Adding old world charm to statues DIY
DIY Vintage Refrigerator Magnets
Recently as I was scrolling through my instagram, I came across a really fun reel by @homeliving5 showing a fun DIY that involved taking vintage prints and turning them into magnets for your refrigerator! I quickly saved it to my favorites and then to my surprise a few people actually sent me the same video in my instagram dm's thinking that I would love this project, which I did!
I had plenty of old gorgeous vintage prints in delicate frames laying in piles around the house waiting for me to find a home for them.
I was so exited to finally find a place for these beauties and transform my refrigerator into a work of art...or maybe an art gallery.

Anyways I stripped the fridge of all the unecessary paperwork and ta-da!
My son's artwork will always have a spot on my art gallery refrigerator. The painting of his that I just took down, I ended up framing and hanging it in the toy room. I'm sure that once school starts he will be bringing some more works of art home!
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The Gumdrop Tree...A Christmas Tradition
My son loves gumdrops, he will eat them all year round, just not the spiced kind. A few years ago I purchased an old fashioned gumdrop tree for our family, to continue my Grandma's tradition. Today my son and I sat together at the kitchen counter and decorated our gumdrop tree. We listened to Christmas music and sang along as well. He's still in that age where Christmas is magical and he is excited to do stuff like this. I am cherishing every moment because I see him changing and he will be grown up before I know it.
Remember my Grandma's gumdrop tree? Well, we recently found it...and here it is.
No it isn't wearing any gumdrops this year, I left it exactly how I found it inside it's box with these tiny mercury glass ornaments decorating its branches. I don't know if I will ever decorate it with gumdrops as it is so delicate. I've noticed that it has been glued together in places and missing some branches as it has seen many Christmas seasons in its lifetime. I would say that her gumdrop tree is probably from the 70's.
I absolutely adore it! I didn't get a chance to know my Grandma but I've always felt a deep connection to her as if I did. My Dad would always tell me how much alike her and I were and what great friends we would have been. Having this little tree means the world to me as my Dad is also gone as well. Holidays without my Dad have been hard, but this little gumdrop tree makes me smile and I feel like he and my grandparents are not so far away.
I never thought I would ever see my Grandmas's gumdrop tree, but here it is sitting on my kitchen table next to mine! I am blessed to have it and share it with my son, and someday my own grandchildren.
My Grandma...
Marie Antoinette Christmas Mantel
Christmas magic in the library...
If you've been a reader for a while, you know how much I adore Marie Antoinette style. My library is always decorated with a nod to Marie Antoinette all year long.
I normally prefer a very simple Christmas mantel, just a garland of greenery and simple bows.
This year I went over the top with my Christmas garland. I added eucalyptus, roses, pink poinsettias. pearls, and ostrich feathers.
My inspiration for the garland was of course Marie, but also my beautiful pair of antique church altar candelabras. I love the soft colors of the delicate porcelain roses and I wanted to echo that in my garland and wreath.
Its a bit over the top, and not a look for everyone's taste, but its something different.
The tree in here isn't finished, but it will look much the same as last year.
Except this year, it will be decorated with all pink bulbs and some adorable macaron ornaments.
I have started decorating a bit in the dining room. The theme the last few years has been the Nutcracker Ballet.
Here is a sneak peak at the tree so far, I am not finished yet.
I have been so busy as of late, and have not had as much time for blogging as I would like. One reason is that I need a new computer. My computer is literally on its last leg! I bought it six years ago and it honestly seems like yesterday! I can't believe its already time for a new one. I'm kind of dragging my feet on getting a new one because its not a fun purchase lol. But at this point its necessary.
Have you started your holiday decorating yet? If so, do you have a special theme or colors that you use? I would love to know!
I wish you all a very blessed Thanksgiving this week! I am so thankful for all of you!
-Larissa