Saturday, November 5, 2011

Creamy Whites

Hello Everyone,
      Speaking of creamy whites we received a good dusting of the white stuff last night. I did hear a chance of flurries but I was surprised to see the ground white when I got up this morning. It is a little reminder that winter is coming and it is time to get those outdoor chores done!
  I have been making some little  changes around here, as I seem to do every year at this time, and I thought you might like to see what I was up to.Since our home is going to be on a 'Homes for the Holidays" tour I like to get an early start on my decorating. This year, as in the past our little garden cottage becomes the Christmas Cottage and I am thinking of a creamy white theme.So I have put away the summery dishes and gathered up some of my creamy whites to display in the little corner cupboard that my husband built for me.
   
So I am giving you a sneak preview today.







Winter whites above from last years photos. I have decided against having a separate Christmas blog this year
due to time restrictions. I suddenly realized that I was having a hard enough time to keep one blog going let alone two! However, I look forward to having lots of  Christmasy posts here soon.

Visit Hakan here for Show Off Saturday.

Enjoy your weekend!

Carolyn
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29 comments:

  1. muhabbetsofrasiNovember 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    hepsi birbirinden güzel :)

    çok beğendim

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  2. Amy ChalmersNovember 5, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    The christmas cottage must be so enchanting and fun to decorate Carolyn. I hope to have a little place one day to do things like this~very pretty theme. I am happy your gardens and decorating are getting features, you deserve it!!

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  3. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Lovely cabinet!!! I adore all the withes so looking out for your christmaspost,
    love from Belgium,
    Sonja

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  4. Divine TheatreNovember 5, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Very soothing vignettes! The snow will come here soon enough. I need to put my garden to bed first, though. I hope God can hold off another week or so!

    xoxo

    Andie

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  5. lavendel mioNovember 5, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Beautiful creme post!
    Strong reading about little Lucas, can not believe how far research has come today, so we'll pray that he will be better.
    Wish you a lovely weekend, hug Hanne

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  6. DebNovember 5, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    This is so beautiful, so calming. I love your corner cabinet. I think I would be playing with that a lot. Congratulations on being in such a lovely magazine. Your blog is a delight. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4

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  7. ElzieNovember 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Lovely creamy post today. Just love the lace on the plates!
    Oh my you've got snow!! Thankfully we haven't experienced that yet this year. Instead it's very warm +10C (or 50F) today!!
    Hope you have a nice weekend.
    Love Elzie

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  8. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Good morning Carolyn,
    The corner cabinet your hubby built is very cute and your creamy whites are lovely. I love all the little sheep! T'is the season, I guess because I'm starting to decorate too. Brrr! It's too early for snow, isn't it? Have a nice weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  9. A Whole Lotta MagicNovember 5, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    You have the most beautiful things!

    sue
    xo

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  10. Ann@A Sentimental LifeNovember 5, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    What a treat for those on the tour to see your beautiful home. We were on a Christmas house tour several years ago and I had to start decorating in October to get done!
    It was fun but my husband said NEVER again!

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  11. ElzieNovember 5, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Hi again! I forgot to tell you how happy I am for your grandson. I do hope this will help him.
    Love Elzie

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  12. SusyNovember 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Enchanting! I recently "followed" you and added you to my sidebar. I'm looking forward to your holiday posts.

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  13. La Vie QuotidienneNovember 5, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Very pretty. I am looking forward to your holiday posts I am sure they are going to be spectacular.

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  14. Alex aus dem GwundergartenNovember 5, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    How lovely! I wish I had more space in my home to have some more dishes. I'm always amazed to see how many you've got and how wonderful they are.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Alex

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  15. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderNovember 5, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    Great photos from your cream ware collection. Got several pieces myself and we love it as it goes with everything.
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  16. diNovember 5, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    How elegant and you can never go wrong with whites and creames. Add color for accent. Gorgeous selection of teapots.

    di

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  17. MadeliefNovember 5, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    It must be so much fun preparing the summer house for Christmas! It looks lovely with your creamy whites. Looking forward very much to see the rest!

    Happy weekend,

    Madelief x

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  18. MadeliefNovember 5, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    Forgot to say that I am very happy to hear the good news of your grandson :-) I hope the medicine will do it's work soon!

    Madelief x

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  19. Jo-Anne's RamblingsNovember 5, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Wow Carolyn what beautiful photos of your beautiful things you have shared with us I love them your house must be an awesome place to visit...........unless visitors take little kids as that would just be so stressful........lol

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  20. CindyNovember 5, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    GASP! Your header photos with the frosted roses is breathtaking! Wow~! I love your Christmas white theme, I'm going to try to do white too, it just sparkles! I can't wait to see everything you do with it all!

    Cindy

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  21. Draffin BearsNovember 6, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    I love all your beautiful creamy whites in the lovely cabinet.
    Look forward to seeing more of Christmas at your place.
    Have a great weekend and hope that the snow will stay away for a while.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  22. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I'd love to have a little cottage like that. Seems you have such fun playing with yours! All your things are wonderful, but my favorite is the picture with the skates.

    I saw the last post about your grandson. Good luck to him, and I hope this next year brings the results to his health that you hope for.

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  23. A New England LifeNovember 6, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    White, white, white ... how I adore white! Even when I was a teenager white was just my thing.

    Thank you for sharing yours, Carolyn. Everything is simply beautiful.

    Sharon

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  24. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    You've made me want to go out and buy some ice skates! :-)) Gorgeous white photos.

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  25. luigina salmasoNovember 6, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    ciao..bellissimo..
    luigina

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  26. LindaNovember 6, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful as always, Carolyn. Looove the skates - my fave for outdoor decorating at Christmastime.

    Cheers,
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  27. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 6, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Oh, this cabinet is just a vision in white! I can hardly wait to see what other goodies you have in store for us! Gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  28. Betty JoNovember 6, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Carolyn thank you so much for your visit to my new blog. Your creamy and winter whites are gorgeous. I adore the photo of the skates especially. It would make a gorgeous Christmas card. ♥

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  29. KathyNovember 6, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    Your creamy whites are just dreamy and a perfect start to Christmas decor! Snow! How lovely! I look forward to your Christmas posts! I am ready for the season! Hope all goes well for your home tour!
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn