My local grocery store had small poinsettias on sale really cheap. So I purchased a few and placed them all over the house. It makes it look so festive and I like the idea of having real plants around our home. Below are some photos of my home and also watch the video from Mrs. Nikki. I love her ideas about simple tips to make your home festive. Enjoy!!!

My poinsettia in my sitting room. I just placed it in my vase from T.J. Maxx.

Our family room has 3 full size Christmas trees and each one has a different theme.

I placed this poinsettia on my nightstand in my gold vase I found at the thrift store.

This is my reading area in our bedroom.

My poinsettia on my island in my kitchen.




Our dining room table. 




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(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Chic Affirmations ~At Home with Madame Chic

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I love to hear and say personal affirmations to myself in the mornings. While reading At Home with Madame Chic author Jennifer L. Scott mentions a few powerful affirmations that one could say to themselves to improve their quality of life.

I am a firm believer in one using their best and now I am learning that one should believe their best and say the best about themselves. So below are the affirmations that Jennifer mentioned in her book. I would encourage you to add these to your daily thinking. Enjoy!!!

1. I am vibrant, healthy and full of energy.


2. My beauty is radiant.


3. I am a calm and patient parent.


4. Today I will relish the small things.


5. Today I will make my home beautiful.


6. I choose to eat healthy foods today.


7. My home is a sanctuary.


8. I can remain effortlessly in the present moment.


9. My creativity is inspiring.


10. I can get through any situation with grace. ( My absolute favorite!)


11. No matter what happens today, I will cultivate inner peace.


12. I can change the world.


13. All is well. 


For more ideas on living well check out Jennifer’s book. I already have a copy and love it!!!

Author Jennifer L. Scott and both of her books.
(photo via Google)

Statement Necklaces for the Holidays

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Well the holidays are upon us and I always like to have a few statement necklaces to wear. Below are some of my recent finds for this season….

I found this necklace at Talbots for $26!

I found this at New York & Company.

This I found at Francesca’s last year. 



This necklace I just purchased from New York & Company.
It is from the Eva Mendes Collection. I got it on sale for $25!!


(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Home Tour with Timothy Corrigan

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I first heard of Timothy Corrigan on the Quintessence blog earlier this year. Stacy Bewkes and Susanna Salk were able to video a home tour with Timothy in his chateau. It is absolutely stunning!!! Timothy also wrote a book about his renovation and decor process for this chateau. An Invitation to Chateau du Grand-Luce: Decorating a Great French County House is a wonderful story of the restoration of this home. Amazon will allow you to view the “inside” of this glorious book. Below is the home tour with Susanna Salk, as always enjoy!




(photo via Timothy Corrigan’s Instagram)

(photo via Timothy Corrigan.com)



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(video via Youtube)

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…..