Thursday, December 6, 2007

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Okay, so it's not a big Christmas tree , but it's better than nothing! It really looks pretty in here at night when it's dark outside. The lights on the little trees give the room a nice glow. Now, where to put all the presents? Right now, they are being stored in my bedroom. What a mess in there! The mantel is a work in progress, as I hope to find more red pieces to use on it. I saw some beautiful stemmed glass votive holders today in red, but they were $15 each. I wanted six of them, so decided to pass. Maybe I'll find something like that on sale after Christmas? Note: new fireplace screen! Yay! ( a long story!)
This is my very favorite Christmas decoration. This is a nativity set that my mother in law gave to us the first year we were married. The kids always enjoyed helping me put out the display and I am so thankful it has survived all these years. (I did have to glue Joseph's lantern back on a couple of times) Since we've lived in our current home (three years) I've never really had a place to display our nativity. This is the first year I have the new cabinet in the dining area and am very happy with how the nativity is displayed on top. The star is new this year.... Hobby Lobby! (1/2 price, of course) I hope you guys are getting along well with your decorations and preparations. My husband and I shopped today and got a LOT of our shopping done. I think I can finish up by myself in one day, if all goes well. I love the feeling of being almost ready... but I love the feeling of being completely ready a whole lot more!

5 comments:

  1. I noticed the new fire screen right away. I like it!! Love your decorations!

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  2. Penny, your Christmas decorations are so pretty and I'm so proud of you for being almost done! I've accomplished "almost started"! LOL. Are you ready for the wedding!!!! What a memorable Christmas at your house!

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  3. Looks great! Our nativities are my favorite, too. We have our tree up and are slowly getting the rest of the decorations arranged. Thanks for sharing your great pictures!

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  4. Hi Pen,
    Your little trees are really cute, you are not a scrooge, you are Pen with two little trees.
    It sure is a good feeling when we get things under control isn't it? It looks like you got a lot done.
    NANCY JO

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  5. Penny, your decorations look great. I like your mantel and I bet the trees are so pretty with their lights shinning at night. We also have a special nativity that has survied loving little hands.Linda

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