Sunday, December 11, 2011

My new Pedestal....I'm in love!

Before I joined the world of blogging I never had any pedestals...or thought much of them for that matter! Now I have seen so many pretty pedestals and neat ideas for making pedestals that I am loving the whole pedestal thing. I have used cake plates and I recently bought a metal pedestal that I painted white...but I wanted something more. I had seen this pedestal on a blog...I can't remember which one...but it was the second time I saw it and I loved it. I was on the look out for one...they were made by Southern Living...which is now Willow house, either way it was a retired piece. So to ebay I went...and found a couple. They were priced kind of high but one was not too bad. I bid on it in the last 8 seconds and won! I am loving it...and so happy that I got it! I just say it's an early Christmas present ;)

I got another pretty find from Willow House, it's in my dining room and I will be sharing that soon!

Hope you all have a warm and cozy night,

Till next time,
Rachel 
xoxo

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40 comments:

  1. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeDecember 11, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Love your Christmas present to yourself :) -- the 'stem' of that is so pretty and I love your whole arrangement! It's so bright and colorful -- you did a great job of pulling it all together!

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  2. TracyDecember 11, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    That's awesome, congrats on your score! You have it decorated really cute too.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Greetings From Southern California

    Everyone deserves an early Christmas present. My wife has bought her self 3 or 4 already :-)

    Thanks for your recent visit to My Blog

    Have a great week :-)

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  4. Sunflowers With SmilesDecember 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Oh Rachel: I love your pedestal with candle, I actually have one too! I use it in many ways....It can be used in so many ways!

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  5. SuzanneDecember 12, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Looks so pretty! Love all the decorations!

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  6. Confessions of a Plate AddictDecember 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    So pretty and festive! Love the way you have it decorated! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  7. KellyDecember 12, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    That looks so pretty! I once had one of those pedestals. Did you know that I used to be Southern Living at HOME consultant before they became Willow House? I used to have A LOT of their products. I have paired down a lot since then though. That is a classic piece and I know you'll enjoy it throughout the year. It looks good mixed in with your holiday decor.

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  8. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingDecember 12, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Hi Rachel,
    Love your new pedestal...I have a thing for them too! Your Christmas header looks great for the season!
    Have a great week!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  9. MarianneDecember 12, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Hi Rachel, how funny your opening comments are. I didn't have a lot of things before I starting blogging either. And what a great find you've got with the pedestal and it looks wonderful all dressed for Christmas.
    Marianne :)

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  10. Michele SmithDecember 12, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    So many great things to LOVE because of blogging and so much money spent also hehehe. I love your new pedestal, it looks awesome! I love Willow House too.

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  11. rachel@Acts of LifeDecember 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Kelly @ Coastal cottage dreams, thank you! Do you have the same one? I am looking forward to using it for many more things!

    xoxo
    Rachel

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  12. rachel@Acts of LifeDecember 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

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  13. Chubby ChiequeDecember 12, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Really a great colour combo.

    YOu're so ready to welcome our Lord's birth.

    Hope you enjoy your day and happy TTT...

    Greetings from Stockholm,
    /chie

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  14. Megan {Splendid Design}December 12, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Congrats on you score! It's beautiful. My newest obsession is cake and cupcake stands. For some reason I would love to have them all.

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  15. Town and Country GalsDecember 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Rachel,
    your pedestal is fabulous! It looks great, love the way you decorated it! Very Christmassy!
    Rebecca
    Merry Christmas

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  16. DebbiedoosDecember 13, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    This is adorable too. Yes I too love quick and easy projects. I need immediate gratification LOL. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Oh my gosh, I just found you and I've been having the best time going through your blog. Your Christmas is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. rachel@Acts of LifeDecember 13, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    @ injoyinmylife, Thank you so much, that is so kind of you to say! So glad you liked the Christmas decor :)
    I will be sure to hope over to your blog as well!

    Have a good evening,
    All the best,
    Rachel

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  19. ChristieDecember 14, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Hey! Yes your display is awesome! So much you can do with your pedestal! To answer your question about our elf! My sister sent him to us a few years ago for Christmas, but I have seen various specialty shops carry them...maybe even book stores! Good luck and thank you for stopping by threepixielane. Christie

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  20. Designing DomesticityDecember 14, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Isn't that funny - how much blogging can effect you! Love your pedestals! liz

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  21. Mom Fashion WorldDecember 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I'm so in love too!
    I adore all decorations.. so festive!

    By the way, I am having a Little Rue giveaway on my blog. I hope you will join.

    http://www.momfashionworld.com/2011/12/doing-little-good-with-nicole-kidman.html

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  22. BabsDecember 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I'm loving your SL pedestal a kicking myself because I got rid of mine a couple of years ago. That was before I started blogging and gave a lot of things away. Silly me. Your vignette is so pretty. Merry Christmas to you!!!

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  23. KimDecember 15, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    It's funny how blogging changes us isn't it? I got the same pedestal after I started blogging and I love it too. You have an adorable blog - just love your style! I'm following you from now on and hope you pop over for a visit sometime.
    Merry Christmas!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  24. Amber Lyon FergusonDecember 17, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Love it!

    Amber @ Junkaholics Unanimous

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  25. JessaDecember 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Congrats on the find, it is very pretty! Thanks for joining the party, pinning and tweeting this.

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  26. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdDecember 19, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Love the pedastal, Rachel, but I love the rocking horse sitting beside it also. Too cute! I am following you back. I was reading your profile, and I think you may be a long lost relative of mine, lol. We seem to like so much of the same things.

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  27. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 19, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Cool find Rachel. I love the twist. Nice vignette too.

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  28. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsDecember 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Love, love, love that pedestal! Merry Christmas!
    Penny

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  29. Brenda PruittDecember 22, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    For some strange reason, I can't open your email from my end. You've just been featured at my weekly Welcome Wagon Friday post, which strangely enough goes out on Thursday. Go figure how I managed to do that.

    You have a most lovely blog. Welcome to our blogging community and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    Brenda@ Cozy Little House http://www.cozylittlehouse.com

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  30. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleDecember 22, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    This is such a cute vignette. You know I love red checks. Thanks for joining wow.

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  31. Joy@aVintageGreenDecember 22, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Great header. Love your decorations. Found you from Brenda at A Cozy Little House
    Joy

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  32. Sunny Simple LifeDecember 22, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Loving your blog and your home all decked out. Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  33. Betty JoDecember 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Greetings from NC! I found your link at Brenda's Cozy Little House. Your blog is lovely. Beautiful pedestals and love your red and white. ♥

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  34. Town and Country GalsDecember 22, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Rachel,
    hope you are having the best Holiday season ever! Just saw you featured at Cozy Little
    Cottage's welcome wagon Fri,congrats! I'm getting the best present tonight, will be posting it tomorrow, if you get a chance, check it out!
    Merry Christmas
    Rebecca

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  35. Twyla and LindseyDecember 22, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    You have a beautiful blog and it is so nice to meet you! Merry Christmas! Twyla

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  36. Jane December 22, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    What a gorgeous vignette. I'm one of your newest followers :)

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  37. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Love, love, love that pedestal! I'm so proud for you, getting a good deal on something you love! (Don't you just love those last second deals!)

    I'm so happy to have found you through Brenda over at Cozy Little House -- your blog is absolutely beau-ti-mous!

    Grins!
    Pamm

    PS Thank you for you and your husband's service to our country. (I know it's a family affair!) Hugs!

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  38. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Love, love, love that pedestal! I'm so proud for you, getting a good deal on something you love! (Don't you just love those last second deals!)

    I'm so happy to have found you through Brenda over at Cozy Little House -- your blog is absolutely beau-ti-mous!

    Grins!
    Pamm

    PS Thank you for you and your husband's service to our country. (I know it's a family affair!) Hugs!

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  39. Mia, New Room InteriorDecember 27, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful! :-) And I love the horse as well! :-) Wishing you good christmas days! :-) Hugs

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  40. Phyllis @Around the HouseJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    How pretty the arrangement...you are so talented...I am a new follower and I am looking forward to coming back for more visits...

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