1. Modern Country that I would like to be apart of.

2. My cousin Rachelle’s blog Kenziepoo, which is a finalist in the Kids at Home category for the Homies Awards so you must go vote now!  And also vote for your favorite Home Design blogs here.

3. A Marimekko Clearance sale.

via House Of Turquoise, Kenziepoo and FinnStyle.

Thanks to all of you that voted for Simply Grove over at the Homes awards.  There are many amazing design blogs so I was honored to have been chosen by some of you.

I will be back on Monday, January 4th.  Until then please have a fun and safe New Years!! xx

Don’t you just love a good giveaway?  The kind that make it worth the time leaving a comment or following the directions given?  Exclusively Home is hosting a year of Giveaways to celebrate the new decade.  Say what??  Yep, one full year of fabulous, make you wanna dance giveaways.  For the month of January they are giving away this perfectly perfect Offi Scando Coffee Table.  (Oh how I am salivating right now!)  All you must do is visit this link, read the details given and sign up for Exclusively Home’s mailing list.  Alright, off you go!

I have been studying homes the last few days and I must say that because I am in such an unclutter mood, homes like the one below, are really inspiring me.  Everything from the simple details to the simple color schemes.  I especially love the pops of color in unexpected places.  And isn’t this particular kitchen dreamy??

via BOLIG

Simply Grove is now accepting 2010 sponsors. If you are interested in advertising on Simply Grove email me at simplygrove22{at}gmail{dot}com.  If you contact me this week you will receive an early bird discount.

Do you want to know what I do the week after Christmas and the few days right before the New Year?  I clean!  And organize.  And clean some more.  Do I enjoy cleaning?  Why yes, yes I do!  I still need a few more days to take my beloved white tree down but everything else will be removed, moved, positioned, dusted, scrubbed and re-hung.  Yippee!!

When do you get the cleaning and organizing bug?

My Bedroom.

BTW, have you voted for your favorite homie yet?  Do you even know what I am talking about?  Or have you already heard about the homies a gazzilion times?  Well, if you haven’t, follow this link and vote for your favorite home design blog, kids at home, green home, home tech or home cooking.  Here is my link if you choose to vote for me.   And here are all of my favorites thus far.  Vote by Tuesday.

There are some pretty fabulous blogs represented so if you are unfamiliar with some of them take your time and check them out!

Just stopping by to say hello! I hope that you all had a great Christmas.  It went by rather quickly for me but regardless it was a great Christmas this year.  My kids had so much fun with all of there cousins and family members.  It was a week to remember.

See you all tomorrow for some inspiration for the New Year!

Merry Christmas to all of you!!  I am singing off until next Monday.  I must finish my shopping and enjoy some awaited moments with my family.  Have a super fabulous week with all of your family and friends!  God Bless.

My Eden Jo is wishing you a Merry Christmas.

My home.

BTW, if you tried the RSS feed its not working but will be working asap.

“Only 3 more sleeps!” My kids are shouting that consistently today. The excitement is growing immensely in our household. I cant believe that I have only 3 more days to listen to Christmas music and I can enjoy my tree for one more week or so. I must enjoy this time and not rush it….right?
Creature Comforts is not only one of my favorite blogs but Ez has one of my favorite FlickrStreams.  She has the cutest Christmas ornaments photographed on her Flickr.  You must take a peek!!  Also make sure to tour her blog today for some great holiday ideas.  You can never get enough of Creature Comforts!

Happy Monday everyone. I hope this week isn’t to crazy for all of you.  I have quite a bit of shopping left but I am confident that I will finish at least by tomorrow…..I hope.

To keep us in the festive mood, here is a glimpse into designer and blogger Iro’s home in Frankfurt.  I am in love with the thought of having a clean and simple space for the holidays.  Iro has created a fresh but very homey space.  A few of my favorite details are the garland (below), angel ornaments and the knit stockings.  Lovely!!

Thank you so much Iro for letting us tour! For more inspiration from Iro visit her blog, Busy Bee’s blog and her Flickr.

I am sure that a majority of you will be shopping, decorating, baking and possibly crafting this weekend.  It seems like this holiday season flew by faster than a jet.  I am trying to soak in every moment with my children and family.    Tis the season to do alot and give alot. I hope that SG’s Christmas ideas inspired you in some way this week.  There were alot of fabulous ideas submitted.  If I have time next week I will post a few more.  Below are a few fun finds that I leave you with.

I stumbled across these images below while looking at a great wedding site, Grey Like Weddings.  The idea of going natural for wrapping is very appealing this year.  Organic and beautiful!

The Inglenook Decor is a newer home decor site.  They offer darling items with great price tags attached.  They even have a $10 section.  If you are in need of any last minute shopping items be sure to check out there site today.  The Inglenook Decor is offering SG readers 10% off until Christmas.  Use the code HOLIDAY at checkout.

I am smitten with these adorable cookies!  My cousin is becoming quite the baker so maybe she can whip me up some of these.

via design is mine.

I know what a busy season this is for everyone and I really appreciate all of your kind emails and comments about my site!   You all inspire me.  Have a great weekend and I will see you on Monday!