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!

 

 

 

 

I will be 'decking the halls' this weekend after a much needed deep cleaning. I love seeing the tiny white lights tossed in with greenery all over the house. I must remember to take photos and post after I get everything set up.   If you are like me, it's always a work in progress with items added or moved daily. 

I hope you are all taking some time to sit a spell and enjoy your lights with a cup of eggnog and luscious sugar cookie.

 

 

 

 

It's getting colder outside. Put on that fur cap and get the wreath put up outside. Do you have your decorating done? I am having some work done on my house which won't be done until Friday. Hopefully, I can get everything cleaned up and indoor decorations up this weekend. Outdoor decorations are already up. Happy Holidays. 

  

I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and that you survived Black Friday, if you chose to go out and brave the crowds.  I was exhausted after a long day of cooking, cleaning, organizing, schlepping and cleaning up.......my cozy couch was calling my name. 

 

I love the holidays and Christmas is so special to me.  I love the music, the deocrations, the family time.....it evokes such warm and wonderful feelings of days past.  Even with the chaos of shopping, people seem to be nicer, happier and more generous.  I truly do wish we could keep that spirit year round.

 

Enjoy the holidays!