Scenes from Sunday Morning.... Happy Christmas-ness!

HO HO HO Helloooo! :) 

Just sharing some of the Christmas love around our house. 

You won't see any major themes or fresh ideas. LOL!

It's pretty much the same every year.  

But you know what?

That's the way we like it. 

I did buy matching stockings. We have a handsome new Son-in-Law 

that we are so happy about! 

I added the last piece of the Willow Tree Nativity scene. The Creche.

I can't believe how much I love this tradition. I re-read the Nativity story in Matthew,

Luke and John. If we couldn't have any Christmas at all, I would be happy just 

putting out the Nativity. 

This is Christmas to me.

I changed out the ribbon in the family room.... Unfortunately.... I couldn't find enough of it to 

do all the decor. But I do like it on the pendant lights.

I was picking up some make up in Walgreens and went down the Christmas aisle.

I found this cute little decorative street clock.... 

Perfect for my little sleigh scene.

 I used my Nikko Happy Holiday dishes instead of my Nutcracker 

dishes from World Market. Still love them all these years later.

And that is pretty much it.... Everything else is the same.

 No snow.... Just warm hearts full of love and good cheer!

Merry Christmas!

It's about to get a little Christmassy up in here!

Hello my friends! 

Did you miss me? I missed you!

I think that life is finally getting back to "normal" around here (whatever that is).

The wedding is over, however, our garage is full of wedding stuff. And it will

probably stay that way for at least a couple more weeks. 

The wedding was wonderful. I can't wait to show the pictures.

The photographer said that they won't be ready until the 15th! 

Ugh! Oh! The waiting! 

Here's the sad thing... I didn't take ANY pictures. I was so busy being 

the Mother-of-the-Bride, that I just didn't bother. 

The house is decorated and most of the presents have been "acquired". 

It's just a matter of getting them wrapped and under the tree. 

I'm debating on doing cards.... 

Yes? 

No?

What do you think?

At any rate... I do so hope you are enjoying the holidays and not just surviving them.

Scenes From Around the Livingroom

Hello and Merry Christmas!

Welcome to our cozy little home.

Our decorations don't change to much from year to year. I might 

add a little here or a little there, but for the most part, it is the same. 

I have actually downsized the holiday decor over the years.

 Here is the entry way. 

Nutcrackers to greet you and make sure you sign the guest book. 

 My Dad's copy of Handel's  The Messiah. 

He sang tenor for many years.

 Not quite sure how we ended up with a copy of it as the inside has a lable that reads 

Property of The First Baptist Church of Jefferson City MO. 

hmmmm .... shhhhhhh!

 The coffee table makes a nice landing for Santa's overflowing sled. 

This table reminds me a little of the big department store windows at Christmas time. 

My mom would drive my dad crazy until he would take us into Chicago to see the windows. 

That was when we lived in a suburb outside of  The Windy City.

 

 Santa is taking a little break and wondering how in the world he 

got all of those toys packed in the sled to begin with!

 Look at that face! You can almost hear him asking himself,

"Can I get one more teddy bear in there?"

 Here is the little pine hutch. 

 More nutcrackers.... do we have a theme here?

The Troops On Guard!

Next the tree...

I'm joining Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Happy Thanksgiving!!

And so the count down begins! 

Are you ready? 

We are. Actually we aren't hosting this year so things are

simple. I am taking a few dishes but that is so much easier 

than having everyone over.

I thought that I would share one last Thanksgiving tablescape with you.

 If you come by often you will notice some of the same things 

and some different things. 

 But really it is always about using what you have in different ways. 

 I love it when I don't have to buy anything and I can still

end up with a totally different table. 

 The centerpiece is made up bits and pieces of all of my fall

decor. The bouquets are fall bouquets that I bought several years ago 

for a fall bridal shower that I hosted. 

NO! I don't save everything... just a lot.

Little wooden Indians and Pilgrims purchased at Michaels.... years and

years ago.

I hope you and your family have a Wonderful, Blessed, Safe and 

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'll be joining: 
Bernideen's for Friends Sharing Tea
Lavender Garden Cottage for Cottage Style

   Posed Perfection for All Things Thursday Hop  Katherines Corner for Favorite Things  A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden  From My Front Porch To Yours for Treasure Hunt Thursday

FRIDAY!

It's going to be a beautiful Fall weekend here in Phoenix!

 Lots to do. 

Craft Shows (FUN)

Starting my Christmas shopping (FUN)

New Quiche Recipe (YUM)

Fall tablescape idea that I want to work out (more FUN)

 OH! And we got a new entertainment center that I want to 

show you.... more on that later. :)

What about you? 

Big plans?

Classy Pumpkin Painting

 Saturday was a fun day.  I spent it with the lovely ladies of 

Sweet Stops.  

You can see more about them here.

It was held at my friend Debi's house. 

SOME DAY I'm going to do a whole photo shoot of just her gorgeous 

home. 

 

 It was lunch and then a quick painting class.

There were so many fun ideas. Look at these sweet little dinner rolls. 

How smart!

Of course what's a craft class without a cupcake station?

 

 So at some point... the paint has to hit the pumpkin. 

 Every table had all the supplies needed.

 

 Such a fun afternoon! 

Thanks Ladies!

I'm joining: Someday Crafts

Craftberry Bush,

Imparting Grace

Stone Gable

My Romantic Home

Common Ground

The Charm of Home

P.S. Don't forget Fresh-Cut Friday 

The party starts tomorrow night!