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Exactly what I want, Winter decor for my after Xmas. I’m putting away the Holiday decor. Thank you for sharing dear Marty.
I’m posting a Winter tablescape that I created for a family luncheon.
Thank you for hosting for us this week, it’s my first post for 2020.
Hope you have a terrific and a healthy 2020.
Fabby
Thanks so much for hosting!
Thanks for hosting Marty!!
Hi Marty. thanks for hosting! By the way, I featured you over at All About Home this week.
Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for hosting the party.
Happy New Year,
Kippi
Thank you so much for hosting! This week I am excited to share my 2020 goals and tips, highlights of 2019 and four amazing book reccomendations! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Dear Marty! Oh, I need this post as I have seen to have lost my decorating Mojo since after Christmas! I pray you had a wonderful Christmas time and here’s to blogging with you in 2020!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Love this party Marty. After taking down all the Christmas the house seems so sparse so it is fun to get inspiration here.
Have a great week.
xoxo
Oooh Fun, Marty – I haven’t been on a link party in what feels like ages! Thanks for always hosting!!
Happy Tuesday, Marty! January seems to be all about organization for all of us, so I’ll throw my latest tip in the mix too, along with an idea for Galentine’s Day. Have a great week, and thank you for inviting us in.
Happy new year
Thank you for hosting! This is what I featured the week of 12-30 to 1-3 on my blog. On Tuesday morning was a Christmas Tree Pizza Pull Apart. Wednesday was Croissant French Toast with Strawberries . And wrapping up the Holidays was Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup. Enjoy!
Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Thanks so much for hosting, Marty! I’m super excited about all the after Christmas decorating ideas. I definitely miss the twinkling lights on the tree. Hope your New Year was a special one. Hugs, CoCo