Decorating, Part 3

 Piling pretties in a wooden bowl is a fun way to decorate, and using dough bowls for centerpieces is a lovely way to show off seasonal decor.

This Christmas I chose for the nativity only Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.

The glass candle holder gives off this beautiful pattern when a votive is lit. 

My mother gave me this delicate ornament. I placed it on the metal piece to showcase its simple beauty.

My mother had a Santa collection, and this one was always my favorite.

Below is another scene on the bookcase.

The boy and girl in their snowsuits are two ornaments that are rarely hung on the Christmas tree because I like them on the shelf.

This year I have a new favorite ornament to cherish.

My friend Mary had it specially designed to look like us.

The next three I came across while thrifting/shopping.

Finally got around to making the outside look a little festive.

Hope these last few days before Christmas are filled with joyful anticipation.

I'm Done!

With a few changes I'm finally done. I woke up very early Wednesday morning and took down a display on top of the refrigerator. I was not pleased with the way it turned out so down it came. 

Presents for Tallulah and Etta

I tried a cluster of ornaments and liked the look so well I did two more for the living room tree. The sheer red and green ribbons I had saved came in handy. 

Soon I will put out the Christmas placemats.

These containers of Shiny Brites are perennial favorites.

The ribbon tree was a gift from a friend.

The green one I once placed in my mother's nursing home room.

I attached the tag that read

Thank You,

Mom, for lots

of Christmas memories. We

love you today

and every day.

The white one I found at a thrift store in Covington last year.

It seemed to go with the cotton in the picture. 

 

I like to decorate the organ top in the same way year after year.

There is a small tree in the garage room. It has only lights and two strands of garland. You can't tell it from the pictures, but that garland is absolutely beautiful.

Since we play Dirty Santa in the garage after our big Christmas Eve meal, I wanted that room to have a festive look, too. 

I'll end tonight's post with a few ornaments. This first one is new this year.

It came from a dollar store in Munford. I wanted it for the word COZY.

The shine sparkle twinkle ornament is a cute one from Les and Pennee.

And you know why I chose this one.

Christmas Details

 Decorating the house for Christmas brings me so much pleasure. Many of the lovely ornaments and objects have fond memories attached to them.

I believe the trees were first this year. Or maybe it was the mantel.

Many ornaments never reach the tree.

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 collection of tiny trees high up on architectural wood piece

ornaments in a wood box

arrangement in a sewing machine drawer

More to come...stay tuned.

Merry Little Christmas Decorations

 Love this time of year! 

The top of the refrigerator usually has bowls and jars of cookie cutters but a few extras were added for this time of the year. 

  This grouping is on the guest bedroom desk.

The wood house is my latest little "treasure" find at Abandoned Antiques. 

Sweet little houses are hard to resist. 

This one hangs on the tree.

my latest angel painting

It was inspired because of news about the December 21st Christmas Star.

This bucket stores old magazines near my comfortable chair.

December issues are kept for all their lovely ideas.

Vintage ornaments in antique dough bowl are found on the dining table.

one of three golden angel ornaments

This one made with gold cord, Elmer's glue, and food coloring is now several decades old. I think I had more crafting patience back then.

I like to look for unique ornaments year round.

And what fun to show them off at Christmas!

Parade of Ornaments

 I haven't done a parade of ornaments in several years. So here goes...

This year I didn't get to hang as many ornaments. It was hard to leave many in their boxes in storage. Of course, this makes me realize I have way too many ornaments. But fancy or plain they are so special, especially the ones given to me by important people in my life.