Merry Christmas!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqrxz-bfzUCcCkacAENJ7n-JBM4LNwkBByiUCvfbPj2Tt9znr03Ur9oP2fE6-ao4QWiEwUn5cIS-Z8ozMNpMZ_qB2UMpTNDvCp3vW5HACkyKCce3Zq-4PNHJcUkIOLPhP09XutUaLFlk/s1600/Natal1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqrxz-bfzUCcCkacAENJ7n-JBM4LNwkBByiUCvfbPj2Tt9znr03Ur9oP2fE6-ao4QWiEwUn5cIS-Z8ozMNpMZ_qB2UMpTNDvCp3vW5HACkyKCce3Zq-4PNHJcUkIOLPhP09XutUaLFlk/s400/Natal1.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">My dears, I wish the Holy Christmas may be a continuous, uninterrupted and wonderful Source of Love, blessings, peace and light for each one of you and your dear families. Thank you and a special kiss in the heart of each one of you!</div><br /><br /><br />

Merry Christmas!

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More Christmas at the Château de Moissac

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCCMVRp2SGl3vT7vQZarzg8v3M8PaCpJ2jrJa5NRQvchESl8CrQIVpqsNoKxmUzCF3CBAAXkp0a0ix3ttJ5f2A5pOmt_tWr5QM8PSruyumZx2LZPqRcBo5SfHKunNO7ywvWjeu4ypnr-8/s640/25plaid-fourrire_w641h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="477" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCCMVRp2SGl3vT7vQZarzg8v3M8PaCpJ2jrJa5NRQvchESl8CrQIVpqsNoKxmUzCF3CBAAXkp0a0ix3ttJ5f2A5pOmt_tWr5QM8PSruyumZx2LZPqRcBo5SfHKunNO7ywvWjeu4ypnr-8/s640/25plaid-fourrire_w641h478.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><center style="text-align: justify;">"Overlooking the plain Aups to the heart of the Haut-Var, stands a stone building dating from the late sixteenth century the castle of Moissac. For ten years, Louis and Marie-Christine, moved by this place, proceeded to restore it. This remains a need to abandon, as the owners like to say, a work of Titan and Ant.</center><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc96hb7LGBCYqyBLach2ybYz0dN0b5mJfaHcEF8z7tvbh8jll78gbZg4uLvF1RkwNwPPvAKNaFoe8p4e6rAOaL1fB0ALAHM6C-R5hH-QJj88QY207V0HWYN7uc6SUpZxLWwIx3EftauI0e/s640/25escalier-principal_home_h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc96hb7LGBCYqyBLach2ybYz0dN0b5mJfaHcEF8z7tvbh8jll78gbZg4uLvF1RkwNwPPvAKNaFoe8p4e6rAOaL1fB0ALAHM6C-R5hH-QJj88QY207V0HWYN7uc6SUpZxLWwIx3EftauI0e/s640/25escalier-principal_home_h478.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><center style="text-align: justify;">Everything has been redone in the traditional way, with the old. Louis maîtred'oeuvre, managed only entire site. Marie-Christine, stylist job, took care of the decor, revealing tastefully essential materials: lime, stone and wood ranges in color from very subtle. Tonight, tassels, beads and lights reflected in the antique mirrors.</center><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsr1snWXRmGor5fQGVpNhrVVBxH2qHs9UHFxvEfziwAb6JTSwV7G9Rg34zMyvx8mTtL_3kDv3B1pMBJ7YieHfJHfE9QVEt4PRvNbpxBra6wQ8QYDwZErtF-jWFZnoXSuWOZyRI_TShxdn/s640/25salle-a-manger_w641h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="477" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsr1snWXRmGor5fQGVpNhrVVBxH2qHs9UHFxvEfziwAb6JTSwV7G9Rg34zMyvx8mTtL_3kDv3B1pMBJ7YieHfJHfE9QVEt4PRvNbpxBra6wQ8QYDwZErtF-jWFZnoXSuWOZyRI_TShxdn/s640/25salle-a-manger_w641h478.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><center><div style="text-align: justify;">On Christmas Eve, tassels, beads and lights reflected in the antique mirrors. The twilight, so sweet, as it ignites candles repeated infinitely. Christmas here is timeless. This place, both theatrical, poetic and magnificent, lends itself to the magic of the holidays and delicacies Louis prepares in its huge vaulted kitchen is the heart of the home.</div></center><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BVPdWIyY7flLTzkyJMtd19Q458Tmr5-HpSRqe1XcCv0l7KYayf-TxAY7MmhEF5xm8gwu-iH6EBHHJ9iiHMfQgqGRg4oqQ-N3u1kFOwabO98pQ9rLLX3jPgKynFj5PeHa4MI3Ue3t8r-r/s640/25girandole_home_h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BVPdWIyY7flLTzkyJMtd19Q458Tmr5-HpSRqe1XcCv0l7KYayf-TxAY7MmhEF5xm8gwu-iH6EBHHJ9iiHMfQgqGRg4oqQ-N3u1kFOwabO98pQ9rLLX3jPgKynFj5PeHa4MI3Ue3t8r-r/s640/25girandole_home_h478.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><center style="text-align: justify;">According to the custom of Provence, a large wicker tray full of tasty treats to enjoy religiously: the famous thirteen desserts of Christmas reminiscent of the Last Supper thirteen guests. According to tradition, the board consists of four "beggars": hazelnuts or walnuts (symbol des Augustins), figs (Franciscans), almonds (Carmelites), raisins (Dominicans). There are also focaccia (broken bread in remembrance of the Christ) and six dried fruit of choice (raisins, oranges, dates ...). An equally instructive that closing this charming single night in a mesmerizing.</center><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn-maison-deco.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/maisondeco/cuisine/recevoir/un-reveillon-chic-dans-un-chateau/deco-table-noel/1053936-1-fre-FR/Deco-table-noel_w641h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://cdn-maison-deco.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/maisondeco/cuisine/recevoir/un-reveillon-chic-dans-un-chateau/deco-table-noel/1053936-1-fre-FR/Deco-table-noel_w641h478.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><center style="text-align: justify;">At midnight, at Château de Moissac, the doors open to the south. Menu, truffle, tapenade and thirteen desserts. It's like paradise".</center><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7N2rBzfaDatsbXfK6F0r75BdVbA7lZzIc5TKD2ajwUBxLAAuyP8P1PBdP-lqtBLqAiqvpp2PlimgVvxTEIaih8pf7dtTHavhmyTxg-TmuOy_Iw-A-2Vdpf7z9sBqGLsY-z6oi50b3bdf/s640/25plateau-osier_home_h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7N2rBzfaDatsbXfK6F0r75BdVbA7lZzIc5TKD2ajwUBxLAAuyP8P1PBdP-lqtBLqAiqvpp2PlimgVvxTEIaih8pf7dtTHavhmyTxg-TmuOy_Iw-A-2Vdpf7z9sBqGLsY-z6oi50b3bdf/s640/25plateau-osier_home_h478.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7d-weH5xxhvuopQZMrLYVus_kwr4mXVOrCiYxy-zAZ1-fFpsCZsTKb8FKucSFHy_J6hqVarUoW1_f6OlTfAzxxqSsL_KhBpRuY_Ta7myaz1T4Z3NJPaR0aNOvxdIl2YCAS4mLkYh0ENGh/s400/25buffet_w641h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7d-weH5xxhvuopQZMrLYVus_kwr4mXVOrCiYxy-zAZ1-fFpsCZsTKb8FKucSFHy_J6hqVarUoW1_f6OlTfAzxxqSsL_KhBpRuY_Ta7myaz1T4Z3NJPaR0aNOvxdIl2YCAS4mLkYh0ENGh/s400/25buffet_w641h478.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cH5S2Xn9Q1v8YPlWwmUu4brnyc-Py-AMHOeKs4GiGwnBWK-sXmn6_wb45taao72JbQBdp95p4VYHN5rGU39WSJZ3w_ryZXKsuyHM76q0ggdoyLAdiCYD2YWw7iE27ndcNgOoDtKELKBV/s400/25Truffe_w641h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cH5S2Xn9Q1v8YPlWwmUu4brnyc-Py-AMHOeKs4GiGwnBWK-sXmn6_wb45taao72JbQBdp95p4VYHN5rGU39WSJZ3w_ryZXKsuyHM76q0ggdoyLAdiCYD2YWw7iE27ndcNgOoDtKELKBV/s400/25Truffe_w641h478.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylsIYauaTsOX6p0SY59gAgicKxMHQhbJtl-_HeuYjKJ9dAssvuZbDXrwAaahWb2K3vorfnZPR5ZfhtayC2QLkdZHnG5_y-yl0_qSuG9PoA9DewC-xjrO8b3LzInumuS0muKqAEfTTSqzo/s640/25olivier_w641h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylsIYauaTsOX6p0SY59gAgicKxMHQhbJtl-_HeuYjKJ9dAssvuZbDXrwAaahWb2K3vorfnZPR5ZfhtayC2QLkdZHnG5_y-yl0_qSuG9PoA9DewC-xjrO8b3LzInumuS0muKqAEfTTSqzo/s640/25olivier_w641h478.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/saveurs/ms9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/saveurs/ms9.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn-maison-deco.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/maisondeco/cuisine/recevoir/un-reveillon-chic-dans-un-chateau/veau-a-la-tapenade/972400-1-fre-FR/veau-a-la-tapenade_w641h478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://cdn-maison-deco.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/maisondeco/cuisine/recevoir/un-reveillon-chic-dans-un-chateau/veau-a-la-tapenade/972400-1-fre-FR/veau-a-la-tapenade_w641h478.jpg" width="641" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />More Château de Moissac <a href="http://marieagneau.blogspot.com.br/2012/12/a-christmas-in-french-castle-chateau-de.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />via: <a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/homepage.html">Château de Moissac</a>, <a href="http://myfrenchcountryhome.blogspot.com.br/2012/12/christmas-at-chateau-de-moissac.html">My French Country Home</a>, <a href="http://www.maison-deco.com/cuisine/recevoir/Un-reveillon-chic-dans-un-chateau">Maison Déco</a><br /><br /><br />

More Christmas at the Château de Moissac

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DIY Paper Bows for Christmas Decor

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BowTieBows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="697" src="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BowTieBows.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I love bows and these that Lia made and are on her blog Ellinée are indeed adorable, aren't they? And best of all is that we can use them in a thousand different ideas. Perfect for Christmas decoration!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PaperBows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="700" src="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PaperBows.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PaperTree3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="652" src="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PaperTree3.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/RibbonInstructionsA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="1193" src="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/RibbonInstructionsA.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />via: <a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/freebie-friday-how-to-make-a-paper-bow/">Ellinée</a><br /><br /><br />

DIY Paper Bows for Christmas Decor

I love bows and these that Lia made and are on her blog Ellinée are indeed adorable, aren't they? And best of all is that we can use the...

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Snowflakes Inspirations

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Inspiration_Snowflakes11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="560" src="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Inspiration_Snowflakes11.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Look what amazing finding I found on the beautiful <a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/mood-board-monday-snowflakes/">Lia's blog, the Ellinée</a>! Lia shows us several beautiful inspiratios. It's worth checking. Really, a wonderful finding for all those who love Christmas!</div><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63630331/6-beautiful-elegant-snowflake-sugar?ref=sr_gallery_16&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Snowflake+cookie&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Snowflake Sugar Cookies by Crafted Cookie on Etsy</a><br />2. <a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/freebie-friday-paper-snowflake-templates/">Paper Snowflakes from Ellinée.com</a><br />3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61350880/snow-cluster-earrings-silver-white?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=snow&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fjewelry">Snow Cluster Earrings by Ooooh Shiny on Etsy</a><br />4. <a href="http://www.christmastimeclipart.com/wordtemplate/snowy-holiday-cheer-invitation.html">Snowy Holiday Cheer Invitation by Ellinée</a><br />5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64602809/snowflake-burlap-gift-bags?ref=tre-1180209742-2">Snowflake Burlap Gift Bags by Funky Shique on Etsy</a><br />6. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86281233/5-snowflake-chocolate-lollipops">White Chocolate Snowflake Lollipops by The Frosted Petticoat on Etsy</a><br />7. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85336496/winter-snow-photography-turquoise-blue">Christmas Snow by Madden Photography on Esty</a><br />8. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85251206/snowflake-necklace-let-it-snow-solid?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=snow&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fjewelry">Let it Snow Necklace by Pure Roxin Print on Etsy</a><br /><br /><br /><br />via: <a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/mood-board-monday-snowflakes/">Ellinée</a><br /><br /><br />

Snowflakes Inspirations

Look what amazing finding I found on the beautiful Lia's blog, the Ellinée ! Lia shows us several beautiful inspiratios. It's worth ...

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A Christmas in a French Castle

<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="700" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms1.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A French Christmas in a Castle! Can you imagine anything more romantic and delicious? I love France, Paris, Provence, the vineyards, the castles, the fields covered with lavender, the cottages, everything, everything. Anyway, if I were to cite all the things I love in France this text would not end.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I loved when I found this Château on the lovely blog <a href="http://wishmade.blogspot.com.br/">Wishmade</a>, with the source link (wonderful when they do that!). I went immediately to the <a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/baroque_enchantment.html">Château's site</a>, which is called Château de Moissac-Bellevue. Built in a hill-top village, a refuge for lovers of ancient stones in the early 17th century. The Château de Moissac-Bellevue was a residence dedicated to relaxation, owned by a noble family from Provence.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now see for yourselves a Christmas in this gorgeous Château!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="700" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms0.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="465" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms6.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="698" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms5.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="465" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms8.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms7.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="465" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms4.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms3.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="465" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/tonalite/ms2.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/instants/ms6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/images/instants/ms6.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><center>Photography by Henri Del Olmo, Bernard Touillon, Patrick Van Robaeys</center><br />More Château de Moissac <a href="http://marieagneau.blogspot.com.br/2012/12/more-christmas-at-chateau-de-moissac.html">HERE</a><br /><br />via: <a href="http://chateaudemoissac.fr/homepage.html">Château de Moissac</a>

A Christmas in a French Castle

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DIY Paper Snowflakes

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Snowflakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="441" src="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Snowflakes.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Snowflakes are pure joy! And how much joy they can bring to our Christmas party! They can be used in a thousand things and places. I can not imagine a Christmas without the lovely snowflakes. Look at this amazing <a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/freebie-friday-paper-snowflake-templates/">Ellinnée's tutorial</a>. Aren't they beautiful?</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ShowflakeInstructions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ShowflakeInstructions.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><br /><br />INSTRUCTIONS<br /><br /><br />PRINTING TEMPLATES: Open PDF of small, medium or large snowflake. Print the large template onto 6 pieces of white paper, the medium on 2 and the small on 1 page. This template will give you the guides to cut and fold. Go to Ellinée's templates to print and download:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/LargeSnowflake.pdf">Large Snowflake</a> - <a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/MediumSnowflake.pdf">Medium Snowflake</a> - <a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SmallSnowflake.pdf">Small Snowflake</a><br /><br /><br />CUT & FOLD: Trim off extra paper then on the medium and small cut out the square pieces. Fold each square, printed side out, into a triangle using the dotted line as a guide. Cut folded triangle on the guidelines with scissors. Each snowflake will need 6 triangles and there will be 6 cuts on each triangle.<br /><br /><br />FORMING THREE DIMENSIONAL SNOWFLAKE: Open and flatten each triangle back into a square. Beginning with the the center cuts, roll the 2 inside triangles points towards each other, overlap and tape or glue together. For small and medium snowflakes you can use a pencil or toothpick to help you form the smallest shape. Turn the paper over, overlap the points and tape or glue (I find that scotch tape and hot glue work the best and a few of you suggested glue dots which I will try next). Continue with last two layers, rotating sides each time. Once all 6 pieces have been formed, you can hot glue, tape or staple 3 of the ends together securely. Make sure your rolls are going the same direction, back to back. Do the same with the other 3 then attach the two groups of ends together to form a snowflake. On larger snowflakes, attach each arm of the flake together in the area half way from center to end. This last step will keep the snowflake full and evenly open.<br /><br /><br />HANGING & DECORATING: Using a small punch, create a hole in top point so that you can run a string or fishing line through for hanging. You might also use a double stick tape to secure them to windows or flat surfaces. The smaller snowflakes are perfect for a gift wrap topper and can easily be tied onto your package with ribbon or sting.<br /><br /><br /><br />via: <a href="http://www.ellinee.com/blog/freebie-friday-paper-snowflake-templates/">Ellinée</a><br /><br /><br />

DIY Paper Snowflakes

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Christmas table

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Turquoise Christmas

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Turquoise Christmas

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