Saturday, November 27, 2021

Plain and Simple Christmas Stocking Inspiration

Sometimes 'simple' makes a bigger statement than any other. . .

I'm back with more photos from White House Creations in Bernie, Missouri, looking for more inspiration. . .I am never disappointed. . .and have become very aware that even for our Farmhouse Style, the simplicity of everyday red stockings captures the Spirit of Santa better than any of my choices in the past. . .


Now. . .Why didn't I think of this? . .Totally traditional. . .definitely bringing thoughts of past Christmases on the farm. . .

For many years we never had anything else but stockings from the sock drawer for Santa to fill. . .To be truthful, they usually were Daddy's biggest socks and definitely not red. . .It wasn't until I was maybe six or so that my Grandmother Duncan gifted us with felt stockings, shiny and glittery with embellishments. . .They were big and deep. . .making us very happy since Santa had to fill them with many more goodies than normal. . .

But. . .now in my adulthood. . .memories of those everyday stockings, carefully hung Christmas Eve night where Santa would be sure to find them, bring a smile. . .


Their contents on Christmas morning would appall most these days. . .but we were thrilled to find apples, oranges, nuts and candy. . .In fact, Christmas was about the only time during the year that we had real oranges. . .We found them sweet and delicious and a Christmas treat. . .

You can just imagine how bumpy those knit stockings looked, hanging plump and full. . .

Everywhere I looked, Dottie inspired my stocking revelation more. . .even in her log cabin, 'simple' made a statement that was undeniable. . .


This was Christmas as I have always seen it in my memories. . .and will be easily incorporated into the farmhouse style. . .without taking away any of the more contemporary look. . .After all. . .less is more even now!


Don't you agree?




With. . .



Thursday, November 11, 2021

THE GATHERING: Christmas At Dottie's This Weekend

It is no secret where my absolutely favorite place to shop is found. . .especially at Christmas. . .WHITE HOUSE CREATIONS in a little town called Bernie. . .That's in the Missouri Bootheel for those of you who are not familiar with the area. . .on Highway 25 South of Dexter. . .

And this Saturday, Dottie will be hosting her annual Christmas Open House!

She calls it "The Gathering". . .and it certainly is. . .People come from Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia and many, many other states each year, pulling trailers to load up with her beautiful creations. . .This year guests will be treated with at least seven other vendors on the grounds. . .and there will be hamburgers and hot dogs cooked right there so that you can continue shopping after a quick lunch. . .

As always, Dottie will be offering 20% discount on everything. . .And just look at a few photos I snapped yesterday as they continued to move in more and more goodies. . .



Between now and Christmas, I will be highlighting more photos of the various vignettes everywhere you look. . .to share her Christmas cheer with you. . .Believe me. . .It will make you smile. . .and remind you of Christmases past but crafted for the present. . .













"Scheduled for November 13 the 9:00 to 4:00. Everything store wide will be 20%off excluding special orders or items needing to be shipped.There will be outside vendors also which some will not be set up to take credit or debit cards so be prepared to bring cash or checks. And of course will be having hamburgers and hotdogs cooked by Steve , Kelley and Ryan! Please join us for this yearly celebration!" CLICK HERE FOR WHC FACEBOOK

My suggestion?
Get in you car, truck, van.
Head to Bernie, MO very early with your coffee cup in hand.
Visit with the crowd of fellow shoppers, waiting for the opening.
Experience a unique Christmas experience that you will never forget!!!

And here's another tip:
If you see something you like, grab it. . .
Don't wait. . 
Don't hesitate. . .
Or that treasure may be missing when you return!!!

SEE YOU THERE!


Monday, November 8, 2021

A Prim, Rustic, or Farmhouse Setting


It is turning colder. . .definite signs of fall with winter on its tails. . .As soon as there's a chill in the air, I bring out some chosen miniature log cabins to add to the autumn settings. . .I think you can see why this one is my favorite. . .

No. . .this isn't The Country Farm Home. . .Well. . .maybe you could call it The Country Farm Home II. . .It is our weekend home in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. . .where I have recently decided to redecorate using the basic color palette of our farmhouse. . .the "cotton palette" I call it. . .whites. . .neutrals. . .grays. . .blacks. . .I haven't had the time. . .so far. . .to do much. . .except set up a few vignettes for a test run. . .Thought I'd share this one with you. . .because. . .I really like it. . .and can see my plans will give drama and simplicity to our get-away. . .


It seems that as much as I try new ideas and styles. . .I always come back to what I know and love. . .And each time it gives me the sense of coming home. . .

So I guess I'll stick to the same basic plan. . .but with more prim and rustic with a little farmhouse thrown in. . .It will be next summer's project. . .Seems like a long way off. . .but it will be here in no time. . .Besides. . .looking on the bright side. . .I have a whole winter to plan and gather and dream!



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