Thursday, December 22, 2011

A few pretties and the Golf Cart Parade

I have a few favorite things here

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and there throughout the house.

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The candle holder in the center has a paper tag, Hong Kong.

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I almost got rid of the plastic greenery because I love the white metal so much...but then I just couldn’t!

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I love lots of candles...

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and cards in an old vintage sleigh....

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and books and mice!

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We had a fun time at the Golf Cart Parade!

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Have you ever seen a Golf cart decorated?

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Whoops...don’t look kids!

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I’m linking to these fun parties!

I’m joining....Vintage Thingie Thursday

and Time Travel Thursday

and Thrifty Things Friday!

and Treasure Hunt Thursday!

and Thursday’s Favorite Things!

I’m linking to Honey’s Potpourri Party, too!

*** Enjoy your day! ***

41 comments:

The Bear's Blog said...

Hi Miss Lavender Dreams,

Yippee, I see teddy bears, a bunny and a mouse. (o: Color me happy!

Earmuffs? I don't have earmuffs. Mom.....come looks at Miss Lavender's teddy bears.

Heaps of Hugs
Prudence

(From the Mom - thanks friend, now you've started something.) Giggle

colleens craft shed said...

I love candles too! The mouse is so cute. I have never seen a Golf cart Parade. I love how they decorate them up! Thanks for sharing those photos.
Colleen

Della said...

Your teddy bear matches the bear on the bag! So cute! Love the basket it's in, too! Your house is so festive and pretty :D

Unknown said...

I'm having a smelly good Giveaway. You should stop by and join in! :)
xo
Samantha

http://www.samanthasaccessories.blogspot.com/2011/12/3-new-years-giveaways.html

Cindy said...

Love your candles and that mouse is so cute! I have never seen a golf cart parade, but it looks like a lot of fun.

Unknown said...

Love the striped candles!

Katherines Corner said...

Lovely holiday decor. I wish I could see the golf cart parade, how fun! Merry Christmas xo

Katherines Corner said...

P.S> thank you for mentioning Favorite things xo

Vee said...

No, and I enjoyed seeing the golf carts decorated. Your parting line made me laugh!

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

Beautiful as always! I like the vintage sleigh!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Yep, those 'twin' Santas might confuse a youngen or thousands!!! Heeehehe!!!

Nope girl, I've never seen a golf~cart parade before but it look like loads of fun!!! Woohoo!!!

I'm smitten with your furry little friend there. Sweet! Your home looks lovely and ready to meet Saint Nick himself!!!

God bless ya and have a marvelous Christmas surrounded by those you hold near and dear sweetie!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS YA'LL!!! :O)

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

I love your red & white candles, sweet little bear and that mouse...so cute!
Hope you have a VERY MERRY CHRISTmas!!!

Freckled Hen said...

Your decoratiopns are so warm and cozy, it looks like your neighborhood is too. I love when everyone has the spirit of Christmas!

LV said...

You did better than me. I did not put out as much this year. I love your decorations. Everything looks so festive.

Green Creek Primitives said...

I just love your snow globes, really neat, don't see them like you use to. The little mouse is just adorable. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas. Vicky

Musings from Kim K. said...

I'm completely smitten with your teddy bears. Such fun holiday vignettes. How fun to have a golf cart parade! Love all the lights!

Christmas hugs!

Reena said...

Such a festive home you have there! Hope you and yours have a merry holiday!

Emily said...

Your home looks so festive! That golf cart parade is a hoot! Christmas is here is it not :) All I have left "to do" is make a few fun Christmas candies to take to family get togethers. Kids are home from school, gifts are wrapped, cards mailed...ahh, it's a good feeling!

Yona said...

Santa in a golf cart...well - that's not something you get to see every day...lol. Lovely holiday decorations!

Now following you from Favorite Things Thursday.
http://artpark78.com/blog1/my-favorite-savings-and-deals-of-the-year/

Anne said...

What a hoot! Love the golf carts! and you have sooo many adorable things to look at...the little mouse, that cool snow globe with the bunny... fun!!

jeanne said...

Love the candles especially the candy stripe ones. I too love candles and your display is festive with lots of fun. Your pic are great. The golf cart parade must have been great fun as well.
Merry Christmas to you and yours this Christmas and always,
Jeanne

Anonymous said...

Your home is so pretty and festive for Holidays! The golf cart parade is just a hoot! :)
Merry Christmas and be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Merry Christmas!!!!
First time seeing Santa in a golf cart!
I hope you have a lovely Christmas!
God Blessings in the New Year!
Warmly,
deb

c. Joy said...

Beautiful! Merry Christmas Lavender Lady.

Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives said...

I love bears, mice and candles, too.
No, I've never seen a golf cart decorated for Christmas. How cute.
Happy Holidays To You,
Susan

Marfi-topia said...

Everything looks so Jolly!!!
Thanks for sharing.

Tracy said...

What great things to do with candles; you have inspired me! Thanks for sharing your lovliness!

cynthia lee designs said...

Of course, I love your mouse!! You know me...I have a thing about these cute little creatures. Well, the fabric kind...not the real ones. LOL...
Love the decorated golf cart!!
Have a Merry Christmas!!
hugs,
Cindy

Donna said...

Oh that's a cute little mouse! did you make it?

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Your home looks great! I would love to see a golf cart parade, you are always having fun! Wait a minute, there is only ONE Santa, one of them is an imposter!

Merry Christmas
Carol

jen said...

Merry Christmas, my dear!! looks like you're having fun "partying" on the internets. :)

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Diane, It is always so fun to visit. Your decor is so festive and I loved seeing the Wee ones celebrate. The mouse is too cute. Looks like your enjoying the season. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year my friend.

Hugs, Celestina Marie

Tammy at Tammy Loves Dishes said...

I love the candles in the silver sugar bowls. I think I'm going to have to "borrow" that idea.

Loved the golf cart parade. Too cute!

Merry Christmas!

Rain said...

Oh yes--we love our golf cart parades in Florida! Many occasions to celebrate !!

Pam B said...

I only lived in Florida for a year, so I missed the opportunity to see a golf cart parade at Christmas. My loss! LOL

Hugs,
Pam

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh my gosh--this is just all toooo cute, Diane! Your house looks so festive and I adore the idea of the golf carts...How fun!!!! Merry Christmas to you~and thank you for being such an inspiration!
XO
Cindy

OldeAnniePrimitives said...

How fun...a golf cart parage! LOL! Looks like someone booked one too many Santas! hehe! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Merry Christmas! ~~Annie

Alison said...

Your photos are wonderful. I've never seen candy stripe candles before!

Happy Friday,

Ali x

The Rusty Thimble said...

Oh how FUN!! The neighborhood down the road from us here at the lake do this on the 4th of July, They decorate out Golf Carts, 4 wheelers etc. and do it up big with a parade

HUGS
Brenda

Honey at 2805 said...

Oh what fun it is to ride in a golf cart parade! Wonderful!

Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday! Have a very Merry Christmas and wonderful Holiday Season!

Diann said...

Oh you have s many fun Christmas decorations! And that glf cart parade looked like it would have been a blast to watch! Thank you for joining last week's TTF and I hope you are enjoying the last few days of 2011!