A Seasonal Display

Back in October, I showed my outdoor dresser decorated with pumpkins. Now that Thanksgiving is long gone and the cold weather is heading our way, I thought it was a good time for an outdoor update. Hello, snowmen!

These little guys are from my mom. She had quite a collection going for a while and now they have found a new home at my house. I like their smiling faces and the warm welcome they bring.

Succulent Wreaths

It is amazing to think that this gorgeous arrangement is hand-made with live succulent plants. Not only is this "living wreath" perfect for the holidays, but I imagine that it must so delightful during the cold winter months, when we crave fresh, green beauty. Here is a collection of my favorite succulent wreaths found around the web.

Here are some other very unique variations that are too good to pass up. For instance, there is this moss wreath with a succulent "bow..."

I love how the wreath is used as a centerpiece here...

and given my love for typography, I thought this was simply ingenious. Beth from Unskinny Boppy created a monogram succulent wreath. Love!

Interested in trying to make a succulent wreath for yourself? I found what looks to be a great tutorial from Better Homes and Gardens.

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Living Succulent Wreath by ProFlowers via Amazon
Mixed Green Succulent Wreath via Viva Terra
Make a Succulent Wreath via Better Homes and Gardens
Dwarf-Pagoda Crassulas via Flora Grubb Gardens; photo by Caitlin Atkinson
via Pinterest (Thanks for the inspiration, Mom!)
Viva Terra via Pinterest
Succulent Wreath via Viva Terra
Moss Wreath with Succulent Bow by Flora Grubb Gardens via Pinterest
Living Succulent Candlering via ProFlowers
Monogrammed Succulent Wreath by Unskinny Boppy

Letterpressed Cookie Cutters

'Tis the season for eating cookies. 

Why not add a graphic punch (or in this case a stamp) to your tasty treats this year? 

Use the full set to help children learn the alphabet or use just a few of the letters to create "monograms" for a newly wedded pair. Spelling out messages would be fun, too. The first message that comes to mind? 

Y-U-M, of course.

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Fred and Friends Letter-Pressed Type-Style Cookie Cutter/Stamps

product images found on Amazon

Grandfather Clocks

For some inexplicable reason, I am really into grandfather clock silhouettes. A few years ago, I spotted this decal and couldn't wait to apply it to our walls after moving into our apartment.

So, I kind of freaked out last night during a trip to IKEA when I spotted this beauty.

Are you kidding me with this?! It's the silhouette and a piece of furniture? Very cool. Check out how nice it looks in these rooms, too.

Wouldn't it be fun to style? Just love this shape...

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Grandfather Clock decal via Blick
The Pink Chalkboard
PS Pendel Floor Clock via IKEA

Pretty Penguin Classics

There's something special about seeing your favorite book get an update with a fresh and new cover. Loving this collection of Penguin Classics designed by Mr. Boddington's Studio.

Looking for the perfect gift for a reader in your life? This just may be it.

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Printed Penguin Classics at Anthropologie

Style • Craft • Joy

Jonathan Adler's Fall 2012 Catalog is filled with sophisticated style and a great big dose of humor. Of course I covet every item in the catalog, but this might be my most favorite image. 

I have officially adopted "Style • Craft • Joy" as my own theme for this holiday. Isn't it just so happy and inspiring? Exactly what I hope this season to be.

Tell us, do you have a theme for this holiday season, too?

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image via Jonathan Adler

Fabulous Felt

As the weather gets colder, I find myself drawn to softer textures and warmer materials. Perhaps that's why I find these felt items so appealing. Loving this fabulous felt!

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1. dwell studio felt menagerie deer head
2. felt boxes found via pinterest 
3. dwell studio felt garland
4. felt hearts via pinterest
5. via pinterest
6. fringe banner via pinterest