tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post3032342088050478999..comments2023-09-29T05:16:07.394-04:00Comments on Debbiedoo's: I'm challenged!Debbiedooshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206855970605853635noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-78330925177073737572010-11-28T11:08:33.268-05:002010-11-28T11:08:33.268-05:00Love the mantle. Coming by to say I hope you had ...Love the mantle. Coming by to say I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with family. I wish I had a fireplace, always loved them. However, when we move to the country in a few years, my new home must have one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-38718953457367733022010-11-27T13:58:31.681-05:002010-11-27T13:58:31.681-05:00Oh you've done a fabulous job!! I love all the...Oh you've done a fabulous job!! I love all the images up there.. the green.. and the colourful ones.. All are gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-21363071719528760462010-11-27T12:10:39.440-05:002010-11-27T12:10:39.440-05:00The mantel is the hardest place for me to decorate...The mantel is the hardest place for me to decorate, too! <br />It's just such a major focal point, we frustrate ourselves trying to perfect it.<br />I like Pam's idea! <br />This year, my Christmas motto is: KISS. <br />Keep It Simple Sister! :)<br />Whatever you do is always awesome!<br />My hubby and I just had a tift over the big clock on our piano. <br />I moved it because I wanted to change up the decor and he was not happy because he no longer knew what time it was in that room. Imagine that? LOL!<br />I found a smaller clock and we were both happy. I think.<br />Either way, it's our job to work with challenges, isn't it *wink?<br />Hugs!Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17981345520439528635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-46922710738241413412010-11-27T09:29:13.019-05:002010-11-27T09:29:13.019-05:00I love the richness of the greenery and pinecones ...I love the richness of the greenery and pinecones in the first one, but also love all the bright, fun, and funky colors of the second one. By the way, I bought some of those fun ornaments in the second vignette last year at Michael's!<br /><br />Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05284011047966325805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-18707690438491509572010-11-27T09:18:08.307-05:002010-11-27T09:18:08.307-05:00Girl, I am diggin that second one, that is so me.....Girl, I am diggin that second one, that is so me...but wait, this is about you...sorry....got distracted. Your mantel last year was gorgeous. Just let the clock be your centerpiece and decorate around it. You'll find your groove, you always do:)<br /><br />xo<br />LeAnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-39160853257354346382010-11-27T08:32:05.481-05:002010-11-27T08:32:05.481-05:00Debbie,
Great photo's. I love what you did wit...Debbie,<br />Great photo's. I love what you did with your mantle last year. The white against the red and green looks awesome.<br />Sorry, Don't have any great idea to share, but I know you are going to come up with something that looks beautiful! have fun planning :)<br />WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291926406565485854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-84782368249158727712010-11-27T02:49:19.290-05:002010-11-27T02:49:19.290-05:00Oh girl, what ever you do always turns out, so go ...Oh girl, what ever you do always turns out, so go with what feels right. I have seen so many decorated mantles and no matter what they always seem to look great when the lights are low:)<br />TerryTerry @ La Bella Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00712268951154315642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-24147181077052122442010-11-27T00:29:43.819-05:002010-11-27T00:29:43.819-05:00Hi Debbie~
Oh mantle issues!!! I hear you! Sometim...Hi Debbie~<br />Oh mantle issues!!! I hear you! Sometimes it seems like the mantle can be hard to decorate- too much - it's too much... too little... blah... etc. Last years mantle looked beautiful- I know you will come up with something inspired that will work beautifully! :)Courtney ~ French Country Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513476834711422874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-52816018269872878892010-11-27T00:19:38.031-05:002010-11-27T00:19:38.031-05:00Great inspirations. I hope you come up with a neat...Great inspirations. I hope you come up with a neat idea and I am sure you will. You can put a garland around it, can't you?...Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-65475811708555020692010-11-26T21:52:24.829-05:002010-11-26T21:52:24.829-05:00Happy Thanksgiving! I adore the greenery and pine ...Happy Thanksgiving! I adore the greenery and pine cones in the first pic. Thank you for sharing.Socially Savvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835236382150582020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-29187632591631336132010-11-26T21:45:15.922-05:002010-11-26T21:45:15.922-05:00I have a hard time decorating my mantel too. I...I have a hard time decorating my mantel too. I'm sure whatever you do will look great!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543809871566365355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-32815885687233038032010-11-26T21:16:16.962-05:002010-11-26T21:16:16.962-05:00I'm mantel challenged this year too so I doubt...I'm mantel challenged this year too so I doubt I'll be any help with giving you suggestions. <br /><br />I always put my Dept. 56 Christmas Village on the mantel, but I decided to move it this year and now I'm suffering from that decision. <br /><br />(I saw that picture with the brightly colored presents too & thought that might be easy for me to manage.)<br /><br />I'm sure whatever you decide, it'll look wonderful.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919946471260198201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-13388391883552392712010-11-26T19:12:31.193-05:002010-11-26T19:12:31.193-05:00I thought you were giving us choices and I was goi...I thought you were giving us choices and I was going to pick the colorful one......That was yours, so, I vote for last years hair style!<br /><br />CarolThe Polka Dot Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-32038134889475784262010-11-26T18:56:49.626-05:002010-11-26T18:56:49.626-05:00Thanks for stopping by Southern Comfort in a North...Thanks for stopping by Southern Comfort in a Northern Life:) My hubby is the best!<br /><br />I can't even think about Christmas. I am still trying to get my house unpacked! Can you come and decorate for me? LOL!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-10115090893122183692010-11-26T17:16:26.344-05:002010-11-26T17:16:26.344-05:00Girl, I would help you if I could figure out what ...Girl, I would help you if I could figure out what to do with mine! I loved yours last year with all your boas! So cute! You will rock it. Can't wait to see! I am thinking of going simple with mine this year. We will see what we come up with!Jemsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363175271078259922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-62997458715508021912010-11-26T16:47:18.818-05:002010-11-26T16:47:18.818-05:00Aww..Debbie- You know that no matter what you will...Aww..Debbie- You know that no matter what you will do we will love it-remember the "painted pumpkins"...uh-huh...thought so! Anyway, if I DON'T like it- you know me...I'll be razzing you about it! <br /><br />Is the top one yours from last year? I wasn't around then. Hmmm..I suppose if I were ambitious enough I could scroll over through your side thingy there and find it, huh?<br /><br />Anyway...hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving. We did-even though I worked...sigh...I guess I could complain but I won't since I volunteered;>)<br /><br />Pictures of the decorated mantle, please. I am doing my mantles different this year too! Not sure how yet...but different. Hugs-xxoo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-52693392288832670482010-11-26T16:34:28.758-05:002010-11-26T16:34:28.758-05:00I loved your mantel from last year - I also love t...I loved your mantel from last year - I also love the first picture with the fullest greenery I have seen on a mantel - I think that is my favorite! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us! Everything you do with your designs always turns out so great, your mantel will too!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502772702145391201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-60530200268955813052010-11-26T15:53:42.501-05:002010-11-26T15:53:42.501-05:00Hi Debbie Dear. You know what? For some reason I h...Hi Debbie Dear. You know what? For some reason I have a feeling you will decide what to do to your mantle and it'll be wonderful - just like everything you do!!<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-50788685788281645212010-11-26T15:53:17.528-05:002010-11-26T15:53:17.528-05:00Wow, molto belle queste decorazioni natalizie !
Bu...Wow, molto belle queste decorazioni natalizie !<br />Buona serata :)<br />Myriamgiorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06577796549852117411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-72193807288624008732010-11-26T15:30:29.866-05:002010-11-26T15:30:29.866-05:00I'd put Santa and the tree all over the place!...I'd put Santa and the tree all over the place!!! I love Santa and everything about Christmas! :) :) :)<br /><br />I might not really be helping. Ahh. I tried! Reaching out and giving you a big hug!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-75645632573151456552010-11-26T15:10:56.653-05:002010-11-26T15:10:56.653-05:00I love last years mantel. Sometimes working with ...I love last years mantel. Sometimes working with the type of fireplace rather than against it is best. I finally hit on a mantelscape 2 years ago that I love and repeat...just changing up a few things here and there. That's the fun of it!! I love the clock, by the way!<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-2937464122577988082010-11-26T15:04:38.249-05:002010-11-26T15:04:38.249-05:00Your last year's mantel looks great to me!
You...Your last year's mantel looks great to me!<br />You will come up with something new for this year, cause you are one creative gal!<br />Happy Thanksgiving weekend.<br />Debbie@lakehouseDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600235934416288679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-14338507586379474822010-11-26T14:10:33.841-05:002010-11-26T14:10:33.841-05:00I love what you did to your last year mantel! Ver...I love what you did to your last year mantel! Very whimsical and fun!<br />I think you will have no problem coming up with a great look!<br />HAGD,<br />CindyCindy (Applestone Cottage)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03761029458170652533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-64349357916584897402010-11-26T12:56:04.169-05:002010-11-26T12:56:04.169-05:00That's the thing about Christmas decorating......That's the thing about Christmas decorating...there are SO many styles and I love them all! So do you stick with one? Mix them up? Change completely? (Who has the $'s for that one?) What's a girl to do?<br />Can't wait to see what you do this year! Even with the clock!Sonya@Beyond the Screen Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205758136121070729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-20811237994731360942010-11-26T12:05:46.713-05:002010-11-26T12:05:46.713-05:00What? I love this!! You do stuff that is true to y...What? I love this!! You do stuff that is true to you, but can be elegant or spunky or both and it always looks totally fabulous! I am mantle challenged as well, but I think you have a better handle on this than you think! My advice, think about that lampshade in your GR and treat the mantle like you're dressing yourself? What the heck, it worked for the lampshade!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794856064847249287noreply@blogger.com