Sweet inexpensive Neighbor Gifts and a Sweet Thank you.

Hope all your Christmas Decor Jingle is going great and all the baking, shopping and cleaning and getting ready for Santa's big day is fun and not a lot of stress.

I wanted to show you a cute little inexpensive neighbor gift I made for each of my sweet neighbors this year for Christmas.

It all starts with a Decor Steals cookie jar.  It is hard to see but it is imprinted in the glass with Fresh Homebaked Cookies.  Red cute top to the jars.

Found this cute neighbor house Christmas bag at the Dollar Store.  Fold out wide to hold the cookie jars.

Added my home baked cut out cookies.

Added some cute gingham ribbon to the jars.

Added a bag of that yummy Christmas Morning Coffee for each neighbor's gift.  So for very little money I have a home made Christmas gift to share with my wonderful neighbors.  Just a sweet treat to say thank you for being a good neighbor.  These would be great for teachers, co workers, well just about any body that loves home baked cookies and a nice cup of coffee.
 Now for a big Hug and Thank you!!!
I got a sweet little surprise treat in the mail last week from Sandi @ Wayside Treasures Blog.  Sandi sent this as a little thank you for having her in the Spotlight Feature.  Not necessary but so appreciated.  Sandi has an Etsy Shop too and makes these pretty items.


Love her hand stamped fabric ribbons and she also made this beautiful angel wing ornament for me.  Sandi it was a sweet surprise and I just love this.  If you have not visited Sandi's blog or Etsy please hop over there you will love her blog and her creative items she sells.
Thank you sweet Sandi.
Happy days ahead as you get your jingle on!
Happy Decorating and holiday preparing as the week slides quickly along.
Kris
:)

Nordic Farmhouse Red and White Theme Christmas

This year for my decor I decided to add in some red to brighten and give it a Nordic Farmhouse feel.

Every year I try to do a different decor theme with what I already have and just add some touches or change things up to get a new look from previous years. It keeps it fun and new for me each year.
Red and White Buffalo Check Christmas Tree- Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours

Starting with my tree, I added the red to all my white and crystal ornaments with just tying off red and white checked fabric bows and adding red and white candy canes to them. The drapes I made out of summer tablecloths that I found on the clearance rack and just sewed a header to make them work for curtains.
Red and White Buffalo Check Christmas Tree- Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
I wanted to let the reds do the popping in the decor this year.
Red and White Buffalo Check Christmas Tree- Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Here is a picture of the tree lit. It is so hard to get a great picture with all the lights I have on this tree.
Red and White Buffalo Check Christmas Tree- Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Red and White Buffalo Check Christmas Dining Room- Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
My dining room is the main entertainment area we use during the holidays. This is the room we gather to eat, laugh, love and be all together.
 Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
I like natural and simple. Just adding a check ribbon to this flocked wreath gives a statement on the chippy wall door divider without over doing.
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
I like keeping my cherished pieces in place and just add things to bring in Christmas.  This way I do not have to put anything away and can just embellish what I have.
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Keeping the chippy in the decor with my candle sticks. Adding some greens along with a simple white ribbon help to bring Christmas to my candle sticks.




Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Adding simple red Christmas plates bring in some pops of red.
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
 Farmhouse Christmas Mantel-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
For my mantel this year I used old frames I had from around the house and just added Greens and touches of the checked ribbon to bring in a winter garden feel. I then hung some red and white stockings and added the birch logs and greens to the chippy fire place log holder. The greens in the log holder have lights and give the soft glow at night like a real fire would give.
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Red and White Christmas Stockings-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Added red and white fun finds to each stocking hung on the fireplace.
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours

I love using my old frames to hang the greens on. Just gives some depth and character to the mantel.
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Natural greens and ribbon make a statement hanging on the frame.



My most cherish pieces in my Christmas decor are my collection of angels. Angels give me the feeling of serenity and love so having them throughout my decor is important.
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours


I like to keep my decor light hearted and simple. I entertain and love that we recently made this coffee and dessert bar in my dining room. It is a great area to have for my guests to relax and enjoy.
Christmas Coffee Bar-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Coffee Bar
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
I have the tree up where this reading chair was so I moved the chair over to this corner of the room. I love to sit and read being surrounded by my Christmas decor. It is a bright warm spot to sit and relax.
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Keeping my neutral palette and just adding simple touches of red gave me a sweet farmhouse look to my Christmas dining room.
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas-Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours
Thank you for stopping by to see my Christmas Decor for 2014.
As we slide on into Santa's big Day hope you are all having fun getting your decor Jingle on! Enjoy the season.
Kris
:)


Sharing my decor at Jennifer Rizzo's Holiday House Walk Tour.



House Walk Tour


Also sharing with the Scoop
Sharing with WOW  us Wednesday

You're All Angels and Winners in my Book





I wanted to announce the winners of the Give Away I did about Random Acts of Kindness.

Every single story shared made my heart feel such joy.  There are such wonderful caring people in this world and I wish I could give something to each of you.  I had my hubby Terry pick the names out of a bowl.

Before I list the winners, please know all of you are angels and I loved that you shared your sweet stories of kindness.  In this world it is good to see small acts of kindness can make a big difference in both the giver and the receivers lives.  All of your stories were so touching thank you for sharing.

I want to first say that I donated a bag of coffee and cocoa's to the nursing home to honor the following names.


Lin A tiny Cottage in the Woods
Vera Row Homes and Cobblestones
Dore Burlap Luxe
Nana Diana
Bobbie Cottleston Pie
Rose Musings, meanderings and Merriment from Rose
Judy 20 North Ora


  They wished if they were picked to have their prize given to someone in need.  So I am taking over the coffee and cocoa's to the Alzheimers Unit Nursing Care near my home.  The director of this Care Center told me their minds are not sharp anymore but their taste buds still remember and they will enjoy the sweet cocoa's and coffee treats.  I am even going to send some home baked Christmas cookies with the coffee and cocoa's.


Girls the coffee, cocoa's and cookies are on their way to the Senior Care Center for Alzheimers Patients.  Thank you for wanting to share your winning with them.

Now if you name was picked it is listed below please email me your full name and address so I can get your winnings off to you.

Julie Corbisiero Coffee and Book
Julie Marie Coffee and Book
Teresa's daughter Kim Fur coat tote and cocoa
Cindy Consider it All Joy Fur coat tote bag and cocoa
Sherry Thrift My House  Fur coat tote bag and cocoa
Anita Castles Crowns & Cottages
Fur coat tote and cocoa
Steve Cook Art and Sand  Coffee and cocoa
Nancy Joyful Cottage  Fur coat tote and cocoa
Cathy
Susie She Junks Fur coat tote and coffee




Enjoy your treats and thank you for sharing your beautiful stories of caring and kindness.
Enjoy as we roll on into Santa's Big Day.
Kris
:)

Christmas Edition: How I Found My Style Sunday

Happy Sunday Everyone.  I am honored to be featured over at Pamela's From My Front Porch To Yours blog today.  She is doing a Christmas Edition of How I found my style Sundays during the holidays.




I was featured last year in her regular season of How I found My Style Sunday and it was super fun to do so when Pamela asked if I would like to be part of her Christmas Edition I of course said Yes!

Please hop over to Pamela's lovely blog and see some of my Christmas Decor.




As we move on into the fast pace of the holidays please take time to really enjoy the meaning of the season and loved ones.  We all get caught up in the hussle and bussle of the holidays but it is nice to stop and take in the true meaning of the season.
Have a great week ahead.  Have fun checking out my Christmas Decor over at Pamela's.  Please come back and let me know what you think.
Kris
:)

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