This week in Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 9, I’ll show you how my yard turned into a scene straight out of the movie Frozen, take you into a place with over the top Christmas decorations in the best way possible. Speaking of over the top, I’m sharing one of the most whimsical, colorful, creative Christmas homes I’ve ever seen (she’s decorated over 300 different Christmas trees for friends), why my dog can’t have nice things, and a creative way to serve drinks at your holiday party.
An ice storm created this magical, sparkling, winter wonderland and my trees look like they’re covered in diamonds. In fact, my whole town is breathtaking and all of my local Facebook friends have been sharing their ice photos all week long. Let’s just hope I don’t lose power like I have the past few winters (once for 2 weeks)!
Who wants to to grab lunch at 34 Mayfair, a London restaurant, with the world’s most festive Christmas ornament ceiling!
Want to see an over the top, colorful, whimsical and unique Christmas home? She’s decorated more than 300 trees for friends and clients over the years so she knows what she’s doing. I love the way she adds “frosting” to her trees and makes most of her ornaments.
Aunt Peaches Christmas Home Tour
I love making these unique gift bags and the best part is you don’t need any special templates to make them! It’s a great way to repurpose old maps, music sheets and more.
How to Make Gift Bags from Any Paper
A friend gave Sushi this cute little toy. The moose looks petrified!
Fast forward 5 minutes!
I’ll be mixing up a batch of festive Christmas cocktails served in clear ornaments. I’ve seen tons of copies of cocktails in ornaments but this one from more than five years ago may be the original! I didn’t use this recipe although it looks delish but love the idea of serving the cocktails in ornaments! I’ll be serving my signature Festive Grapefruit Cocktail because it’s always a crowd pleaser!
My girls are home from school and I couldn’t be happier! We are visiting my mother in law today and will bring a big pot of homemade sauce, garlic bread, and dessert and will whip up a big platter of pasta. Her sister passed away the day after Christmas last year so it’s been a very rough and lonely year for her. We love Grandmom! As with most older people, she is very hard to shop for but we know the way to her heart … through dessert so we will bring lots of it!
Now slowly back away from the computer because there are only three days til Christmas and those cookies aren’t going to bake themselves!
Love the idea to make your own gift bags! Its nice of you to take care of your mother in law. Enjoy your day!
We had a great time with Grandmom!
Merry Christmas to you and your family🥰
Thank you so much Sandy and the merriest of Christmases to you!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Kelly!
P.S. At least it’s just the moose and not your sofa. Ah the joys of having the unconditional love of a dog.
Sushi thankfully never chewed furniture or shoes so an occasional moose is ok with me!
This was probably my favorite post of yours. I loved everything about Ms. Peaches and liked hearing about your mother-in-law and send my condolences to her on the loss of her sister last year. Merry Christmas to you and yours
Favorite post ever! Wow thanks Rebecca! I love doing these weekly peeks into what’s going on in my life and what I’m loving! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Love all you do!!
Love your doggie!!
Sushi sends her love!
My dog kills every stuffie we get her in minutes as well. Merry Christmas!
I always laugh when people get her these little gifts – they have no idea it literally lasts minutes!
Love Aunt Peaches style. The Mayfair is amazing- so festive. Check out Rolfs NYC they have a similar vibe.
I’ve always wanted to go to Rolfs!
Ice is beautiful on trees,as long as it’s not on the ground or electric lines. That ceiling is beautiful and so is all the rest. Have fun with your daughters and Sushi.
The ice was all over the electric lines Marlene! Thankfully, it melted before our power went out!