Thursday, January 6, 2011

January Decorations

December decorations are packed away .

 

Not ready for spring colors – nor do I wish to go the earth tone colors – want something that is bright, cheerful and out of the ordinary.

 

The white, blue and silver are not colors I normally use. Why, don’t know  - just never did. Yet, I collect white dishes and love the cobalt blue items I have picked up over the last several years. I did use some of the white with Christmas and really enjoyed the look.

Doing this change after Christmas has been in the back of my mind for several months. It will not be something I use on a permanent basis – just a short fling of using some bling bling items!

Take a look!

 

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So far, I am liking this winter look. Certainly different than what I usually do – but that is okay that I change things up a bit with the new look.

 

My sweet husband and I are thinking about doing some remodeling in the kitchen…well, we would not do all of it – but part of it. Will get a price quote – then decide what all we can afford to have done. The kitchen still looks like it did when the house was built 33 years ago. Still has the same stained cabinets along with the same Formica…did get different vinyl flooring several years ago.  The kitchen is beginning to show the wear and tear from all the use during these years.

 

Stay warm – we are supposed to have snow in the next three or four days.

 

Amelia♥♥

6 comments:

Three Birds Inspired said...

The colors are perfect for this time of year! I am looking for wooden snowflakes for my winter wreath. I can't find them anywhere!!

Val said...

I love your winter colors!! We need to do some remodeling too but it will have to wait for a while. There is always something that has to be done!

Lori @ Dining Delight said...

It is so nice to have a little "bling" around the house after taking down the Christmas decorations and your blue/silver combo is perfect! Good luck with your kitchen reno - always the hardest room in the house to do!

DD

Beth said...

Wintery and wonderful! Thanks so much for linking up to the party!

Blondie's Journal said...

The colors are just perfect...I noticed some blue in your sofa. Great job, Amelia!

XO,
Jane

Hazel said...

Gee I keep forgetting you have this blog ,sorry .I love your winter decorating theme ,the blue and white is striking .Can't wait to see your kitchen redo ,our's need to be done to ,but I think we will be moving in the next few years so we're trying to hold of on it .Good luck .