Sunday, December 14, 2008

~ Cottage Christmas Gifts ~

I started the weekend with the intent to get some holiday baking done, but since I'm behind in shopping , the Baking got pushed to tonight, so hopefully I can get a batch of something done! I always have the best intentions, lol, and as my Mother says: "A job well started is a job half finished" , I think that's actually from Mary Poppins, but she claims it's her philosophy :) I kinda like it, but it doesn't always push me :) I do what I can, when I can. That's my kinda philosophy :)!..... And right now, what I can do is Thank all of my wonderful blogging friends for leaving such sweet comments on my previous post about painting my furniture! I read every one and you have no idea how they just light up my days! So Thank you so much , you all make blogging such a wonderful adventure!!..... now on to another Thank you..... :) This creamy yellow egg holder below just made my day!

A huge Thank you goes out to the Farm Chicks ! If you don't already know them , you've got to pay them a visit, they are two of the most talented women out there , I was thrilled when a package arrived this weekend from Serena and Teri ! I had mentioned that I loved a ceramic egg holder they had on one of their posts and they sent me one for Christmas! ( check out their blog here too )....What absolute sweethearts you both are!! I had been looking for one of these all year! Thank you so much girls, you really are the sweetest!! I am so excited for their book that is coming out soon too! you can pre-order it here , I know it will be a fabulous read and full of gorgeous visuals too! They do everything with such a warm sense of country cottage style and I am such a huge fan!
The ceramic egg holder is all happy in my kitchen ! :)
The next two pictures are from Country Living magazine, to which Serena and Teri's style is so beautifully shown , I just love everything they put their creative talents to!
So pretty , it just makes you excited to Bake! :)
I also spent a little of the weekend working on an ornament for an annual Christmas holiday Ornament exchange that a girlfriend of mine has every year, and I am now officially addicted to decoupage ! lol...
After I cut and pasted most of my Christmas magazines for the base , I added some of my favorite glitter stars and then made a few glittered polka-dots of my own.
I added a brown grosgrain ribbon and it was all finished.... hmmm, lol, well maybe :) I might add a bit of glitter to the ribbon too, I haven't decided yet :) I love that glitter stuff , and sometimes I don't know when to stop :)!
As always, I hope the Holidays are finding you all happy and healthy! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays out to you all !!

With Love and Hugs,

~ Cynthia ~

51 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cynthia,
Your post makes me want to bake! I have tried to talk myself into it all day. Well, here goes, guess I will have to make those cookies after all! I am sending you a blogging cookie and a cup of tea!

Four Paws and Co said...

It's certainly a great day for baking but I haven't quite convinced myself yet...

Love the ornament idea. You're so clever.

When you have a chance, please visit me to pick up The Christmas Spirit Award.

☺♥☺ Diane

Tea Time With Melody said...

I love the ornament! Never seen one like that before. I can imagine a whole tree with these on them. What a site that would be.

Anonymous said...

Hi Cynthia! I love your ornament! Very well done!!!! I too love decoupage and glitter became my new best friend this weekend too!!lol Your opening picture made me want to go and bake! Hope you'll post the ornament you receive in the exchange; sounds like fun! Hope you managed to get some baking done and I think you should embroider your mother's saying on a pillow or something???lol Have a great Monday - Sincerely, Jeannette

Tracy said...

Cynthia, the ornament is precious! What a great idea. I could make something like that for my son and his new wife for their first christmas together! I want to do something special for them that they can cherish over the years to come.
I'll have to check out the farm chicks too!
I hope you get your baking done.
Thanks, as always for sharing!
Tracy

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

What a sweet ornament...I'd like to try that!

Salmagundi said...

I would not have thought to put a brown ribbon on the ornament, but it is perfect. Love the whole decopage idea! Sally

Debra Howard said...

What a sweet post. That ceramic egg holder does look happy in your kitchen. I haven't even thought of baking yet. That willl have to be later for me.
Debbie

Luthien Thye said...

beautiful! the christmas ornament is simply beautiful :)

cherry said...

I just LOVE your photos Cynthia! PLEASE tell me where you got the cherry napkins or kitchen towel? I collect cherry things of course! Isn't decoupage fun? Your ornament is gorgeous! Cherry

BugnLVoe said...

Your blog is so darling! :-)

~♥~ Monica S said...

that egg holdar was cute.. I understand how you can love that!

Your ornaments are beautiful!

HAve a great day!

Hugs from Norway
MOnica

Jessica said...

The ornament is SUPER cute! AND OMG I adore the table you painted!!!!!!!!! I have been debating painting our kitchen table and if I can talk my hubby into thinking it is a good idea I might just do it! Thanks for the inspiration!

Sue said...

I have the same philosophy as you and Mary. What a great gift from the Farm Girls. I'll have to visit them.
Love your ornament for the party.
Hugs,
Sue

Unknown said...

Your blog is so darling! :-)

derya-turkey

ROSE VINE COTTAGE said...

Hi Cynthia,
Well aren't you a lucky girl, I love the egg holder, it's adorable. You did a good job on the ornament!! Merry Christmas!
Hugs~Kelly

Anonymous said...

Hi Cynthia!! wow, you don't know how excited I am to see a picture of my Happy Holidays lollipop ornament pasted on your ornament! It's such a small world. I just discovered your blog a few days ago and I LOVE it. I clicked on today and saw your ornmament and my mouth dropped, I'm thrilled!! I have those crepe paper lollipop ornaments in my etsy shop under my name pinkrosepastries. You have a wonderful day and I will definitely be back again, you are now one of my favorites!! LOL

xoxo
Catherine
www.pinkrosepastries.com

Elyse said...

after a very hectic weekend (including having to attend a chuck e. cheese party -- ugh!) i have been looking forward to a cup of coffee and some blogging time and your post has been the perfect way to begin and relax. your ornament looks beautiful and i smiled when i saw your gold stars! how fun and very cynthia. :) also so fun to receive your treat in the mail. i will check out the blog and book for sure. i love the pie crust on the cover. so many cool ideas for crusts nowadays! enjoy!!! xo

Jenny said...

Oh, Cynthia! What a beauty you made!! A true treasure for the lucky recipient ... the vintage layering with the added embellishments - LOVELY!! I've been thinking of ways to use old Christmas cards (I've got stacks and bundles of 'em!!) - I wonder if this would work? The cards may be too stiff ... what do you think?

Oh! About the glitter ... can you really have too much glitz?? I'm a LOVER of Glitter - and I come from a long line of gals with the same passion!! No one receives a card from my mom unless it is radiant with sparkles ... LOL!

You and I may possibly be baking at the same time tonight ... I'm preparing my list right now of goodies. What treats do you bake during the holidays?

Monica said...

WOW Cynthia!
Your ornament is just stunning!!! I have to try to make a similar one someday! I love making ornaments for our tree and to give as gifts! Yours really is fab!

And all your post is lovely! Lovely present, lovely girls, lovely book, lovely pics...

Have fun baking, I'm off to cook a 'Octopus and Potatoes' salad :):)

Hugs,
Monica.

Anonymous said...

And absolutely delightful post, Cynthia!

Unknown said...

Way too cottage-y cute! love it! Your pictures are always so pretty. I love Susan Branch too. She fits right in to your home. : )

~Liz

Sugar Bear said...

I know what you mean! Here's hoping you get a batch of goodies in today. Your ornament is beautiful.
Karla

Kasey said...

Serena and Teri are good friends, and they love doing small things like that.
I love the egg holder, darling.

Kristens Creations said...

Ok. Now I really want to bake something, I'm off to get out my Christmas cookbook! Kristen

Aunt Ruthie said...

Hi Cynthia, can I just live in your blog? Oh my goodness! How adorable is everything over here! You love everything I love! That red pantry door makes my heart swoon! I love those Farm Chicks too!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and for your sweet as pie comments! I am especially happy because now I have found you! I need to come back and read more when I get a few moments! We are kindred sisters for sure!God Bless!
Ruthann
Warm Pie, Happy Home

Anonymous said...

Now I want to bake! I banned baking from my house, I gain too much weight lol. Isn't decoupaging fun! I love it, once I start I just can't stop. I love your ornament, so pretty!!

Pink Slippers said...

Oh your blog is always so cute and inspiring. I love your ornament too.
Wendy

Anonymous said...

I have not seen an egg holder like that before! Very cute! I love the decoupage ornament- makes me want to try my hand at one- but alas - not this year- I am already behind behind!

blessings
mary

Michelle said...

Cynthia I love your decoupage ornament! You are so talented no matter what you do. I'm excited to see some of your baking. I love the gifts you got. I'm going to have to checkout those Farm Chicks. :)

Victoria Lynn said...

Cynthia,
I just found your blog and I really loved reading it. Your table and chairs turned out cottage cute!
Blessings,
Victoria Lynn

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Hello Sweet Cynthia!

It is ALWAYS such a TREAT to come visit you and I know I tell you that often but it is the TRUTH! heehee! Those FarmChicks are sure cuties and I must have that book! What a cute egg holder! Love your ornament to!

Have yourself a very Merry Christmas dear!

Big Hugs!
Maryjane

Anonymous said...

Those will be nice Christmas gifts for my mother. Too have got a cookwear set through Amazon for her.

a quiet life said...

always a treat looking in your beautiful world~

Melissa said...

The egg holder is adorable.

Your decorating inspires me.

Melissa

Janet said...

Hi Cynthia!

What a beautiful ornament! I love it! I really liked the vintage picture of Santa on the ornament....where did you find it? So sweet!

Rue said...

Hi Cynthia :)

That egg holder is darling and how sweet of them to give it to you for Christmas!! I love the ornament you made too :)

Thank you for leaving me such a sweet comment when you came by (blushing). I'm flattered :)

Merry Christmas hugs,
rue

Jeanne Oliver said...

I love the ornaments you made. How pretty and don't worry...no one wants to stop with the glitter. Very addicting. Love the egg holder..So sweet of Teri and Serena. They are such sweet and talented women. So glad that I found your blog.

Suzann said...

I'm planning on baking starting Sunday - Goodness I surely hope I'm done shopping. I'm sure I'll grab a few more things. UGH.

philben5 said...

I can't wait to make me an ornament too. Thanks for the wonderful pics and ideas for celebrating the season...
Blessings
Roxanne

cottage farm villa said...

Hi Cynthia! First, I want to say "you're a lucky girl" getting that surprise Christmas present in the mail! Oh, how cute is that little egg holder? And it looks sweet sitting there on your newly painted table! Second, cute ornament. Decoupaging is so much fun. Just did a small piece of luggage with my niece over thanksgiving while in AZ! /we did it with browns and aquas! Made her one years ago in pinks & greens, and she wanted another one! Fun, fun, fun. Merry Christmas! ~ Cheryl

thank you for stopping by the other day and for the lovely comments....those red doors suit you! ..and wanted to say, your blog is looking so lovely.

Decor To Adore said...

Oh yum! I have come to visit via Kimba's blog. I hope you'll visit soon. I am having a giveaway on Friday.

JLS said...

HI,

Thank you for sharing the dinner recipes. And the ornament was more pretty.

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

Of course I am having an enjoyable stay. I love your blog. What a creative gal you are. Love the ornament and have to go buy some Modge Podge TODAY!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your kind comments.

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

How cute! those collage ornies are such a good idea.

Blondie's Journal said...

What a great treat the first time I visited. I have the Susan Branch book in your first picture (and all the rest of hers)! Great ornament, rest assured you will take best in show. Come visit sometime!

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Wow...you have a lovely blog!! Chrissy

Anonymous said...

Are you sure your house didnt come straight out of a storybook. That table is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Home as Hobby said...

I have been so out of the loop that I haven't visited your site in a while. I have really enjoyed catching up! The furniture is absolutely precious!!! I love your decoupaged ornament and egg holder too. Way to go girl!

Angie said...

That decoupaged ornament is gorgeous! I am so going to try to copy!!!

The lady of the house... said...

oh, ALL this eye candy!! i can hardly stand it!! thanks for the endless ideas as i too make our house a home....in the midst of little boys running around and another one growing inside!! what a joy to have come across your world. thanks for sharing!