tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post723083383680831581..comments2024-03-27T12:47:56.986-05:00Comments on Chasing Quaintness: Keeping Christmas Simple...Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-74150691873117487982015-12-07T11:19:19.285-06:002015-12-07T11:19:19.285-06:00That is a beautiful look and I did it for a couple...That is a beautiful look and I did it for a couple of years….all the layers of white look so clean and fresh for the holiday! I find that even though I’ve tried to keep it simple this year, I keep finding things I want to sit around…LOLBenitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-46769579443519470642015-12-07T00:30:39.153-06:002015-12-07T00:30:39.153-06:00Benita,
Less is more is what I would like, but som...Benita,<br />Less is more is what I would like, but somehow the decorations expand. I have been loving the Nordic white sparse look for four or five years and have been trying to get that look. <br /><br />JudithBotanic Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16785345862310221087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-8335546003390341242015-12-04T12:18:46.894-06:002015-12-04T12:18:46.894-06:00You are a little late dear....movie quotes were on...You are a little late dear....movie quotes were on Tuesday's post. ;-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-54052573008969824602015-12-04T12:16:08.049-06:002015-12-04T12:16:08.049-06:00Thank you so much Sharon! If we were at home more...Thank you so much Sharon! If we were at home more, I might put out more. But since we are gone so much, I pick and choose the special things and keep the decor simple for us. January 5th is the last day of Christmas, so I think you are right to leave it up longer! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-19286488310190359652015-12-04T12:14:46.221-06:002015-12-04T12:14:46.221-06:00Thank you so much! What a beautiful gift….those t...Thank you so much! What a beautiful gift….those things are just so precious and special! I have kept my favorites and bring out a few of those. I still have some priceless, precious ornaments from my very first Christmas as an 18-year-old newlywed…they have been reglued so many times that I don’t know how much longer they will hold out, but they are special and I won’t let them go.<br /><br />Oh, Dewena, you are so very right!! Much more important! Love you muchly sweet friend! Hugs!!<br />Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-21400478694430103402015-12-04T12:11:25.710-06:002015-12-04T12:11:25.710-06:00Thank you so much! I like the mix of textures and...Thank you so much! I like the mix of textures and new and old things....makes it a little more interesting! If I still had kids living at home, I would probably do more than the small, simple decorations, but with it being just us and our crazy travel schedule, I've opted for the "less is more" mentality for the last couple of year! Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-47405217664646876002015-12-04T12:07:23.036-06:002015-12-04T12:07:23.036-06:00Thank you so much Ms T! Simplicity is such a love...Thank you so much Ms T! Simplicity is such a lovely word and like you, I find it comforting…so much less stress involved. I love looking at everyone’s gorgeous decorations and the many beautiful trees, but for this stage in my life, 1 is plenty and simple is better! :-) We so love having this little vintage movie theater….they show so many wonderful movies throughout the year. The Polar Express will be showing soon and we hope to be able to see that! Now, if I can talk them into showing more Cary Grant for me, I would be set! :-) Love and hugs to you!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-6017798365287368332015-12-04T12:03:38.409-06:002015-12-04T12:03:38.409-06:00The simple decorations do seem to make the most im...The simple decorations do seem to make the most impact, that's for sure and like you, they make me smile! I used to enjoy it also...decorations for every season of the year...boxes upon boxes. After the first hubster died, I scaled down some because I only had one son living at home. When I married the current hubster, I increased it a little for his kids because they were young. Since we now have no kids at home, I just find that a little goes a very long way for each season. I still decorate for the seasons, but just keep it simple and not go overboard. When we moved to the loft a few years ago, it was the perfect excuse to get rid of things I was no longer using, as we had no storage space. The lack of storage changed my view on keeping a lot of stuff.Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-24049461489895954442015-12-04T11:46:14.113-06:002015-12-04T11:46:14.113-06:00Thank you so much! I like mixing it up also and y...Thank you so much! I like mixing it up also and you could definitely use some of the pieces from the old tea sets…I think it would be beautiful! I used to cover everything with Christmas and it has just become overwhelming, so I’ve decided to scale back and make life easy on myself. Less is more is quickly becoming my frame of mind for everything….I much prefer that than the fact I’m just getting too lazy to decorate everything…LOL. We love it also and the movies are definitely turning into a huge distraction in our home…we get home from work and immediately turn on the TV…LOL…I need an intervention! :-) Love and hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-81884011642674671202015-12-04T11:42:44.346-06:002015-12-04T11:42:44.346-06:00It is one of ours also and we watch it all the tim...It is one of ours also and we watch it all the time. I'm really liking the "less is more" decorating right now. I probably should have adapted this motto years ago....LOL Love and hugs sweet friend!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-48272194209115322862015-12-04T11:41:37.176-06:002015-12-04T11:41:37.176-06:00Thank you ma’am! Simple is so working for me this...Thank you ma’am! Simple is so working for me this year! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-23255195946879124322015-12-04T11:40:48.078-06:002015-12-04T11:40:48.078-06:00Carla, it was so awesome! We loved it....especial...Carla, it was so awesome! We loved it....especially since we were not together when these movies came out. We now have the chance to make some wonderful new memories together! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-19830296520095480232015-12-04T11:39:52.479-06:002015-12-04T11:39:52.479-06:00It’s always best during hectic times. :-)It’s always best during hectic times. :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-46233425783387020782015-12-03T21:30:39.840-06:002015-12-03T21:30:39.840-06:00Why the hell are you dressed like a chicken?Why the hell are you dressed like a chicken?Edward G. Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346325656691530445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-21671642088749098952015-12-03T18:47:09.725-06:002015-12-03T18:47:09.725-06:00I love your silver martini glass and ornament nest...I love your silver martini glass and ornament nestled inside! It reminds me of one Christmas I bought a vintage small glass compote and found a spectacular ornament for it and gave it to my daughter for a present and she loved it and still displays it.<br /><br />Last year, for the first time, when I had to pack away Christmas decorations I said "Never again." I gave away much, haven't unpacked loads more, and am loving using only my favorites. However....that does include 3 Christmas trees, the fresh green one not yet bought. But Christmas trees, vintage ornaments, and Christmas books, those are the things I have to have. <br /><br />This year it seems even more important to leave time to follow the Star, doesn't it?<br /><br />Love you,<br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-30018438294595998802015-12-03T11:16:49.898-06:002015-12-03T11:16:49.898-06:00I love your little touches for each holiday. I'...I love your little touches for each holiday. I'm still going all out for Christmas this year. It's the only holiday I like to decorate for and I leave it up quite a while past when most take theirs down. Deck the halls and all that for me!At Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-81347099121068904362015-12-03T10:52:13.539-06:002015-12-03T10:52:13.539-06:00That is so pretty, Benita! Love the look of the si...That is so pretty, Benita! Love the look of the silver and pink with plaid and pine cones. Absolutely beautiful! I've been looking at some vintage satin light pink ornaments, some silver or mercury pieces and pink roses for a centerpiece! We do something in between, we usually have one real tree, but I love to deck the halls, and decorate with Christmas in every room! hugs, ChristineAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239088554458993993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-68640995963162668512015-12-03T08:23:50.731-06:002015-12-03T08:23:50.731-06:00just lovely dear bean!
you already know how i feel...just lovely dear bean!<br />you already know how i feel about simplicity. i even love the word itself. it's comforting.<br />it conjures up all that's important about life to me. <br />and it can be just as comforting and beautiful as over abundance!<br />how i would love a vintage theater here... to see my favorite classic movies on the BIG SCREEN!<br />lucky girl!<br />xoxo♥ tammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-77390607986614682472015-12-02T21:27:51.581-06:002015-12-02T21:27:51.581-06:00I used to LOVE decorating for every season and hol...I used to LOVE decorating for every season and holiday and have the stacks of boxes in the bsmt to prove it! I used to decorate seemingly every room, inside, outside and the office but do find the hauling the boxes up and putting it all away as a bit of a chore now so decorate less and less. Like you with your glasses I find I have pieces that I keep out yr round and just decorate seasonally. I have a wire rocking horse planter that I put balls or greenery in for Christmas, hearts for V day, Easter Eggs for Easter, Flowers for summer then Fall leaf picks so never pack it away. I have other things like that and I enjoy making as a focal point seasonally now rather than just being another piece in an array of decorations. I get a lot of happiness mileage from my little things in unexpected places like the small seasonal decoration I hang from my rear view mirror – try it, it is somewhat therapeutic when you get stuck in traffic and you have something beautiful to look at! Another one I love is putting just a small single standing decoration in my kitchen cupboards like beside the stack of plates, it brings a smile to my face whenever I put dishes away! Prairie Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184627811619354417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-37868946076673894302015-12-02T21:04:00.992-06:002015-12-02T21:04:00.992-06:00I really love little accent ideas like this, Benit...I really love little accent ideas like this, Benita, and mixing in the old with each new Christmas. I wish I had some of these silver goblets but I do have pieces from some old tea sets. Hmmmmm...<br /><br />I have to get over the mentality that every surface has to be covered, that every little bauble and sprig and ornament I have has to be displayed. I'm going to pick and choose as I go through 30 years of 'stuff' and bring out what makes sense and keeps it from being a Christmas riot! lol!<br /><br />Love, love this movie. I'm getting SO distracted with my TV on at night!! Help!!<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-46570619770465684812015-12-02T20:13:05.202-06:002015-12-02T20:13:05.202-06:00Love Christmas Vacation one of my all time fave mo...Love Christmas Vacation one of my all time fave movies. My theme this year is "less is more" simple and serene. I was one that went all out with a tree in everyroom, themes etc. but with the house up for sale likeit was I needed to be simple and glad I did I am liking it so much. Have fun getting your simple and easy decor going.<br />Kris<br />Junkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-57626725279135094602015-12-02T19:59:18.577-06:002015-12-02T19:59:18.577-06:00Simple, simple, simple! Love it! :) Simple, simple, simple! Love it! :) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-18412719498090204082015-12-02T18:44:37.733-06:002015-12-02T18:44:37.733-06:00That would be so fun to see this movie on the big ...That would be so fun to see this movie on the big screen again. :-)<br />CarlaCarla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-44108129205736261862015-12-02T18:06:12.209-06:002015-12-02T18:06:12.209-06:00I like simple and easy too-I am with you girlfrien...I like simple and easy too-I am with you girlfriend! DD's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732910249879877185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-66919176508635983732015-12-02T17:59:45.616-06:002015-12-02T17:59:45.616-06:00Thank you so much Julie! I hate putting it all aw...Thank you so much Julie! I hate putting it all away also and most of my decorating this year is focused on the areas we are most likely to be…the living room and dining room. These little goblets are in the restrooms for no one to see…LOL Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.com