My 2013 Holiday Home

I'm back today with a little look at my 2013 Holiday Home. Truthfully, my holiday decor this year is not a huge departure from the decor you may have seen in the past couple of years. I did change up my tree and my mantle a little. I also decided to simplify a little this year and not let the glitter bomb explode all over the house! I love the cleaner, toned down look of my holiday home this year. I hope you enjoy it too!

I hope this Holiday season is bringing you lots of joy!

My Holiday Home Tour 2012

Hello Friends! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I can't believe that Christmas is only 2 weeks away! My family is coming to our home and will be staying with us for the Christmas holiday. I am so happy about that. The holiday parties are in full swing around here and we still have a handful more to attend over the next couple of weeks. 

Here are some pictures of my home all gussied up for the Holidays. It was fun trying to figure out how to decorate our new home with all of the Holiday decor that adorned our previous house. I added a few new items here and there, but mostly reused the things I already had on hand. I hope you enjoy my little tour!

Joining Jennifer Rizzo's Holiday Housewalk

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The Nester's Holiday Home Tour Party

My Holiday Home 2012: The Mantle

I'm starting off this year's Holiday Home Tour with my mantel. I kept my turquoise and green theme from last year and reused most of my decor as well. I changed things up a bit though and added a few items here and there, like this evergreen "M" wreath from Ballard Designs.

I'm still in love with my Prince of Peace print! You can download one for yourself from Jones Design Company.

Linking up Here

More of my Holiday Home coming soon! 

Our 4th Festivities

I hope you all had a great 4th of July! We spend the 4th every year with my hub's family and have a full schedule from morning till night. We started in the morning with everyone gathering at our house for a yummy breakfast that included everything from homemade chocolate pancakes to fresh fruit and traditional southern grits. Among my contributions to the breakfast was this to die for Baked French Toast from the Pioneer Woman.

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It was delicious! Everyone raved about it. The fact that I was able to prepare it the night before, and just pop it in the oven in the morning, made it a real winner in my book!

After Breakfast we headed to out City's local parade. 

My kids and their cousins getting ready to collect the candy that is thrown from the parade floats.

Me and my family at the parade. Why is it so hard to get my little guy to look at the camera? :)

Once the Parade ended we all headed home to let the kids rest for a couple of hours. Then we headed to my in - laws' house for a BBQ and water games for the kids. My contribution the evening's meal was this Corn Salad with Queso Fresco form Our Best Bites.

Once again, a complete hit with all of those in attendance. The fresh cilantro lime vinaigrette gives this salad such a bright taste. I loved it so much that I am making it again today and will be eating it for lunch! After dinner, we headed out to the City fireworks show. I didn't get any pictures, but the fireworks were beautiful and we all had a great time. Like I said, I love the 4th of July holiday. Spending the day with family and enjoying each other's company, while eating amazing food is the main reason why. I feel so thankful for the blessing of living in a country that allows us to enjoy so many freedoms and am also grateful for all of those who have selflessly fought to ensure that we will always be able to enjoy those liberties! Thanks for letting me share my 4th festivities with you. I hope your day was all that you wanted it to be!

Pinterest Valentine's Day Round-Up

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Thanks to Pinterest, I actually have plenty of different ideas that will help me make it special for my hubby and kids. I've been busy pinning away, and I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite Valentine treats, decor and ideas with all of you!

Cupid Corn Cookie Bark

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

14 Acts of Love Printable

Free V-Day Printable

Free Printable Treat Bags

Cute Cupcake Idea

Honestly, now that I have found and experienced Pinterest, I am not sure I can live without it. Do you feel the same way? You can see the rest of my Valentine Pins as well as browse my other Boards here. Happy Friday!