It's beginning to look...

a lot like Christmas!
...a very simple Christmas...


Following an Argentinian tradition,
the Christmas tree came out of solitude
on December 8th and will stay up
until January 7th...

The vintage ornaments
that won my heart a few years back
are this year displayed inside bowls...

urns...

and under glass cloches...

The good wishes have filled the room...

and even my "corner guy" is ready...

A little shopping,
lots of good food
and definitely no stress!
I try to keep it simple,
whatever is done...is done
whatever is not...
I can always "get it right" next year!

"The perfect Christmas tree?
All Christmas trees are perfect! "
~Charles N. Barnard~

Feet up...

It wasn't an easy task but we were finally able to photograph Clara's new sofas.
If you have no idea what I'm writing about, you need to read this post.

Go ahead, take your time...we'll wait for you...
Ready?

Here are the new Family Room Sofas...

Kind of a very very very light greenish...
Kind of a very very very neutral gray...

The perfect complement for all the aqua and white accents...
and super comfy...

I bet you can't guess who is enjoying them the most?

"Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week"
~Joseph Addison~

Wishing you a totally rust-free week!!

The tale of the Ikea Sofas...

The Ikea sofas looked very good.

They were priced right.

They were slipcovered, perfect for a family!

They fit the family room perfectly.

BUT
The Ikea sofas were NOT comfortable.

THAT'S WHY
After just a few months Clara moved the Ikea sofas to the Living Room...
yeap, the room that nobody uses...

Before...

and After...

"That which is striking and beautiful is not always good, but that which is good is always beautiful"
~Ninon de L'Enclos~
French Author, 1620-1705


The Family Room has new, comfy sofas.
We will show pictures as soon as we can get Clara's Husband off them!!!