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Not your typical Christmas present! {vintage, rustic home decor} NEWBIE party started!


Debbiedoo's: Not your typical Christmas present! {vintage, rustic home decor} NEWBIE party started!


Decorating with vintage, rustic, antique decor
This my friends is not your typical Christmas present one would expect from their husbands.
Some girls love diamonds, some love perfume! Me, yes, I love those things too, however, give  me something old, something different, more of a conversation piece, and that  is really the perfect gift for me.
Of course anything rooster works too, just in case your wondering.
You know I love things of sentiment as well. Family treasures are the best gifts of all, from the heart, with meaning and a real history and story to be told.
I will be sharing soon a very lovely gift my father- in- law gave me as well, that I love, however, I have to be dressed purty to show you that one.
This brings me to Mike's  very unique gift to me. Very old, very rustic, and indeed very unique.
The funny thing about this, is that I saw this piece when I was out antiquing with my blogging friends, Cindy and Carrie

I stopped dead in my tracks, said "WOW this is cool", but I have no place at all to put it and Mike would kill me if I come home with it. It wasn't that cheap let's  just say that...it wasn't that expensive either, but it was not the typical good will price, and score I would normally make.
I am frugal like that.
All I can say is, Mike and I are so on the same page sometimes it is scary!
However, it is a good thing, we both like strange and unique stuff.

I am sure you are thinking, why on earth do you like this old, typo's all over, church bulletin? I don't know, I just do!

But no worries, my husband did add in a little bling too... In fact this too is made from old keys and bolts... Pretty cool necklace!

Oh and if you are wondering where we found a place to hang the new bulletin... We found the perfect spot! 
Let's get this Newbie party started.
Next week I will put up the link, and if you can make it, great if, not, no biggie, see you next week.
I just want you to know the option will be available to join in. eclectic family room design by other metros media and blogs Debbiedoo's

This is how the foyer looked a while back.
For the record, you are probably wondering why Mike gave me this early....
He does this every year, he is like a little kid and can't wait, that's why!
{we both are}

Amaze me Monday
Something I whipped up

Labels: Antiques, churches, rustic, Vintage style

posted by Debbiedoos @ 9:37 AM Blessed Serendipity said...

Your antique posting board is so unique and looks great in your entry. I love it! Wouldn't it be fun to display important dates or birthdays on it?


December 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM Sherry@ Ties2ThePast said...

Great gift, your husband did so good!
I got a new compound miter saw & stand for Christmas this year!
Can't wait to open it & have fun!!!!
See you at your party...later!

December 18, 2011 at 1:48 PM 
I love your old register! Mike did good! I think it must be from an old Baptist church because they had Training Union on Sunday nights.

December 18, 2011 at 1:49 PM 
Love your posting board and your party Debbie. Not sure if this will be my last time to party as a Newbie...my followers have grown a lot this month...I maybe over 100 in the next week or two. But it has been fun! Merry christmas and wishing a very blessed new year to you and yours!

December 18, 2011 at 1:54 PM 
So cute! I have seen these before, too. I wonder how many pairs of hands have had the opportunity to change the placards. Such history! andrea@townandprairie

December 18, 2011 at 2:27 PM Christina at I Gotta Create! said...

Your hubbie sounds like a sweet pie!! What a gold-star gift :)

December 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM 

What a wonderful gift! Your husband does know you well!

December 18, 2011 at 2:51 PM Janel@hatingmartha said...

This is great! Imagine the history that board has seen? Sigh...if only antiques could talk. Thanks for hosting again!

December 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM 
Oh my gosh Debbie! What a GREAT gift! Big kudos to your hubby!

 
Wonderful gift and it's so great that you Hubby gets you! Enjoy your week! Hugs, Linda

December 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM 
I love it, and I think you found the perfect place for it.

December 18, 2011 at 3:58 PM Brooke @ Spruce Your Nest said...

I love it! You are a lucky woman :-)

P.S. Thanks for hosting!

December 18, 2011 at 4:09 PM 
love it Deb~! thats a great gift and looks perfect in that spot.

December 18, 2011 at 4:18 PM 
What a neat gift! I think it's so sweet of your husband to get you just what you wanted. It adds alot of personality to your foyer. I'm sure it will become a conversation piece too. Your necklace is very pretty too. I like that kind of jewelrey. I'm going to link up to the Newbie party now.

December 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM 
What a unique piece. A conversation piece for sure! Mike did good.

December 18, 2011 at 4:42 PM 
What a wonderful Christmas present. Truly unique and memorable. Love the necklace too.

December 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM 
Debbie I love that posting board, it reminds me of going to Sunday School with my sisters. Its a great piece of history and it looks great in your entry.It's so sweet that you and Mike are so connected. Great jewelery too.

December 18, 2011 at 4:59 PM 
That is definitely a very unique piece but I like it!!! You won't be seeing that in anyone else's home, that's for sure:) Your hubby read your mind!

One week til the big day! We're heading up to my in-laws for a couple of days then coming home Friday night and spending all Christmas weekend here:) I hope you, hubby and your precious boys have a wonderful Christmas Debbie!

December 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM 
OH, what a wonderful old piece! I love one-of-a-kind things like this...so much history and so wonderful looking! What a great gift!

December 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM 
Debbie, I love your antique posting board and your entrance is the perfect place to display. Yes your husband did real well :-) I would love to know more of the history-I hope someone comes across this on your blog and contacts you with the entire history. Thanks for having this blogging link up it is so fun to have new blogs to browse.

December 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM 
Great new rusty gift, it's right up my alley. Perfect spot for it too.

December 18, 2011 at 7:10 PM http://findingsecrettreasures.blogspot.com said...

I love your Christmas presents! Your husband did reall good! It's wonderful that you are both on the same page! It makes for a wonderful marriage. Merry Christmas to both of you!

December 18, 2011 at 7:28 PM 
I love the posting board! Thanks for the linky party and visiting my blog!! I can't wait to see what else everyone has to share!

December 18, 2011 at 7:35 PM 
I love old, strange, funky unique items as well Debbie. This is an awesome piece. Hubby did well. I remember going through a garage at an estate sale, and having one "gentlemen" tell me that the "girl" stuff was inside. If looks could kill, he would have been very dead. lol

December 18, 2011 at 8:08 PM Daffodil Hill said...

I love all things old! This is a beautiful gift, and you found the PERFECT spot for it! Glad to know I'm not the only one who tends to rush Christmas. I love opening presents early. Have a great week, and thanks for hosting this Newbie party. xo

December 18, 2011 at 8:34 PM 
I love the church sign and I totally get your decorating and your house, how great you and hubby are in synch, so what do all your friends think of your house? Do they get it??


December 18, 2011 at 8:57 PM 
For my B day, my hubby gave me an old pulley from a fishing boat. I love it! My friends didn't sound too impressed when I told them, but I'd love that over jewels and perfume any day =) I love your new board!

December 18, 2011 at 9:06 PM 
I love it! It's a perfectly unique gift & it fits in your home so well. It's just "you".

December 18, 2011 at 9:07 PM 
Hi Debbie Dear! Oh, what a treasure! When I was a little girl our church had a board like this and it changed each Sunday! The Sunday School attendance was there, the Offering was listed and the church membership! How neat! It looks like it found the right spot too! :)

December 18, 2011 at 9:54 PM 
What a great gift Debbie!! Mike did goooood!! Love your new necklace too:)

December 18, 2011 at 9:55 PM Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing said...

Carol, in reference to your question. Yes, my friends get my house LOL..let's just say they do ask a lot of questions though. But I think we have inspired a few to do more thrifting and digging for family treasures.

December 18, 2011 at 10:00 PM 
What a sweetheart! Did you give him a big hug! It's perfect! WOW! ♥♥♥

December 18, 2011 at 10:01 PM laxsupermom said...

Wow! I love how Mike can just about read your mind! What an awesome gift! Love it! Thanks for sharing.

December 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM 
Love this board and where you put it....been offline over a week and couldn't wait to come here and see whatcha been up to...gonna go check out everything I've missed

December 18, 2011 at 10:13 PM 
I like that church board and would love to find something like that. We went to a small country church for over 20 years and the attendance and hymns were always posted. You found a perfect place to hang it.

December 18, 2011 at 10:21 PM Beth Bryson said...

Dear Debbie,

I love your new gift! How awesome! You did a great job placing it in your entry hall. Thank you VERY much for hosting this wonderful NEWBIE PARTY each week....it has really meant a lot to me and, I have "met" some really sweet new blogging friends....all because of you!
Thank you Debbie!!!!!

Merry, Merry!

December 18, 2011 at 10:38 PM Jemsmom said...

You have the most amazing pieces! I love that everything in your home is totally picked out and chosen with love. It is a true joy to see a couple that are so in tune with each other and enjoy the same things! I think it is too funny that you give your presents early because you can't wait! So sweet!

December 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM odetoinspiration said...

That's a pretty neat piece! Super sweet of your hubby:D


December 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM 


I posted this on my own blog, but I wanted to make sure you saw it. Thank you for visiting our blog and leaving such a sweet, encouraging comment. I took your suggestion and came over and linked up to your newbie party post. Thank you for the warm welcome to blogland.


December 19, 2011 at 12:51 AM 
How cool is this girl..you know I would love it..Hugs and smiles Gloria

December 19, 2011 at 1:08 AM Mom Daughter Style said...

im so sorry I linked up. I can't seem to remove my link. it's the toy decorated tree.

December 19, 2011 at 4:48 AM 
I love it Deb! What a great husband you have!


December 19, 2011 at 7:31 AM Formerly known as Frau said...

Love it and you found a perfect spot out front and center!

December 19, 2011 at 8:16 AM 
Congratulations on your Christmas gift! Those are my favorite kind! Thanks for hosting this party for those of us who are new!

I want to add you to my google reader to keep up with everything!

December 19, 2011 at 9:16 AM 
Debbie your home is just beautiful, and your husband knows you so well, what a wonderful gift.

December 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM 
Debbie, you and Mike are on mine and Joe's same page as we have an old solid wood church podium. I love this church board. It is unique and fabulous. Vintage is so the way to go and sometimes you simply must pay a little more and that makes up for all the money saved elsewhere. Olive

December 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM 
What an absolutely fantastic gift Debbie! It just looks so perfect in that spot and I think it is wonderful that your hubby appreciates unique finds as much as you do! :-)

December 19, 2011 at 10:36 AM SheilaG @ Plum Doodles said...

I love your church bulletin board! What a great place to put little messages or quotes, so many possibilities if you decide to change it up a little!

December 19, 2011 at 11:09 AM 
Hey, Debbie! Love that old bullentin board. And the color is fantastic! Hope you and your family have a wonderfully blessed Christmas!

December 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM Savvy Seasons said...

I love it. You have some FANTASTIC pieces throughout your home. What a great gift and it looks terrific in your entry. Enjoy...xoxo ~Liz

December 19, 2011 at 11:33 AM 
I just love your home! It looks so inviting. The pieces you choose add so much life and history to your space. Anyway, thanks for hosting...I think I'm at 70 and 71...a Serving Tray Cocoa Station and some Dining Chair slipcovers. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

December 19, 2011 at 11:45 AM 
Make that 77 & 78. Ha...still sleeping apparently.


December 19, 2011 at 11:47 AM Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer said...

Thank you for hosting. Love your new posting board! Looks great! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

December 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM 
That sure is pretty cool and really unique. Great present, Debbie! Merry Christmas...Christine

December 19, 2011 at 1:27 PM 
I just love it! Many memories from the church we attended as children. He really finds some awesome things so I think he's definitely a keeper! ;-) Things like this are such special gifts ~


December 19, 2011 at 3:37 PM 
Love it! Your husband's love for you is quite evident! You are blessed...as is he! =)

December 19, 2011 at 4:30 PM Lizabeth @ Infuse With Liz said...

How sweet Debbie!
Bless his heart! Looks like a perfect spot for it too!
If I know you- your mind is buzzing on ideas for it already!!
Have yourself a Very Merry Christmas!!

December 19, 2011 at 5:35 PM 
Thanks for hosting. I am a new follower.

December 19, 2011 at 9:03 PM 
To your hubby -- Good Job! That looks perfect in your entry.

December 19, 2011 at 10:17 PM Kathy @ Some of These Things said...

I love it; it's gorgeous!

December 20, 2011 at 3:12 AM 

I love it Debbie! So glad you went back to get it, looks wonderful in your foyer.

December 20, 2011 at 7:59 AM 
Thank you for hosting.

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

December 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM Mary-Sweetwater Style said...

I don't know whether to be sad or proud that this will be my last Newbie party! Started blogging 6 months ago and have 127 followers...yeah me! Thanks for the opportunity to share on your special Newbie Linky!

December 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM 
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a wonderful comment!

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