December 11, 2008

Holidays that Inspire


For those of you needing some holiday inspiration, here are some simple and beautiful pictures to inspire you. I'm still slowly working at getting the house decorated. I think I will be done about midnight on Christmas Eve. I hope you are all enjoying the season and not totally making yourself frantic. Deep breaths people. Christmas is something to experience and enjoy, not something to get through. Let's keep repeating that to ourselves until we get it. I'll be back soon with some holiday pictures from my place.




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27 comments:

  1. ElyseDecember 11, 2008 10:28 AM

    really pretty. i especially like the top photo. BHG? i still don't know how to decorate my house for the holidays so i need all the inspiration i can get! xo

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  2. UnknownDecember 11, 2008 10:59 AM

    Those are beautiful inspiring pictures. I love the simple-ness of them. Chill out and decorate on YOUR TIME....it will eventually happen, and if it doesn't, enjoy what you have up and forget about the rest. Have a blessed day!

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  3. UnknownDecember 11, 2008 11:24 AM

    They all look so clean and calm! I love it.

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  4. .December 11, 2008 11:37 AM

    That first pic is making me swoon! It's truly lovely! ~ Claire

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  5. AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 12:02 PM

    I LOVE that first pic too!! Soooo much! Is that your house?

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  6. karleneDecember 11, 2008 12:08 PM

    Absolutely delightful!!! Lovely. Inspiring. I am going to go decorate! thank you.

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  7. RachelDecember 11, 2008 12:33 PM

    What wonderful pictures- I think you've just motivated me to get going around here, thanks! Can't wait to see your decorations...

    Happy Holidays!
    ~Rachel

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  8. KatieDecember 11, 2008 1:34 PM

    All of those pictures are definitely inspiring! I love how some people use lots of white and it looks so clean and crisp and wintry! I have wanted to make one of those felt square garlands for a long time, but never have gotten around to it...

    And I completley hear you out on Christmas shouldn't be something we just "get through." It's so super easy to get caught up in the moment of trying to PREPARE instead of just enjoying each day of the month. I can't wait to see your house all decked out!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 2:20 PM

    love all of it!!!

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  10. UnknownDecember 11, 2008 2:27 PM

    Divinely gorgeous! I love to oooohhh and aaahhh at your blog every day.....

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  11. tracy @mamacreatesDecember 11, 2008 4:00 PM

    good reminder ~ thanks, Jen!!

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  12. FrenchGardenHouseDecember 11, 2008 5:59 PM

    Inspiring photographs. Loved the first one, I remember seeing that in a magazine and absolutely loving it.

    Hope you are having fun decorating and enjoying it all.:)

    Lidy

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  13. cammyDecember 11, 2008 9:07 PM

    Loving your inspiration photos ~ especially the first one. Now I want to see me some Jen at The Cottage Nest inspiration photos!

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  14. cammyDecember 11, 2008 9:14 PM

    Jen,
    The name is Jeff ...aka Sir.
    Jeff

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  15. Cottage At Dove CanyonDecember 12, 2008 1:32 AM

    Really fabulous! I can hardly wait to see all of the beautiful holiday decor at your home!
    Good thought about enjoying, not getting through Christmas.

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  16. DeseraeDecember 12, 2008 11:03 AM

    Wonderful inspiration pics! I need all the motivation I can get trust me! LOL
    ~Des

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  17. paigeDecember 12, 2008 6:56 PM

    wonderful pictures jen, can't wait to see your cottage shots
    xo

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  18. CaseyDecember 13, 2008 12:54 PM

    I absolutely love your tree with the white doves on it. Did you make those or is it my lucky day that you might have purchased them somewhere. I would love to use the beautiful idea in my home. I hope you don't mind. And by the way your other pictures are fabulous!!!

    Sally

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  19. LaurieAnna's Vintage HomeDecember 14, 2008 3:09 AM

    What yummie photos....thanks for the inspiration!

    LaurieAnna

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  20. Miss JaniceDecember 14, 2008 10:43 AM

    Awesome photos. I especially love the first one!

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  21. simply seletaDecember 15, 2008 12:25 AM

    This was a "pitter pat" post!

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  22. Linda SummerfieldDecember 15, 2008 5:09 PM

    These are the loveliest holiday decorations I've seen!
    Linda

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  23. Jeanne OliverDecember 16, 2008 11:00 AM

    What amazing photos. I can't wait to the photos of your home.

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  24. Pink SlippersDecember 16, 2008 6:56 PM

    Did you ever go buy any of the Hello Kitty things while on sale?

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  25. Tina LeavyDecember 16, 2008 11:59 PM

    so very pretty!
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    wanted to stop by and wish you and yours a lovely Christmas.
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    and to also let you know about my new blog:
    www.thevictorygardener.blogspot.com
    (I still have my gardengoose blog..this new one is simply geared totally towards gardening)
    and wanted to invite you to the Small Town Living forums in case you haven't been by:
    www.smalltownliving.ning.com
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    Have a lovely Holiday!

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  26. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 5:30 PM

    Your chosen photos are just so wonderful - I absolutely love them!

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  27. Debra HowardDecember 18, 2008 10:24 AM

    I have always loved greenery in white containers. I haven't found the right spot to do that yet. It is so pretty. Enjoyed my visit here. Debbie

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