{"id":61756,"date":"2017-12-10T07:47:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-10T12:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=61756"},"modified":"2017-12-10T08:59:42","modified_gmt":"2017-12-10T13:59:42","slug":"seven-on-sunday-115","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/10\/seven-on-sunday-115\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven on Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi and happy Sunday to you! First a few updates on various things before we get started-<\/p>\n

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DOG BOWLS-<\/strong> Came in Thurs and all orders as of Friday have shipped<\/p>\n

ORNAMENTS-<\/strong> The container is being delivered to our warehouse (Monday) and all remaining ornament orders will be shipping tomorrow, we have extra helpers on hand!<\/p>\n

GIFTWRAP-<\/strong> It’s in New York and at the port, the container was cleared through customs and due to us by Tue\/Wed (we are told Tuesday). Our extra helpers will be ready to get ALL holiday orders out the day it comes in…we are ready.I am sorry its a few days later than the ETA of Dec. 4th, these are always estimate and with the holidays things are backed up. I know for next year to do this in August! I ordered this in September and while there is plenty of time for Christmas I understand many of you like to get a heads starts on wrapping…..we are ready for the delivery and will\u00a0 get all your orders out immediately!<\/p>\n

Hope your Sunday is off to a wonderful start. We had the most beautiful snowfall yesterday into last night, snowed a lot more than expected which curtailed city plans so probably staying in today and continuing with my holiday decorating …it’s a week before my big holiday party.\u00a0 I have A LOT to do but it’s fun and honestly it’s when I am my happiest, preparing for a party but with the ornaments and giftwrap orders, it’s going to be an insanely busy week so trying to rest up today:)<\/p>\n

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1 DECKING THE HALLS! <\/strong>Well it is finally starting, slow out of the starting gate but eventually I do<\/em> get it all done.\u00a0 Having a magical snowfall yesterday and last night definitely put me in the mood.<\/p>\n

As much as I say I will start earlier, with working full time and a full schedule all the way around, this is what it is. The most important thing is that it gets done in the end and I will be putting the finishing touches on everything towards the end of the week in anticipation of my holiday party next weekend and then Christmas just a few weeks from now!
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I couldn’t find a great big red bow for these 40″ wreaths so decided to do 4 smaller red bows and ended up liking this way more than one big bow, so have a new look from now on~<\/p>\n

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And in powder room added these beautiful fruit topiaries to\u00a0 my scalloped tole planters, all that I have left is to put a wreath on the mirror-<\/p>\n

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2 MY HOLIDAY LOVE CONTEST. <\/strong>My contest is in full swing and there is room for about 14 more pictures so if you are hoping to participate, don’t wait too long. Already have so many beautiful and inspiring pictures! The prize is 3 MONTHS of Enchanted Home goodies.\u00a0 Click here for all the rules and guidelines to enter.<\/span><\/strong><\/a> A few favorite entries from years past…..<\/p>\n

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3 INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST<\/strong>. Never at a loss of amazing pictures to share, hard to narrow it down this week but here is what I came up with……serious beauty overload!<\/p>\n

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Though I love them all my fave this week is this one, because seriously these are just too cute, if you don’t follow this account you should, her dogs are soooo cute for every season!!<\/p>\n

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4 SASHA NICHOLAS <\/strong>I have been\u00a0 long time admirer of this exquisite line of monogrammed dinnerware. It doesn’t get any more elegant and paired with just about any pattern, this is the crowning touch to any table.<\/p>\n

I am going to be mixing my newly ordered stag salad plates with my Royal Copenhagen garland dinnerware and I can barely wait to set my table. If you don’t know of Sasha Nicholas, you must<\/em> check them out, you can thank me later:) Click here to visit Sasha Nicholas.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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5 A DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS PUNCH <\/strong>I made this a few years back and it was good….VERY<\/em> good. Plus gets extra brownie points for being really pretty, colorful and super festive.\u00a0 Sure to be a crowd pleaser and a beautiful idea for the holidays.<\/p>\n

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Christmas Day Punch –<\/strong> A lovely fruity punch with prosecco for the grown-ups. A great way to keep your guest’s drinks topped up!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    100 g Cranberries, fresh or frozen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    1 From 1 pomegranate, Seeds<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          6 FLOCKING A WREATH.<\/strong>\u00a0 Flocking aka creating a snow kissed look seems to be all the rage. I love it, always have. So I had bought a wreath about 7 weeks ago with the idea of an ad for Christmas. Sadly there were a comedy of errors that made it not happen but I did get a beautiful picture out of it:) See below-<\/p>\n

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          Fast forward several weeks, I was about to throw away the wreath because it was looking rather ragged. But\u00a0 then thought of channeling my DIY energies and “flocking it” with white spray paint…..well, it was a mini miracle. I instantly had a wreath that looked like it had been kissed by the snow fairies!! All I did was throw on a bow and voila….instant reincarnation of the wreath!<\/p>\n

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          Then hung it on my side door, will get a big ribbon to put on this week, really love that snow kissed look<\/p>\n

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          And then I tried it some of the fresh greens I bought and yes, love the effect on these too! I wish I could this involves lot of talent but really it is so darn easy!<\/p>\n

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          Looks like fresh snow just fell on it-<\/p>\n

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          7 SUNDAY’S SURVEY<\/strong> This question almost makes me sad, I feel like such a slacker. NEVER in a million years did I think that once again<\/em> I would be admitting to not having time to get Christmas cards out…but yes its happened again.<\/p>\n

          With all the best intentions, it just did not happen and I am so mad at myself that I dropped the ball on this once again. Still getting used to working full time and juggling….A\u00a0 LOT. So I am considering sending out a New Years card or something along that line. Which statement best describes you and holiday cards?<\/p>\n