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Wordless Wednesday: Holiday Decorating Inspirations

December 12, 2012 by Lisa Pisano 5 Comments

‘Twas two weeks before Christmas and all thru the house…a creature was stirring.

Decorating, actually.

For days and days and days.

That lovely creature was none other than Kathryn, my A.C. Moore-addicted mother.  And that house is her own — the one I grew up in.  And it’s pretty freakin’ amazing at Christmastime.

She does it all on her own — from vision to installation.  Am pretty proud of her  and thought you might enjoy and get inspired, too.  The best part? The price tag: she purchased all of the design elements from KMart, A.C. Moore, Michael’s or her local Dollar Tree. Feel free to pin away!

oxox

-mom a la mode

The designer in her element, and love -- her home

The designer in her element, and love — her home

A view of the living room

A view of the living room

A touch of gold: my mom added the plumes and large florals to this otherwise store-bought tree

A touch of gold: my mom added the plumes and large florals to this otherwise store-bought tree

Oh, Christmas Tree!

Oh, Christmas Tree!

Dining Room French Doors adorned in greens, gold and white lights

Dining Room French Doors adorned in greens, gold and white lights

My mom, Kathryn, and her White Wonderland Tree

My mom, Kathryn, and her White Wonderland Tree

{I was not compensated in any way for this post. All opinions expressed here are solely mine.}

Filed Under: Budget Friendly, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Home, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: A.C. Moore, Christmas decorating ideas, Christmas tree ideas, decorating French Doors, Dollar Tree, Holiday Decorations on Budget, K Mart, mantle ideas, Michael's, white Christmas decorations

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  1. Adele Albanese says

    December 16, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    This pictures brought back so many wonderful memories of your mom. She was such a special person to everyone. I know she is smiling knowing that her Lisa is doing something that meant so much to her for Christmas. That last sentence she wrote on December 12, 2012 has special meaning to me and my family. She brought joy, peace, and happiness to all of us. She is truly missed.

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  2. Carolyn Nap says

    December 12, 2017 at 10:28 PM

    It was wonderful seeing this picture of your beautiful mom!

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  3. Aunt Mimi says

    December 12, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    It’s absolutely beautiful! It’s so hard to pick a favorite. I love the living room view, but what a tree – oh wait, those french doors! How very creative of your Mom! I guess the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree! It’s a veritable Christmas wonderland!

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    • mom a la mode says

      December 13, 2012 at 8:40 PM

      Thanks so much xoxo

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  4. Kathryn DiGuglielmo says

    December 12, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Thank you so much, my daughter, for the beautiful tribute to our home. Our home has always been a source of inspiration for me and making it “a castle” for our family, especially now with the approach of your brother’s wedding day.
    May joy, peace, and happiness always find its way to our door!

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