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October 13, 2014

Creatively Christmas and Dreams Coming True

Remember last week when we talked about dreams? About how important it is to pursue them and to not let the doubt, fear and insecurity get in your way?

Well, today we are so thrilled to be sharing with you about an amazing dream that came true from one of our dearest friends.

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In our minds, Jennifer Rizzo is the queen of all things Christmas and not only have we loved being among the bloggers asked to participate in her annual Holiday Housewalk for the past two years (and this year too!), but we feel tremendously blessed to count Jen as one of our treasured friends. This girl is the real deal!

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So, when we found out that one of her dreams was coming true, the opportunity to publish an amazing collection of Christmas ideas and inspiration, we were chomping at the bit to do anything we could to tell the world about it!

Here’s a sneak peek at Creatively Christmas: Inspired Yuletide Decor.

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Just looking at the photos from the book causes us to have ‘visions of sugarplums dancing in our heads’!

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And not only will you get to see amazing projects that YOU can make but you will also get to tour some truly beautiful homes. Homes that you won’t find on blogs or on Pinterest because they belong to Jen’s local friends.

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And hey…wait a second…lookie there. We recognize those names!

We were so surprised and delighted to be mentioned in Jen’s book!

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You know, something amazing happens when you watch someone else’s dream come true. Not only are you beyond thrilled for them, but it also lights a fire underneath your own dreams.

So today, we’re not just celebrating the release of this amazing book. We’re celebrating the dreamers! And not just the dreamers, but the doers.

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Creatively Christmas: Inspired Yuletide Decor isn’t just another Christmas book. It’s the evidence of a dream that was nurtured and cherished, labored and sweated over. It’s the culmination of hard work and determination. And we couldn’t be more proud of Jennifer for reminding us that it IS possible to make your dreams come true!

The official release date of Creatively Christmas is tomorrow, Oct. 14, but you can pre-order today on Amazon. And you can get more ideas and inspiration every day on Jen’s blog.

All right now dreamers, let’s get out there and start making thing happen!

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  1. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    Congrats ladies!!…such a wonderful dream come true for you and Jen….I so LOVE the Christmas season and decorating my home for my family and friends….so I can see how you can be so very excited about this…I always look forward to your home for every season…especially for Christmas…congrats again!

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  2. Lauren says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Oh I want to crawl into that book and live there! How exciting for her…. And yes inspirational.

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  3. Debbie says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I just love stories like this!! To say that she’s talented is an understatement. I saw so many blogs I know and enjoy on that list, too. I don’t really dream anymore. I’ve fallen victim to old age and oh well. 🙂 Now, I just cheer on the ones running for the roses.

    (That is not to say that I’m not still dreaming of being someone’s mother-in-law and grandma some day. Dreams like that never die. At least I hope they don’t.)

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  4. Anita says

    October 13, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Wow, that is so very exciting for her and for you girls:-) Congratulations!

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  5. Jessica says

    October 13, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    So wonderful to see dreams come to fruition. Inspiring and beautiful!

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  6. Paige.Rose says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    How exciting especially ,because it has to do with the warmest & most giving time of the year! Congrats!!!!

    Paige.Rose

    http://www.TheQuaintSanctuary.blogspot.com

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