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Happy Friday! The holidays go by sooooooo quickly.  So, in my attempt to hold on to them as long as possible here is a wrap up (pun intended) of the Christmas decorating over at the StyleBurbia residence. First it started out with the tree:   Mantels and doorways: Cookies from my lovely neighbor. Thanks, Babs! Yum! The first set of ornaments and lights at night: My homemade door knocker:       My wreaths on the front door:           More night views:             More ornaments and gifts from Santa: (strange chandelier? yes. it came with the house. replacement comes next week.)     Holly from my garden: Christmas feast: Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans and Mushrooms { see recipe here }, Shrimp with Feta cheese { see recipe here }, Roasted Potatoes { see recipe here } and Sweet Potat

Hello!   Missed me?   Things have been uber busy lately. New job has me in a tizzy. I only wish I had more time to throw back some egg nog and listen to Bing Crosby sing Christmas carols on a continuous loop. I kid you not. So in between working and TRYING to spend some QT with the boys and hubby, getting the house in order has fallen by the way side. Luckily I've squeezed in a bit of time to get the StyleBurbia casa in its holiday garb. Let's just say the photo quality ain't the best. I was running around like a mad woman taking pics before I missed my bus. See, that's how much I love you. In case I don't get a chance, I want to wish you and your families Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah (or Chanukah depending on your spelling preference), Happy Kwanza and the very important Festivous!!!! Thanks for reading!           xo, Ris  

Happy Friday!   On days like today that are rainy and grey, remember that sometimes you have to create your own sunshine.     Have a great weekend!   xo, Ris

  Happy Tuesday folks!   We were decking the halls in Burbia this weekend...   I am a Christmas junkie.  All that stuff about Christmas becoming a commercial holiday, etc. etc.... Not in my house.  I can't get enough eggnog, carols, wrapping presents and decorating. Love, love, love!!!     Here's what we were up to.     Pine cones gathered from my parents' lawn by the boys:             A little spray paint action: (Doesn't the top of this can look gold? I was in for a little surprise when my pine cones came out silver. Yes, they are silver, not white.)                   Woila! My door hanger for my back door since there wasn't enough room for a wreath: (thanks to my mother in law for her help)             Some fun with Hayden and my dad picking out the tree:               and the semi-finished product: (still adding more ornaments every night)