~2010 Christmas Tree~

Our tree is a hodge podge of ornaments collected throughout the years. When I was about 20, I discovered Pier 1 Imports and started my bachelorette collection...all pinks, purples, turquoise and white glittered ornaments. As time went on and Bill and the kids came into my life, we just started collecting what moved us...terra cotta santas & silver stars from mexico, canoeing & fishing ornaments from the outer banks, angels of all types from craft shows, flip-flops from key west, snowmen of ALL varieties and of course the most special...babies first Christmases. Our tree topper that I LOVE is a gold and glass star from...Rite-Aid! No matter how your tree is decorated, fancy or simple, when you light it for the first time and step back...it's Magical...

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What's wrong with this picture(besides the nasty industrial flooring)? That's right, that is how this girl came to work today. I am in the beginning stages of holiday frazzle....decorating, countless christmas parties, Collins Christmas play, breakfast with Santa, the hubsters birthday and his jingle bells 5k, shopping, wrapping and cooking...have I forgotten anything? Oh yes, my breakfast today and Brennans spoon for his fruit @ daycare....

I love it all though...it's what makes this time of year special ;-)

Snippets from our space ~ Part two

Our banister...

Wooden & metal ornaments...

Courtesy of dollar stores (gotta love a thrifty display that looks more "custom")

Simple mini boxwood wreaths and electric candles...gosh that sofa needs some color! The pillows are ticking stripe, hard to tell. I had to hide my PB pillows that used to be on it from baby drool!

Newel post angels...putting stars atop their trees...(please excuse the hideous border that I inherited with the house!)

I am linking up with Rhoda from Southern Hospitality for her Christmas Vignettes Linky Party. Thank you for stopping by!

Snippets from our space ~ Part one

Actually looks kinda ok there with my grandmothers compote and my Tracy Porter pieces?!

Love this sign!

Our elf on the shelf is Herbie....he has magical powers and reports to Santa every nite!

Some kid stuff....and husbands leg lamp.

~2010 Christmas Mantel~

I am linking up with Layla @ the Lettered Cottage for the Holiday Home Linky Party ~ Thank you for viewing my post and for visiting my blog! My theme is silver and gold with a splash of greenery. Using items I had (mercury glass, hurricane, vintage clock, silver star from mexico, and peace blocks that are ancient) and items purchased from the dollar store (silver & gold bells, silver and gold ornaments and all of the accessories to make the wreath), all that was needed to complete the look was the *fire* aka many strings of lights! I had to edit the base of the fireplace for baby Brennan, but as the years go by, that shall change... I am already thinking about next year, changing it up a bit...hmmm burlap, seashells and fresh greenery......