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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

My holiday house tour----living room addition! & Crafty Scrappy Happy Me. Thursday {16}

Welcome WELCOME!
I am SO thrilled to have you HERE at my little blog and here for my little home "tour".
Starting with my living room.
{come back tomorrow by my kitchen}



Here is my living room as seen from the entry way.
Complete with my baby.... my 10 year old baby Quincy my golden retriever. 
You see she just happened to be taking a nap during my photo session and I just felt toooooo bad to make her move.

And then there is my most favorite piece.


 My 25 drawer beauty!


Ohhhh aren't those vintage ice skates just amazing?!
{I am telling you----scout those out at thrift stores and garage sales.... 
they are the best winter decor EVER!}


ahhhh yes but back to the room.


And I must point out my fake mantle {fantle} in its black form vs its old white version.
But really the decor from the first post where I shared that I had painted my mantle hasn't changed all that much....
butttt just the same I love LOVE it!



Anddd I adore all things that remind me of the holiday season.
Including decor..... that is NOT matching but more focused on meaningful memories and all things special to the holiday.
Case and point---my Christmas tree..... it is FULL of special ornaments.
NONE of which match any type of theme or anything..... just many many wonderful memories!
And I LOVE it!



I am all about comfy.
About blankets and pillows and cuddling up.
And as a personal sidenote I am also all about dog hairs on the couch and for messed up pillows and just everything that represents a family of 2 humans and 2 dogs just enjoying time spent together!



but my living room could just NOT get away with only ONE tree.... soooo a mini tree in a vintage pitcher seemed like just the right fit!


And then there is the mantle that hasn't changed ALL that much since it had its dark makeover....
buttt still it has dressed up a bit for the season!




I like the mix of simple and shimmer that balances and makes the space seem calm and seasonal.


Anddd the best news is, I hardly bought anything NEW for the decor..... 
I just mixed and matched until I felt like it looked justtttt right!

_____AND NOW_____
Lets get this party started!!

This is a double linky party----so link up here or link up over at our Co-hosts blog 
{Just Us Four}
 and enjoy making some new blog friends!!!

The only rules and requests for this party:
Have fun linking up anything Crafty Scrappy & Happy--no etsy shops or giveaways please!
Be a follower of Crafty Scrappy Happy if you would!!!
&
Grab a party button!


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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Thanks for hosting, love your Chrsitmas decor. Especially love your trunk (coffee table).

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  2. Liz MarieDecember 14, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Omg... I need a 25 drawer beauty sooooooo bad!!!! Love all your pictures.. they made me smile :)

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  3. LifeLessOrdinaryDecember 14, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I love that you use ornaments that mean something to you on your tree. That's what it's all about after all.

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  4. Taryn @ Design, Dining + DiapersDecember 14, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I love everything about your holiday decor! You did a lovely job! Thanks for hosting :)

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  5. Michelle@ourwonderfilledlife.comDecember 14, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    So beautiful and cozy and I want a pair of vintage ice skates!!!

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  6. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEDecember 14, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    So pretty!

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  7. Maggie MasseyDecember 14, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful, Jaime...just beautiful. Your home looks so warm & cozy & inviting...I love it. I especially love the little tree in the vintage pitcher...and our tree is the same - no real "theme" - just everything we love...;)

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  8. I am LOVDDecember 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Loving the home tour - so cozy!!!

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  9. Kim@todayismysome-dayDecember 14, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Your house looks wonderful! So glad I got to "visit" my 25 drawer chest again. ahhh...
    We have non matching but very sentimental ornaments on our tree too. I love it that way.

    Linking up my very favorite Christmas post so far. Thanks for hosting!

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  10. Just JaimeDecember 14, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Love your decor!

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  11. Laura BethDecember 14, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Girl, your house looks fantastic!! It's such a calm Christmas look, and I'm really digging it...thanks for hosting the party!

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  12. AliciaDecember 14, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Ooooo you changed your blog! It looks fantastic! :)

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  13. RuthDecember 14, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I posted our Christmas decor and linked it up here. I hope you have a moment to stop by. Your living room looks fabulous. I love the little details. Your cute dog adds to the loveliness of your home. We have four humans and two dogs in a pretty small home. I know all about messiness and just being comfy. It's what makes a house a home.
    Thanks for hosting!
    Ruth

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  14. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Jaime, I LOVED your living room tour! I went through the pictures three times! You have so many original pieces that I totally adore!!! Everything looks BEAUTIFUL! Are you loving your fireplace transformation!? It looks great! Hope my Bloggy BFF is having a GREAT week!!!

    XO, Aimee

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  15. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Your living room looks fabulous! I love how you hung the vintage skates on the Joy hangers! Thanks for hosting:D

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  16. Connie @ Salvage SavvyDecember 14, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I'm so glad you shared your Christmas decor- that mantel is just gorgeous!! Love your style as always! Thanks so much for hosting :)

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  17. Love Sweet LoveDecember 14, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Ahhhh Jaime you just inspire me. You inspire me to love my family more. You inspire me to be true to myself. You inspire me to do what I love-versus what's popular. :) You inspire me to be better and I love that. Oh I just wish I could give you a big hug and say THANK you! Your home is beautiful!! I let my kids decorate our Christmas tree this year (which means ALL the ornaments at the bottom of the tree-5 on the same branch- and completely uncoordinated) fully intending to "fix" it sometime this month, but I've just decided to leave it because every time I look at it I smile and remember their beautiful faces laughing and singing and dancing as they decorated it and to me...that is Christmas.

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  18. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Jaime Lyn, have I told you lately how much I love your style? The Christmas decorating is perfect and your rooms are so calm and inviting. Had to link up a coupla projects while I was here. ;) 49 and 50 with an upcycled radio cabinet and some DIY burlap chandelier shades. Hope you like them!

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  19. Kelli @ The Loss CauseDecember 14, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Your winter decor is great! I love the sled and skates!

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  20. SarahDecember 14, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I love how you style your house! And the holidays are no exception! Could you remove #54, it's a duplicate link. So sorry! Can't wait to see your holiday kitchen decor :)

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  21. Andrea @Oasis AccentsDecember 15, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Hi Jaime! I love the snowflakes "falling" down the shutters. Your puppy makes your home look really warm and loving. Never be afraid to share your "family". Thanks for hosting as always =)

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  22. LindsayDecember 15, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I absolutely love the Christmas decor you put together. It is gorgeous! Thanks so much for hosting this week. I can't believe it is almost Christmas!

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  23. Joy@aVintageGreenDecember 15, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Thanks for hosting Happy Me Thursday No 16.
    -Joy

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  24. Katie @ My Darling DaysDecember 15, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    1. I love your floors
    2. I love your truck turned coffee table
    3. I love your verbiage: fmantle
    4. I love that you heighted your tree
    5. I love those vintage skates.
    Basically, I love it all :)

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  25. The Painted ParlorDecember 15, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    your living room looks like it came straight from a magazine! love love love your wreath over your 'fantle' and those skates are to die for, literally. such beautiful things!

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  26. amy@one artsy mamaDecember 15, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I'm so glad you finally did a house tour! It's GORgeous...not like I expected anything else! Just beautiful. Our tree is the same way; ornaments that mean something to us.

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  27. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Your living room is AMAZING! Seriously... I can't even believe how cute it is! And that you have a fur-baby and it still looks all gorgeous... I think that's a Christmas miracle! : )

    Love the new blog design too (even though I realize I'm way late in noticing... but I'm getting back to the blogs after a little break and I just had to tell you how cute it is)! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

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  28. Drama Mama LoriDecember 16, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Jaime Lyn, love your sled! I just linked up to the party - thanks for hosting! - L

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  29. The Corson CottageDecember 16, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Your home is so lovely! So warm & cozy. I would love for you to link up to our {Home for the Holidays} link party at The Corson Cottage going on now ~ Carrie
    http://thecorsoncottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/time-flies-when-you-having-fun-at-all.html

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  30. Cassie BustamanteDecember 21, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    your home is lovely! i am wondering how i have never been here before? love your blog! going to follow!

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  31. Jim ThomsonJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Good post!!

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