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Have you ever noticed that when you are a child

it feels like Christmas takes forever to get here?

And when you are an adult it is here before you know it!

I felt like I got a late start on it, but

I did most of my Christmas decorating on Saturday –

It was so fun to look at all of the things I haven’t

seen for a year… Why do we have so many

things for something that we only leave

up about a month? Or maybe that’s just me!

I may just have to leave it up a little longer this year.

It is amazing how a greenery garland with lights

wrapped around it

can transform a mantle! Throw in some

pretty goblets, candles,and a couple of ornaments

and you have holiday décor!

I am not sure about the ribbon on these candles – too much?

I put the wreath on the front door – The old fashioned Santa is

an ornament I got at the Michaels after Christmas

sale a few years back. I haven’t put

the lights and greenery up around the outside of

the door yet – it was 12 degree’s here today!

I may be dedicated – but not stupid!

Here is my entryway table – I went quite lavish with it.

But hey – it’s Christmas right? It’s the one

time of the year that glitter, gold, and ruffles work!

Unless you happen to be a five year old at a ballet recital.

I am so in love with red! And fruit..

flowers… candles…. dishes…..its a long list.

And seriously – is there anything cuter than

a bowl and pitcher??

And then there is wrought iron – don’t even

get me started on wrought iron –

love.it.

mmmmm…. its iron, and someone wrought it ……..

Whats not to love!

All of the things you have seen here I have had for

a few years. I love to go out after Christmas

and find goodies at 75% off.

And the wrought iron, candle holders, and dishes

are things I use year round. I just “holiday’d” them up

I collected these houses over several years –

I love the miniature town! Why does everything

seem cuter in miniature? Especially chubby thighs……..

And speaking of chubby thighs -

I will be baking some Sugar Cookies this week to fill this snowman cookie jar.

Tune in to my Tasty Tuesday post this week for the recipe!

Here are a couple of my favorite

Longaberger Christmas baskets.

I put them out every year, filled with cider and cocoa packets.

I put together a simple centerpiece for my kitchen

table – look here to see the one I made for the dining table.

I still have more to do, but I am loving the feeling

of the house right now. It feels very warm and “Holiday” ish!

I also spent a lot of time making Christmas

gifts this weekend – I will have some fun and

thrifty craft ideas

to share with you soon!

Now I am off to get my cup of cocoa and sit by the tree!