Happy New Year to all of you.  May 2013 bring an abundance of Love, Health & Prosperity your way.  Whether you go out to party or stay snug in your home, I hope you stay safe.  God Bless!

Teddy Bears I made for a show in Clarion, Iowa  2 1/2 years ago.  I love the way they look all hanging out together.

This is my kitchen cupboard.....my favorite thing to decorate with antique, vintage and reproduction items.  I had a plumber come to my house yesterday and he said, "It sure is Christmas-y in here!"  I said thank you.....it's a work in progress.  Not sure if he was trying to tell me I have too much.  It really does make to happy to look at it as I imagine Christmases of the past.  Does anybody else like Christmas decorating as much as I do?  About the middle of January, I will put it away, but putting it "away" means taking it to my basement and displaying it in my family room and office/studio.

These are a few of my favorite things.............also known as a box of happiness.  I hope you are enjoying the season.

Branches collected from the greenbelt, spray painted white, add lights and place in vintage chippy white metal bucket. Place in old wooden wagon, add one chippy white metal pig......and have a Happy Junkin' Christmas!