Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Deck the Halls....

Candles wrapped in old vintage sheet music is an easy little decoration

I love visiting other homes around blogland and seeing all the beauty to mark, the magical season.
So now I welcome you today to my home and here are a few of my decorations.






















































A dear friend gave me this special stocking creation, last year and it is so beautiful


I am busy trying to do several Christmas projects and of course, I am behind. So off I must go now and finish cards and my projects.
In the midst of my activity I will be enjoying listening to the sounds of the season, the timeless Christmas carols while I work and play.

Thank you for visiting me today and to new followers, always a delight to have you leave a message.
It's truly a joy to send wishes your way, for the happiest, brightest most wonderful day

Hugs
Carolyn


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43 comments:

  1. Marsha @ Tattered ChickDecember 13, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Hello dear Carolyn,

    So lovely to take a peek at your decorations :)

    Wonderful idea to wrap candles in vintage sheet music! I think I am going to do that and add it to my snowmen vignette on my coffee table!

    I hope you have a wonderful week. I may try to do some baking, we'll see!

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  2. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 13, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Good evening dearest Carolyn!

    Well for me, I cannot WAIT for next Wednesday which will be my last day of school.THEN will I be able to enjoy the sounds and tastes and fun of the season! I would love to show off my home for the holidays but I am never home to photograph it! LOVELY THOUGHTS MY SWEET FRIEND!!! Anita

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  3. BumbleVeeDecember 13, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    The stocking and candle colours look so pretty together....

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  4. Kays KidsDecember 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Thank you for sharing your lovely decorations. The stocking is beautiful, and a great idea for the candles. Like you I love the Christmas music.
    Hugs
    Kay

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  5. JuneDecember 13, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Hi Carolyn, thank you for letting us into your lovely home to share some of your Christmas decor. Your little stocking is beautiful and I am sure all the more so because it came from a friend. I have lots to do too before the big day and I will be sending you many wishes for a beautiful Christmas with your family.
    hugs from me...

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  6. Shane PollardDecember 13, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Lovely to have a little peep into your Christmas preparations Carolyn!

    Love your gorgeous stocking, it looks so pretty on the wall.

    You've reminded me to go and find my Christmas CD "Gabriel's Message!

    Merci mon ami

    Shane x

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  7. Happy-SonneDecember 13, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    Your decorations are very lovely!
    I wish you a happy week and send you a lot of greetings Yvonne

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  8. Mitha KomalaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    awesome pictures dear!! i really love those decorations, so lovely. especially the second one <3

    http://mithakomala.blogspot.com/

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  9. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMDecember 13, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Soon it´s christmas, feel like time is running. Lovely decorations from your home.
    Hugs to you Carolyn
    AnnaMaria

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  10. Mariette's Back to BasicsDecember 13, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    The wrapped candles in sheet music look very romantic! You are a busy lady and for sure there will be lovely things coming from your hands.
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  11. It's meDecember 13, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    It look great !! nice !!...please come and visit my decorating for christmas i started today .....love ....xxx...

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  12. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    lovely decoration!
    xoxo
    Faby

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  13. AnneDecember 14, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Hi Carolyn! Love the candles wrapped in sheet music! Have a lovely week:)
    ~Anne

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  14. JeanneDecember 14, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    How beautiful and lovely is all that you share.
    Merry Christmas and much love
    Jeanne

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  15. koraleeDecember 14, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    decking the halls can be busy dear one...enjoy your time...every single moment...fill it with joy. xoxxo

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  16. rochambeauDecember 14, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Your candles look fab wrapped in the sheet music Carolyn! THanks for letting us peek into your world. Hope you get everything done at an even and peaceful pace!!

    Hugs to you!

    xox
    Constance

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  17. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Cute decorations!
    Freesia

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  18. OlaDecember 14, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    wonderful decorations-I like candles in winter in particular-they create this exceptional atmosphere!

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  19. Silvia NegrettiDecember 14, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Hello dear!
    Your Xmas decorations are so lovely and sweet, just like you!^^

    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  20. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    oh what fun Carolyn!!!! lovely peek into your holiday decorating!!! and get all of your work done so you can enjoy everything and everyone around you!!!!

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  21. Bella SinclairDecember 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    These are so wonderful! I love the musical candles. What a great idea! And the little wreath is very cute. Thanks for this delightful peek. Hope you are having fun!

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  22. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEDecember 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Hi Carolyn! These are such lovely touches. Just beautiful! Good luck getting everything done and enjoy the week! xoxo

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  23. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsDecember 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Such pretty things Carolyn! Wish I was there to celebrate this beautiful season with you! There is a parcel on it's way to you. Not sure if the posties will get it there in time, but know I'm thinking of you and so very blessed to call you friend! :)
    Hugs

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  24. MartinaDecember 15, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Dear Carolyne, i too enjoy a lot to see, what others are up to, when it comes to decoration. So lovely to see your treasures here! Would love to have tea with you and share some cookies. Have a sweet day!

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  25. Princesa NadieDecember 15, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Thank you for letting us go into your home at Christmas
    Love

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  26. MainaDecember 15, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Hi Carolyn!
    Lovely decorations!
    Thanks for the comment in my Mummula:) too!

    Have a nice week!
    Maina

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  27. Jessica RodarteDecember 15, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    So pretty, Carolyn! I am behind on my projects, too! Better get to it...

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  28. AnaDecember 15, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    I like the wrapped candles idea. Isn't decorating for Christmas so much fun? Thank you for sharing your home and your decorations with us today. Wishing you a wonderful day my dear friend.

    Much love,
    ♥Ana

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  29. DortheDecember 15, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Hi dear Carolyn-
    I also love to wrap candles in vintage papers, and your gift sock is a very sweet decoration together with your different coloured candles it looks so wonderful.
    Aren`t we so bussy all ,and soon there are only one week till christmas :)
    Hugs dear-
    from Dorthe

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  30. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 16, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Hi Carolyn, I haven't done any decorating except teatowels in the kitchen. I don't know what's wrong with me this year. A Canadian friend at school today said the same thing I am feeling ... just doesn't feel like Christmas around here. One more week of school and then we have the winter break. Yea! Happy holidays to you and yours, Tammy

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  31. Celestina MarieDecember 16, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Hi Carolyn, Your home is lovely dressed for the holiday. I love the candles wrapped in vintage sheet music and have done this too. Your gorgeous green plate behnd the vignette is so pretty. The little bread dough wreath ornament is just delightful. Did you make it? It has been awhile since I made those and you have inspired me to do a few again. Enjoy your time getting ready for Christmas day. We have been playing lots of Christmas music too and enjoy all the seasons festivities.
    Have fun my friend and Merry Christmas.
    Love to you, Celestina Marie

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  32. tinajoDecember 16, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Lovely post - have a sweet day! :-)

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  33. BarbaraDecember 17, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    I agree, Carolyn. It's so much fun to look at everyone's blogs this time of year. So many creative people and so many ideas for next year!

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  34. Jewellery BijouDecember 17, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    That look so pretty!xxx

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  35. ArtiDecember 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Wow! Loved those decorations. Especially loved the second pic, the stockings are pretty.
    Thanks for sharing your home decorations with us. Looking forward for more Christmas pics!
    Wish you have a wonderful weekend Carolyn:)

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  36. NancyDecember 17, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Hello dear friend...
    Love the candles wrapped on music...such a neat idea!
    I have my little ornaments you so generously sent on a little tree in my kitchen...I love them.
    Thank-you for your kind words...

    I hope you are enjoying your summer days...
    Hugs, Nancy xo

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  37. margits bastelstubeDecember 18, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    hi carolyn,
    i'm back again...
    your christmas decoration ist so
    beautiful.cute.
    many greetings
    margit

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  38. margits bastelstubeDecember 18, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    hi carolyn,
    i'm back again...
    your christmas decoration ist so
    beautiful.cute.
    many greetings
    margit

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  39. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 19, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    GOOD MORNING SWEET CAROLYN!!!!

    Oh, I cannot BELIEVE how close Christmas is! A WEEK FROM TODAY? (it is still Sunday for me) and I haven't done a thing, other than send out SOME cards. But it is the joy of knowing I have time off starting on Wednesday, that I have my health, that I have a good husband and the best friends. MAY YOU ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF THIS SEASON and thank you for such a lovely year of kind friendship!! Anita

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  40. RostroseDecember 19, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Hello, sweet Carolyn, I love your decorations - the little wreath, the wrapped candles (they are really a good idea!), and the green of the plate is a wonderful color! And what a creative stocking, perfectly matching with the candles! Warm hugs to you, Traude

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  41. Crafty Green PoetDecember 19, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    What lovely decorations!

    Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  42. noura.December 19, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    aw thanks! you too

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  43. Angelsdoor * PennyDecember 25, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    Such beautiful decorations.. I love the vintage sheet music candles!
    Thank you for coming over to visit.. Wishing you a joyful Christmas.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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