16 December 2008

Kimba's Open House Party






I'm so glad that you're here! There's a lot of partying going on in blogland this week! I hope you saved lots of energy to make some more rounds today.



I love this time of year and I can't wait to see all of your holiday goodness. Me? I've been making paper chains. I decided yesterday that my 5-year old and I could make enough paper chains for our whole tree. That's a lot of paper chains.



Note the close-up photos. That's because I don't have enough to do the bottom of the tree yet. Just keeping it real.



In case you forget, I have some presents for you. I will randomly pick winners of the goodies in this picture (and maybe more if I have too much wassail). The winners will be chosen from everyone who either links up their holiday post or comments. So you no-blog people can play too!



My two favorite blogging sisters, Kari and Kijsa, are having a giveaway today too. It's adorable!

There are only two rules for this party. Rules for a party? That's a buzz-kill. How about we call them required suggestions?

1. Please link directly to your holiday post and not to the main page of your blog. My readers will be clicking on these links for weeks (maybe months!) so we want them to be able to find your holiday post.

2. You can link to any holiday post, old or new, but to be in the running for presents, you must link back here. That's only fair, right? You can do a regular old link or you can grab a button from this post and add it to your post or sidebar.

Let's get to partying!

237 comments {Click here to leave a comment}:

Wendy said...

Wowee! I'm first. Sometimes it pays to be a night owl :-)

Anonymous said...

Hi Kimba. I love your Christmas decorations and have never seen paper chains displayed as elegantly as they are on your tree! Thank you so much for hosting this party and for inviting me into your home. Merry Christmas to you and your family! ~Arleen

Valarie Lea said...

Now to go take picture of stuff in my house and hope I can put a decent post together about it. :)

KellytheKitchenKop.com said...

Hi Kimba,

All this partying is making for a fun week!!

Thanks for hosting,
Kelly

philben5 said...

Love love your decorations!! This is so much fun...wish I could call in sick tomorrow.
Blessings
Roxanne

Carrie said...

Wahoo! I linked up! I can't wait to go visit everyone in the next few days, but for now, I must head off to bed!

Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlam said...

hi friend - yea for paper chains. :) My link is up, but some of my typing is blurring when I am trying to adjust it...bummer. I need to be more techie...or yea, we'll learn that together in Feb. :)

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Anonymous said...

Your decorations are fabulous! It has been fun "partying" the last 24 hours and I look forward to yours as well!
Have a wonderful day,
Jennifer @ Fiddle Dee Dee

Erika said...

Sorry, I needed to add that I have your button on my sidebar, but I changed it so it will link to this post....

I LOVE those paper chains! How Sweet!!

Amber Filkins said...

Yay! Your tree and your paper chains look wonderful!!

Free Art Printables said...

Love your decorations! Thanks for hosting the party!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

Hi Kimba --

Thanks for having this party! I love seeing what everyone's decorations look like. So fun!

Also, anyone who wants to come over to my site and leave a comment can be entered to win my 100th post drawing -- it ends Tuesday night at 11:59.

Thanks!
Jennifer @ tatertots and jello

Suzy said...

Paper chains, what a great idea for the lids...Thanks for the invite!
Sweets,
Suzy

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

I forgot to add that I have a link back here in my sidebar! Thanks again for doing this!!!

Cowgirl in the City said...

Yea! I love this idea! I've posted my website to your link list! And linked back here from my blog. Great idea!

http://irishamy.blogspot.com

Heathahlee said...

Oh, I can't WAIT to come back in the morning and see what everyone posts!

The Style Sisters said...

This is such a fun party! Love all your decorations and ideas.

Anonymous said...

Thanks Kimba! I've enjoyed all your decorations.

Merry Christmas!

Miss G said...

Kimba, thank you so much for hosting this. I really like your paper chains and I just may have to copy your apothecary jars! I like the snow and pinecones. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Kelly

Christian said...

I messed up link number 18, you can delete it! Trying to navigate this iPhone thing, sorry! Thanks for another great party!

Robin @ The Rendered Nest said...

So glad to come to your party...and it's just barely Tuesday here now! I have spread the word about it and I hope you will visit my nest soon...I enjoyed touring your home!

Shannon @ Silver Trappings said...

I love all the huge pine cones you have been using! Thanks for hosting this party!

Merry Christmas!
Shannon

Jennifer said...

Hi KImba, Merry Christmas! I love your new table accessories! :)

Kristen said...

I love seeing how everyone decorates for the holidays! I linked back to you - now I'm off to see what everyone has posted! Fun party Kimba!

Keys to the Magic Travel said...

Your house is looking gorgeous. Not that I would have thought any differently.

I linked up to my peanut butter cup cookie recipe. I used it for a Christmas cookie swap...delish!

Amanda@Imperfectly Beautiful said...

I am loving all of these blog parties! Your home looks gorgeous...as always. Thanks for hosting!

Unknown said...

I love your decorations, Kimba! And those paper chains are so pretty!

Thanks for hosting such a fun party!!

Merry Christmas! :)

Unknown said...

What a great way to spend the holidays! Thank you for hosting this!!!

Janet said...

Your home is beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

Em said...

Love the paper chains! Thanks for hosting this party ;)

Brittany said...

I love the open house idea! Can't wait to look at everyone's posts. The paper chains are so sweet.

Jennifer said...

Well it's not even 1am yet and look at all these links! It's gonna be a long night...

Jeana said...

Thank you for hosting such a great Open House. I have really enjoyed having something to pass the time this week as we are snowed in here in the NW!

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

This is sooo much fun! I love home tours, especially in my pj's with a cup of coffee. How fun is that? YIpppeeee!
Thanks for being the hostess!
Blessings,
Debbie

megan said...

My first party! Your house looks lovely! Can't wait to take the tour of all the homes!
Blessings,
Megan

Shell in your Pocket said...

I love the paper chains..those are great!! We didn't do those this year but yours are very "sweet"!
-sandy toes

Fiona said...

Thanks for hosting this - so much fun!

Jenny@ L.O.T.s of Love said...

Always beautiful! Thanks for the inspirations!

Anonymous said...

Hey Kimba ~

I'll be updating a bit later to include a link here w/the button (in a hurry for school, then a meeting), but I was excited to see so many wonderful bloggers hosting parties--it IS fun taking a peek at everyone's holiday traditions :).

I love your close-ups--everything looks so pretty (paper chains are a blast from our past, too).

Hope you have a wonderful day, and again, thanks for being the hostess with the mostess!!

xo

Lori said...

Your decorations are so pretty. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Andrea said...

I totally forgot about the joys of paper chains! Thanks for reminding me--now I can use all that scrapbook paper I have laying around:-)

Decor To Adore said...

I am so excited to see what others have planned. Your decor is lovely as always. Thank you for hosting Kimba!
I am hosting a giveaway on Friday, so make sure you stop by.

Jerri at Simply Sweet Home said...

I love your paper chains!

Shelly Pierce said...

Merry Christmas!! This is my very first open house on a blog. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend. Beautiful decorations!
Blessings, Shelly

The Garvie Family said...

I love all your Christmas decorations and I really enjoy reading your blog!!

Unknown said...

Your paper chains look great, and I love the apothecary jars, also! I linked directly post to post and put the button w/ a direct link in my sidebar.

Southern Gal said...

I don't have a blog I share so I'm commenting in hopes of being in the running for your sweet prize.

Marie Louise said...

Great paper chain! I'm sure you'll finish by the time santa shows up to see it. Thanks for throwing the party. I'll see you again in the New Year!

Barb said...

I love your paper chains. I'm going to borrow that idea for next year.

Cathy Miller said...

Fun, fun, fun! We're iced in and having a snow day, so I have plenty of time to browse the lovliness! Thanks so much!!

Julia @ Hooked on Houses said...

Well, darn, I meant to get up and start partying early, but I overslept this morning and now it'll have to wait until I get Lily off to school. Looks like the party is already in full-swing here!

My Mr Linky is still down so I was up late re-typing all the links I could retrieve. Glad he's working for you! He's a fickle one.

Thanks for hosting this, Kimba! -Julia :-)

Gretchen said...

Thanks for hosting this! I can't wait to visit everyone!

Thanks for the tour of your home. So festive!

KMR said...

Thanks for letting us non-bloggers enter. I love your blog. I might make one of those paer chains for my tree tres-cute! Kim R.

Anonymous said...

This was so fun to look at everyones decor.
aeshuron@twcny.rr.com

duchess said...

Love the paper chain.
Thanks for hosting.
Merry Christmas!!

angi_b72 said...

I have mine up!! And I am addign your utton to my sidebar!!

Chris said...

I love myself a good party, but look how late I am already! Gees! Now I'm off to check out your MANY links!

The Nester said...

well, let me write my big post and then forget to come here and link up! What a great party!

Kristen, pajama mama said...

looks like a great party!
thanks for hosting,
-kristen

Kate @ When Hello Means Goodbye said...

you're decorations look great!

Sam said...

As always, beautiful decorations. I've linked up a post on my wrapping station.

Thanks for your comment about my wreath!

Colleen - Mommy Always Wins said...

Love these "open houses"!

I actually have a whole series of posts I've been writing all month about holiday stuff, so if you stop by my blog, look for the "Un-Grinching" posts!

Anonymous said...

What Beautiful decorations you have!
Pleas enter me in your drawing for the lovely gifts...thanks for letting non bloggers enter! I enjoy reading all the blogs and getting wonderful decorating ideas from them...I hope you have a Blessed Holiday season!
Kelly Bryan
Bryan45@bellsouth.net

Anonymous said...

Just beautiful Kimba!

I especially love the paper chains. Who knew that would be so lovely on a sparkly tree. It's simple, and perfect, and you made a memory creating them.

Have a Merry Christmas.

Kristin said...

I can't wait to try out some of your wreath's next year. The paper chains are great! Thanks for having the party :)

The Lunch Lady said...

I love paper chains. I should have my boys make some.

Enjoy the holidays!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE seeing other people's Christmas decorations, so thanks for doing this!!

Jenny said...

Thanks for the open house. I love your paper chains and your festive decor. Can't wait to check out everyone's homes.

aimee said...

Fun! Fun! Fun! I love these blog parties! Hi Kimba!

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Hey, Kimba! Your house looks SO festive, did I tell you how much I love those burlap runners you did. Well, I do! Those are just fab & I might have to try that one of these days.

I'm adding your button to my blog, so others can find you too, so sign me up for the giveaway.

Robin @ The Rendered Nest said...

Kimba, I hope I'm not duplicating here...I thought I linked and commented last night but it was midnight, so...??!! Anyway, thank you for hosting this wonderful party and I hope you'll visit my nest soon! Blessings!

Anonymous said...

I just love your site Kimba. Party on! I am on my way to post about your party on my blog...right now!

kari and kijsa said...

Thank you so much for hosting this! What fun...everything looks incredible and we are always up for a good party!

blessings, kari & kijsa

Linda said...

Love your party and the paper chains are great. I am going to make these with my grandson this weekend.

Linda said...

One more thing...I amadding a link to my blog!!

Anonymous said...

Yeah! I got my post done and I am jealous of your decor! Have a great day and Merry Christmas!

Allison said...

Thanks for hosting this great party! I just linked up my house tour. I hope you can stop by today!

Pam @ Frippery said...

Thanks for hosting this open house. It is so much fun to see everyone's holiday decorations. Your's are lovely. Now I just need a few extra hours in the day to tour all these homes. Pam

Sharon said...

Your paper chains are so pretty! Now I want to make some for our girls -- I'm sure they'd love to help Mama. We'll have to do this next year.

Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God Bless!

Brooke said...

I linked to the wrong month first. Oops!!! I love your decorations!!! I especially loved your paper chains. What did you use, if you don't mind me asking?

I love your work!!! :)
Merry Christmas!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Kimba!
Merry Christmas...decided to join in some holiday cheer..last minute!
Blessing to you and your family:)

Kay Ellen

Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry said...

I love all this Christmas Cheer, thanks for hosting the tour and give away....
~Jen

Jana said...

Thanks for hosting the open house! I love the paper chains on your tree! Can't wait until my son is old enough to make some with him!

Unknown said...

THANKS FOR HOSTING THIS GREAT EVENT! RITA

WhisperWood Cottage said...

Kimba,

I just found your blog today! Thanks for putting this together! I've signed up to be a stop on your holiday open house tour! I have a collection of elegant junk-inspired holiday ideas! I hope you can stop by and tell me what you think!

Amy

emily freeman said...

Yay for another party. Hope its okay I lumped all mine together. Love your stuff, girl.

Kara said...

Love all your decor! Merry Christmas thanks for hosting!
Kara-North Texas
John 3:30

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

Thanks for hosting such a fun party Kimba! I love your decorations! :)
Carrie

Anonymous said...

Love the simple beauty of pine cones and paper chains!
Your handmade things are gorgeous.

Millie said...

I've invited myself! Now I'm off to see the homes!

The Lind Family said...

Love, love, love your blog!!!! Thanks for hosting your Open House Party!
~Kym

Jill@Barnes Yard said...

Woo-Hoo Fun Party!

Still Learning said...

Thanks for the great party!

Holly said...

Thanks for hosting, Kimba. Your home looks beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for hosting such a fun party!

Moi said...

So much fun! Glad you are hosting this Kimba! Now..how will I ever have time to look at all these???

Mandy said...

I love your holiday open house. We are currently in the process of moving from a teeny tiny rent house to our new house - so I won't be able to decorate or put my tree up until the 21st or so. I am living vicariously through all your posters. I love it!

Shannon said...

WOW!! A lot of people are coming to the party! I love the paper chain!

Unknown said...

I thought your closeup photos of the tree were just "artsy" angles!

Kelly said...

I'm so excited to see all the Christmas ideas! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

Ashley said...

Great party! Thanks for hosting!!

Pretty Organizer said...

Wow, I'm staring at Wendy's "I'm first!" comment thinking... I'm 152??? What happened to my day and it's only 9:47! Well, I'm in...

THis is my Christmas decor... LATE Garland show and tell (Sorry Nester.. I'm way beyond late!) and wreath bragging blog. LOVE my wreath.

THanks for todays note lady... You're the best. Made all the difference. I'm rocket powered for the day because I'm so encouraged!

Tastey Wassil by the way! My pictures show it! Love you girl!

Megan said...

I am SO excited about the party:) And I LOVE your paper chain! Too cute:) Thanks for having us!

Amanda said...

Awesome party! and LOVE the paper chain on the tree!

Anonymous said...

I'm just feeling such a warm Christmas spirit seeing everyone's homes today. This is a beautiful thing. :) Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

Thanks Kimba for hosting the great party!

I joined in, even though I can't really show any pictures right now. Haha!

Jill said...

So much fun...thanks for hosting!

Merry Christmas!

Lyndsay Wells said...

What a fun thing!

Thanks for hosting such a fun event. I can't wait to go visiting when I get home from workl this evening!

I have two blogs that I'd like to share... I hope that's okay.

Love your blog, am including it in my blogroll.

edeenut said...

What Christmas love going around. It's so fun. thanks for hosting. I've been doing a tradition a day for the past couple weeks and wanted to share.

Caren said...

Thanks for hosting Kimba...I'll be trying to make the rounds as much as I can today. I love it!

Happy Holidays!

Anonymous said...

Your home is lovely. Thanks for the tour. Nice to meet you! Julie =)

Sara said...

Everything is so inspiring, and wonderful. This was fun. A party in my PJ's. It can't get any better.

Charlene said...

Oops! I tried to edit #167 & it created #168 Sorry! Oh what a fun thing to do. Thank you for hosting this for us.

Anonymous said...

Whew... a little late, but I made it~~~!!!

Laura said...

Fun post! Sorry mine is kind of boring! Merry Christmas!

Laura :)

Lady Farmer said...

Thought I'd give it a try ~ I don't have a camera yet so no photos. But I do have some vintage images and some recipes. Hope that counts! It will be fun to see all the others.
Christmas Blessings!
Raeann

Chrysanthemama said...

Thank you!!!

Missy Wertz said...

Kimba, Thanks for posting! I have had your button on my blog for a few days and fretted I would not be ready to participate!
I linked myself twice b/c the first link was to my blog, but the second link is to the post for the Christmas decorating. If you want, you can delete my first post. Thanks! Have a great day!

TidyMom said...

WOW! My head is spinning from all of these parties and the cocktails! LOL

I LOVE your Christmas touches!!

All of this partying.....I'm not getting much done at home! LOL

Thanks for hosting the fun!!

Merry Christmas!
~Tidymom

Kasey said...

Beautiful, as always!

Kristin said...

Thanks for hosting such an amazing party!

Positively Creative! said...

Thanks for hosting such a fun party!!

Melissa said...

Thanks, Kimba! I love your magnet boards and the glitter pinecones are smashing! Merry Christmas!

hotmama said...

Kimba:
I love your blog and your thrifty ideas. Thanks for sharing your faith as well.. I look forward to your Sunday posts the most!
Thanks for sharing yourself with us.
April

Reading Rosie said...

Blessing on your lovely home this Holy Season. Thanks for hosting!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Kimba,
I never would have thought a paper chain could look so beautiful, I love it and I bet you enjoyed the quality time you spent making it together. Enjoy your blog daily.
Christmas Blessings,
Margaret

DeeDee said...

Love it!
This is such fun.
My first year to host a Christmas Tour.
Sweet Blessings and
Merry Christmas
DeeDee

Kim said...

Ok, you are all linked on my blog. I had to link back to a fellow Kim. All these holiday tours are so much fun. I just wish I would have had more time to decorate this year. Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Fun Decorations. Thanks for sharing. I loved reading your blog!

Anonymous said...

I love a good party! Thanks for hosting!

Lamp Tramp said...

How fun....another party! Your home looks lovely. I really love the chains on your tree. Thanks for hosting this event today!
Lamp Tramp!

Carolina Mama said...

What a great tour party! Thanks for sharing.

Carolina Mama said...

p.s. Love the Toile! Would match some things at our house. :)

~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ said...

What a great project to do with a kiddo! Paper chains. I used to make them with at school and have my mom put them on our tree. I don't know how down I'd be with that now, since I'm sort of a theme freak, but yours are adorable! And I bet the kiddo had all kinda fun!

Courtney said...

Hey Kimba! Hope I'm not too late for the part-ay. you are one popular hostess!

Lulu and Co. said...

Kimba your tour was wonderful. So much love the paper chains!!!

Sallie said...

Thanks for spreading some holiday cheer.

HSingMama said...

Thanks for all the inspiration!

Marci @All Things Wonderful said...

Thank you for hosting such a fun party! I love your paper chains.
Merry Christmas!

Nancy said...

Wowee! I'm number 207. LOL Fashionably late but I just saw the party so I just decided to crash it. So glad your tree is half done because that's about the state of my whole house! Yours looks wonderful. xoxo Nancy

Anonymous said...

I love paper chains!!
~Meghan
nutmeg16@sbcglobal.net

catsmum said...

wow so many house parties this year - at five a day I may just get through them all by next christmas !!!!

Musings of a Housewife said...

Your tree is GORGEOUS! Thanks for having us! :=)

Miriam said...

Yay! would love to win that stuff!
Thanks!

Christina said...

So much fun. I am loving reading through all of the links. Thanks for inviting us to your party.

Celestial Charms said...

Your photos are beautiful. This year I too did paper chains for the first time. My daughter and I linked them together after I hand stamped a design on white paper. I must take some photos of them as well. Thanks for hosting your open house party.

Anonymous said...

Love you sight, thanks for the link.
Happy Holidays
Robyn

Ms_Pea said...

Well, since I don't have a blog, I will post here to let you know how much I enjoy your blog and all of your projects/decorations! You have inspired me to think outside of the box on a lot of different things, and I have actaully started tackling some projects of my own! I have been drooling over your embellished bulletin boards since you first showed them, so am keeping my fingers crossed for your drawing :-)

dmvoccola said...

Now to just sit back and enjoy the show! Merry Christmas and thanks for the invite!

Anonymous said...

Your tree decorations look great! I love the paper garland!

The Southern Family said...

Your decor is just lovely and wonderful. Once again, I will have to find several hours to peruse all these!

Sean said...

I love the pictures of your holiday home! Thanks for hosting--I'm off to start partying!

Dianne

Anonymous said...

Kimba thank you for inviting me to your party! With all the tours it will take till spring to visit everyone- by my, it's so much fun!

blessings
mary

The Osborne Family said...

I love your decor! It makes me wanna add some more spunk to mine!

Unknown said...

Kimba,
Your holiday decor looks awesome! I really like your sense of style and taste.

It is going to take me a while to get around to all these blog parties...but I'm gonna do it!

Merry Christmas to you and yours,
Diane

Misti of Studio M Designs said...

Paper chains are fabulous for making memories at Christmastime! What beautiful pictures, why you look like a Southern Living magazine with those paper chains. Hope you had a great time making them. I am still stuck on the mammoth pine cones!

Anne said...

This is so magical touring everyone's homes. Merry Christmas to all!!!

KAZ said...

I love your decorations especially the christmas rings around your tree. Amy

High Heels and a Sippy Cup said...

I love your apothecary jars! Making ordinary things festive is my favorite. :-)

Sara L said...

No blog but I'd love to enter!

Anonymous said...

Love the paper chain.
Merry Christmas!!!!!

spwohnhas AT yahoo DOT com

A Southern Sanctuary said...

I just love coming here and looking into other peoples homes and at their decorations. It is so inspiring. I'm fixing to go and fill up all my apothecary jars with ornaments!

Have a blessed Christmas!

I am Mom said...

you are an inspiration, otherwise why would so many women come to you party without even being able to eat an appetizer! merry, merry christmas to you and your family miss kimba!

Amy {Design Intervention} said...

How fun! Wish I had better picts. and I wish it would all fit in one post, but here's the best that I have to offer! Thanks for hosting!

Anonymous said...

I love the paper chain. I have been enjoying touring everyone's christmas decor. I have so many ideas for next year.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

kymber said...

Hey Kimba!
Kymber here :) (Sorry - couldn't resist). Thanks for inviting us all to participate. I am having so much fun! I love looking at everyones homes - I am getting so many great ideas.
Stop by sometime and say hi!
Blessings to you,
Kymber

Laura D said...

Hi I just found you today. I'm amazed at how many open house their are right now! So fun to see how everyone is decorating and get some good ideas. I love the simplicity and look of your paper chain on the tree. I may have to steal that idea!

Georgia Girl said...

Ok I did both...put your sidebar on my page and linked only to the only Christmas page I got really...so slow at it this week but will be back to add more later in the week. Kimba love all your decor...those paper chains are the best and I hope Lexi and I get to do ours this weekend.

Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog said...

I am coming late to the party - but I made it! Whew!

Thanks for hosting!

Missie said...

This is my first blogging party! I am continually amazed by your creativity. Thanks for your inspiration.

Becca said...

I would like to play, but can't add my link-my blog is private :(

stephanie h said...

Nothing like a blog party to get my butt in gear! LOL

Love all of your decor and can't wait to check everyone else's out! :)

jennifer said...

thanks for doing this!

happylittleprince said...

Can't wait to see what everyone has done!

Donna, The Decorated House said...

Joyful and fun!
It was a delight to come by and visit you.
Merry Christmas!
Donna

Carrie said...

How funny I was just sitting here thinking of how I needed some sort of garland for our living room tree. I was thinking popcorn but then I remembered our 9 month old Boxer puppies (yes...you heard me right, puppies as in TWO! - I know call me CRAZY!!)and I saw your idea of the paper garland. A CLASSIC!! And easy....Thanks again Kimba for a great idea!! GREAT party!!!!

Devoted said...

Love the paper chain. I've linked up. Merry Christmas.

Unknown said...

Your decorations are adorable...... Merry Christmas to you and yours......

Rhonda
rhondalou72@yahoo.com

Sarah said...

I love the paper chains, you found some very pretty paper to use. I remember making & having those on our tree growing up. It really took me back, I might have the kids make some this week

Anonymous said...

I love your ideas, Kimba. You are very talented!

Thrifty Decor Chick said...

I love those paper chains Kimba! I've linked to about 15 of my posts (kidding). :)

Suzann said...

How fun are those paper chains! No linkies from me - I'm so swamped I could cry. This is a tough time for me. But, I'll enjoy everyone else's decorations.

These Are The Days said...

I'm loving your paper chains. I think I'll get on that tomorrow, my kids can't get enough Christmas crafts. Thanks for throwing this party, I enjoy getting ideas from everyone.

Anonymous said...

Scrapbook paper=gorgeous paper chains! Why haven't I thought of that???? Please enter me in the drawing!

Ruth Lee said...

There are so many amazing and talented women out there and it has been so fun to see what everyone has come up with.

Rattlebridge Farm said...

I enjoyed this so much. Your decorations are so festive and pretty!

Angela @ Cottage Magpie said...

Wow, this is amazing! I'm so excited to see what everyone else posted, and I'm joining in, too! Thanks so much for organizing this, it's really cool for you to do it!
~Angela :-)

Southern Fried Gal said...

Thank you so much for hosting this party. I can't wait to get through all the links. I hope I win some of your fabulous gifts! Merry Christmas!

Janelle said...

Wow!!! After looking at YOUR house and some of these links, my place is pretty boring!!! :-) Thanks for hosting!

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

Hi Kimba! I can't wait to go see everyones home, thanks so much for doing this, how sweet of you!

Happy Holidays! Hugs, Cynthia

Paula said...

Thanks for letting me be a part!

Terri said...

A day late but I'm ready :0)

Kimberly said...

What a great party! And thank you for having great prizes! Ooooo, I wanna prize!!

Merry Christmas! :)

Kristina said...

I LOVE the paper chains!!! My mom had some that I made in 2nd grade that we put on the tree year after year!! How fun to look at other poeple's decorations!

Missy Wertz said...

Kimba, I have something for you on my blog. Stop by when you get a chance.

Brenda said...

The paper chain garland is wonderful!

Sandy said...

I have a great tree story, yesterday our kitty climbed way up, almost to the top of the tree! She looked like an ornament. I even took a picture :)

Audra Lynn said...

I love your paper chains! My son and I made one of the construction paper variety this year, but it was brilliant of you to use scrapbook paper. Maybe next year...

Anonymous said...

Your decorations look great...

I used to make the paper chains with my kids when they were small...great memories.

Pls. sign me up for your giveaway.

Kathy :)
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