Simply Fabulous You

Since we were gone on vacation the first week of January, I was unable to take down my Christmas decorations till this week.  I LOVE putting up decorations but taking them down and putting them into storage is a whole other ballgame.  But this time is a bit different!

When I decorated for Christmas this year, I decided to try new things, new ways of decorating instead just what I had used year to year.  And it was so much fun!  I found all kinds of ideas on the web, made notes and sketches of what I liked then made them my own.  My home felt totally different with the old decorations mixed in with the new.  I just loved it!

So now that all the decorations are down and I haven’t returned any of the year long decor items back to their normal spots I feel like I’m looking at a blank, clean slate to take my home decorating in a whole new direction.  Instead of rushing to put everything back in its proper place, I’m taking my time, researching new decorating ideas, making sketches of things to try.  Once again, I’m loving it!  It might take through next month to get things put back up and the new items in place since I like to make most of my decorations not only to save time but to recycle old things. But I think the effort will be worth it.  Not only for a different feel in the house but satisfying my desire to create and use my imagination.

I will keep you up to date on my progress as I change things around my home.  I’m taking before pictures right now and hopefully I will be able to find some pictures that show the room before I made the change to Christmas decorations.  I’m so excited about making the changes.   Just have to remember this enthusiasm if things take a bit longer that I think they should!

Sending hugs!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Miki

Some Ideas:

I like the way this shelf divides the room.  I need something like this for my familyroom.

Looking for a new foyer table or something I can recycle.  Like the lamps, books and painting.  Very bright!

This is great idea: wooden crates attached together for a twist on the average bookshelf.

An easy way to recover old throw pillows! Really liking this idea!

Love the romance of this bedroom setting!

Even though today is January 11th, I want to welcome you to a brand new shiny year.  A year where anything is possible!  Don’t you just love new starts?  The trick is to keep going when that shiny new feeling wears off.  So this year I want to keep that excited, positive feeling all year long and make it the best year ever.

Simply Fabulous You is about living simply, beautiful, creatively by being you.  Not what someone else’s definition of you is but your own.  So join me this year for discovering new fashion, new beauty, new home decor, simple living, organizing for feeling your best.

Hugs to all!

Miki

PS  I’ll be announcing a giveaway shortly!  Stay tuned!

Planning on putting something similar over my bed.  Love this!

Love this natural eye makeup look! Wonderful neutrals!

I’m a casual girl at heart so these clothes make me long for Spring time!

I’m all about organizing and decluttering this year to simplify.  Love this pantry!

I just finished painting my kitchen a very neutral color:  a creamy white.  I couldn’t believe I choose that color but I felt that it would make a great background for lots of beautiful color.  I love vibrant color.  Here are some inspiring pictures of colors that would look great in my new creamy white kitchen.

Have a beautiful and colorful day!

Miki

These last few days, the weather is getting cooler and I love it!  I’m so ready to wear snuggly sweaters with my blue jeans and comfy sweaters.  Here are some outfits I love!

Have a fabulous day!

Miki

Well ready or not, here come the holidays!  Welcome to November – the month where cooking, decorating, eating and shopping take on a whole new meaning.  But it also the month we take to remember all of our blessings.

As for the decorating part, do you already have your decorations for the holidays planned?  If not, maybe the next few pictures will give you some ideas for Thanksgiving!

Enjoy!

Miki