Welcome HG! I know how fun it is to lurk as I did that for a long time before I finally took the plunge but it is even more fun to join in! Everyone here is so friendly and will be happy to hear and see anything you might want to share.

I agree, with only so much room to store things, you should only have things you LOVE. Our tastes change as do styles so it is a good idea to purge often especially to thrift stores where, as you know, you might find a treasure yourself!

Would love to see some pics of how you decorate your bay window!

DD

Hi, HG and welcome. I still lurk more than I post as I'm trying to limit my time online to get more done IRL! :-) This is a fun place tho with a lot of inspiration.

IKWYM about editing possessions and I've been trying to do that more and more. I'm also a thrift shopper altho I like yard sales even more!

I'm sure we all would love to see pics of your decor.

Welcome to our wonderful forum, HG! The gals on here are the nicest around. I've gotten great ideas from them and much encouragement, as well. I look forward to seeing posts of your own things soon! BTW, we tend to abbreviate everyone's monikers, if they're the least bit long, so please don't take offense at it. I encourage everyone here to skip my own looooong "LynninNewMexico" and just call me by my actual name . . .
Lynn

Welcome to the Holiday forum, HG, I'm glad you liked it here well enough to post and come out of "lurkdom". ;o)

What you said really rang true with me too. I keep trying to follow the "if you don't love it, lose it!" philosophy too, but it's a bit of a struggle because I'm always afraid I'll part with something then find out I wish I had it later! (I think that's called the "pack rat" syndrome".) LOL

Anyhow, please feel free to join right in with any comments and pictures of your decorations, dishes, collections, etc. If you've been lurking here for awhile, you already know how much we love pictures!

Luvs

Welcome HG...so glad you decided to come out of 'lurkdom'.
I believe a majority of us here, started that way.
I too have gotten rid of things that I no longer liked or wanted...However with some, later down the line, I regretted it
So now, I'm being a little more careful.
Most of my home is put together from Auctions -TS & Estate Sales.! Been doing that for years.
I also love Bethany Lowe and have been lucky to purchase ONLY when on sale!
Like the others mentioned...WE LOVE PICTURES...and would love if you shared some collections with us.
Again, welcome..

jane

Welcome, HG! I'm a newbie on this forum but joined GJ(Garden Junk)in 2007...wonderful forums! Getting lots of great ideas here & chattin' with these wonderful "holiday-ers!" So please jump in with your pics! Jeanne S.

Hi, HG!
Another -ahem- pack rat here who can't resist TS, rummage and yard sales! So you're among good company, welcome to our forum. I'll echo everyone...it's so much fun to read and post in this most friendly and helpful place, and of course WE LOVE PICTURES!

You'll have much more fun coming out of lurkdom than staying there..

- Magpie aka Mags

Hi, Welcome, and Ditto on all the others have said. You will really enjoy it here. I read your page, and its so nice to "meet" you. How sweet you have Homersgarden! I know he must have been a very special little dog. And your two-legged kids sound like future gardeners too. Now to get them hooked on decorating and playing with dishes.
LOL.
hugs, Karen

A big WELCOME from from another lady who loves this forum because of the wonderful ladies here. I play here as often as I can. Thanks to Karen mentioning your page, I went and read and sounds like you have a busy life.

Sorry to hear about your dog too. Hope you will continue to come visit and post here with all of us.

Punk

I'm glad to see you join the forum. Everyone really is nice and has the very best ideas. I shop TS weekly and love to decorate for all the hoidays. I haven't gotten quite as far into the table settings as some of the girls here, but I sure do enjoy thiers. We do love pix, so feel free to post.
Syble

Welcome!!! I love this group, and don't get to visit as much as I would like. It is great that you found us and we will enjoy hearing about all of your activities.

Welcome,
I am lurker too, have been for a long time.
I also love christmas decorating. I like to decorate with Santa's, Snowmen, gingerbreadmen. I like all the bright cheerful colors of christmas. I also like to shop at goodwill and thrift stores, yard sales.
I like the look of handmade/homemade christmas tree.
All the ladies here are so talented and come up with the greatest ideas on holiday decorating.

Hi there, Charinky! Welcome out of Lurkdom, its nice to have you post and hear a little about you. Hope you have a camera! LOL, you know we can be photo obsessed here!

hugs, Karen

Charinky...Welcome!
I ditto all that Karen said..
Please join in and yes, share what you love with us, and bring on your photos!!

jane

Hi,
Yes I do have a camera, and yes I will post pictures, but my biggest holiday decorating is Christmas.
But who knows I may find some holiday items at yard sales or thrift stores and I will post pictures.
Everyone have a great weekend