Storage for 2015

Morning Darlins,

Hope your holidays's were wonderful....

We will be packing away our holiday decorations and accouterments this week.

With 2015 around the corner it's time to freshen up and edit our spaces for enjoying the calm and cozy winter days. 

It's the perfect time to re-think ordinary storage. 

Utilizing vintage items for storage is a cool way to incorporate a solution into your decor.

I have several suitcases that I stack. They are pure storage. 

Each one stores holiday contents inside and marked by little tages i made. 

They can be moved anywhwere , and can be used for anything you like to keep readily available.

The wall of suicases is a cool idea too.

More ideas from this post on SECOND SHOUT OUT BLOG today with my series Saturday "Designing with vintage" Shop my store Casual Loves Elegance!

My Design tip: Storage is essential for everyone. If your going to buy something, think outside the box and look for something vintage that adds character to your space.

New Year.

xo,

me

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A peak into our Southern Califonia home this Christmas.....

Morning Darlins,

It's almost time to settle in for Christmas...

I hope your list is getting smaller & your just about ready to enjoy

A sneak peak into my home this Christmas, 

I have had several inquiries asking if & when I would be sharing!

A beautiful Merry Christmas from our Cali home to yours.

Still searching for the box that has the Christmas stockings!!!

My Design tip: For the Holidays I only have one tip. Decorate your home with what you love. The pieces that hold your fondest memories.

Pop over to my Saturday's Desiging with Vintage at SECOND SHOUT OUT BLOG & SHOP some great VINTAGE finds.

My wishes for a heartfelt Christmas with family, 

friends and the memories that you hold most dear.

xo,

me

*10* more days....

On the tenth day of Christmas...

i lit this candle in my kitchen 

to reflect upon the brightness of this day.

I hope you will enjoy this beautiful day...

xo,

me

cozy spots part 2

Hello....

With the holiday bustle everywhere, 

I hope you can create a place that is cozy to come home to. 

Yesterday I shared mine... 

Here a few more I found you might enjoy too!

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My Desgin tip: Creating a corner to read or take a nap in is a special treat.

More here...on my Second Shout Out Saturday's Designing with Vintage series. 

& shop some cozy things for your space.

Enjoy the fullest beauty of this holiday season.

xo,

me

A cozy Christmas corner

Morning Darlins...

OMGoodness... it's a winter storm...SoCal style!

Rain & wind here & snowing in Mammoth!

The top story of our house is only the master bedroom & ensuite, 

the house sits high up on a knoll, surrounded by gigantic eucalyptus & few old pines...

 when those winds start blowing, it whistles through the windows.

...the upstairs hasn't been renovated yet!

So it's the perfect day to share the coziest Christmas spot in our living room!

My SIL & niece sent me this Reindeer feed sack... L*O*V*E*

I have wrapped a few gifts hope to finish soon!
I soooo hope you L*O*V*E this time of year too....

A busy day I have to scoot...

Stay cozy!

xo,

me

P.S. Grab your latte or cocoa tommoro & come by for Saturday's "Designing with vintage" here...

Oh my Deer, Louie & a our fat bare tree...

Happy Wednesday Darlin's...

So much excitment in the air...can you feel it?

Are you decorated, wrapped & coiffed for the holiday's?

I'm getting there almost done with decorating!

Here's a peak...

Oh my vintage deer....
swaddled with evergreens & crowned with a gentleman's silk antique campaign hat.

Evergreens in the dining room

 flank the Louis Antique french mirror above the fireplace.

...the fattest bare tree, I think it breaks our records for girth!!!

{getting it in the house and up on the vintage cart was priceless}

Tonight the plan is to decorate it! 

Every so beautiful to me, just as it is...

Hope your enjoying a beautiful holly jolly day!!!

Soon, maybe tomorrow I will share a cozy corner I have put together...

xo,

me

vintage sleds & sleighs

Happy Holiday's Darlins,

I hope your having some holiday fun...

Since last spring,  I've been pining for the vintage black sleigh I spotted at a flea market. 

It would sooooo be mine except.... I couldn't get it from the midwest to Cali!

So many favorite and nostalgic images of Christmas include pure olde school fun on sleds and sleigh rides. 

Images that inspire the holidays with vintage beauty and happiness. 

Keep watch...you may find something vintage like these to use for your holiday decor. 

Truly a magical sight!

If you dare...

& have a large enough space why not bring them inside, 

after all it's Christmas!

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My design tip: Vintage toys, sleds & skates curate a playful & nostalgic feeling to holiday decor. Have fun with them.

Hop over to Second Shout Out blog my series Saturday "Designing with Vintage"

& shop Casual Loves Elegance store at Second Shout Out for the holiday's.

A beautiful Saturday to you,

xo,

me

A December welcome

A 

December 

welcome....

I L*O*V*E* this time of year.

 Each year I strive to stay in the moment & enjoy all that December has to offer.

Of course Christmas... but more than the holiday it's the heartful goodness that I enjoy most.

At our house...it all begins with the scent of Christmas.

mmm smells like Christmas!

One of many fresh evergreen wreaths that are hung around our home.

here's a peak!

A beautiful December day to you!

xo,

me

Beginnning the holidays with evergreens

Happy Holiday's Darlins...

It's official, we're off to begin the holidays.

I officially began with evergreens...

 Each year I anticipate the smell of christmas, it truly inpires me.

I came home with fragrant wreaths, over a hundred feet of fresh pine mixed garland for our mantles, headboards & doorways. 

It's amazing just having them in my truck made me happy!

 I'm always thrilled when the Christmas greens are up,
 I love * love * love * these simple beautiful gifts of nature draped around our home.

 Nothing says welcome to the Holidays more beautifully...

besides fresh baked cookies!!!

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You know what we will be doing today! 

Time to break out the Christmas music, humming already!

My Design tip: Whatever size your space is or style & budget, evergreens are beautiful on their own.

I hope you will take time to savor...

 every moment this season has to offer.

xo,

me

Hop over to SECOND SHOUT OUT BLOG  for my series Saturday's "Designing with vintage"

 &

 do some shopping!

Dearest note & our Thanksgiving table...

Setting our Thanksgiving table...

I set the table yesterday, some girl friends were coming by late afternoon and we were going to be in the grove picking lemons for our dinners so I wanted to get as much done as possible.

Our dinner will be early afternoon so I got an early start..

Awe....My husband just handed me a mimosa! I guess it's okay since I've been up since 5:00am getting the turkey ready!!!

I gathered my heirloon silver serving pieces

A mixture I know....but each piece is a gift that have been in our families.

The simple setting...

Dark grey linen mateo napkins... a birthday gift from a friend, draped over the chair backs. 

My favorite star napkin ring & rosemary sprig from the garden.

OLDE school Reminders, so appropriate....

It's a warm day and beautiful day here in Southern California...

I think the windows will stay open but candles of course!

Turkey is roasting in the oven...

Better get my deserts and soup made...

A beautiful Thanksgiving to all...

xo,

me