Klik Here

Just a few more minutes, and it will be all over... ...the wonderful feelings, sights and sounds that accompany this most beautiful of all holidays....holy days... I have been busy hosting my family for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day......at last with five minutes to midnight...all alone in the serenity of a quiet, candlelit kitchen, I am finally posting my wishes to all of you... May you be filled with love, gratitude and everything that makes your heart happy.... My son Marty, with his new puppy, Bella...a pure bred malamute. She has taken over our home and our hearts, as you can see! The best Christmas present.... Merry, merry Christmas ! N.xo  

Many of you may be familiar with Coty Farquhar, the beautiful mind behind the Styling, on line magazine and beautiful blog of the same name which originates in Australia. A few years ago, Coty shared some Christmas dolls which she had created from paper and assorted collected vintage finds....she inspired me to fashion some of my own...here is what I have been playing with! Please excuse the poor quality images...I quickly snapped them with my iPad this morning.     Felted Christmas balls, torn vintage tulle and recycled tissue paper and foil embellish them.... Bits of vintage lace are finding their way into the mix... They are keeping my mind off the drilling, pounding and hammering going on downstairs... I think they would look lovely as a tree topper, or sitting on a vintage hatbox or fresh green wreath as a holiday decoration.... I thinking I would like to make a more primitive looking one.... The house is a clean palette for fresh greens and a more simple Christmas th