We have a busy week of crafts and baking planned. Well, at least that is what I envision. Sometimes the best of intentions don't always come to fruition. I was reminded few weeks ago how much conversation transpires between mother and child when crafting, as Andrew and I glued buttons on a frame together at Charlie's Cookie with Santa event. In an effort to recapture that, I collected a few craft ideas that we could try at home. Hopefully, simple enough for the smallest hands to help, but interesting enough to keep a 9 year old engaged. I'll let you know how they go. Today gingerbread houses {pre-boxed, not homemade} and vintage nutcracker searching are on the agenda.
In the spirit of all this traditional Christmas activity, I thought I'd share a few pictures from my files and pinterest with my favorite traditional Christmas color, RED. It wouldn't be Christmas with out it in my home. We when were first married, I wanted all crimson and gold, then it was white and linen, and about 9 years, I threw it all out and returned to red and green and haven't looked back since. You can never have too much red ribbon at Christmas!!
{traditional home, scanned by me}
{traditional home, scanned by me}
{traditional home}
{house & home}
{traditional home, scanned by me}
{martha stewart}
love the images...pinned a few that I didn't have!
ReplyDeleteI was a little "over" my red living room chairs and when I saw yours with updated pillows - i fell in love all over again. I have the same inspiration picture (1st one) in my files. Hopin gto drag the sewing maschine out after the holidays and make some new pillows!
ReplyDeleteYou are on a roll this week...your posts are soooo fantastic! So much eye candy in one place! =)
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can't wait to see what crafts and goodies you're baking this week!
ReplyDeleteRed IS Christmas...at least it is to me! Love the Traditional Home picture. Enjoy every minute of crafting and cooking this week!
ReplyDeleteHope you'llpost your craft ideas/sources! ITs hard to find fun things for my three...10/6/4...I also have a class party Friday for my 10yo's class and I am totally stumpped as to an activity/craft...harder as they get older for sure. So maybe you can share sooner rather than later :) Thanks.
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I love red in my Christmas decor too!! I am enjoying baking and crafting w/ my little one. Love all the pictures!! Your blog is one of my favorites!!
ReplyDeleteAfter all of my indecision at the beginning of the season, I opted for using reds & greens primarily. They just can't be beat for gettin you in the Christmas spirit! I love your images-- great selection!
ReplyDeleteHave fun crafting with your little ones!!
Keri