Christmas Inspiration

You never know where a bit of inspiration will come from.  That's why I do a lot of book requesting from the library.  I came across this book online and it found it's way to my hold shelf at the library.  This is a good one y'all!  It is Country Living Merry & Bright, 301 Festive Ideas for Celebrating Christmas.  I really enjoyed this book.  I am mostly a picture reading kind of gal.  This book had tons of hints and suggestions and pictures so I was very pleased!  Here are some of the pictures that were inspirational to my home decorating for Christmas this year.

 

 

Ok, I was inspired by the cover!  I will be using bottles and ornaments in the window above my tub this year for sure!

A good way to use up scrap fabric.

I love the idea of a front porch tree.

So easy, festive and fun!

These trees may be a touch on the tacky side but I adore them!

Love tinsel trees!

I really like this felted wool garland. 

I love the way they stuck bottle brush trees and presents just here and there in this open cupboard.



Local Spotlight: Hollis and Green Antiques

Another local shop!  Hollis and Green Antiques on Dickerson Road, right past Hunters Lane High School.  I have eyed this building for several years because it used to house a thrift shop and there was always junk sitting outside.  The ownership has changed and so has the junk, although I did not ask exactly how long they have been there.  The gal who owns the shop is super sweet and apparently does shows on the road also.  She said that she had a shop in Florida for fifteen years and it really shows well in her decorating and set up of the furniture and items in her shop. 

 

Keep in mind when you visit that this is an antique shop not a thrift store.  They have beautiful pieces and vintage to antique decor everywhere you look.  The owner obviously has very good taste as we walked around looking trying to take everything in. 

 

 Sure is a big shell you found Shell Lady!

 

 

Hollis and Green Antiques

3990 Dickerson Road

Nashville, TN 37207