Zion’s DIY Tree and Christmas Around Our Home...

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGmgUJGsm11y8-JZRz_wuajxrxmhm1AvbHe2fbLGtAFwahoVfx3_fk0-lNX7Yuj011mC6Y8-TeJL58Kqso5nAFaGZXHe8vR8xv4sgYGQ7pEsmiSIkVuFRDj0QzoOcduNeebskoNdLvM-_/s1600-h/DSC_0521%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0521" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIJzxlDKdm9h4casT8ghK9ijh2wlqOXUmVSrBrBQiUcsFgg_HoFgnl_a1uvkVo7lmGUiERWJg00ZpfBxkOjKbiL-TxAH_KIfh53braY88a3-1mJ20YWP2gFK79EtBPP2SEw6KC7dkxxTG/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0521" width="700" /></a><br />I had a small tree in Zion’s playroom but he kept moving it around, so I removed it and we made this one together. I had pom poms and glue dots laying around just waiting to be made into a tree. Thanks to my friend Will for posting these <a href="http://www.brightbazaarblog.com/2012/12/sundays-bright-links-no-102-alternative-trees.html">alternative trees</a> which led to this idea.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0OA_v5SoXRaVAbTTvZT_xkvs-q7uAjE8woPkBse90SAcL7pIc5IQzIXF06E8-rvx8dPE9C3K-pCEUax_xSNX947X4eeuTQx4noxJD9tpUGEZbBDpoiMO_SwMzuhGYgPpElLWQodpoMoB/s1600-h/DSC_0524%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0524" border="0" height="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSbQcKDmHFojal4RgrFYwKJQdHsbMDH546gky0ZvVrDUq0rin5vmbuXv3eBhjiDjNVTom3gNvjoS-mpEy78wI3iZYZBwZvL3p1lP83m7qWqngURlOlnnaHWw27xsDDhanFMO7Whsh71lj6/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0524" width="458" /></a><br />I traced the shape of the tree using chalk first and then used glue dots to adhere the pom poms  on the lines of the shape. Zion’s role was to give me whatever colour pom pom I needed. It was a great diy to reinforce colours and he enjoyed it! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">And in other parts of our home…</span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXGG2KcWY4uNuLyeT0JzEu4FKku9XlQzQ99FNGdBX1ebNEXZgfv9YIZWYexJTwuB8HpwbVGCDe00CThTYfJklUz9pPS_S1CKk-Ls1OxyNVMrukt5-E8FsmTFHvzVC8rFli0xhDfD3kTLY/s1600-h/DSC_0463%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0463" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiViYMctezrYHSTq1Q4DcAF3OjgLMbnK4rxL1EvQ_oSi2G1zIUZXy0mQLL3K7ZJm1FXfBIYdWhgjTDMrPvJvD4VszelDVvRnh9Jp3yfoOVM4UlHrOLDymJS4zDVQliUSGGtg1-L_ZlV0rFH/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0463" width="700" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPQw5izT_rEYGiiT1iyhlOD1Yqbx5p_3wSNASmWnIZbg5CMvsiGQnBOYWdEQLwTSh68uHP1UUui16rbCB0dbfb7oX4PdqbOtg3CvUYnhG6tjRZTb9EEAG8GO5ONc7nOX9ysm4Wu-9BT5b/s1600-h/DSC_0443%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0443" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQxGl8fae_tR_Xmt1JURIABWEoAb7AmZAS31Qq-d42UfwdGblSO6C7BRCXetiuDDnhgCg7gtJsVi76e6VHv2KWECBAfDEx6nOyLpwS60rIJbcWzwbdr7ND75uBwJnrxFQRze0Wo3-wfvA/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0443" width="700" /></a><br />The Christmas decor was kept very simple, but sprinkled with a little bling and some colour here and there. The fireplace is see through and double sided and I decorated each side differently. One side is sleek and simple and the other side(shown above) while still simple is more colourful and earthy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kvjNs7BYNuavMp6G2yPXH4LRMvA12NsXVBWGzzKfPBYriajB4L-Azg2r64aDPah6Ujn7z_XtpChB7iQvCVJPxeOaE2RSdDDtvW1Pz9bIx3hcToqh5SeTqo7d3oTuTDUhGHYwBoyo1-8k/s1600-h/DSC_0434%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0434" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScXEXgmyG1FRsu6pED6tvcShXpzDFqto8B3JFmc95lpOn42-MlFLtS8TncF65xyL4UD_hUx6IvMVurAJCH8LvdMMiY3BdQcrn4hYjZ4F6EVxpvvDpZNSgKJTZGEqw1cmSqjpeFHpbqetf/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0434" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">at night when the candles are lit; so beautiful…</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOuvY5dkAkkeurKX4LF9YGnlju8k3mJIcZYwOT4DnddQ2XB3RSvjWLKeeLfkieQKsS7WyoF-QpdJ7v4E5aVWflOmYzj5A0DHvLXL1sPUxMMA0keH_8IwIJBtuiPS0eLlC6tpaMIO_1thOz/s1600-h/DSC_0430%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0430" border="0" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ktPafgtsNs_nkt1r8CRwRDiT9sLxS8ccgzhgzC2vExwVaLSjzoBQ3usW2w4CciFG2MGHKjkdgSwP6PwMUVFPEfihghM-A7tx-ZZSSvEwpSdP-O1I214VQo52bUAjw61JJCSE5hgfUYSP/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0430" width="654" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0m0Dqcew-O48_y1NL_YVayJdBnJ-qMn2hFaMCN2Uz-L4uahaoYL3UxE0n0M5MDlVUpBxOFgoRePIbp59ye6r9rhb04Zq9TlZhmhqnLTz-GQAmx45WfrtaLn2PhuimZY44LfMUY4fzmN0B/s1600-h/DSC_0473%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0473" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlkwH7vfoqo8gCc6JZQesgt4rwyaMEef3ExytoM4Y0BLhSL74-0B4px4BrCibkSrsPhsycFvvvAcTh7bdd8IntTrYQGqvz7mNw-_i__Tlg9XB2nLZ-_fuS-BvSVWDOcJVMF7UXvf8XujO/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0473" width="700" /></a><br />This Ikea light is the least expensive one in our home, but it’s everyone’s favourite. It casts these snowflakes on the wall when it’s on, perfect Christmas décor…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5O0uEOBe98RaGNsH3yaE78rrPMJNJbTm3JLBatgi4C1QTsmH80X01k8Z8l3QOQBc6k5r_DNJKOKyYUNoYIf0Rb9DyH9n2XOzIxOKl2YzpYATC109e-lSWs5AAFTR3wPLifbFSsTZGbpLw/s1600-h/DSC_0484%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0484" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRba4I2HEpoe5LjJnWchHdjrTbSseU4zEkn_p_mnteaPRYg-R4xs9wC-IWubDl-5_vybU53eK-2fMTy1CbcihJ9LKcVORNaB72mvkttsjN6pIYVE5Gx_2mMNS8TJGO43McFo1Ri0qchSM/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0484" width="700" /></a>I love handcrafted items and this beautiful reindeer was handcrafted in India. I  scored him at my local TJMaxx<br /><div align="right"><br /></div><div align="right"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qdzkVwi_scw/UNSn2zcEbMI/AAAAAAAAEUw/ACgVdiKFKQg/s1600-h/DSC_0456%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0456" border="0" height="617" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9TIAkARVVMM/UNSn3uGQc0I/AAAAAAAAEU4/zQR8ZuWkMCU/DSC_0456_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0456" width="531" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">a very simple tablescape with a small tree and candle holders</div></div><div align="right"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPhJouQuaXlhyfMaaSJCjw2zzPfbkSNCXhW7Qr29Q2tl6hZ3AuFetz2KvNAp36IcSSX36uB_2uhxkHWtJx8rOO2odaz99Fm5Uq8EOaupzcqUjXDYn3VjyjKaJOTs0DvhFKCR1g_XxFlsEe/s1600-h/DSC_0458%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0458" border="0" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKpZPdJJCIwV0OG4KVGCyIWTP-ThbZgVfY1r-_fZU0xCr-Wub9TYVXuIeKrGcq5l1F9O45c9H90TCj2A9iNxCNaDazdNlbxNSpo2jo_fvKXWBPPLLNiSh-Xtu90lia4sEdkhlZktlyxUB/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0458" width="699" /></a><br /><div align="center">can you tell I have a thing for deer? this one is from Zgallerie and the handblown Italian ornament is the perfect addition to one of its antlers. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzc39jH-5mgA5iYITyHDuTvrWYnvikOTk_uaVJlAIC5tZpoa8P-6cKJr_W8XQoDaClH2betscsHBCEasUIM1YQInCDhhRyDUwI9G83oFrVNb4YT9J44JgOe1BQRLXT5ZwAfMKoxMGo1HIX/?imgmax=800" /></div><div align="center">Last year, the hubby drew this scene the night before Christmas for Zion. I am no artist so I won’t even attempt to do this. We sure miss him and I felt I needed to post this again to have a bit of him in this post…*sniff, sniff* (Don't forget to keep our men and women who are away fighting for our country in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season).</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I will be back to update this post with the winner of the giveaway(<span style="font-size: x-small;">probably after Christmas)</span>. Until then, I want to wish each of you Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas and please be safe. Lots of love! XX</div>

Zion’s DIY Tree and Christmas Around Our Home...

I had a small tree in Zion’s playroom but he kept moving it around, so I removed it and we made this one together. I had pom poms and glue d...

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A little Distraction…?

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I am still trying to come to grips with the shooting that took place yesterday in Newtown, Ct.  I was brought to tears like so many of you I’m sure. Just last school year, I was teaching 2nd grade at an Elementary school; the thought of this happening to any of them is unfathomable. Yet, it did happen. in. Newtown. I am at a loss for words and can lean only on my belief in prayers and its power to heal…<br />     This beautiful home is actually located in New England and was designed by the talented <a href="http://www.lynnescalo.com/">Lynne Scalo</a> who coincidentally  is a Connecticut based designer. “Design is a very personal process that evolves by really getting to know how a person lives and wants to live.’’ says Scalo. Her design of this New England home infuses modern with traditional effortlessly. Enjoy…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_f5ElaJLbhSgNcWWsBbrDJW44FeY5lQxGejgLuVDGC_bakBZOhkWSol5EtgN3ADkUiEXebAEldltQnS1zYR_zMIkKV0J2B0izPJ7PIse9cHLvfnzJ2oJBuXqa6y_0KFbaDWUefe96SFm1/s1600-h/NewE2%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="NewE2" border="0" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCRuCkp2GsaBOMnlTN3Q66LKCbMw3pvzjDxJUgmYP8ZdkaM8zBcfZkKLUfy092ZLs7jTcrj2BQ8tTiLWkVT47vO4WS2bTnxFe4eo1RN_-4VoQqol3irb1AZHwe1pYQn90FkyLxkYQqhA-/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="NewE2" width="304" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheysFSpwLNB4YW12q07C8eV4_6YyNvh0niDn5wKLexrDPNLlGTOSsfOQPO7RpNm2x-QG0RrJ1GqLjIDSww7dtqb2agfGfnZB1OY9AeCR-AA2oHYDK0U2kDmjsEnc-AdieX0tWvTVM5Lrby/s1600-h/NewE3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="NewE3" border="0" height="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-LkmW2-H8jvr73sJRLQqMBvfk_jYPR9wc4wjId1UyY1K0PjQAEWirvCG_WwHlFZ9qzJwzolmBKpfSDm_mkpqUCEvJnKk9QEpomfgjmjt6QjlqjmduDtKAuCgjk0RZlwdf-hdv3VYfwqCq/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="NewE7" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">very Mad Men-esque, isn’t it?</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgzIiQQvX5_jnRqb7IZbB-hgmdFRHQmRG4AY57SOjT9fgCu7cLu3potPdfz-PHYM4MQzNotaEZIFeXz_DB1MfA5QA6wW3oJNqhz422_LLHSX1cgpRMVfIt4eJ1YrH5X71CM_D0DVezeV9/s1600-h/NewE8%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="NewE8" border="0" height="703" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HRUwjwHov08aaVbSaQ2TwRXIXUOTPxkrtpZcmkjRChl8LqhtZMdNeUDPKZ-1EZbRH3nV8e4qhnRr5wWlsDMyLLN_5NHWHyMQWQ5f51DjR30nhJbLwn0JdkXmoKH6BFIVRDE1vT-KZKLB/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="NewE8" width="700" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNMVMXtvSaPbeMDD1QfhR4LlOtJ__bi6CQget-GUlasXkD4hJjP7X0YC2XvGt9dktVCgdeZYPpwp0yyaJTW8TnEg3HkOhTTtDunvBkd3i6ubuZPVSfgQx6RbyzziUtCKhndQo4lcZii_4/s1600-h/NewE9%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="NewE9" border="0" height="523" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTclV50eJ_mSSkUkCr0WKdXMRVa9n_eSWCSZfwvTcwFkGa5nBZ4FI1ieDteR-McfnN3D43M93PgJs-Eqhol4T9MmSeUUs1vjZh1PqDKi_EuZO_80GKcsEtUj_O9S6fpo2bSstaRhyDJdtS/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="NewE9" width="700" /></a><br />Squeeze your loved ones, love them, and have a weekend filled with laughter and joy. Personally, I am going to try and avoid the news, spend quality time with my boys and count my blessings! XX<br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.interiorsdigital.com/">{images}</a></span>

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Namaste: A Light-Filled Moment…

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuF_bbzsivCVI5XkaCC7YjyF9mvkmnrc5glvFwqKi7wEhS0wGaFoWWtStd88LqZYLjl_Ku4g12yT-KwtmgiINdsCJzAlkMVxPtGbKqOpG9luKaAt5hDbf2aHXEOjUERDHkfVh-mV0j0UmH/s1600-h/lightart%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="lightart" border="0" height="931" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3gLmus7lzJsAJHJLokRrLzBFKfIf_ZXl8mDW5cWPfFsVMHN3Tiuwe2iZFfEsX7WbfL5c_VMOpI_Rk4OU7kpysmNCeJILnvLd1eBxMKzK3Ljn-hgPnoiPPQLGWUBwT5eJCsPi8CVmv9z7i/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="lightart" width="699" /></a><br /><div align="center">This moment; meditative, reflective, and enjoying a brief respite from all the hustle and bustle that comes with this holiday season. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCxCacUYi7uCj-OtEH2Klh1opH0_S89YXxPFZPC4Ut4PZlaLfKSqwutNZ2oZVZ1uPybYq7j-BnMdynFcOJxX0MWBRPAh6_en1X08UnUfSTUDSnC4KeTpyjIdHInzXT_FI_Sc4ITZkv_-U/s1600-h/lightart1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="lightart1" border="0" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2UwarPkEkOecsK65T2hLb8vnaG2uYgFo4F23n3jD0uFLb0cgm5_8qGHWqSrQc8SL3YdJgC4ORDq0ZAsPhXJEFkPOuLnX-4eSGJB7YjHHFYaWwBq2d-XeLIi33iT73CxaWQdFpvuGUAGmY/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="lightart1" width="697" /></a><br /><div align="center">Slow it down, remember the reason for the season and let’s keep our lights bright. Much love my friends. XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{images; </span><a href="http://www.contemporist.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via,</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><a href="http://justbesplendid.tumblr.com/page/2"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a>}</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">P.S. If you live in Nashville Tennessee, you can enjoy a mind blowing light art show by the artist, <a href="http://www.brucemunro.co.uk/">Bruce Munro</a>(who is responsible for the stunning light art in the first image). Go <a href="http://www.contemporist.com/2012/12/13/light-art-by-bruce-munro/#more-62834">here</a> to learn more. </div>

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