Christmas Decorating in the Wallace Home!

Jon and I were finally able to get around to "decking the halls" in our little apartment. It looks so festive and I'm already counting down the days until Christmas (only 25 days away!!) Gifts for my family and friends are starting to come in the mail and it's almost time to start wrapping. :)

Here are some photos from our home:

Have you started decorating for Christmas yet? Have pictures on your blog? Send me a link! I'd love to see. :) 

PS -- It's time to announce the winners of the two November giveaways!! Winner of the Hodgepodge Arty Solo Feature Fingerless Gloves Giveaway is #10 Jenni Austria Germany & the winner of the November Sponsor Giveaway is #35 Tarino Bambino!! Congratulations ladies! Please contact me at MaieDae@gmail.com with your shipping information. :) 

A Christmas Peek into the Wallace Abode

Just a little peek into our home during Christmastime. No fireplace to hang stockings and not a huge amount of space to work with, but we made it work! It feels nice and homey and full of Christmas spirit, even though we only have our first year's worth of Christmas decor (which is very minimal).

Got a good amount of my tidings from Michael's and Target and I am planning to catch some of those clearance sales after Christmas time for next year's go-around!

Thrifting, Decorating, Studios Oh MY!

Ever have those nights where you just cannot sleep because 1,486 ideas are running through your head and you just get so excited that you end up staying awake 2-3 hours past your bedtime?! I definitely had one of those nights last night...

My head was just spinning about all the things I would like to accomplish this year, how I want to take this and this e-course, and how I was going to finish my studio//guest room in order to have an amazing place of inspiration and to entertain guests. So, I made a decision last night that, aside from supplies and a few exceptions, I was going to make my studio//guest room a "vintage//thrifted" ONLY room. I have a lot of work to do, since it is currently serving as our "still-moving-in-so-everything-doesn't-quite-have-a-place-boxes-in-the-corner-room", but I am at a good start as far as basic furniture is concerned.





















Current Studio Vintage Pieces:

• Green Kenmore Sewing Machine from the sixties--seventies
• Vintage Wooden Desk
• Three old beautiful blue suitcases that I plan to add peg legs to in order to create a side table
• Old rotary phone from the seventies

Not much, but it is a start! I worked myself up so much last night that I ended up wrapping work up early and made a little trip to a cutesy thrift store in Decatur, GA, called "Last Chance".

And here is what I scored!

Four Vintage "Reader's Digest: Condensed Books" hardback from the sixties--seventies

Sweet little toy wooden deer
Large Crocheted Doily Tapestry

Total Price = $14.37

SLEEPING BEAUTY & THE PAPER BIRCH BEDDING

This week has been a lazy week. Two days, I worked from home and was determined to stay in my PJ's the entire time. This was one of the first times I worked from home while my husband was at work, so our little place was quiet and still. I discovered a couple of things during my time on the couch in front of the computer.

1. There's nothing good on TV during the summer.
2. Oreo's are an acceptable lunch.
3. My creative fuel can indeed run out. I need to refuel.
4. My walls are naked.

With that to say, I have been on a home-sweet-home kick for a couple weeks now. Upon request, I am going to share with you some romantic, delicate, and graphical bedding to cozy up your bedroom!

1. Falling Floral Duvet Cover

2. Ditsy Floral Seed Stitch Quilt

3. Constanta Comforter Set

4. Waterfall Ruffle Duvet Cover

5. Paper Birch Bedding
6. Clover Cover Duvet & Shams

Bedding can set the stage for a beautiful room. Don't worry so much about making things matchy-matchy. Try adding some throw pillows from Target or Ross! Get a completely different graphical sheet set for a surprise when you turn in for the night.

Check back soon for a variety of beautiful art pieces to display in your space or to give as a thoughtful gift to a loved one!

8 DORM LOVELIES UNDER 25

I looked at the calendar today, while scheduling out my week, and realized that summer is coming to a quick end. It also hit me that, unlike the four summers before, I will not be returning to beautiful Berry College to take part in the community and amazing fall colors. But to be honest...I have never felt more free, creative, and inspired. Even though I greatly adored my college experience, I really feel like everything is just beginning.

As I confessed in my earlier entry, I am in a nesting//decorating craze. I can only budget so much a month for our home (go Dave Ramsey!) and I have found myself holding onto this small amount with dear life -- just crossing my fingers that a perfect coffee table would drop out of the sky for a steal. My home wish list is way too long, and that's only accounting for the living room! I need to set my priorities: coffee table first. And now, to find a coffee table. An inexpensive, unique, fairly large, coffee table. This might take awhile. I'll have to get back to you on that.

For now, as a tribute to those going back to college or perhaps those in the same nesting dilemma as myself, here are eight cute things for your home-sweet-dorm//home//apartment.

1// No room is complete without a darling little rug to compliment your taste. 2x3 Blossoming Vines Printed Rug - $18.00 Urban Outfitters 2// Pair these clean cut little vases with your favorite single stem flower. FARM Vase - $2.99 each IKEA 3// Personalize your space with your initials! Jon and I want to put these above our night stands in our bedroom. Acid Etch Letters - $10.00 Urban Outfitters 4// This is my favorite throw pillow. It feels incredible and I love the pop of yellow and neutral gray. Perfect for a thrift store chair, bed, or couch. Peony Decorative Pillow - $24.99 Target

5// Meet Zeno! Zeno the Owl by Contemori -    $23.00 Etsy 6// I don't know about you but I love a good thrift store find. It is amazing what some paint and new hardware can do to a side table. Zinna Knob - $6.00 Anthropologie 7// Everyone needs a place to throw their keys, phone, change, jewelry, and all those little extras. Why not make it vintage chic? Vintage Scroll Vanity Catchall - $18.00 Urban Outfitters 8// Nothing can beat a good set of hooks in a small space. I love using these to put my colored scarfs on. It is convenient and it adds color to the room. Birds on a Branch Hook - $18.00 Urban Outfitters

Well, there you have it! Eight items for your little place. I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend. More inspiration and creative ideas to come soon! The Wallace family is off to Alabama for double date night and a drive-in.