Bye Bye Frankenstorm Happy Halloween!!!!!

Hi all..,storm is gone,but the damage is done!!!! My Jersey Shore is devastated, and so are many families. Halloween has been cancelled, Trick or Treating postponed. I feel bad for all the kiddos! Lives have been altered forever....and so has our beautiful shores.....many still without power....schools closed for a week. In my heart it is still Halloween so I lit the candles and the pumpkins!!! My heart goes out to all my Jersey Girls....

 

 

 

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Welcome Home Wednesday #6

Hi all!!! Home with no power after the devastating effects of Sandy!!! My heart goes out to all the people on the Islands....we were lucky...just some tree branches down ...and no power. Maybe powerless for seven to ten days!!! Luckily , we invested in a generator after the last storm... hope everyone stays SAFE!!! Now lets party......

                                     Please link back to my party...I SO APPRECIATE IT!!!

                                       If you could follow me on Linky or GFC.........

                                       What inspires you.......................??????????  GO!!!!!!!!!

Keeping It Simple...,,

Over the years my decorating style has changed.At one point I was into the "country clutter", now it seems I have gone to uncluttered and streamlined. I had all my walls painted and papered... now everything is white.This allows me the freedom to change patterns on my pillows and window treatments. I just long for a simple elegant look.,, sometimes less is more!!!!! Debbie :)

a simple natural bittersweet wreath...

a simple basket with a few white flowers...

A chippy white horse....

Simple flower accents....

Light floral print pillows......

cozy blankets for chilly days....

must have pretty flowers!!!!!

simple shells for that coastal touch....

It's the simple little touches that make the biggest statement !!!!!!

 

home is where the heart is!!!!!!

 

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Simple Halloween Party Ideas!!!!!!

Hi all....Sandy is on its way to the East Coast and we are all hunkering down!!! My school district is closed for Monday and Tuesday.... maybe I will clean a closet? Lol Last night my sister hosted a family Halloween party!!! Her house looked awesome... and her menu was so spooky!!!! My niece and nephew spent weeks constructing a frightening Haunted House in their basement!!! Kudos Meg and Tommy!!!!!! My Mom who is 75 years young won the costume contest....but I will save that surprise for last!!!!! I hope you all enjoy these photos as much as we enjoyed the party!!!! To all my bloggers in the East stay safe and Happy Halloween to all !!!!!!Stay Safe..Debbie

 

Her front porch started out with a ghoulish welcome!!!!

 

Flickering bulbs in porch light....nice touch....

Bleeding candles!!!!

Mice strawberries in Pistacio Dip....

 

Pumpkin Cheese Ball....

Snake Chicken Roll. (Pampered Chef Recipe)

Deviled Egg Eye Balls....

Mummy Hot Dogs....

 

Candy Corn Vase Filler.....

The Easter Bunny came early !!!!!!

The Long Island medium made a guest appearance .....Lol ( the Hostess)

And yes....I saved the best for last....my Mom folks....we are SO proud!!!!!! LOL. Thanks Darlene for a great family memory !!!!!!!

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Welcome Home Wednesday #5 !!!!!!!!

Hi all....please join in my party!!! Whatever inspires you and makes your heart sing.....recipe, food, crafts, decor etc. Please link back ....I have a new button just for my party!!! Also if you would be so kind as to follow me on Linky or GFC that would be lovely!!! GO !!!!! And a sincere thanks to all who entered last week!!! Debbie:)

Cranberry Festival and Bittersweet...,,

Hi all... the weather in my neck of the woods has been wonderful!!! Cool, crisp and the fall foliage has been spectacular!!!! On Sunday I had some me time and went to The Cranberry Festival in a small town called Chatsworth . Everything about it had that " small" town feel. There were hundreds of vendors selling their wares... crafts, food , fashion , you name it!!!! I came upon a booth selling herbs and various plants. I was immediately drawn to a bushy, twiggy plant with bright orange berries.....my mind went into overdrive!!!! Oh what could be done with this .... A swag... a wreath... garland ? Well I ended up doing something very simple. I put it in an old zinc bucket and placed it on my mantel. LOVE IT!!!!! Colors are great and it looks so interesting. I just have to make sure my pup doesn't get in to it....poison for pets!!!! Well... Till my next adventure Stay Peaceful. Debbie:)

Looks so Fallish!!!!

 

Leaves start out orange... then open and our red ....love Bittersweet !!!!!

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Vintage White Dreams......

I do not know when I became smitten with WHITE , but now it seems I cannot get enough!!!! The more pics I see of white in decorating , the more in love I become....I don't know about anyone else, but my taste seems to have evolved over many years. I have almost completely changed everything in my home to my new combo of vintage, beachy, cottage, and of course WHITE!!!!! This has been done frugally... You do not have to spend a fortune to get " the look." Garage sales and flea markets are the best for new found treasures!!! At this point, I could probably decorate two homes in completely different styles... My sisters love to shop for their home in my garage!! No worries...my hubby is ok with all of this...although on several occasions I have almost ended up in the garage!!!! LOL Some more inspirational photos to dream about!!! Stay Peaceful Debbie

Country Living....Love it!!!!!

Tumblr.com. Love the white basket tucked under the table....

Pastelsandwhites.blogspot.com

 

terryjohnwood.com I am also a basket junkie!!!!!

Indulgey.com

Sweet white dreams......zzzzzzzzzzz

 

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Welcome Home Wednesday #4

Hi all!!! I am so happy to be hosting another party....you all have such great ideas!!! I hope you will link back....and maybe follow on Linky or GFC. I would appreciate it so much!!! Link up any great inspirations...food, decor, crafts etc.Have fun ans THANKS!!!! Debbie :)

More Vintage Farmhouse Finds At Homegoods!!!!

Ok we all know I have no willpower!!!! Especially when it comes to Homegoods...I go at least once a week , sometimes more.I must say I usually leave with a bag or two...lol This week I came upon an adorable metal stool that is white and chippy....my favorite . I also bought a huge distressed mirror that I hung over my couch... as well as a white long Ralph Lauren pillow!!!! Then I come back and, immediately ,like a chicken without a head, I race around for the perfect spot! I think I found the spots..... but another Homegoods trip might change all that!!! Lol Stay Peaceful Debbie

 

My new find...love the chippy white finish....

 

A perfect spot for my pale of flowers!!!!!

 

 

My new mirror.....

My pretty new pillow.....

Till my next trip.....

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