Holiday Window Boxes III and Giveaway Winner!!!

<p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sEftLR4-7dc/Tu3ouroGzSI/AAAAAAAAHWs/6er_gk1fVBU/s1600-h/holiday%252520polly%252520wreford%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="holiday polly wreford" border="0" height="671" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hi_Rf-RFgls/Tu3ouzyKB6I/AAAAAAAAHW0/TdWL4NhXi8Q/holiday%252520polly%252520wreford_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="holiday polly wreford" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Every year one of Willow Décor’s most popular holiday posts is Decorating Holiday Window Boxes. Even if your house does not have outdoor window boxes you can use store bought containers to bring the look inside. Here are some new favorites I have collected over the year.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hwFAIRFCJDI/Tu3ovBruqOI/AAAAAAAAHW8/ewNTMit68Po/s1600-h/holiday%252520window%252520box%252520-%25252065%252520avenue%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="holiday window box - 65 avenue" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WTpuPVE-AxA/Tu3ovqkvdgI/AAAAAAAAHXE/fAKTdS_SMeU/holiday%252520window%252520box%252520-%25252065%252520avenue_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="holiday window box - 65 avenue" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">This first window box is beautiful, simple and inexpensive to create. Different pines and boxwood are easily in found out in your yard. Here the owner added blueberry branches and some glass icicle ornaments to add sparkle – Lovely!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uxvW5-fSSqQ/Tu3ov0FwubI/AAAAAAAAHXM/XPUD1A_GJlo/s1600-h/holiday%252520window%252520boxes%252520Martha%252520Stewart%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="holiday window boxes Martha Stewart" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9g3chyB21MQ/Tu3owA7BosI/AAAAAAAAHXU/TtqvJ3JV_Kw/holiday%252520window%252520boxes%252520Martha%252520Stewart_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="holiday window boxes Martha Stewart" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">From decorator extraordinaire, Martha Stewart, what caught my eye most were the branch trellises she added to hold up the pine branches. What a creative touch which adds so much interest and texture, as well as a wonderful place to thread the bow!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Uuy-V--JpWI/Tu3owj9z-lI/AAAAAAAAHXc/FyoA-vLibv4/s1600-h/holiday%252520window%252520box%25252065%252520avve%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="holiday window box 65 avve" border="0" height="379" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mv234pyh6dw/Tu3ow8SxEfI/AAAAAAAAHXk/9CRpiOkeAQQ/holiday%252520window%252520box%25252065%252520avve_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="holiday window box 65 avve" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Another simple, beautiful collection of pines and pinecones. This would look as pretty on sideboard in your dining room or mantel as it does outside. Again very low cost to recreate.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MKpWkYYCltM/Tu3oxCYRhrI/AAAAAAAAHXs/mXS5ryfi5kU/s1600-h/holiday%252520window%252520boxes%252520-%252520container%252520gardening%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="holiday window boxes - container gardening" border="0" height="371" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-m6chaNMADAA/Tu3oxTmvzBI/AAAAAAAAHX0/9dzIgYMmiXQ/holiday%252520window%252520boxes%252520-%252520container%252520gardening_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="holiday window boxes - container gardening" width="515" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Something a bit easier to find for my southern readers; here moss, magnolia leaves and ornaments make a pretty holiday window box.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--LE2zvJ3yS8/Tu3ox3uSKiI/AAAAAAAAHX8/Rp8pAy6mCNw/s1600-h/Bachmans%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Bachmans" border="0" height="379" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zr7gT7mkMR8/Tu3oyE4j6AI/AAAAAAAAHYE/QZCzLH0bhcM/Bachmans_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Bachmans" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">On of my favorite ideas comes from the Bachman Holiday house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here an old shutter creates an indoor window box filled with potted poinsettias and highlighted by a row of birch branches. Simply gorgeous! This is a spectacular mantle piece and would look fabulous in any home!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">(</span><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qViYYhSD0oI/Tu3oyeAPW1I/AAAAAAAAHYM/D0FyQ7SZOtU/s1600-h/holiday%252520window%252520boxes%252520my%252520home%252520ideas%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="holiday window boxes my home ideas" border="0" height="528" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sMhidyTjchE/Tu3oyhNs8TI/AAAAAAAAHYU/HOSoeJpo4Ro/holiday%252520window%252520boxes%252520my%252520home%252520ideas_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="holiday window boxes my home ideas" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Another example of a more southern style here filled with pines, pineapples and citrus fruits. I adore these window boxes! </span><span style="font-size:130%;">To see more examples of great holiday window boxes read Willow Décor’s previous posts </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2008/12/creating-holiday-window-boxes.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000ff;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"> </span>and </span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2008/12/even-more-holiday-window-boxes.html">HERE</a></span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zj7iIKNwrbw/Tu3ozJudvSI/AAAAAAAAHYc/sASu1yVX-os/s1600-h/Tree%252520skirt%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Tree skirt" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qNr6phFuYCU/Tu3ozp4bM2I/AAAAAAAAHYk/ezHdzZyVIX8/Tree%252520skirt_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Tree skirt" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Finally, congratulations to <strong><em>3 Peanuts</em></strong> for winning the German Grainsack Tree Skirt!!! Please send your mailing address to </span><a href="mailto:willowdecormail@gmail.com"><span style="font-size:130%;">willowdecormail@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> and we will send out the tree skirt in time for Christmas!! A special thanks again to Kym of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Beautiful-Mess-Antiques/156338971066478"><span style="color:#0000ff;">A Beautiful Mess</span></a>! If you are not a winner you can still order wonderful items from Kym by contacting her at (805) 630-3727. Enjoy!!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Photo Credit: P. Wexford, Bellewood Gardens, 65 Avenue, Container Gardening, Martha Stewart, Bachman's, Home Ideas, Lu Tapp -A Beautiful Mess)</span></p>

Holiday Window Boxes III and Giveaway Winner!!!

Every year one of Willow Décor’s most popular holiday posts is Decorating Holiday Window Boxes. Even if your house does not have outdoor win...

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Meeting Celeste and Our Best EVER 3 Fine Grains Giveaway!

<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IEphcLpRtiw/TuLPzO6-BkI/AAAAAAAAHTM/rE5ZNp-bIUc/s1600-h/Other%252520C%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PoPzs1N0QVQ/TuLPziBoQDI/AAAAAAAAHTU/XefoDm25PgM/s1600-h/Celeste%252520and%252520Me%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Celeste and Me" border="0" height="671" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f7U_aY5ywTs/TuLP0ADHOPI/AAAAAAAAHTc/DTwtYKjSf7Q/Celeste%252520and%252520Me_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Celeste and Me" width="504" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">What a busy few weeks I have had traveling around the US!! I just returned back from a wonderful visit to Palo Alto, California to visit my sister! I was also able to stop by and finally meet designer, Celeste Randolph of </span><a href="http://ambianceinteriors.net/about/#team"><span style="font-size:130%;">Ambiance Interiors.</span></a> <span style="font-size:130%;">Here we are enjoying the spectacular California sunshine on her back patio!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4tQJRwTPU34/TuLP0ygMdEI/AAAAAAAAHWc/sf4-25xkhnw/s1600-h/Celeste%252520Randolph%252520-%252520Christopher_Peacock_2%25255B1%25255D.png"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4tQJRwTPU34/TuLP0ygMdEI/AAAAAAAAHWg/5m_AaPMga7M/s1600-h/Celeste%252520Randolph%252520-%252520Christopher_Peacock_2%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="Celeste Randolph - Christopher_Peacock_2" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Vki9G4xPgQc/TuLP2cNyqBI/AAAAAAAAHTw/tMtV6S4KS3I/Celeste%252520Randolph%252520-%252520Christopher_Peacock_2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Celeste Randolph - Christopher_Peacock_2" width="604" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I am sure you all remember Celeste’s gorgeous kitchen that was featured on WD last year! You can read more about it </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/10/inspired-by-christopher-peacock.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">! And if you missed it make sure you do take a peek – It is just awesome!! Celeste was such a wonderful host and we had a great time getting better acquainted! Thanks Celeste it was such a treat!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v7AS82wEIh8/TuLP2zfsu7I/AAAAAAAAHT4/Gkc6f1lUQKo/s1600-h/Kym%252520with%252520chair%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym with chair" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BA243ahbL4I/TuLP3DR0dDI/AAAAAAAAHUA/dAAajGhLDnQ/Kym%252520with%252520chair_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Kym with chair" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I wish I could have traveled down to Southern California and had a visit with my dear friend, Kymberley Fraser, creator of the 3 Fine Grains textile line and the owner of the fabulous store, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Beautiful-Mess-Antiques/156338971066478">A Beautiful Mess</a>.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T2aNcAhxLe0/TuLP3jGdiPI/AAAAAAAAHUI/VinQKUW0OjI/s1600-h/Kym%2525202%252520Chair%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym 2 Chair" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_4P8AxpZmTM/TuLP4FR2wiI/AAAAAAAAHUQ/4erR0k2RHxM/Kym%2525202%252520Chair_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Kym 2 Chair" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Once again Kym has “wowed” us with her phenomenal designs made from authentic, original antique German grainsacks. Each year, like an angel from above, Kym gives WD readers a chance to own one of her gorgeous creations!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AjcVh1Yvom8/TuLP4ioJ1_I/AAAAAAAAHUY/Fe2DVAh66AM/s1600-h/Kym%252520grain%252520sack%252520tree%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym grain sack tree (2)" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DSveWorjXu0/TuLP43XxXNI/AAAAAAAAHUg/a8A1RxwA6EA/Kym%252520grain%252520sack%252520tree%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Kym grain sack tree (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">You might remember the wonderful Grainsack Christmas Tree we gave away last year; above is one of the trees available this year. Let’s have a look at the rest of Kym’s new Holiday Line:</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nwlys51_RG0/TuLP5Q2kqZI/AAAAAAAAHUo/T1fd40STB4g/s1600-h/Crown%252520ornaments%252520Kym%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Crown ornaments Kym" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K5o_AzzQjKg/TuLP5nSwrKI/AAAAAAAAHUw/6xIWCSABiOA/Crown%252520ornaments%252520Kym_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Crown ornaments Kym" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">She creates the most amazing ornaments, like these antique linen hearts with crowns. Perfect for the queen of the house!!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hWE-ONcT9os/TuLP6EyOC-I/AAAAAAAAHU4/3SwhFBVS_fo/s1600-h/Kym%252520ornament%252520tree%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym ornament tree" border="0" height="581" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5GMv3wWBSjs/TuLP6u6fDTI/AAAAAAAAHVA/LsWbtxDtAvY/Kym%252520ornament%252520tree_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Kym ornament tree" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And these fabulous monogram ornaments made from grainsack remnants!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1CE7ZFZW3yw/TuLP60nSLrI/AAAAAAAAHVI/bXqJB-tubJQ/s1600-h/albums%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="albums" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bF1ZL2ShZyk/TuLP7UI-ErI/AAAAAAAAHVQ/3kP3Rk2H3qk/albums_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="albums" width="504" /></a> </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Another new item are the grainsack covered photo albums - Love these!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KBCXpaPG1Xs/TuLP7qA-FdI/AAAAAAAAHVY/lGojfYNy2qs/s1600-h/Kym%252520line%252520up%252520of%252520stockings%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym line up of stockings (2)" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C0KG1pcUTLI/TuLP7-z-u2I/AAAAAAAAHVg/5EHGQKkPOcg/Kym%252520line%252520up%252520of%252520stockings%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Kym line up of stockings (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Kym has such incredible talent – here are her signature grainsack stockings! Aren’t they beautiful?!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MuNc-tu4tJ4/TuLP8awLyFI/AAAAAAAAHVo/RqWIO_asKPI/s1600-h/Tree%252520skirt%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Tree skirt" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MkRp8ZcE3Y0/TuLP85KAzPI/AAAAAAAAHVw/N7pJgrBD0-E/Tree%252520skirt_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Tree skirt" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And above is the GIVEWAY – I am so giddy just announcing it! Kym has given us a gorgeous Christmas Tree Skirt. It is handmade from authentic, original, antique German grainsacks. It is lined on the back side with burlap and has a burlap rope trim going all around it. It measures 60" and it retails for $725!!! Awesome, right?!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LyHGOVOcq6E/TuLP9k8P5rI/AAAAAAAAHV4/HuUkZKyffes/s1600-h/Kym%252520Sugar%252520plum%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym Sugar plum" border="0" height="1136" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1QSB0tp0dg4/TuLP-JB12mI/AAAAAAAAHWA/ragMLfHMZO8/Kym%252520Sugar%252520plum_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Kym Sugar plum" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">To enter to win just leave a comment below. For an extra chance to win begin following A Beautiful Mess on Facebook click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Beautiful-Mess-Antiques/156338971066478">HERE</a>. For a third chance to win begin following Willow Décor on my Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Willow-Decor/178239578868796#!/pages/Willow-Decor/178239578868796?sk=wall">HERE</a>. Finally re-tweet this post on Twitter and have another chance!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5Vf-8ZRiwCs/TuLP-icPydI/AAAAAAAAHWI/JDB4mqzA6QA/s1600-h/wreath%252520on%252520the%252520door%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="wreath on the door" border="0" height="649" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UE1XJRZAO6Q/TuLQEsaRNGI/AAAAAAAAHWk/_d8fq4mQXVA/wreath%252520on%252520the%252520door_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="wreath on the door" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, you can contact Kym at (805) 630-3727 and she will ship them out right away! A huge “Thank You” to Kym and best of luck to everyone! I will announce a winner next Saturday! Good Luck!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Photo credits: </span><a href="http://dustyluinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Lu Tapp Photography</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">, French Kissed)</span></p>

Meeting Celeste and Our Best EVER 3 Fine Grains Giveaway!

What a busy few weeks I have had traveling around the US!! I just returned back from a wonderful visit to Palo Alto, California to visit my ...

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My New Kitchen Slipcovers!!!

<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DNLv0RAzmZg/TnDwNDoH7CI/AAAAAAAAHBQ/AvsaWc2NlII/s1600-h/DSC_0467_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0467_2 (2)" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ix0GmJE4OG4/TnDwNedF_NI/AAAAAAAAHBU/94RzxMtHlKk/DSC_0467_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0467_2 (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Back to school and back to projects that needed to get to done! I am so excited to share with you my new kitchen slipcovers! </span><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Let’s start at the beginning, with two teenagers, a big, hairy dog and an Italian family who loves Marinara sauce; my kitchen was not a perfect environment for my linen, upholstered chairs! We’ve been living with dish towels draped over the seats to catch any spills– not very pretty. I needed some washable slipcovers and I needed them pronto!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UkLj_owqgLk/TnDwNixIbSI/AAAAAAAAHBY/J7wlZFTKXvY/s1600-h/coco%252520slips%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="coco slips" border="0" height="459" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mggxN_kX1T4/TnDwOELYQdI/AAAAAAAAHBc/NBXMMVULr0w/coco%252520slips_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="coco slips" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">As always I had an inspiration photo to show my wonderful seamstress (Photo: Things That Inspire). These were close to what I envisioned. I liked the straight lines and the overall length. I wanted something to cover the chair but not be too fussy. </span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SaU755v0ttQ/TnDwOpQEahI/AAAAAAAAHBg/he-VNP_0TTc/s1600-h/DSC_0473_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0473_2 (2)" border="0" height="335" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S2pujp9O6-Y/TnDwO0IKsVI/AAAAAAAAHBk/cbmA7mV5HDI/DSC_0473_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0473_2 (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I also needed the slips to be washable. I found these wonderful oversized napkins from French Laundry Home. I like their “grainsack” look and feel. They were big enough to cover just the seat, so we needed something extra for the skirting piece.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8xeU5yMP4EM/TnDwPtBX2vI/AAAAAAAAHBo/IO3Vkgdj6Pc/s1600-h/familyroom%25255B2%25255D.png"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="familyroom" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g74R8vM-DZE/TnDwQsJ-unI/AAAAAAAAHBs/LWUKNlkC-Os/familyroom_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="familyroom" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">You might remember my wonderful linen blend curtains I found on sale last year at Country Curtains. </span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u00_8K9O348/TnDwRZwim0I/AAAAAAAAHBw/1PVUuepFqt4/s1600-h/Family%252520room%25255B11%25255D.png"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u00_8K9O348/TnDwRZwim0I/AAAAAAAAHB0/Qnqx5V9r38w/s1600-h/Family%252520room%25255B12%25255D.png"><img alt="Family room" border="0" height="395" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CM7DbQ9fwH8/TnDwStTuLbI/AAAAAAAAHB4/4kS9wLvEPEs/Family%252520room_thumb%25255B23%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Family room" width="618" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I bought extra fabric for $6 a yard and had these wonderful slipcovers made for my club chairs. Read all about my Family Room redo <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-breakfast-room-and-family-room.html">HERE</a>. Fortunately I had enough fabric left to use for the skirting.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DnJLG0jmlzA/TnDwS4mtveI/AAAAAAAAHB8/Zk0JjbfYUdU/s1600-h/chair%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="chair" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YRCO8cHORhI/TnDwTdkXldI/AAAAAAAAHCA/otyrbxTNV08/chair_thumb%25255B14%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="chair" width="454" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is the chair before…(not pasta friendly!)</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KB4ngCDa3I8/TnDwTkJ6Y0I/AAAAAAAAHCE/sFlFw_R-j-w/s1600-h/DSC_0467_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0467_2 (2)" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UBWoCIF8I0Y/TnDwT67JepI/AAAAAAAAHCI/8DYoEIX6PCc/DSC_0467_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0467_2 (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And here is the slipcover after! Large enough to handle any spill and simple to throw in the wash!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TkA_qtRjZms/TnDwUJuYUFI/AAAAAAAAHCM/m_VVdR6HufM/s1600-h/DSC_0469_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0469_2 (2)" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nKS7bO8vDHM/TnDwUjCmllI/AAAAAAAAHCQ/fqtVTiVTnic/DSC_0469_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0469_2 (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I love the back – I didn’t want any ties.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-r0gZEH4rSDU/TnDwUwAxDfI/AAAAAAAAHCU/Jo8fsUUJA_A/s1600-h/DSC_0471_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0471_2 (2)" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sYu8vd60rWI/TnDwVNoqHnI/AAAAAAAAHCY/W8TmoOaOfZc/DSC_0471_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0471_2 (2)" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The hidden Velcro does the trick of keeping it neat and in place.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-adXUe3Sl2XI/TnDwVq_16UI/AAAAAAAAHCc/Rzbv2sIY23U/s1600-h/bench%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="bench" border="0" height="489" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l9IwrqMirtk/TnDwV0XSvoI/AAAAAAAAHCg/5CfhPdRcpJs/bench_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="bench" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The bench also needed a bit of covering up. As much as I loved the Antique printed grainsack I bought from Kym Fraser of <a href="http://3finegrains.com/">3 Fine Grains</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;">, it was much too valuable to be stained with hot fudge!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GtwN8RPsFfk/TnDwWehpixI/AAAAAAAAHCk/Cr1-38-bNTY/s1600-h/DSC_0475_2%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0475_2" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3luAYobp_OY/TnDwWqGm2NI/AAAAAAAAHCo/ReIW6nYT7sQ/DSC_0475_2_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0475_2" width="604" /></a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A quick call to my dear friend, Wendy Lewis of <a href="http://www.textiletrunk.com/index.php">Textile Trunk</a>, and a more reasonably priced antique grainsack was on its way. We took out the stitching on both sides, sewed in the corners and added the ties. Look closely and you can see the fold (that was the bottom of the sack) still in the cover.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PLQINDGYppU/TnDwXEAbSVI/AAAAAAAAHCs/TOD1yoGssfs/s1600-h/DSC_0474_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0474_2 (2)" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MrtWidqj688/TnDwXV_n-cI/AAAAAAAAHCw/y9JmWIg-o_E/DSC_0474_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0474_2 (2)" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">An indestructible and beautiful slipcover!! You can also see the chairs with their new, pretty dresses peeking through!</span></p><p align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8tGYq4VJtew/TnDwXy5Fy-I/AAAAAAAAHC0/VGvcpQDlUY4/s1600-h/breakfast%252520room%25255B21%25255D.jpg"><img alt="breakfast room" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-11lKhnZR3kI/TnDwYPHuU9I/AAAAAAAAHC4/7-5BbpkXAoA/breakfast%252520room_thumb%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="breakfast room" width="604" /></a></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The lighting was not the best when I took the picture this afternoon, but I wanted to show you how wonderful the new slips look in the Breakfast Room!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Sometimes it seems daunting to live with linen or all white furniture. Slipcovers are the secret! Your kids can eat hot fudge and still live in a beautiful room without worry.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Do click <a href="http://www.textiletrunk.com/index.php">HERE</a> to see the wonderful new stock of antique fabrics available from Wendy at <a href="http://www.textiletrunk.com/index.php">Textile Trunk</a>. She just got back from Europe and you will go crazy!! And get ready to see some kitchens I have been working on, some reader’s renovations I am thrilled to share and some more personal and professional projects I am starting for the Fall!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So happy to be back!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos and content copyrighted by Willow Décor and not to be copied with out written permission)</span></p>

My New Kitchen Slipcovers!!!

Back to school and back to projects that needed to get to done! I am so excited to share with you my new kitchen slipcovers! Let’s start at ...

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Simon Pearce Evergreen Trees and 3 Fine Grains Giveaway Winner!

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552753906046403186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MfKYe9IQORuGXUgsYLTXakz_1YrFtG2hd9iyPR2g7nseKsKjxKYQtC3S3lU5Wg8yqDMIUdRwo0lyYBfNoZ9srY1JnXLnw5qw0G0I8g4faMAbBPpyAs1Bm8phK9GryhYJ7f98P82BHgtc/s400/Tree.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 350px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Several Christmases ago Dave presented me a beautiful box tied with a purple ribbon. I unwrapped the most gorgeous crystal evergreen tree. I had never seen one before, but Dave spied it in the city and knew I would love it. It remains one of my most cherished gifts. Each year he adds to my collection. My </span><a href="http://www.simonpearce.com/category/fall+2010/vt+evergreens.do"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Simon Pearce Crystal Evergreen Trees </span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">remain my favorite collection. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552759674092376770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Obji08DHeYtfqpg17AtHwe02MgcOtGjMlidw71i2Fbv56xmeZtoUQGREZRUqQsjIE6b3nU_GCUABv1mMxVbZQQvYSZ_cA4_IUFRdxVb5OwGCf0aMbPkJmiQgIaCNScAfMgjtFFZz2AJA/s400/photo+%25283%2529.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> </span><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I keep them out all year, but during the holidays I add my collection of antique mirror and mercury glass trees. All together they make a spectacular display in the Conservatory on our piano. They reflect the snow and sunlight during the day and Christmas tree lights in the evening.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552753913672343762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPB_n0UkvI0byi4RZwih7Xt7JE_9hkXQLnKEpsFyFAyrb58cHz_R_HeW6gxzHU56GDEBuBy26c70NxLPhmFLrCWbLYjS4ix3YrGy4yynzsUTJjCGVCMRtHspO4zfWXwgXxVCurlhKWmUi/s400/SP+Tree+Garnet+Hill.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">They are really stunning and a true work of art as each one is hand blown by master artisans in Vermont.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552753910072944370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KXbmMaPSYg827rT8Q53EG_BImbskqDwSyxqcm6ZpMcQaH99zCUQhdkisZRezM8QJf-rNknvu12Ijwq2KY4GIK73tWB0BZ3OnUy4dGRAhSLhGWTf5ioTt2aeODtjC03HRjDMqUm1LBDyl/s400/Tree+SP.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 362px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">This year Simon Pearce added the bubble trees. These have tiny air bubbles in them to imitate snow. They are very pretty too, and prefer them mixed in with the clear ones.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552764500747226914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQujMi0RgmLJ3FF6vH5o819G13H2rkdHMmFvqQYEXXriuiXJBqffnppJrrgXUEWF6H3Zx_2slkLkdpVFAVPLygMYAUlfR_psR6OCR4poYn9zSHzn0yqGSsc1JzsCV8raHDcpfuo_2Ebjp/s400/giftIdeas_Winter2010_r12_c2_s1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Simon Pearce has a wonderful video showing the intense process and mastery needed to create one of these beautiful trees. You can view it </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SrHIFSizPc&feature=player_embedded"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">.<br /></span><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552753920584774914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbgqeehnljJgvvFeZ3saUhf1lpRTGrIoQJbLbPrmzbd7k4dXzfjJYC1CIVqawwUhfvOR1iO29lI7vOV-ADa1nu26sWncUwheSsGR_pPpIwPgjbuMeHGYqiDCXGTmCZAAeoE1q7hryhKjS/s400/SP+Tree+nahcotta" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The Boston store has this wonderful table display using the trees as an interesting centerpiece. I just may want to create a similar display on Christmas Day on my own holiday table. The way they sparkle and catch the light is just magical.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">' </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCDg_R1Gsotmxs8qSqpUjmHXSsnfF4U2yrYSMkvX8YP1svOOFAn5gWIDML9aaAqLLL9lfpc3OF91gH5neDDRj_uwpBQA-Z4CijWhfTiJF4N3-zw_PcqqFTnRwB2pDcdllPIHdZbQSbiqR/s1600/kym+3+fin+grains+logo+logo_left_sm.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552760416881541330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCDg_R1Gsotmxs8qSqpUjmHXSsnfF4U2yrYSMkvX8YP1svOOFAn5gWIDML9aaAqLLL9lfpc3OF91gH5neDDRj_uwpBQA-Z4CijWhfTiJF4N3-zw_PcqqFTnRwB2pDcdllPIHdZbQSbiqR/s400/kym+3+fin+grains+logo+logo_left_sm.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Finally congratulations to Morning T for winning our Grain Sack Christmas Tree. Enjoy, Enjoy!!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">'</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">And another big thank you to Kymberley Fraser of </span><a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">3 Fine Grains </span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">for such a generous giveaway!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">'</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">May you all enjoy this wonderful week!</span></div></div>

Simon Pearce Evergreen Trees and 3 Fine Grains Giveaway Winner!

Several Christmases ago Dave presented me a beautiful box tied with a purple ribbon. I unwrapped the most gorgeous crystal evergreen tree. ...

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Last Chance to Enter!

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552002715769286226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WNYsdCr8kjdHRK8lbXyOGXICUNANQfXedHB-3cQpQzd6dw-AW3yj8qfBQ2q1n7iX3BVxXBf0eu4m-cHr5STY9oWfeRICgw9xVjTUfnsgas1VS6u2oApizes9j_PvMjuvAjN1w3PPnPbr/s400/kym+invite.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The 3 Fine Grains - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grainsack</span> Tree Giveaway is winding down - don't forget to enter - you can enter </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/12/3-fine-grains-giveaway.html"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQiYZQrTeFF_zOO77HuU8_-N6Whd47l2RAuOIuOn0_KAl0VE7ZCxSfHfNa0Gs6vKYY23XExY-rinxIn7jIh60FcSLUtEJ4UZqgzz35osSaYv_OFJm2_ZdXA_hTKPQcV6RnINFoqYreVt1/s1600/COvetable_entry.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552002717949315058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQiYZQrTeFF_zOO77HuU8_-N6Whd47l2RAuOIuOn0_KAl0VE7ZCxSfHfNa0Gs6vKYY23XExY-rinxIn7jIh60FcSLUtEJ4UZqgzz35osSaYv_OFJm2_ZdXA_hTKPQcV6RnINFoqYreVt1/s400/COvetable_entry.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Also remember our blog friend Kristin at </span><a href="http://covetabledesigns.com/blog/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Covetable</span> Designs</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">? She has launched an on line design business. Kristin is an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">incredibly</span> talented designer, check out her latest before and afters </span><a href="http://covetabledesigns.com/blog/design-online-peeking-at-a-project-in-progress/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. As a Holiday gift to here readers she is giving away a free design session. Wow- <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">isn't</span> that fantastic?! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br /></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlIuXI5D5gP8WgjXpWqg-Dk4eJjTHkJkkjbXgDLEb-z_6xYjm1_Yq5hXf8bitNBcAGke5UPcqrnJSyhHmRpx7tIDl4Fnv0q4fKASOeUSndjIFHC4B4_u0SrCDjq_2aX-1L1yqUCtTXSGk/s1600/covetable.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552002719510412002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlIuXI5D5gP8WgjXpWqg-Dk4eJjTHkJkkjbXgDLEb-z_6xYjm1_Yq5hXf8bitNBcAGke5UPcqrnJSyhHmRpx7tIDl4Fnv0q4fKASOeUSndjIFHC4B4_u0SrCDjq_2aX-1L1yqUCtTXSGk/s400/covetable.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 205px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br />To enter click </span><a href="http://covetabledesigns.com/blog/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. Thanks Kristin and best of luck to all of you!! Have a great Saturday!!<br /></span><div></div>

Last Chance to Enter!

The 3 Fine Grains - Grainsack Tree Giveaway is winding down - don't forget to enter - you can enter HERE . Also remember our blog frien...

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Cookie Exchange, Miracle Chase Giveaway Winner & More

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550821271482018226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCeseRCpOB1byBgFBVlfK25HVND7j9XWUtmvwxvy0KFBZ-9E4qsW79VdgMY_mS3d_Js1KCK04DlabwKSSlreRXM5GVpjZWlD0iCjKERR92UaPHYyc-2QYXv1ja9MRhqNqBFeEMCmUcyqhU/s400/Cookie+-+MS+1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Tonight is my annual Cookie Exchange. I have been hosting a Cookie Exchange almost every year since 1995. During the early years we moved often, but even though I barely knew my neighbors, I invited everyone over for some Holiday cocktails and a cookie swap. It was a great way to get to know people and have some fun. This year we are having a big turn out. My neighbors and I always look forward to it as a nice and welcome respite during the crazy Holiday season.</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550821282697997858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPsibXPcyFWtE3ZQtlb3m602le4UvVZjxN0AMkWP3E_XX2GvWucEtc4MZ7E-3b4hOxDf7cl77u9VVXkPjEg8yk698i0pH-aM9SlMLkVzIsmMR8fXHuvpUO27FAaKLDqcptwy3oCRJ-Y2g/s400/Cookie+pizzelle.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I usually make Pizzelles. They are a traditional Italian wafer cookie. You make them on a special waffle-like iron. My kids love them.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550821277380600626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFyozdeG8gkF8WVZzI4SeeepLGhkg8qjnJnBEgVsn2kZmK1AL8srHTmAUvTxGYXrkJK3jJDp4QAnknYp6CV9DwXKJ_zgqThiOIJTu3F6wkMaAoSzdeg9iu-I7jNUnkvE9pK3Spx9_1IUJ/s400/Cookie+%253D+the+decorated+cookie.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I wanted to make these adorable snowmen I saw over at <a href="http://chiccookiekits.blogspot.com/">The Decorated Cookie </a>blog, but time got away from me. You can see the step by step directions to make him <a href="http://chiccookiekits.blogspot.com/2010/12/journey-of-mr-melty-and-very-small-me.html"><strong>HERE.</strong></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGW9ckTYcFKOeMobXBeov4lw7O5-UdJpWfcqMadmSSwIXutk53dBAnpeD6z5qfTQmidyJ-ps0u63ra88LiynrCBW7o-QdLpcWRMdMgdAwvq7dBVxfPTxD11GOl1euSmO6tFoLbN-oLeDR/s1600/miracle+Chase.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550821287895551378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGW9ckTYcFKOeMobXBeov4lw7O5-UdJpWfcqMadmSSwIXutk53dBAnpeD6z5qfTQmidyJ-ps0u63ra88LiynrCBW7o-QdLpcWRMdMgdAwvq7dBVxfPTxD11GOl1euSmO6tFoLbN-oLeDR/s400/miracle+Chase.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Congratulations to <a href="http://pvedesign.blogspot.com/">PVE Designs </a>for winning <a href="http://themiraclechase.com/index.html">The Miracle Chase </a>Giveaway. She will receive the 5 Miracle Chase books and the $25. Starbucks Gift Card. We will be anxious to hear how she and her girlfriends enjoy the book, and hopefully how it brings them even closer together. The authors have offered to Video Chat in to the women's get together. We will be anxious to hear how it goes.</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBo0J9TBw4kYxI40HihIifyoBTIpcgjJRm7N9EMf9GUPBOTonUHYapZsQV2AH0BVujknSAe2QSBkED466DBg_I_lpeCeWngf3oBybgMF_8nzw0JI6rok1K1pOGgMCts2aqsTEfQ52LbMGi/s1600/Christmas+tree+2.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550821283203417426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBo0J9TBw4kYxI40HihIifyoBTIpcgjJRm7N9EMf9GUPBOTonUHYapZsQV2AH0BVujknSAe2QSBkED466DBg_I_lpeCeWngf3oBybgMF_8nzw0JI6rok1K1pOGgMCts2aqsTEfQ52LbMGi/s400/Christmas+tree+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Finally, please remember to enter our <a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/">3 Fine Grains Giveaway</a>. Enter by Sunday at 6 pm to win this gorgeous Grainsack Christmas Tree. To enter click <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/12/3-fine-grains-giveaway.html"><strong>HERE</strong></a>. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Enjoy this wonderful Holiday week and check back on Sunday night for the winner!! I am off to make Pizzelles and get ready for the party.</span></div><div align="center"></div>

Cookie Exchange, Miracle Chase Giveaway Winner & More

Tonight is my annual Cookie Exchange. I have been hosting a Cookie Exchange almost every year since 1995. During the early years we moved of...

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The 3 Fine Grains Giveaway!!!

<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQE4uyH_tEoRva-AGWA8V0rRvLAv0nr9kISVLlHrmxZ7xSCQvxZLtRvV4DflxoZuHIdfprl8D4qCYKsWHcZKOhp0cnYNvV8QKMLxgaA02UD8V2NNnDsfpa6Z11XCst5YLjU5QVtZ-e3A2/s1600/Beautiful+Mess+038.JPG"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549022756749501282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQE4uyH_tEoRva-AGWA8V0rRvLAv0nr9kISVLlHrmxZ7xSCQvxZLtRvV4DflxoZuHIdfprl8D4qCYKsWHcZKOhp0cnYNvV8QKMLxgaA02UD8V2NNnDsfpa6Z11XCst5YLjU5QVtZ-e3A2/s400/Beautiful+Mess+038.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Several years ago when I met Kimberley Fraser, owner of </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/">3 Fine Grains</a>,</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> she was just starting out. An accomplished Interior Designer turned Antique Textile Artist, Kym had the wonderful idea of creating, furniture, pillows and other accessories from Antique French and German Grainsacks.</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548711579886202130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lJDpFtlcUaCtXa3MyMoK3Yt2YRfbWTx7C6j352r796cWRG72RN1Cyl2HOpdcQU_4IxVThFFw3OXf8QW3DF5_NVZsFNtKKWhCaS95AHScd8fvNMvJcR69-j8IYQauLAzt6FtfmeM_PVJy/s400/kym+Pillows.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /> </span></div></div><div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Her textiles are authentic, original, antique grain sacks. As I have mentioned in the past, these textiles are very expensive and as such Kym's beautiful items are really heirlooms to treasure</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548711238794163442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfd-4Xx2Kep0rCN1eOSw7PhG3dg5y92amIbRck2LTpmLfdEdBSH7DNIfbPjnRUNiEAbr2lLZ9UIHxhJUw2c1ri6q4QorUCTmlppqzr0G3JvuZkulav2C3L_5s9tAuVldN_CGLY6xSLzvOQ/s400/Kym++-+opening.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Today we are seeing the grainsack trend everywhere but Kym was a pioneer and one of the first. You might have recently seen Kym's pillows in </span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Country Living Magazine</span></span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. You see a magazine editor was visiting me and admiring my pillows from Kym. I was so happy to tell her all about </span></span><b><a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3 Fine Grains</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. She contacted Kym and several months later there were Kym's beautiful pillows on the pages of the October issue of </span></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Country Living! </span></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I was so thrilled for her!!</span></span></span></span></i></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548723520978895778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1gqxkI45Rk_X7kDyR5WciY2J_-WOXo_PISo9inLRDqLuy6zBdycG1xHkaatbejncdDShD4guxDU2pBg2_KNgtHSCSjasAdjM3gSCTdI0lQRPz6ICgQEgzt0eMMzMKfze6Ir1oSVNvU0f/s400/kym+invite.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Kym has become so popular via the blog world and through her website that she has just opened up her own shop in Agoura Hills, CA called </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A Beautiful Mess</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548711235179652290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VoJBzxHUWu405v12NWrtSrAxvfABwUxiZqjs1IWU95Qt4EpMnaN4o_-NEyB0xNNQygcGoOrvNYThvABvfQVQcxTys7I0Fj5_BtbIaJrvjxViRphUFFjAnQF6eoZWaXBKdGibGrQLwjC1/s400/Kym+sotre+with+furniture.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The shop is gorgeous and chock full of antiques, textiles and other fabulous goodies.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548710386164111794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-XdO5AxNEErDoaospVqLkFGVpK4dX8kv3kD6OP4n9E-jm53I_iByut4iMJNhOQ0pYnDKCnLQQSkJaq9PX-DyWO-QNoe5N4pC7LUNjt_B4uwDmCWuwhxsVhiwNIn4MeuqRKyiWZbyf0vJ/s400/kym.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I am always excited to hear about her new designs. In my experience </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3 Fine Grains</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> will always be on the cutting edge of the home accessory trends. In fact, watch for the January Issue of </span></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Romantic Homes Magazine </span></span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">for an article about Kym's store </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A Beautiful Mess</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">! Kym's designs are getting very sought after and she is on the rise.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Unfortunately we don't all live near </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A </span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Beautiful</span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> Mess</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, but you can call Kym and she will send out what ever you see here on Willow Decor ! Here are some of my favorites:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNYIOlfY_UZIuyFX_Z8pK6A8tDr7bBFbhz15MCEEc8Et6lrH6LZ_CuYCRHMIv1KbxLUUf39xz4f5ugbOd90veniwDortX489lI7kMHQAXeP-6VwSWvviSSehsw2FCQ4b0t7e9MwhXcuk-/s1600/kym+rosette.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548711218972930770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNYIOlfY_UZIuyFX_Z8pK6A8tDr7bBFbhz15MCEEc8Et6lrH6LZ_CuYCRHMIv1KbxLUUf39xz4f5ugbOd90veniwDortX489lI7kMHQAXeP-6VwSWvviSSehsw2FCQ4b0t7e9MwhXcuk-/s400/kym+rosette.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a></div></span></span></span><div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I love these grainsack rosettes ($25), created with found objects and bling! They can be Christmas ornaments or tie them to a wine bottle to create a really spectacular gift.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></span></span></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underlinefont-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548710399539569010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IUHNJ8kukCz-rj9oowZIieZUIlLw1SpOUZCs8jCDGIQWdpo4qC8q9Bqsg05Pn5gBTH69_3Y2PeIe5TFmRhBs_XdMmfq6iDwDXK4OD21_qyjr_0dU3d1WUU6Yh7cndGBwmF6MpzCXI70t/s400/kym+stocking.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Or look at these amazing grainsack Christmas stockings ($69). They also come embellished with the grainsack rosettes ($95).</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underlinefont-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548723721532361218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOlGwDLKwfZBB6WlwkTlQtlpp_EJ1UArC9L2-gkWLl-El8-GQDrJshKEyz9gwtHnKQr_LFtxumnHH0OMcWdDM3YsotF9A3fWjAYQhFszK5LOr052sT5oMOQfRxRtSRYqtpU3CTcJeonre/s400/kym+dove.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Or these spectacular doves made with antique French Linen and antique button eyes. They really stole my heart. As with all of Kym's designs, because they are antiques and one of a kinds, there is a limited supply.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underlinefont-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549022756749501282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQE4uyH_tEoRva-AGWA8V0rRvLAv0nr9kISVLlHrmxZ7xSCQvxZLtRvV4DflxoZuHIdfprl8D4qCYKsWHcZKOhp0cnYNvV8QKMLxgaA02UD8V2NNnDsfpa6Z11XCst5YLjU5QVtZ-e3A2/s400/Beautiful+Mess+038.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /> </span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Because Willow Decor was the first to introduce the blogsphere to 3 Fine Grains, Kym has always had a special place in her creative little heart for us. </span><br /></span></span></div></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hEbztw2Mc_bMjJbT21JCHyQjjRytiMJQRFXWaQs6Cz1uhhuLr4UQ4ixuIk15zQBnGG5LGkFFxQ_W1vUl5ZtlxJ2dN_FQ3_3py57OtrpruOaqi1o69V5e_JLFgHaZhuwhXl9Jlnt35dN8/s1600/Christmas+tree+2.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549022739102566626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hEbztw2Mc_bMjJbT21JCHyQjjRytiMJQRFXWaQs6Cz1uhhuLr4UQ4ixuIk15zQBnGG5LGkFFxQ_W1vUl5ZtlxJ2dN_FQ3_3py57OtrpruOaqi1o69V5e_JLFgHaZhuwhXl9Jlnt35dN8/s400/Christmas+tree+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">So in the spirit of the Holiday season Kym is giving us this wonderful</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> <b>Grainsack Christmas Tree</b>. It measures 15 x 15 and retails for $325.00. Handcrafted out of antique German Grain sacks, the tree would look gorgeous in any room in your house. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548711231432990034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-zwTnxKFnHr-JQKgri5icyaQvtm0sgIwJ2EVplWaoM5HZQ6t5x7C_FHxOpl8uIiI_YZA_nxuDa2wqkxD-ljtN0Zei2MWU-UdhCb9ZRt9oPuXr2Pr8U87mhdrjHo1WQh5f-SD7-LnJ-ry/s400/Kym+Tree+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><br /></span></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The trees come in three sizes - Small which is our Giveaway Tree, Medium which is 19 X 19 and retails for $400, and Large which is 23 X 25 and retails for $495. I almost don't want to give it away. Nevertheless, it will be sent next Monday to a lucky reader. Here is what you need to do:</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzGuBBOSZu2L9F2z8BMKJ6Lq_S_5Tsod_GhyA-pvz8rZf5W8qTvJ3NPRJCB0Ol6q7rjk1OS_BQPNlOntUrnkK159-qJCZW65avNnhQUsSJKNLvBeg_hB1nf3-LeiPELkGS-A8kKbZ4ylX/s1600/kym+3+fin+grains+logo+logo_left_sm.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548711224618832802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzGuBBOSZu2L9F2z8BMKJ6Lq_S_5Tsod_GhyA-pvz8rZf5W8qTvJ3NPRJCB0Ol6q7rjk1OS_BQPNlOntUrnkK159-qJCZW65avNnhQUsSJKNLvBeg_hB1nf3-LeiPELkGS-A8kKbZ4ylX/s400/kym+3+fin+grains+logo+logo_left_sm.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a></div></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Visit the 3 Fine Grains website </span><b><a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">HERE</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">or if you are lucky enough to live close by go to A Beautiful Mess in Agoura Hills, California.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></div></span></span></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioN8ns2yeBitWYKuPzljH0fIRX-moKt6W2XpZEsZ33c53oGZfrINdFDKixI-nlFP29szGt3dGCF4Jyqbl7VdMwR55a0jWq1_NpWOoLxIJhMUSSXQHCZiuwYmUlWWef7bWbLIfaoS-i9m8P/s1600/kym+antique+basket.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548723724439306162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioN8ns2yeBitWYKuPzljH0fIRX-moKt6W2XpZEsZ33c53oGZfrINdFDKixI-nlFP29szGt3dGCF4Jyqbl7VdMwR55a0jWq1_NpWOoLxIJhMUSSXQHCZiuwYmUlWWef7bWbLIfaoS-i9m8P/s400/kym+antique+basket.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Come back to Willow Decor and leave a comment on what other beautiful items Kym creates that inspire you. </span><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">For an extra chance to win become a subscriber or follower. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I will announce the winner on Sunday, December 19th -and mail the Grainsack Christmas Tree out on Monday so you can enjoy it for the Holidays. </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></div></span></span><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">A big Hug and huge Thank You to Kym of </span><b><a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3 Fine Grains</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> for her generosity.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">This is so much fun -I feel a bit like Santa - Ho Ho Ho!!!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">To Contact Kym at </span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Beautiful</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> Mess</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> call 818-874-9092</span></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">To visit </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><strong>3 Fine Grains</strong></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> click </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">To visit </span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Beautiful</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> Mess</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> on Facebook click </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Beautiful-Mess-Antiques/156338971066478"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">To read my previous posts on </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3 Fine Grains</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> cl</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">ick </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/02/3-fine-grains-high-end-antique.html">HERE</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></span></span></span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(all photos property of 3 Fine Grains)</span></div>

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