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My (Late) Holiday Decor Post ~ Last Post for 2010!

Happy New Year! Have a fun party to go to? Or perhaps you are having a quite evening in? Or maybe you are reading this post with a bit of a holiday hangover...yes? ha!

This is my last post for 2010, so I thought I would share my holiday decorating.

Here is where I left you....

...and this is the finished tree....

Remember I wanted to do a white christmas, starting with my mantel....

but since my darling mama wanted a traditional one, I changed it to....

I had some helpers....

a supervisor.....

they hung up their hats and got busy...

we fluffed the pillows...

checked the to do list

added some sparkle....

hung the ornaments with care...

and voila!

I did get some of the white I wanted, the dining room is all about the white, silver and gold...

In case you didn't notice all the ballerinas going on here, I did a theme inspired by the Nutcracker Ballet.

So do share, were you on the naughty or nice list...or the nice and naughty list? ha!

Thank you so much for visiting me! You are a darling for dropping by!

Wishing you and yours a very safe and Happy New Year!

Cheers!

I'm partying with the following fabulous hosts!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Merry Christmas darlings!

So sorry I've not posted but it's been more hetic than the norm!

It's early Christmas morning (1 a.m.) and I wanted to say Merry Christmas to you!

Have you been naughty or nice? ;)

I'm be posting after the New Year.

Hope you and your loved ones are safe, warm and having a lovely holiday!

See you next year!

Cheers!

7 Reasons Why You Should Update your Pool's Filtration and Cleaning System

Thinking about replacing your pool's filtration and cleaning system? If you haven't considered it then it's time to start thinking about just how old your current filter and pump is. Letting this one slide may not be the best idea. Here's a few good reasons to think about replacing your current system:

Your pool filter and pool pump work hard to keep your pool shining and fresh almost year-round. Having something running for that long over such a large period of years is cause enough to replace it. Think about the appliances in your house that you've recently replaced and how much life they had left in them at the time. Not much? A pool's filtration system needs to be in top working order. If not, then it's likely to be not cleaning your pool as efficiently as it needs to be cleaned.
It's expected that one day they'll give up the ghost and you'll have to replace them. There's a danger that they'll both go at the same time, when you'll have no funds behind you to sort out the mess. Your pool pump, filtration and cleaning system are the reason it looks so sparkling clean. As a pool owner, you may well have let your duties slide a little bit from time to time. Imagine if you had no choice but to wait for a replacement, and all the while your pool is descending into something resembling a green primordial soup.
New technologies are constantly being created and developed specifically to make your life a lot easier. If you're using an old-fashion vacuum that you have to push around the bottom of a pool with a pole then it's definitely time to move on. Newer models of automated pool vacuums are efficient and more hands-free than ever before.
The time you spend on your pool maintenance is only going to grow the more you put off replacing your system. With innovations such as leaf eater attachments for your vacuum and salt water chlorinators, the time you spend on pool cleaning and maintenance can be cut down to a fraction.
As with all new technologies, the pool maintenance industry is creating more environmentally friendly products. A new cleaner and filtration system uses less energy (saving you money) and is more efficient at its job.
If your pool pump is old and cranky, it's likely that it's making a lot of noise. You could simply replace the motor, but it's only a matter of time before the rest of the pump begins to perish.
If you're replacing one part of your pool's system, perhaps installing a salt chlorinator or new vacuum, think about its compatibility with your current system. Old and new technologies will not necessarily mix well. Replacing the whole system may seem costly at the time, but it will ensure that all parts of your system are running smoothly and at their best.

There are multiple reasons to replace your current system, but it boils down to the simple idea that a new, more efficient cleaning and filtration system will do the job far better than your old one, leaving you with more time and energy to enjoy your pool.

Dazzling Holiday Banners and Glitter glitter Every Where.....

Hellooooo darlings! So sweet of you to drop by!

Holy Mackanolie! Is time flying by for you too? I desperately need it to slowwwww down a bit!

I'm no where near getting any holiday decorating done. Been much to busy with other things...such as....

The pink glittery ones are for a custom order, nursery rhymes with soft pink glittery edges.

It came out soooo pretty!

I also had a custom order (via email) for a christmas and a new year banner, hence the silver glitter florettes.

The sheet music is Auld Lang Syne. (how appropriate ha!)

One side, Joyeux Noel and the other, Bonne Annee. Sadly, I didn't get a chance to snap a photo before I shipped it off, but I do have pictures of this one to share.....

I just listed it on in my Etsy shop. I will be offering a few more, in french and english versions...

Not enought time so I'm only making a few, so grab em while I got em ha!

While I was at it, I made up another adorable banner...I can't show all of it because the customer hasn't received it yet (it's a surprise)...

I really wanted to do all white and silver for this holiday, but mama wants a tree and traditional holiday decor. What mama wants, mama gets! ha! She's 84, she's entitled to call the shots.

This is as far as I got yesterday.

Now I need to change my vision of white and silver to more traditional colors for the mantel. c'est la vie

I've seen so many lovely decorations going on in the blogosphere! I am so jealous you clever people got an early jump on it!

So tell me, whose's been naught and who's been nice? ha!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

If I don't get a chance to see you til next year, I'm sending you big hugs and smoochies and wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Cheers!