Prepping for Thanks ...

As I know all of you were doing the same thing.  I will not belabor the point.  

The weekend was about getting read for Thanksgiving.

And I am not talking about Grocery Shopping.  I am doing that this morning!

Because of our Move, we decided to decorate for Thanksgiving as well as Christmas.  I normally won't bring in Christmas until the weekend AFTER Thanksgiving.  I made a choice this year to let that be okay. I want this season of Thanks and Blessings to be long, as we have been blessed and are Thankful for the past 7 years in our home at Farm Road.

Yes, we are looking forward to our next Chapter.

But the life, love and laughter that happened here is special.

And I want it to resonate with our children.

 Some Sneak Peeks at the process.

Chevron Table Runner left over from the Illusion.

Antler Ornaments from Walmart. Yep.  Walmart. $1.97. Thank You Very Much!

I considered Spray Painting Them.  I voted for A Natural Feeling.

Birch Logs.  From The New Hampshire State Tree.

Erin even commented ..." I know you are all about the Natural thing with Gold and all", but maybe you should bring in some Navy.  

I do love her, You know I do.

But ... No.

 Grocery Shopping this morning.  We will be Biscotti Making, Thanksgiving Prepping, House Warming, and Packing this week!

Making The World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Snow Break ... and a breath of Fresh Air!

The kids' Winter Break was last week and we snuck off for a little time in the NH mountains.

When we first arrived ... I was in this mode ... I'd rather have the SunShine and Beach!

But then look at this ... It was a pretty Stunning Day and it's nice to have us all together without X-Box and sports activities!

 A litte Country Farm Bed and Breakfast around the Corner offered some fun sites for me to photograph ... 

I love a Good Stack!  Look at the textures and colors all buried in this pile of wood!

What most see as Brown. I know you can see the details with me ... 

Gray, red, brown, orange, black, gold ... all forming a gorgeous neutral palate!

Which got me thinking about the birch's in my In-laws backyard.  Way back when, they said I could have one.

So this weekend seemed the perfect opportunity.

Don thought I was whacked ... perhaps.  But My Sweet Brother in Law was ready to amuse me!!

My Own beautiful Stack ... Ready to be packed up!

Ali was Paul's helper ... and put up with me!

Great time skiing with family ... 

And Yes, I went Right.  

At the Sign.  

Off to Conquer the Illusion!!

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share our surroundings for the past few days.

Please check back in tomorrow to witness The Illusion coming to life!

xo

kim