{"id":102681,"date":"2021-12-12T07:42:33","date_gmt":"2021-12-12T12:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=102681"},"modified":"2021-12-13T10:46:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T15:46:16","slug":"seven-on-sunday-321","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/12\/seven-on-sunday-321\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven on Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello! Before I can being this post, I have to say I am devastated by the tragedy that unfolded in Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois in such a relatively short span of time. So tragic and so much loss. I am going to donate 10% of all sales today and tomorrow to Samaritan’s Purse to help the tremendous relief effort that is in motion. Everyone has to do their part, small and large….it all helps. I will be keeping those affected in my prayers in the days ahead. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I want to first announce the winner of our giveaway. Congratulations goes to-<\/p>\n

#74\u00a0 Mells<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The wooden potpourri Christmas trees are my favorite. Unique!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please email us at info@enchantedhome.com to provide your shipping details so your prize can be on the way!<\/p>\n

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We have have a busy weekend on tap and I know today I will look forward to a day of rest plus of course continuing to trim the tree\u00a0 and decking my halls. I am doing a little bit every day, that’s how I do my best work. Can’t believe how these weeks are going by so fast and furiously. I mean Christmas is a mere two weeks away. I am admittedly not quite feeling the spirit as I always do, but making the best of things. I am also for the record perfectly OK to bid adieu to 2021 and bet I have plenty of company:)<\/p>\n

Hope all is well on your end. Let’s get rolling with this weeks Seven on Sunday…..<\/p>\n

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1 MY AMAZING CUSTOMERS PHOTOS<\/strong> You know how much I enjoy showing off my customers amazing homes featuring our products. Gives me such a thrill! And around the holidays, they really shine. Keep them coming, these just make me so happy! Have one to share featuring one of our products? Email your picture to info@enchantedhome.com<\/p>\n

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2 AN OLD CLASSIC MADE NEW AGAIN THAT YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR PLAYLIST.<\/strong> A very dear friend of mine who is blessed with a fabulous<\/em> voice has just completed her newest release, featuring my all time favorite song, What a wonderful world. If any song can put a smile on your face and fill your heart with happiness, this is the one.<\/p>\n

Her melodic voice is the perfect compliment to this all time classic favorite. I always say her voice needs to be in movie scores! Such a classically beautiful voice. So proud of her and this phenomenal new release.\u00a0 Click here to download the song<\/strong><\/em><\/a>…….it’s a keeper not only during the holidays but the entire year, just makes you feel good!<\/p>\n

Listen to it and tell me it doesn’t warm your heart and make you smile:)<\/p>\n

https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/albums\/B09MKRJ9VM?marketplaceId=ATVP<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Loved this review about the release, click here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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3 INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST<\/strong> OK from here on in, its only about the holidays!! Can’t get enough of the incredible beauty and holiday inspiration out there, too much to choose from:)<\/p>\n

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4 A STUNNING HOLIDAY HOME <\/strong>Every ounce of this beautifully decorated home is perfection in my book. So elegant, timeless and yet it feels incredibly cozy and welcoming. Really well done! Click here to read more over at BHG.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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5 MY LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREES <\/strong>One day while trying to muster any holiday spirit I could find, I went to my\u00a0 local supermarket and saw these adorable 3.3-4 ft trees (real) outside being sold. I had always wanted to put one in a fishbowl and place it somewhere indoors.<\/p>\n

I instead bought two and brought them home not quite sure what I was going to do with them. So my first thought was to use fake snow and turned out it was a great idea! I love sno blower. Such a breeze to use and the effect is beautiful. Here is how that went and the before and after.<\/p>\n

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Then I started adding ornaments and\u00a0 used my beautiful french blue grosgrain ribbon and made small bows. I couldn’t love it more it’s so sweet.\u00a0 Still putting the finishing touches on it but you get the idea. It is such a welcoming sight when you talk through my front door-<\/p>\n

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6 MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SOUP DESERVES AN ENCORE <\/strong>Have posted this recipe before but honestly its so darn good, it feels like a public service announcement:) This is heaven in a soup bowl. Because of the pasta added, it could easily be a meal.<\/p>\n

Add a crusty baguette, even better. It is actually quite easy to make and I always double up so I can freeze half for a cold wintry day.\u00a0 I get emails from readers who have made it telling me its their new favorite soup…….yes, it’s that<\/em> good!\u00a0 Definitely becoming a weekly part of our menu especially in the winter.<\/p>\n

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7 SUNDAYS SURVEY\u00a0 <\/strong>I have found that this year, unlike most,\u00a0 I have given myself a break, understanding that its been a stressful few years, add in other stressors and well, you do the best you can. Normally I stress and fret way too much over the holidays but I am finding that I am giving myself permission to do things at a pace that I am comfortable with, understanding that it may or may not be done to the extent I tend to decorate for Christmas. I tend to be perfectionist and once I get my mind on something there is no stopping me. This year, I am being a little gentler to myself.<\/p>\n

But this year, I feel a little differently and I am relieved as it’s taking some pressure off. I am doing this at my own pace and yes, things will get done.\u00a0 But maybe not that long list I had in my mind in June! Yes,\u00a0 I wanted a tree in my family room and one in the library but it’s not happening. I wanted a wreath in every window with big red bows. I wanted to come up with really unusual phenomenal gifts for each family member. Those “extras” won’t be happening this year. But I do know that enough will be done and our home will be filled with what’s most important, my family. Do you find yourself also being a little kinder to yourself and giving yourself a bit of a break? I hope so, because it feels really good.
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