Kay Ellen

Snow Holiday

 

Hi Blogging Friends!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends.

On the twenty sixth we headed up to our local mountains for a family fun weekend in the snow! Such a beautiful drive up to Green Valley Lake.

We had to pull over to put chains on our SUV. My husband and son made a good team and finished pretty fast.

Snow all around us on the ride up the hill.

Almost there!

 

Now it's time to shovel our way up the stairs.

 

Of course some of you in blog land have to do this everyday! This isn't the norm for us in Southern California. We had a blast picking up a shovel and moving some snow. My teens were laughing at me when I said wait let me take a picture of that shiny shovel.

Look at this mound of snow on the back deck! 

Standing on the front deck I snapped this picture. So pretty!

My niece and daughter had a blast making this stylish snowman.

Warming up by the fire...

 

Off to play in the snow again! This is my husband a 6'2" Snow Angel! LOL

As you can see we had a wonderful time away! See you soon.

Have a blessed week.

Happy New Year!!!!!

:KayEllen

Merry Christmas!

Hello Blogging Friends,

Have a wonderful day with your family.

Welcome Christmas!

Smile:)

Off to make Christmas waffles. Have a blessed day.

Luke 2:8-20  Noel

:KayEllen

Around the House

Hello blogging friends!

I thought you would enjoy seeing a few more holiday accents from around the house.

This is my Inspiring Traveling Tree. I have been collecting unique ornaments to fill it for over ten years. My newest addition this year is the chandelier.

I love France, so I decided to place this Eiffel Tower piece at the top with a big bow.

My Travel Tree sits on a tea cart in the living room window. The light reflection is a nice touch during the day.
The glass crystals and mirrored pieces add alot of sparkle too!

Here's a few close ups from my family room.

The manger above was a special gift from my parents when they visited the Holy Land.

Home made treasures from friends and family are scattered around the room,mantel and Christmas tree.

 
My favorite spaniel bookends make a nice addition to the mantel along with fresh greenery from my yard and extra greens from the Christmas tree. If your wondering...I am a fan of Anne of Green Gables!

The family room tree is whimsy and fun. Filled with homemade ornament's and lots of snow flakes!

 


 

Thank you for stopping by!
Blessing to you all in blogland. I hope your holidays are filled with warmth and love.

Sing a joyful song and celebrate Christmas!

Check out my Pastor Greg's Blog . Always inspiring and a heart felt message about Christmas.

:KayEllen

Pink Holiday Blessings

Happy Holidays blogging friends!!!

Hope you are having a wonderful and blessed weekend as we draw near to Christmas!

My pink roses are still blooming here in Southern California. I thought I would share them for Pink Saturday.

Are you still shopping for any gifts? Mercury glass is always a good idea! I still need to buy a few things...Almost done!

Enjoy your family and friends. Make sure they know how much you love them! This is my sweet friend Anita and her darling daughter. She has a beautiful store called Bella in Havasu,Arizona. Merry Christmas to you ALL in Havasu! 

Each year my daughter and I put holiday books under the Christmas tree for our family to re-read for special memories and inspiration.

Blessing to you all as we remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Don't forget to watch your favorite holiday movies!!!

Because it is a wonderful life!

Merry Christmas!

A special thank you to Pink Saturday friends for stopping by!

:KayEllen

Deck the Halls

Hello blogging friends!
I am finally getting to deck my halls. I have been so busy helping my clients decorate, I keep running out of time to fluff and finish my own house:)
Here's a few snippets of my home and I hope to share more in a few days. 

Warm Wishes and Blessing to everyone! See you soon with some more pics:)

Thank you to Rhoda and Kimba  for having a lovely home tour for us in blogland what fun!!!
:KayEllen

Family Memories

Hi Friends!

Just a quick post to say hello and hope to encourage you to embrace the next few days.
My Grandma Ruth loved this picture and in hung in her Kitchen each Christmas for over 30 years. When she passed away I received as a memory of her.
"Oh come ON all ye faithful!" This quote makes me smile and past holidays memories come flooding in like a river!

Here's a Christmas picture of my little sister Kim and I from 1965 on Christmas morning. This old photo inspired me to create a family memory Christmas tree.

 

I spoke at a holiday seminar and shared this tree idea. After the two day seminar was done, I gave the tree as a gift to my parents.

Now each year my sisters children and my two teenagers go over to my parents house and put up the tree and past holiday ornaments and photos.  It has become a fun family tradition. 

I hope you take time and go look at twinkle lights! This picture was taking the night the switch was turned on at the Mission Inn. The Mission Inn adds more twinkle lights each year. Just amazing to see it in person!

 

Christmas is almost here!

I love to sing Christmas carols and celebrate the First Noel.

Anyone remember Ice Capades?
Ice Skating reminds of Christmas and buying tickets for Ice Capades or Disney on Ice show!

Napping is always a good idea when you are worn out from to much holiday fun. Right?!

Have a great weekend making memories blogging friends.
Enjoy the season!

:KayEllen

 

Adorning with Snowflakes

Hi blogging friends!

I have had a busy week of decorating. I thought you would enjoy some holiday pictures with snow flakes added for a special touch.

Here's something different to hang out side. This is a metal stocking I have had for a long time. I filled
it with silk flowers, greenery and a couple of snowflakes.

 I enjoy displaying old pictures from past holidays. I love this! So many found Christmas memories.

The tree above belongs to one of my clients. She has over a hundred old fashion and handmade ornaments I add each year to the tree!

The large scale snowflakes and plaid bows help to give the tree a contrast in scale. Also helps to show off all the tiny treasures in the tree.

The tree really is an old fashion Christmas. You can really see how much the large bows and snow flakes help for the over all look and theme of the tree.

 

This vintage Santa mug is my favorite piece to add. The paint is worn off and he still looks so amazing in the tree!

Have a great time adorning your home this year and maybe add some snowflakes for a new touch!

:KayEllen

Magnolia Inspired Tree

Hello Blogging Friends!

My Christmas decorating week is off and running. I thought I would share this Magnolia inspired tree I designed for a client.

The tree was originally inspired by magnolia blossoms and some gold ribbon I purchased. I enjoyed seeing the tree transform as I added each element. Magnolia blossoms first, ribbon-ed bows second, largest scaled ornament's third...smallest items last.

I have three different golden ribbons made into bows on the tree. They add a soft elegance and also a great filler for any open areas on the tree that might look bare.
Glass and crystal ornaments adorn the tree for extra shine next to the twinkle lights.

I placed gold netting at the base of the tree, for some extra sparkle!

I tucked this soft pink and cream vintage angel into the elegant tree. She is a treasured gift that my client adores.

Golden snowflakes are scattered threw out the tree too!

Well, I am off to deck the halls for another client!

See you soon! Until we meet again back here at my blog.

 

Happy Pink Saturday to all of Beverly's Sweet Friends!!!!!

:KayEllen