Sunday, December 27, 2009

Channeling Martha.

I adore Martha Stewart. I have for over 10 years! I can't tell a co workers who won dancing with the stars but I can reenact every scene word for word of the Martha Stewart Living show. Well at least the first 4 seasons before it became a daily show. I also notice tons of details. My most recent was in the original Martha Stewart Christmas book on page 100 and 101 the photo of her Turkey Hill library If you look very closely at the crease of the book at the window you see a little elf on the window sill. It appeared years later on her blog of holiday decor behind her Noahs arch. Its neat to think she had that elf for all those years.

I love my new high backed sofa. I chose the fabric and leg after Marthas brown room Sheraton style sofa in Bedford. But the high back is an homage to Turkey hill. I also have a faux throw draped on the back.
At her Turkey Hill home in the north parlor she had a high backed settee. It was the first thing you saw when you entered the room. I bought one made not of damask but English chintz. Its the first thing you see when you open my bedroom door.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Monday December 21.

Owl with snowflake garland.

Old ornaments in an Irish compote.

On Martha's blog post of holiday decor she has this fabulous book on her coffee table in her brown room. Its my current favorite!

Lovely gilded apples.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Christmas Decorations.



These elves ready to be dusted off and displayed.

Their knees fold up to their arms.

Two ornaments I will always treasure. Both plastic!

I love this dancing Santa!

My Aunt sent this German Advent Calendar when I was little. I love it!

Cute Santa Lantern!

Stockings all homemade by me mom!