Our Christmas Decor is finished...

Our Christmas decor is finished and ready for the big day! I love Christmas..and so did my Dad! I lost him at Christmas, 4 years ago. Decking out the House for Christmas, helps me to remember his love  for Me & Christmas...Just wish he was here in person... Take a look at our kitchen and its transformation....

 Let the fun begin....

 My stocking from childhood always takes its place somewhere in the decor. Love my Scandinavian Santa....

 Bag full of Toys????

 On my dining table...

 I love my elves....And, my Norwegian roots....

 Love this vintage Santa!

 He's so jolly!

 One of the place settings on my table....

 One of the backs... of the dining room chairs....

 Dessert anyone???

 We have a few Woody's on the tree...I kept some of the kids and grand-kids toy's for my tree...

 Love my Pinocchio's...My dad bought this for me...He's quite tall!

 This fun truck sits on the mantel in the dining area...These two Pinocchio's, my Dad brought me from his two trips to Italy...Cherish them greatly....

 The window seat in the kitchen...Perfect for the extra table we will need for Christmas dinner!

 Love my wooden rocking horse....Silly elf hanging on his ear!

 Santa looks like he has a secret or two! Love my full size Santa...He is 21 years old...bought him when granddaughter, K-8 was 1 year old! Love, Love, LOVE!

 Back to the tree...Santa is getting his Jolly started....

 Dining table....love having all my elves scattered around....

 Desserts are everywhere....

 Have you noticed my birthday tablecloth???? Celebrating Jesus' birth at this house! :)

 Santa's Milk and Treat are ready...

 He's so homely, he's cute!

 LOVE....

 Rudolph is ready & waiting ...

 Mrs. Claus is ready to help decorate...

Rowdy the Cowboy is singing a tune while, the elf is placing candy cane ornaments on the tree....

Have a beautiful Christmas season.....

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Vintage Nesting Bowls...

A few years ago my Mother gave me a set of Vintage Nesting Bowls which had belonged to my Grandmother. I loved them dearly...BUT,

 I didn't want to use them, for fear of breakage. 

So this is what I did with them....

I thought an "arrangement of veggies"  would display the Vintage Bowls nicely.

They make a wonderful centerpiece on my kitchen island. And sometimes I use them as my centerpiece for my kitchen table.

I love the color it adds to the room.

 I am NOT trained or talented in the art of arrangements, especially Vegetables! :S.

 Yes, I use to work in a floral shop...No, not EVER officially trained or taught. 

No way, No How!!!

I can get by with day to day stuff...any, but I didn't feel comfortable tackling this particular job!

So, I went and talked with Kate, the owner of House of Design in Red Bluff.

See her website HERE.

She (Kate) gracefully agreed to tackle my project. Made ME happy!

 She was wonderful...

She helped me choose faux veggies from her collection and she listened to WHAT I WANTED regarding MY arrangement!

Well...COLOR ME Happy!!!

*I knew Kate would do WONDERS with my Vintage Bowls. She has beautiful arrangements throughout her store. She also has created equally beautiful arrangements for several special events around the area. 

I had no qualms that my vintage Bowls would be in good hands!

 Here they are from the start...Simple Vintage Nesting Bowls!

I loved them just the way they were...but I really wanted to showcase them too!

I wanted to add Kitchen Color with Veggies & a 3-D effect! I wanted the bowls to keep their simplistic beauty yet have the arrangement "POP" and become a focal point. I also had a beautiful ceramic Rooster that I wanted to display with the bowls. 

"Kate apparently reads minds...SHE created what I had envisioned!", NeeCee 

Kate's Clean slate...

The first few stages...

The final touches...

The Vintage Nesting Bowls showcased as a beautiful new centerpiece.

Just what I wanted!

My Kitchen Table.... 

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Thank you Kate & House of Design for the photos and your beautiful work!
All photos belong to Pine Creek Style & House of Design

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