It's Looking A Lot Like Christmas {Vintage Baubles- Wreath & Tree}

 I love when it is time to take out and decorate with two of my most favorite decorations - the vintage ornament Christmas wreath and cone tree. I love the look of each as it brings me back to yesteryear and reminds me of ornaments used by my grandparents many years ago.

I purchased both of these vintage decorations from my Atlanta favorite shop, Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts. I have shopped at Boxwoods since 2004 and have been a fan for every year since. 

The wreath and tree have a place of honor in the sunroom for the holiday season. I can't tell you how much JOY each brings.

2023 Christmas Posts

Santa Doorhanger | Acorn Cottage Facade | Acorn Cottage Facade @ Night | Chateau Lapeyre | Oh Christmas Tree #1 | Christmas Tree #2 | Vintage Ornaments |

                     Vintage Finds, y'all!

Christmas 2022 {Acorn Cottage: Sunroom}

 You already read about the live Christmas tree decorated with our favorite ornaments in the sunroom. Today, I'll share more of the decorations in the room. This room gets a lot of use as it is the place we share most with friends. It is also our favorite space for cocktails.

One of my favorite things is the room is the vintage ornament wreath that I purchased a few years ago from my Atlanta favorite, Boxwoods Garden and Gifts. I also purchased the vintage ornament tree last year and added to my collection.

Various traditional ornaments and collectibles add to the spirit of the Christmas season in the sunroom.

2022 Christmas posts:

Acorn Cottage @ Night | Acorn Cottage Facade - Day | Monogrammed Crest Doorhanger | Acorn Cottage: Sunroom Tree | Acorn Cottage: Living Room Tree | 

Acorn Cottage: Secretary | Chateau Lapeyre | Oh, ChemisTREE | Acorn Cottage: Dining Room | Acorn Cottage: Living Room | Acorn Cottage: Sunroom |

Christmas in the Sunroom, y'all!

Merry, Merry! {Vintage Ornament Wreath and Tree}

 I am in love with vintage glass ornaments and am lucky to own two creations from Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts of Buckhead, Atlanta. When I spotted the wreath two years ago, I immediately contacted Michael at Boxwoods and snagged it quickly. These lovelies sell out quickly. I missed out on a tree last year, so my name was added to a list last Christmas season. I love the simplicity of the designs. The vintage ornament tree was added to my collection this season as it arrived in perfect condition. I added the tree to a silver champagne bucket to give it some gravitas in the sunroom. I moved it out of the window for clearer photos as the glare made it impossible for me to get a decent photograph of the tree.

Check out the blog, Lissy Parker. She too loves the vintage ornaments. I was stoked to find my wreath on her blog when it hung in Boxwoods prior to my purchase. Memories!!! The wreath happily hangs as a focal point on the bookshelves in the sunroom.

Here is a photo from Sue at Boxwoods when they arrived from the artist. I had a first pick!!!

2021 Merry, Merry! Christmas posts:

Chateau Lapeyre {Daytime} | Chateau Lapeyre {Night Fall} | Acorn Cottage {At Night} | Acorn Cottage {Daylight} | Acorn Cottage {Courtyard} | Acorn Cottage {Living Room} | Acorn Cottage {Living Room @ Night} | Acorn Cottage {Sunroom: Daylight} | Vintage Ornament Wreath & Tree | 

Vintage Ornament Finds, y'all!

Merry, Merry! {Acorn Cottage: Sunroom}

 One of my favorite rooms in our home is the sunroom. Located in the front of the house, the sunroom is where we usually hang out with guests to sip cocktails. I adore this room at Christmas time. Upon J's suggestion, the live frasier fir tree is filled with vintage C7 ceramic colored lights. The vintage nature of the tree is carried throughout the room. The vintage ornament wreath and newly acquired vintage ornament tree (by from Boxwoods, Atlanta) add to the collected look of which I am a huge fan.

Enjoy the sunroom in her Christmas splendor.

2021 Merry, Merry! Christmas posts:

Chateau Lapeyre {Daytime} | Chateau Lapeyre {Night Fall} | Acorn Cottage {At Night} | Acorn Cottage {Daylight} | Acorn Cottage {Courtyard} | Acorn Cottage {Living Room} | Acorn Cottage {Living Room @ Night} | Acorn Cottage {Sunroom: Daylight} |

In the Sunroom, y'all!

Hurrication {Atlanta-style}

 I'm baaaaaccccckkkk!

Jeff and I arrived home from Orange Beach, AL last Thursday (September 2) to check on the house and clean up the yard. We slept without electricity (and AC) in the Acorn Cottage and then headed to Atlanta, GA for the week. Remember, J and I lived in Atlanta for years, so we have many good friends who were willing to host the "evacuees." It was really nice to be back, see friends, and visit some of our favorite places. Thanks for all our friends for checking in on us.

Welcome to ATL! I do not miss this. Traffic!

We were lucky enough to be invited over by one of our BFFs Camie(and her husband Greg). They own a charming home in Virginia-Highland, so it is close to many of our favorite places. You may remember that Camie just visited J and I in July. Who knew we would see her so soon. Thanks, Camie & Greg (and their son Jason) for the wonderful southern hospitality.

No trip to ATL is complete without a stop at our favorite lunch spot, Taqueria Del Sol. The margaritas, shrimp & corn soup, and fried chicken tacos are still AMAZING!!!!! Yum!!! I did not want to leave.

Since we were on the Westside, we made a pass by our former home. It is sad to see the condition of the yard. 1770 Marietta Road just isn't the same. 

A jaunt through Boxwoods Garden & Gifts (my most favorite Atlanta shop) was a must. It was great to see my favorite salesperson, Michael. More of what was purchased later.

We visited the newish Ponce City Market, a huge development of eateries and shops along the much hyped Beltline. It was packed.

We also passed by the Enclave at Renaissance, the first place that J and I lived together. Who remembers the epic soiress? What memories!!!

Dinner reservations were made at Murphy's, yet another Virginia-Highland gem. Sitting outside in weather that felt like early Fall was absolutely welcome to us.

A nightcap at the Highland Tap is always a must. Cheers!

J and I were also fortunate to visit with my bestie Amanda of Dixie Delights fame and her hubby Ward. They hosted us for an afternoon of swimming and grilling. It is always amazing how we simply pick up where we left off after the last time seeing them (which was February 2020). Their home is so beautiful and was excited to see their new pool and outdoor area. In true Dixie Delights fashion, everything was perfect. She is always the hostess with the mostest.

Another favorite that I cannot get enough of is Agave located in the Cabbagetown area. The cayenne fried chicken is still one of my favorite meals ever.

We were even able to check out our BFF Marty's newish digs in the Dakota.

J and I spent a great "hurrication" in the ATL. It was a great visit with great friends, but I am happy to be back home with electricity and of course AC.

I am still in awe at how much Atlanta (especially the Westside) has changed in the 13 years that we've been away. Atlanta will always hold a special place in my heart. xo

Hurrication, y'all!