I BELIEVE
True meaning of Christmas

At this Christmas time my wish for you is...

Peace,

Comfort,

Hope,

Blessings,

and

belief in the true meaning of Christmas.

This is beautiful and will bless your heart!

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

SLIM TWIGGY TREE!

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Slim Twig Christmas Tree
Homespun

The great room Christmas tree is a slim twig tree that has green branches, brown twigs and little pinecones here and there.  We fill it full of homespun ornaments, candy, stars & elves.

Here's a peek ...

 

Some red, white and blue too!

A small tree, garland and a couple of antique windows are placed in the bay window right behind the twig tree.

 

A handmade tree skirt, vintage boxes, sweet little elves and snowmen are at the base of the tree...

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BLACK LION CHRISTMAS

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Black Lion at Christmas.

It's a tradition for us!

Every year my aunt and cousins come to town for our annual Black Lion at Christmas jaunt!  Talk about eye candy, oh my!!!

Take a little peek for your yourself...

I love this china cabinet...the mirror on top is so unique!

This is such a cute plaque...hope I NEVER reach #4!!!

This sweet little mouse with his note to Santa was toooo cute!!!

My pictures just don't do these next few pictures justice.  This booth is full of crystal and silver tableware and is one we spend much time in.  Lots of oohing and ahhing!

Very classy and glamorous and lots of sparkle too!

There were 7 of us in all.  My sisters and one of my cousins weren't able to be in the picture, but here is

my aunt Janie, cousin Sheila, me and mom!

A wonderful time...

fellowship and laughter...

many Oohs and Ahhs...

lots of shopping!

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NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS!

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Nutcrackers

NUTCRACKERS
are Mr. Heart's favorite Christmas decoration.

These nutcrackers have a home
on the den fireplace mantel this year.

Along with a touch of garland,
laced with lights, pine cones and berries...

Glitter trees for some added sparkle!

This antique fireplace mantel was found in an antique shop
here in town and has moved with us from house to house.

Does your hubby have a favorite Christmas decoration?

More nutcrackers, wreaths and berries can be found here on the Great Room Mantel!

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CHRISTMAS CACTUS

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The Christmas Cactus has such a beautiful bloom.

For most of the year we keep these plants on the screen porch.
By the middle of October tiny little buds begin to form
and just before Thanksgiving we bring them inside.

Each blooms a different color.

Each is stunning.

And each year I am captivated by their exquisite beauty!

I am in awe of our Wonderful Creator

as I sit and gaze at these beautiful blooms.

I am in AWE as I ponder how delicate,
how intricate,
and how masterfully they have been made.

And then my heart is reminded that so am I.
And so are you!

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:14

My heart is filled with 
THANKFULNESS & JOY
at this wonderful Christmas time!

Blessings to you my friend!

"The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy."

Psalm 65:8

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