Abby's Way

Recycled Calendar

Each year I search for the perfect

calendar. It gets pinned up

in the kitchen, displayed like

art work for everyone to see.

Then the year ends and it

gets tossed into

the recycling bin.

Not this year...

with a little bit of crafting...

I can keep my calendar hanging

around for a little longer.

It can fill a little void above the fireplace.

Once all the Christmas

decorations have gone back

to their respective

corners, our house feels so ...blank.

And the banner has

helped to fill a little bit

of that space.

As well as the plaid runners,

I think they should stay out a

little longer.

Caution...

this next photo may cause

nausea...

(yeah, sorry about that.)

I wanted to show you how I use

2 small throw rugs to work as 1.

These rugs are great because they can

go into my front loader washing machine

for a quick clean.

Happy Recycling!

I am linking up with

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2014/01/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no194.html

http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-141.html

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http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2014/01/frugal-friday.html#more

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.ca/2014/01/happy-new-year-and-simple-sweet-fridays.html

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2014/01/home-sweet-home-151.html
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Winter Break and A Happy New Year

Can you believe how fast this

past year has turned into a memory?

Hope you have had some time to

play...

We took advantage of a few moments...

but not nearly enough.

We live in a lovely part of the world.

Not only do we get some hot and sunny summers,

but we also get crisp, snowy winters.

Okay, not everyone would say that that is LOVELY,

but, I would. :))

I hope you are getting the time

and opportunity to enjoy your

neck of the woods too. ;)

Alright,

let's go inside and warm up!

We are getting ready for our

New Years Fondue.

It is always so nice to sit and eat and visit,

and eat ....did I say eat twice?

It's a tradition that I have always loved.

Here are a few pictures of our

faux New Years table.

This was actually a setting for a roast dinner

before our eldest went back to school.

The view from behind

...open concept downfall....

clutter is in full view!

I am wishing you a year full

of the good stuff...

what ever that may be for you,

family, friends, experiences,

all the things you can take with you

when you go.

Have a

Happy New Year!

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http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/2013/12/scoop-99.html

http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/2013/12/tweak-it-tuesday-71.html

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2013/12/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no193.html

http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.ca/2013/12/happy-new-year-i-hope-you-have.html

http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2013/12/frugal-friday_26.html#more

http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.ca/

http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/2013/12/amaze-me-monday-39.html

http://modvintagelife.blogspot.ca/2013/12/mod-mix-monday-133.html

Our Christmas Trees

We had every intention of putting

up our 13 year old artificial

green tree this year.

We grabbed that duct taped

box from the top shelf in the storage

room and dragged it out to

the rec room.

We pulled and bent and twisted

those poor, loose limbs

on that tree, spreading them as best we could.

"Wouldn't a white tree be fun?"

That's all she had to say to convince me!

She knows me well, that girl of ours,

"ummmm YEAH!"

I have always loved the

look of a white tree, when
the lights are off and the tree is
plugged in, it just... glows.
The recroom is a blue/grey and
grey and it works perfectly
together. Just ignore the fact
that we need to complete the
trim work :)

So thats our recroom tree,
my first white tree.

On our main floor,in the living room,
our Christmas tree is very traditional.

A pre-light artifical tree.

And I love it.

I will admit however, that some of the

lights have stopped working

so there is 2 extra strands of lights

strategically woven through.

But, it fits perfectly in any corner,

or against a wall or just about

anywhere it needs to go.

All of our homes have been on the

smaller scale and it has never taken

over the floor space.

Under the tree, I love to put

our Christmas stories, games,

DVD's and our gifts as

they get wrapped.

Yes, I know its not about the tree,

the Santas, the gifts or any 'stuff'.

I believe in the magic of this season,

and the hope a New Year brings,

I am wishing you the same.

I am Linking up to some great parties

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http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-140.html

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http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/2013/12/tweak-it-tuesday-70.html

Working on my Christmas List

Are you a list person?

I have always been a list
person. Gives me great satisfaction
to check things off as I complete
my to-dos.

Christmas is no exception.

There is always so much

that I want to do...
our home isn't big but
I like to stuff it full
of cosy!

There is

decorating...LOTS of decorating,

baking, holiday movies to watch
with lots of hot chocolate to drink,
shopping, gift wrapping, don't even get
me started with the greyhound....
(nvm, this is supposed to be a nice post.)
:))