Happy Holidays from Design Delights!

"Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart."  (Psalm 37:4)

xoxo,


{image by Melissa Allam @ Design Delights}

Vintage Themed Ball

Karaoke with Nina

Learning to Swing Dance!

My decorating partner Elaine

With the girls who helped plan the ball

You might remember last year when I decorated for this masquerade ball.  We loved the dramatic look and feel of the fabric columns with lights down the center, so this year, with a different theme in mind, we changed up the tables and decor for a vintage themed ball.  I never attended the ball last year, so this year was a treat to eat a delicious catered meal, learn a little swing dance, join in with some karaoke (watching, not singing), and have fun with friends.



{images by Melissa Allam @ Design Delights}

Parties, Plays and Nutcracker Ballets...

Goodmorning friends!  Blogging time has slipped away from me.  This past week has been filled with Birthday fun, Scrooge the Musical, The Nutcracker Ballet and a Vintage Ball.  I've been wining, dining and decorating and having a lots of fun.  I'll be back soon to share a few photo's and pay you all a little visit too.


{image by Melissa Allam @ Design Delights}

Celebrating Today!

I'm celebrating my birthday today and I'd love to celebrate with you.  Thank you for stopping by, even if I'm not here all the time.  Thank you for your sweet comments and your friendship.  Thank you for sending your love my way.  You are definately a delight in my day.  That's why I keep coming back to stay.  Love you guys.

xo,


{image via Seattle Homes & Lifestyles}

Holiday Treats

I made some of Marta's RoloTurtle Treats for my family for Thanksgiving and everyone loved them so much, I decided I'm making some to give as gifts.  They are the easiest dessert I have ever made and are that perfect mix of sweet and salty taste that everyone loves.

Now I could just wrap them up in a box and that would probably be fine, but when I saw these festive cake plates that Dee made, my mind was made up.  The gifts would not be complete without something pretty to present them on. 

And those rolo turtle treats might be lonely on those plates all by themselves, so I ordered this Winter Wonderland Cupcake kit, thanks to a little Creature Comforts.

Now my favorite would be a piece of apple pie and these might be nice too, but that might be a little too much to ask of myself this time.  These pie-shaped packages from Stephmodo sure are cute though, aren't they?  What's your favorite holiday treat, one you like to bake or one you just like to eat?

Thursdays Creative Thrift

Simple, beautiful, handmade.  Rosemary and boxwood wreaths hung with velvet ribbon, made by Chelsea.

Birthday Wish List...

Blooming Reindeer Pillow

Laguiole Steak Knives

Color Study II Locket

You know how you see a few things that aren't neccessarily needs but you go back to look at them time and again because you reeeeally desire them.  Well these are a few of those gifts I'd love to receive for my birthday next week.  I haven't asked for any of them though, because I really need a new sewing machine.  The last time I used mine it would only sew a straight line.  But gifts or no gifts, I'll be happy just  to celebrate with my husband and friends.  What are you wishing for this Christmas season?

Pink Walls

I adore these pink walls in the home of Dave Alhadeff I saw on Design Sponge this morning.  The colors in the furnishings and bedding in the room tone it down just right for the eyes.  How about you, would you paint your walls pink?  After seeing this I think I might start with the back of a door just to see how well it wears on me.

good day,

This Week...

Covering lamps with sweaters,
Making chalkboard blocks for gift giving,
Using old black and white photos to make gift wrap,
Cute little side tables with gold leaf butterflies.

Wishing you a cozy little weekend,

Happy Hanukkah! Happy December 1st!

Yesterday was a busy day putting up Hanukkah decorations for Beit Tikvah Messianic Congregation.    Here's a little sampling taken with my cell phone camera.  Happy Hanukkah!  Happy December 1st!