Yachter, you weren't kidding about the eye candy. It's all so beautiful, and I love that there's an outdoor fireplace too. I've got a pastry chef Santa similar to the ones pictured. Got him at Kohl's at 60% off!

thank you so much for posting those pictures! They are wonderful.

We're in the thinking & planning stages of building onto our outdoor patio and I'm going to insist on installing a nice gas fireplace out there!! All those pictures are so nice. I love her indoor fireplace mantel too.

Yachter..these photos were wonderful!
What beautiful decorating. She has great style.

I've got a Back Porch and it's Cold & it Snowed here...
I would never have thought of that idea.....so clever.

TFS..
jane

Okay, the bar just went up a notch! LOL. Wow,love the mantle and the outdoor scene, how clever. I have a candyland theme in my kitchen also and have the Santa & Mrs. Claus bakers. Love the cake stands w/ goodies. I'm so glad I found this forum, so many creative people in this world. I tell my children that the world would be very boring and dull without all of the 'artists' in the world.

OH, I know, this blew me away, she did have her tablescape posted too, but the picture was so dark, you really couldn't see anything.

I might go browsing again later, if I get a nap first!!!

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, what a beautiful home! I love how she has her porch decorated and would love to have an outdoor space like that. Her bar is too cute with all the goodies on it.

Always love eye candy! TFS Around here (it's 12°F right now) I'd need 4 fireplaces to surround me on my porch! LOL

Loved her mantle, bet Purplemoon will love seeing the nutcrackers, and her faux cupcakes are neat too. Always fun to see eye candy like this. TFS. Luvs

Thanks for showing us these wonderful pics!! Looks like everyone enjoyed them. What a great way to extend the time you get to be outside in fall or spring or even nice winter days!! Could have some great "fireside chats" Oh, we've got our 2nd rain going on now!!!Getting noisy! Finally!!! how sweet it is!!! Jan

Ok, these pics now have me on the hunt for a Chef Santa for next year for my kitchen counter! I could not stop thinking about it after posting these pics.

If anyone knows where I can find one, or sees one, let me know!!!

I know, Karen would love the nutcrackers!!

I MUST find one, just love her counter, wish she had posted more of it!!

I ususally lurk..
But am enjoying all the beautiful decorations and ideas.
This was just so lovely.

Thanks

Jen

yachter 123 - I think I got my Santa & Mrs. Claus bakers at Marshalls last year. (same ones in pictures) If I see them this year I will let you know.

Wonderful eye candy, it looks like she has a beautiful home too. I collect nutcrackers too, I think they always fit in with Christmas decor, when I lived in Germany you saw them everywhere!

OH MY GOSH...y'all knew her Nutcrackers would set me off.
WOW. Her decor, not to mention that stunning and dramatic fireplace, blew me away. I wish I could decorate that beautifully. Her Christmas kitchen is darling, and the outdoor area is also pretty wonderful. But I can't stop looking her big fireplace.

Can you post link so I can see the tablescape? Sometimes I can play with a picture in photobucket and lighten things up while putting the contrast and hues back in.

hugs, Karen

Garderner1908, thanks for the suggestion, I was a BAD GIRL today, guess I bought my own xmas presents. I went to Home Goods & they had a plethora of chef santa's and I could not decide so I bought 3 of them.

Then I went to T.J. Maxx and they had more! I ended up buying another one there!

Alert! Hobby Lobby has all their mirrors, that you put in middle of table, round, square & octagon, half price, reg. $6.99. Also, all glass wear, domes, cloches etc..50% off!

Karen, here is the linky!!!

Here is a link that might be useful: South Carolina Christmas!

LOL, Yacht, FOUR Santa Chefs in one day? Looks like you now have a NEW collection! LOL. I'm glad you found them and treated yourself tho. I can't wait to see pictures.
Thanks for link...I've been spending time looking at Holiday pix on RMS. Gosh, its going to take hours to see them all. Days. LOL.

hugs, Karen

Glad you found your Santas. Yes, I believe that 4 is now a new collection! On my way to HL today to get just a few ,honestly, just a few more things.

Oh, those pictures are so inviting! What a wonderful Christmassy (is that a word) feel that home has.

Here is more EYE CANDY

Here is a link that might be useful: Mantels