Did you know that when I was a teenager that
there was a bit of time when Julie Andrews and I were BFF’s?
As in, every weekend, I put on comfy pajama pants
and warm slippers and snuggled in for an evening of
‘The Sound of Music’
It was on repeat.
I loved everything about it.
All the music.
The family. The story.
That amazing house and all those incredible design elements,
beautiful fabrics and pieces of furniture
And I loved stepping into a movie and getting a little peek at place where
everything was so different than my tumultuous teen years
that seemed to be filled with embarrassments and faux pas.
For example, over in Austria
you could sit in a row boat while wearing clothes made out of green damask curtains
and be completely amazing.
Even when you fall over into the water.
And you could also put on a puppet show in about 10 minutes
that was basically on the scale and magnitude of a Hollywood movie.
You could fall in love by moonlight out in the gazebo
or while dancing at an incredible party.
And you could sing about your ABC’s and your Favorite Things
and be just simply amazing.
Even if someone set you up
by placing a pokey pinecone on a chair.
And pinecones also happen to be one of my favorite things
for adding Christmas in a hurry.
And here are a few more.
A simple but charming idea-
a transfer ware cup filled with nuts in the cupboard.
Or a platter with pomegranates
and fresh greens all around- on the table or on the shelf.
A simple Christmas wreath on a door or cupboard.
Or a stocking hung on an old key
instead of the fireplace.
Or maybe a stair railing
Fresh garland on a headboard
and an old wooden box filled with vintage ornaments
sweet little packages with silky ribbons
tiny trees in teacups
and
ornaments displayed in a hat box.
And of course there is much, much more.
Because, these are just a
*few*
of my favorite things
😉
for simple and quick Christmas touches.
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Karen says
I loved the Sound of Music! My aunt who is gone now took me to see it and you are absolutely right. Julie Andrew's voice, the house and the clothes! And the mountains! I lived near the German side of the Alps as a child and to this day it is the most beautiful place on earth. Edelweiss is one of my favorite songs.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
That is my favorite movie of all time. Love your pretty decor and ideas. Merry Christmas
Unknown says
Love the song Edelweiss too! And of course the movie too! Are you sure you're not a stylist or a designer? Your decor is so romantic, elegant and magical. My decor is very simple, but I can use a few of your suggestions and it does make a difference:)
Kathleen in Az
I love the wreath on your new " old " cupboard.
Unknown says
Great movie and some great easy items to add Christmas to your house 🙂 My décor is simple but very holiday (hehe), I have a small apartment so I can't go overboard. Love pinecones and super cheap to find or buy!
Lauren Baxter | Lovely Décor
http://www.lovelydecor.co
xx
Alycia Nichols says
Exquisite post! Here’s to decades more of the BFF friendship between you and Julie Andrews! ???? (I love that movie, too!)