Friday, November 9, 2012

T'was the Night Before Christmas

Okay, it's not really the night before Christmas. But let me tell you, it sure feels like it! After weeks of painting, sewing, gluing and glittering, our Holiday Open House is finally here!
 

It's our last sale of the year and I think we saved the best for last! But before we could party, there was the painting frenzy...
 
 
the wreath frenzy...
 

the pinecone frenzy...
 
 
the bow frenzy...
 
 
the stocking frenzy...
 
 
and countless deliveries from one end of town to the other.
 
 
And today there was the greens and fluffing frenzy. Hopefully Karla has figured out a way to get all that sap off of her hands. By the end of the day I think her fingers were pretty much stuck together. Susan and Roxane raked the leaves and swept the floors. Our little house is looking pretty! I'm about as exited as a little kid on Christmas Eve! I've already shared a preview post, but here are just a few close-ups of what we accomplished today...
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And now just like this sweet little Santa, I need to close my eyes and get some sleep!
 
 
 If you make it to our open house this weekend, please introduce yourself. I'd love to meet you! To our long-distance blog friends, thank you for all your good wishes!
 
 

22 comments:

Emily @ The Diligent One said...

Oh, pretty please, fingers and toes crossed that the "PEACE" sheet music is still there when I get there tomorrow! It will be perfect to hang under the mantle for Christmas. :) Can't wait to see all of your handiwork!

Twice Nice said...

Wow!

Twice Nice said...

And now to finish my sentence...
So very, very amazing! Have a fabulous sale!!

Our Pinteresting Family said...

So excited! You ladies certainly worked hard to get it ready for this weekend. Love everything!!

Sistergirl said...

Great finds. Christmas is around the corner.

Pat said...

Hope you have a great sale! Pine Sol is an excellent sap remover,just rub some on hands and wash.

NanaDiana said...

You girls just outdo yourselves every single time. I love it all and I hope you sell right down to the bare walls- xo Diana

Pat said...

Hope you have a great sale! Pine Sol is an excellent sap remover,just rub some on hands and wash.

Donna Wilkes said...

It is a wonderland of vintage Christmas - wish I was near to visit and BUY! Best wishes on the sale!

Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking said...

Best of luck with your sale!

Artsy Matilda said...

Everything looks fabulous and festive! I hope you can enjoy every minute of your day. And then I hope your can rest! Cheers!

Bliss said...

I think I have a set of 8 of those Santa mugs in my mosaic bin for smashing. I can here Santa screaming now.... get me outta here.

Bliss

Anonymous said...

This makes me itch with jealousy. I want to go to the sale! I want that and that and that.... Wishing you great success on your sale.

Unknown said...

Everything looks so pretty! All the best at the sale and jealous that I am not close enough to go.

Sarah AKA The Thriftress said...

Dear Santa,
I want it all! Have a great sale!
Sarah

Cassie Bustamante said...

dear santa, can you split it between me and sarah? thanks.

Emily said...

The sale was beautiful today! I left with a beautiful lit ceramic Christmas tree that is exactly like one my grandmother had in her house. My baby enjoyed all of the cookies and I loved all of the pretty decorations!

Connie in Hartwood said...

What a wonderful selection of fantastic items you had!! I hope that very few of them remain by the time you close the doors this evening.

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

I'm sure it was a wonderful weekend for y'all. You worked so hard and it shows! I love it all, but you know I'm partial to those chalkboards! :)

gail

Between Blue and Yellow said...

It all looks so beautiful! I hope you had a lot of success :)

Athena at Minervas Garden said...

I'm reading this after the event, but wow--your holiday displays are so pretty! I am pinning this page for holiday inspiration--I love the shredded sheet music with a pine cone and ornament in a pretty container! I am doing a vintage/music/winter holiday kind of thing this year, so this fits right in--thank you so much for all the great inspiration, Sharon!

Chris said...

I wish I lived near you! You must have gotten so many people in the holiday spirit. How do you make the words on sheet music banners?