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Ringing in 2014

December 16, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Truth be told, we don't do a lot for New Year's Eve.  I, for one, do not like being on the roads when there are a lot of people out drinking.  We usually stay in as a family and eat all sorts of goodies as the night goes on. This year, our boys asked if they could stay up late with us.  How can I say no? We have some festive hats and horns from...

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Pottery Barn-ish Inspired Chalkboard

December 13, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
If you've flipped through a recent Pottery Barn catalog, you've probably seen where they cover a wall with vintage book paper.  I love that look and would be ecstatic to do something like that in our house, but I don't think my husband would go for it.  Plan B: give a vintage chalkboard a similar look. This is the chalkboard before.  Pretty ugly, no?  I bought it a couple of years ago with the intention...

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Special Delivery

December 12, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
How excited was I when I won one of my sister Kathy's giveaways (CreativeHomeExpressions) last week?  My special delivery from Susan of EvelynandRose.Blogspot.com arrived yesterday. Two beautiful handmade ornaments.  And how adorable is the Santa tag? I love them! A big thank you to my sister and Susan! Jeanine ...

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Christmas Home Tour

December 10, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
I've been showing some of our Christmas touches for the past couple of weeks now.  Here are a few more to share. The $24.99 Target wreath that I snagged for $3 at our local church thrift store.  The Merry Christmas sign is from Walmart.  I wanted to keep it simple. Some bells and greenery hangs from our porch light. Santa has definitely come to town!  Here... And here. Snowman hat on a stack of books....

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Petite Gift Boxes

December 09, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Tinkering with some Dollar store match boxes over the weekend and came up with some petite pretties. I used some French book paper and religious images found on Etsy to dress them up. Slide open the box and... You find a little surprise inside.  A small square religious metal - also made using the Etsy images. These would be sweet to give as a gift, but I must admit...these are for me! Jeanine ...

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Xmas Touches for Vintage Milk Bottle Carrier

December 05, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
I've had this vintage milk bottle carrier for a couple of years now.  I dress it up and down depending upon the season.  I gave it a quick holiday makeover and have it on the trunk we use as a coffee table in our livingroom. I made the wood pieces quite a few years ago and break them out every December.   I added some Mason jars and festive candy to add a touch of...

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