Happy New Year!!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A very, </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">very </i><span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year to you all, my Modern Country lovelies! Here's to another year full of the best inspiration</span><span style="font-size: large;"> for Modern Country interiors, gardens, crafts and fashion! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="hertfordshire 6" src="http://p2.storage.canalblog.com/25/43/800632/100801908.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm very excited for 2015: this New Year feels warm and welcoming and exciting and full of opportunity! I can't wait to take you along with me....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishdyCk6ObcKba86AmGFXP8ZzlWNLaNUxY1YUf5fZgrAuub43PCTanFzHQIWZaHPxWWEyGo27f0dmV6LlJVoivf2FfJI6bW-2vZuJ37vNTL_rqXDcTQ0gCMjkXzyiu81CunQfWH1y3_ZU/s1600/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqUyRhCg66gPfNQHh81rGOfvP_VywWXZqmmtMCjkwk_8h3tp2giJzjabWtNCTfsCfeGInxUcrjS5f4hN-9ni-WpudY16p2jrQvLG77TNFiylmGDVHlNlhiZJunob4YyRG5n7m46U703I/s1600/2052BBEDE343AF4A73F6A61C3820B007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image via CrushCulDeSac</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Happy New Year!!

A very, very Happy New Year to you all, my Modern Country lovelies! Here's to another year full of the best inspiration  for Modern Coun...

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Merry Christmas!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have a splendidly exciting few days ahead of us here in our corner of the Cotswolds. My favourite of the whole year. Cards have been written, presents have been (mostly!) wrapped, and our kiddiewinks are being whipped up into a frenzy of excitement via twinkling lights, stocking hanging, gathering around Christmas films and lots of friends and family....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy every moment, my poppets!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'll see you in the New Year!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://akadesign.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oh-Come-Let-Us-Adore-Him-for-blog-post.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishdyCk6ObcKba86AmGFXP8ZzlWNLaNUxY1YUf5fZgrAuub43PCTanFzHQIWZaHPxWWEyGo27f0dmV6LlJVoivf2FfJI6bW-2vZuJ37vNTL_rqXDcTQ0gCMjkXzyiu81CunQfWH1y3_ZU/s1600/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqUyRhCg66gPfNQHh81rGOfvP_VywWXZqmmtMCjkwk_8h3tp2giJzjabWtNCTfsCfeGInxUcrjS5f4hN-9ni-WpudY16p2jrQvLG77TNFiylmGDVHlNlhiZJunob4YyRG5n7m46U703I/s1600/2052BBEDE343AF4A73F6A61C3820B007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Image via akadesign</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Merry Christmas!

We have a splendidly exciting few days ahead of us here in our corner of the Cotswolds. My favourite of the whole year. Cards have been writ...

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I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For me, Christmas is a highly private time of year, which is why I've not shared a festive house tour {sorry!}. I see it as time to hunker down with my family and close friends, in the warm glow of the Christmas tree, and enjoy the cosy sense of togetherness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLUuIG0kBcdMXnlOFs44YFmFWjJUIou4xLjPfbYauYzDEMA1SeDZSf-FQneW6foRGd9OliS3b0HA4aOhHY7k5RSoGYSrNct1ukETSuIctfxY4BHvoTr-hXmmo0rjnmCEarTTnyk2e9bU/s640/024.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just before my final post (tomorrow), I wanted to share my new favourite LED lights...I've seen a lot of takes on these, and mostly they come up looking pretty cold. <a href="http://www.diy.com/departments/71m-multicolour-string-lights-with-120-led-bulbs/764928_BQ.prd" target="_blank">These</a>, though, are gorgeous! Twinkly, warm and lovely!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishdyCk6ObcKba86AmGFXP8ZzlWNLaNUxY1YUf5fZgrAuub43PCTanFzHQIWZaHPxWWEyGo27f0dmV6LlJVoivf2FfJI6bW-2vZuJ37vNTL_rqXDcTQ0gCMjkXzyiu81CunQfWH1y3_ZU/s1600/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqUyRhCg66gPfNQHh81rGOfvP_VywWXZqmmtMCjkwk_8h3tp2giJzjabWtNCTfsCfeGInxUcrjS5f4hN-9ni-WpudY16p2jrQvLG77TNFiylmGDVHlNlhiZJunob4YyRG5n7m46U703I/s1600/2052BBEDE343AF4A73F6A61C3820B007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday!

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Book Reviews: Madhouse Cookbook and No-Bake Baking

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have two must-have recipe book reviews to tempt you with today! I find that having a big family + loving to have friends round = some slightly fraught moments!! In the run up to Christmas, there are lots of occasions when run to a few trusted recipe books. Today, I wanted to share two of those with you...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ivEtLUtAeSnrR1vK4u0NWHLSlEcdNLF2MdJCd_d1ERGC_X7xDiSM8493rDRfPl5MJgmmx24uitTLBvsLnCXIe7bi3_cFI45l1oUIV8ErBB0ucCxp8MHL7JNlAnP4pN2vAeAO1M6P1qM/s1600/Madhouse+Cookbook.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first is the <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848990634/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1848990634&linkCode=as2&tag=modecounstyl-21&linkId=WNGBEJ5SRTURMJ63">Madhouse Cookbook: Delicious Recipes for the Busy Family Kitchen</a>, which fits in to where author Jo Pratt is in her life from day to day...and it shows. That's not to say that she really does live in a madhouse, but rather that she obviously understands what it means to have to produce a varied, healthy, realistically-priced meal each and every day for a family. However, very importantly, the recipes are delicious, and the quality of the ingredients is in no way compromised.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There have been other recipe books that promise to do the same but, in my opinion, I've found that none of them are as good as The Madhouse Cookbook.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img height="452" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91-xb6cnkdL.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The book is divided into three sections: Monday To Friday Survival, The Busy Weekend, and Cling Onto Your Social Life. Each of these is then split into sub-categories so you know exactly where to turn when the pressure is on: for example, 'Quick Prep - Leave To Cook' and 'The Need For Speed'.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img height="452" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71386o2vd8L.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The book has <i>lots </i>of really good, and original ideas of how to stretch the recipes further, as well as thoughts on how to use leftovers, which I LOVE!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img height="452" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71EmcCg-3AL.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another great thing is the index, which allows you to look up recipes by their key ingredient. Perfect for those evenings when you're struggling to use up items in the fridge.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img height="452" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71NEGWkop7L.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jo Pratt has clearly been there, done that with a busy household...Madhouse Cookbook is one of best survival guides out there!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The second book I'm reviewing today is a must-have in the sometimes hectic run up to Christmas. I absolutely adore this time of year...but there can be slightly fraught moments when I realise I've got extra guests for tea and need to rustle up something fast.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's where <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848666225/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1848666225&linkCode=as2&tag=modecounstyl-21&linkId=N2FDTWXE4NIDPHZC">No-Bake Baking: Easy, Oven-Free Cakes and Treats</a> comes in! Now, I have to say up-front, that this is not a book to get if you're on <i>any </i>kind of diet because it's literally jam-packed full of VERY sweet treats! BUT it's just genius at helping to whizz up a great-looking desserts when you're flagging a little at the end of a long day, and realise that you've still not made pudding for tonight's guests (been there?!).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="cookbook" src="http://www.shemazing.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cookbook.png" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The recipes themselves vary from the extremely easy (basically an assemblage of elements!) to the slightly tricky. Chapters are separated into: Biscuits, Cakes, Slices and bars, Cheesecakes, Pies and tarts, Sweet treats, Iced Dreams and Desserts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://www.shemazing.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/desserts.png" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">As I said, probably not the best thing for your teeth but a life-saver at this busy time of year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">{You can buy <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848666225/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1848666225&linkCode=as2&tag=modecounstyl-21&linkId=N2FDTWXE4NIDPHZC">No-Bake Baking</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848990634/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1848990634&linkCode=as2&tag=modecounstyl-21&linkId=WNGBEJ5SRTURMJ63">Madhouse Cookbook: Delicious Recipes for the Busy Family Kitchen here</a>!}<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=modecounstyl-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1848990634" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishdyCk6ObcKba86AmGFXP8ZzlWNLaNUxY1YUf5fZgrAuub43PCTanFzHQIWZaHPxWWEyGo27f0dmV6LlJVoivf2FfJI6bW-2vZuJ37vNTL_rqXDcTQ0gCMjkXzyiu81CunQfWH1y3_ZU/s1600/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqUyRhCg66gPfNQHh81rGOfvP_VywWXZqmmtMCjkwk_8h3tp2giJzjabWtNCTfsCfeGInxUcrjS5f4hN-9ni-WpudY16p2jrQvLG77TNFiylmGDVHlNlhiZJunob4YyRG5n7m46U703I/s1600/2052BBEDE343AF4A73F6A61C3820B007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Book Reviews: Madhouse Cookbook and No-Bake Baking

I have two must-have recipe book reviews to tempt you with today! I find that having a big family + loving to have friends round = some slig...

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Natal encarnado e branco!

Para os fãs o tradicional encarnado, aqui ficam algumas ideias!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRcgIKvmP8TiYnd4nsxGrGKjje5CNJa1Kh6cjh0hnZ55thh_7Zr9GnfYZIFkdQ2pswzch0c73YupKtVzW2N4Xyoxds_BXac1QeOgpMu7rSvej_sRwpQdcqjISX4m9PLynf2SMphDIeNGZ/s1600/christmas-table-decorations_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRcgIKvmP8TiYnd4nsxGrGKjje5CNJa1Kh6cjh0hnZ55thh_7Zr9GnfYZIFkdQ2pswzch0c73YupKtVzW2N4Xyoxds_BXac1QeOgpMu7rSvej_sRwpQdcqjISX4m9PLynf2SMphDIeNGZ/s1600/christmas-table-decorations_02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirVuuOAJxO1o8tet2W8nfeW7DWVhRp2bPaMiFo_yVsVg99ZDwYUxD2kC01wpKlLuk2dRxUtVOakvKqxjNU_UhM-UBUUQ2Q4kiRnv4xRqyU4B4IiakjM3DdwOrZRIHQiXP0CBCRkgZCHbob/s1600/centerpiece-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Natal encarnado e branco!

Para os fãs o tradicional encarnado, aqui ficam algumas ideias!

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Book Review: Giftwrapped by Jane Means

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm a late developer when it comes to the art of gift-wrapping. Yes, I was always wowed if I received presents that were exquisitely presented but it's only in the passed few years that I've realised how achievable it is, with a little thought and a well-stocked craft cupboard, to add significant zhush to your bestowing. And that's why, just in time for that Christmas wrapping bonanza, today's post is a book review of <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1909342564/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1909342564&linkCode=as2&tag=modecounstyl-21&linkId=TRXUHAT2A75CHM62">Giftwrapped: Practical and Inventive Ideas for All Occasions and Celebrations</a> by Jane Means.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="http://janemeansblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Jane-Means-book-Giftwrapped-cover.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;" width="539" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jane Means is a wrapping guru extraordinaire. She raises the presentation bar by a few hundred feet but somehow manages to convey her obvious talent in a way that is both inspiring and encouraging.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYjL3vpojaOj5U45bWfF9LP8DFE-t-ZGZx2uat78VexHBFhZu1o7ZaMEjABKORwok3L5r-vrJiZwpUm7oDf7yrwxGGeq3UkQd1L0DbYZFT0Q5GKZA3Z0-rwQguqK-Iaf0jm8otgzx0go/s640/image-1.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;" width="637" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Published by Jacqui Small, Giftwrapped takes you through the whole range of packaging problems (bottles, clothes, circular tins)...with fantastic and gorgeous solutions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://d2dwdsyg32uj5v.cloudfront.net/system/product_images/images/001/851/401/original_giftwrapped-hardback-book-by-jane-means.jpg?1412446334" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jane means teaches gift-wrapping (as well as selling an enormous range of want-it-now ribbons and papers) for a living, and her skill at demonstrating a variety of techniques (bow-tying, pleating, bouquet-encasing) shines throughout the book.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHoaI2kmae9AX8Q57O5Fob0RWSz6Ox8qnvfzuQmGmh_BDl72qX19KF7Elsx_v0Gk0gA2E2imjeGxjwZYtR2TFYE8LFkdONm1oi2ZeTKMdOSb-YySRgyo7qyQw6U-S6FQXy5mnQ_IDXqo/s1600/gift-wrapping-expert.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You'll be relieved to know that Giftwrapped is not a plea to spend hundreds of pounds on fancy extras...plenty of the ideas here are free...for example, adding little sprigs of rosemary to your ribbons. These little touches, alongside your new-found wrapping prowess will make you feel like Modern Country crafting royalty!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijuKq8ZLsp8GFRVzhO-IX9RxtBZXV0IYkQanelrLL-Rjzu4hNqp2Eg5xGFieE3qgY-eFTNP8nGpNHi7763t90JFXYqPMWRYgtbvtE_GROg0_AlzwdhL3dy0S6XB1IH1KI-MKsSNxbG4gM/s1600/Rossi-giftwrapping-by-Jane-Means.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Covering everything from baby shower presents to making the perfect labels, Giftwrapped has the power (with a little help from you!) to transform so-so offerings to breathtaking beauties.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqut_jYUOt0CQ75V28c2v2WYdH-M0BJyYzYSX65tJyvp-Q2pweSbt0LwrRT4_y_jHfnBvoy5fPcDBfG17fLjGtSPpzHAZ4LFj6RSz9NbSRMCeKEgEkrbrKHUDHZgYqKZHUC6ixY58HYyQ/s1600/image-4.jpg" style="font-size: x-large;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">{Get your copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1909342564/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1909342564&linkCode=as2&tag=modecounstyl-21&linkId=TRXUHAT2A75CHM62">Giftwrapped by Jane Means here</a>.}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://d2dwdsyg32uj5v.cloudfront.net/system/product_images/images/001/851/393/original_giftwrapped-hardback-book-by-jane-means.jpg?1412445808" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishdyCk6ObcKba86AmGFXP8ZzlWNLaNUxY1YUf5fZgrAuub43PCTanFzHQIWZaHPxWWEyGo27f0dmV6LlJVoivf2FfJI6bW-2vZuJ37vNTL_rqXDcTQ0gCMjkXzyiu81CunQfWH1y3_ZU/s1600/911BDF1E66C2C8003D62774447FCC1C0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqUyRhCg66gPfNQHh81rGOfvP_VywWXZqmmtMCjkwk_8h3tp2giJzjabWtNCTfsCfeGInxUcrjS5f4hN-9ni-WpudY16p2jrQvLG77TNFiylmGDVHlNlhiZJunob4YyRG5n7m46U703I/s1600/2052BBEDE343AF4A73F6A61C3820B007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Book Review: Giftwrapped by Jane Means

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Cabeceiras estofadas! *Headboards

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MN Home Feature: Holiday Decor at Home.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With just a week left for Christmas, the festive mood is on the ascend. Yesterday's snow showers have got our hopes up for a white christmas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last two Christmas' we were away from home, travelling, visiting new places. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This year we are enjoying the holidays at home here in Minnesota and hence I have had the time to put things together in our home that brings holiday cheer and festivity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The stores are buzzing with a mind-boogling array of holiday decorations, ornaments, wreaths and what-nots. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWG7FdTof3B3PH4OodleQxtjQ0uLlkgYetUJWyoYbLEE4NIw81LVIENsNykSbsrc8_qFU5hNdDflyx6G15JkDOtvmtzIPVyXNK4Edt4qwHnOyrIBxA-UNHj1JFZENdZB91PdQoOvFG4DE/s1600/chris7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWG7FdTof3B3PH4OodleQxtjQ0uLlkgYetUJWyoYbLEE4NIw81LVIENsNykSbsrc8_qFU5hNdDflyx6G15JkDOtvmtzIPVyXNK4Edt4qwHnOyrIBxA-UNHj1JFZENdZB91PdQoOvFG4DE/s1600/chris7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Miniature Christmas trees grouped together at the entryway mirror.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As for me I am drawn to vintage, hand-crafted and simple one of a kind decorations. I love picking up things that have a special meaning to me and my family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrR1_RhHvebJcihl2NhJ3Tf3iFJM_0qVKh9Mq7JecSjxQ7W_AVBVU5EPMwxGuFk-eRy0VDeyPwtOSRqnSYOaNaw9RcCJURwnYR_74iiSnKupOUbMaDfcyyJY7r3RrxGp5I5zKcEfTG9xc/s1600/christ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrR1_RhHvebJcihl2NhJ3Tf3iFJM_0qVKh9Mq7JecSjxQ7W_AVBVU5EPMwxGuFk-eRy0VDeyPwtOSRqnSYOaNaw9RcCJURwnYR_74iiSnKupOUbMaDfcyyJY7r3RrxGp5I5zKcEfTG9xc/s1600/christ.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>We live in a place where we are covered in snow almost six months of the year. White trees are special.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like to spread the holiday spirit through our home and not just to one room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFaITt1mnKxm1apbDJkidu5FRINed-pPa8hGV4U59JT8DyzdZ97BvH8TuRe_JmqmPVQfC3Crll7b-H-E-5ajXZCYkuGbnxhC4-Pt1-rFbtJa-I0ViqayPTzd0FfaA83WaNX44dfd4L3s/s1600/chris6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFaITt1mnKxm1apbDJkidu5FRINed-pPa8hGV4U59JT8DyzdZ97BvH8TuRe_JmqmPVQfC3Crll7b-H-E-5ajXZCYkuGbnxhC4-Pt1-rFbtJa-I0ViqayPTzd0FfaA83WaNX44dfd4L3s/s1600/chris6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Our guardian angel spreads her rosy glow in one corner.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our 1968 built home has a beautiful exposed brick fireplace, which is a perfect backdrop for our family stockings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvX3ZxznPO4WTO0VOKHrlMqUyOzT36wd0HWarv3_afoGME7tF2oRmJOd2sk04GO-W9Hgby_VocZ2wCsRLoJ5Rz5sQLYvzaiFLdhzqGJVk8JduBF_s_SEAt7e2yNhvawF6cQ6P0mGfFXs/s1600/chris2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvX3ZxznPO4WTO0VOKHrlMqUyOzT36wd0HWarv3_afoGME7tF2oRmJOd2sk04GO-W9Hgby_VocZ2wCsRLoJ5Rz5sQLYvzaiFLdhzqGJVk8JduBF_s_SEAt7e2yNhvawF6cQ6P0mGfFXs/s1600/chris2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmce4qNqLGUBuRzRlLvpzKWzxRoxccfVc4vHfwOqPmWHfv4-g40tS7ujx_oY3YqB-_628-ehd1DwHwROrdJn-ZSsMxj40cJB4SMAqlFJUsAE7MaZnsp4-yw8zHvgAzBS3drPcczjRbNTI/s1600/chris4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmce4qNqLGUBuRzRlLvpzKWzxRoxccfVc4vHfwOqPmWHfv4-g40tS7ujx_oY3YqB-_628-ehd1DwHwROrdJn-ZSsMxj40cJB4SMAqlFJUsAE7MaZnsp4-yw8zHvgAzBS3drPcczjRbNTI/s1600/chris4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i>Mr. Vintage Santa was a lovely find from</i> <b><a href="http://rangdecor.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-cottage-house-minneapolis.html" target="_blank">The Cottage House</a>. </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0bj-To_475RWI2BUKStSUe066gzIseEEJmiA2sBAiCwPxqy3tf0xrnFnpOUenqfLUfn8hjd4Di2kjFwdAOxVckDa0T1qNJsMAPlrTLxdc_yffcwVK3O57zlLjr8zK_QreJhKJPilihQ/s1600/chris5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0bj-To_475RWI2BUKStSUe066gzIseEEJmiA2sBAiCwPxqy3tf0xrnFnpOUenqfLUfn8hjd4Di2kjFwdAOxVckDa0T1qNJsMAPlrTLxdc_yffcwVK3O57zlLjr8zK_QreJhKJPilihQ/s1600/chris5.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Wooden blocks can convey so many happy emotions.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Holiday decor on our centre table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnly06WHXIqiB0rua4dSWbHp8M0Vbgk2QfxVzZkKwmkITbMpgJnKDdoCw-G7Feqgz415PuhnVDBq_QbxUZIntzbLGR1tEbhJn74XC-NMA95ftQlwOQPd75gdcQ1TMYh7SgJkDbGJD92U/s1600/chris3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnly06WHXIqiB0rua4dSWbHp8M0Vbgk2QfxVzZkKwmkITbMpgJnKDdoCw-G7Feqgz415PuhnVDBq_QbxUZIntzbLGR1tEbhJn74XC-NMA95ftQlwOQPd75gdcQ1TMYh7SgJkDbGJD92U/s1600/chris3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Continuing the holiday decor onto our kitchen table. I decided to bring few branches of an evergreen tree, placed it in a glass bottle filled with water and hung some miniature wooden ornaments on it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1mT2p7Zxe3h2ao3TreEqx3Dp3NpBC2PwqBGfynxdDCZKIsXAoDg_11pbxIyixedfmEiOBsuwApCuLUQjPXAmqFrtrTEMq-7ceP9-T6ELYKVNsLM4xsASnmAEoW-7dIzzb3VBDrdlFJk/s1600/treeorna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1mT2p7Zxe3h2ao3TreEqx3Dp3NpBC2PwqBGfynxdDCZKIsXAoDg_11pbxIyixedfmEiOBsuwApCuLUQjPXAmqFrtrTEMq-7ceP9-T6ELYKVNsLM4xsASnmAEoW-7dIzzb3VBDrdlFJk/s1600/treeorna.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWk97qGHIsoYBG42FDLmZld1wCw49spcFOjwbDwGrRfATO2SB-f_rolq9fcJ2N5b3fDH2cPl4hCq0OKtxU7b-R8jB4__LSZHOYj8Y0xae3mSw5Dts-P2NRiM4jSYvgF9QSn41Wz5ihYmg/s1600/new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWk97qGHIsoYBG42FDLmZld1wCw49spcFOjwbDwGrRfATO2SB-f_rolq9fcJ2N5b3fDH2cPl4hCq0OKtxU7b-R8jB4__LSZHOYj8Y0xae3mSw5Dts-P2NRiM4jSYvgF9QSn41Wz5ihYmg/s1600/new.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Silhouette of the miniature Christmas tree on the kitchen table with winter morning light filtering through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Moments of happiness derived from such frames forms a large part of the holiday spirit. Sitting on the table planning recipes for cookie parties with large mug of <i>masala chai </i>by my side or lighting twinkling candles at dusk everyday when the sky turns a deep shade of cerulean blue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ygy8gQNCU9XpGjXusH3AzyPxP7BALeYzLEMJvrqSPeA92GHAgQnXmc-vmSBKaKmrmy8ClNgj8M1N61Sy3mzzqRQj7kQqdVH607Yly18J2YN5nIb0_zHC6gYQWEe5kYmzEH4u5wb-aZU/s1600/christ1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ygy8gQNCU9XpGjXusH3AzyPxP7BALeYzLEMJvrqSPeA92GHAgQnXmc-vmSBKaKmrmy8ClNgj8M1N61Sy3mzzqRQj7kQqdVH607Yly18J2YN5nIb0_zHC6gYQWEe5kYmzEH4u5wb-aZU/s1600/christ1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4zS92UKCNZ3N2EzxOI2_EvkHGgSksZsAzJbqfx7VGHt3gX2v7r44OaPo_u1AZdob5WWVWi4rMhQgKrY26IM95hxFxSDXEL_luVkiMG4_MLXxQ4lW8PkjnensvMSwH22BdNVFlNwmWXw/s1600/chris12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrg4gfxvHSDRN8k0EVQaae0qxyAFOYYQrxpVkbFgMOc4784MwbyTXUffXgxdW31vhyphenhyphenJKe8Wt9-UJLaysgU8X6hSpA-JpPf74s0F_WfKEgdPaQ98jEEoNc6qGgOw5XrADwGefqYm9qpp1w/s1600/chris10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrg4gfxvHSDRN8k0EVQaae0qxyAFOYYQrxpVkbFgMOc4784MwbyTXUffXgxdW31vhyphenhyphenJKe8Wt9-UJLaysgU8X6hSpA-JpPf74s0F_WfKEgdPaQ98jEEoNc6qGgOw5XrADwGefqYm9qpp1w/s1600/chris10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i>A vintage handcrafted mitten ornament for our christmas tree from the holiday market.</i><br /><i><br /></i>Support local artists, buy handmade, buy from small business' or just DIY! There are so many simple holiday DIY's. If you plan to try then do check out my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/archanasr/holidays-inspirations/" target="_blank"><b>Pinterest</b></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivZORM7tOyo-mCQ6n3EzkOgjHJ2NQ-88hfJf7vPbtpK5qTAYQw-q1GlEI4zcPuiZTHE2iNn0UiTQSKbEGGVQtsUh6axfKaeeaPYkwivh4by0VECdQRjmOvi9cnN6qozpPt8b7NiuXj9Q/s1600/chris11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivZORM7tOyo-mCQ6n3EzkOgjHJ2NQ-88hfJf7vPbtpK5qTAYQw-q1GlEI4zcPuiZTHE2iNn0UiTQSKbEGGVQtsUh6axfKaeeaPYkwivh4by0VECdQRjmOvi9cnN6qozpPt8b7NiuXj9Q/s1600/chris11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i>A Swedish Dala horse ornament from </i><b><a href="http://rangdecor.blogspot.com/2014/12/a-nordic-christmas-american-swedish.html" target="_blank">American Swedish Institute </a></b><i>holiday market.</i><br /><i><br /></i>Add your own style to decorating, change the bedspreads to red, white or gold. A fresh dishtowel with holiday prints or even a simple star on the shelf can bring in the holiday spirit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4zS92UKCNZ3N2EzxOI2_EvkHGgSksZsAzJbqfx7VGHt3gX2v7r44OaPo_u1AZdob5WWVWi4rMhQgKrY26IM95hxFxSDXEL_luVkiMG4_MLXxQ4lW8PkjnensvMSwH22BdNVFlNwmWXw/s1600/chris12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4zS92UKCNZ3N2EzxOI2_EvkHGgSksZsAzJbqfx7VGHt3gX2v7r44OaPo_u1AZdob5WWVWi4rMhQgKrY26IM95hxFxSDXEL_luVkiMG4_MLXxQ4lW8PkjnensvMSwH22BdNVFlNwmWXw/s1600/chris12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Our christmas tree shimmers adorning vintage and hand-crafted ornaments.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A season to reflect on the year gone by, a deep sense of gratitude for all the good that happened this year, of all the accomplished tasks, life lessons learnt, of first snowflakes softly falling to the ground, a prayer for peace in the world, more appreciation for family and friends who touch our lives in so many ways and to be a better person.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QUEs78dU7Gzi5VAzpOjxTQ7iDaOJtqRuyTZ07KWmH3mqysZtWfWjtFvj9QDIm8JlIhdcXB7HC1ALgEgOamrkKmYhAuTkK_dF76X_uKT9aXPocx8UD9WujJfZZYLfvWIFeErfP5366Fg/s1600/chris13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QUEs78dU7Gzi5VAzpOjxTQ7iDaOJtqRuyTZ07KWmH3mqysZtWfWjtFvj9QDIm8JlIhdcXB7HC1ALgEgOamrkKmYhAuTkK_dF76X_uKT9aXPocx8UD9WujJfZZYLfvWIFeErfP5366Fg/s1600/chris13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The glittering lights at dusk always brings a sense of calm.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqoDLURJwlSGJ89lJbvfLICFF7P8dz7Q3BOBrhB-fQXIjnRoJC7T1dAw9yAer-pHAkw8zGPqgGf-W8sXD9Xw-gaJX9J6sk3IYrBv57kCefeYUo7_WI9Dr1ty56Fh_A24dFeYD051CMq3w/s1600/christmasheader.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqoDLURJwlSGJ89lJbvfLICFF7P8dz7Q3BOBrhB-fQXIjnRoJC7T1dAw9yAer-pHAkw8zGPqgGf-W8sXD9Xw-gaJX9J6sk3IYrBv57kCefeYUo7_WI9Dr1ty56Fh_A24dFeYD051CMq3w/s1600/christmasheader.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i>Reflection of the christmas lights on the mirror.</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscCCH7BdyxhUvbyeoDCsb3mHlR65rp4_i6yil6eSf2y5EZNo737gHE5uLpx77SeagmJ26co0QmwGlGtRYZEPBwkn5FTW4QOCySl5LaB2uLzbJ7DOw-revnjSmn3esOTbU013sTd5ZLAg/s1600/chris9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscCCH7BdyxhUvbyeoDCsb3mHlR65rp4_i6yil6eSf2y5EZNo737gHE5uLpx77SeagmJ26co0QmwGlGtRYZEPBwkn5FTW4QOCySl5LaB2uLzbJ7DOw-revnjSmn3esOTbU013sTd5ZLAg/s1600/chris9.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Wishing all lovely readers of Rang Decor a very merry Christmas & Happy New Year. May each one of us find the strength to make a difference in this world of ours in our own way.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvyG1lG9Isn90PrUXB66DfrRvFURTM8VYEpxS9N_XOQIMKN65ivPViIWcFFa8uLTTktC-PnB9noJcA9_gbRRHp4_sDj4Pfwwcq7qYG-pc6K8GZPirP2Uz7HmMq0SJnBnrej63uNCTcUM/s1600/christ2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvyG1lG9Isn90PrUXB66DfrRvFURTM8VYEpxS9N_XOQIMKN65ivPViIWcFFa8uLTTktC-PnB9noJcA9_gbRRHp4_sDj4Pfwwcq7qYG-pc6K8GZPirP2Uz7HmMq0SJnBnrej63uNCTcUM/s1600/christ2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i>Citrus season wishes from my home to yours!</i><br /><i><br /></i>As I sign off for the year, I share this quote that totally says it all:-)<br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #990000;">'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #990000;">Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more?'</span></span><br /><br />~<i>The Grinch from, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas</i><br /><i><br /></i><i><b>( Images by Arch and are copyrighted. 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MN Home Feature: Holiday Decor at Home.

With just a week left for Christmas, the festive mood is on the ascend. Yesterday's snow showers have got our hopes up for a white chris...

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