I've Decked The Halls!

Come on in and I'll show you around!

There's always a candy dish just inside the front

door. It's become a tradition that people look for! The gold beaded topiary is extra festive wearing my collection of vintage snowflake pins! A silver bread basket holds some tiny packages and vintage ornaments. I've had the Silent Night wrapped one since I was 12 years old. I played a Christmas piano duet with a pianist and she gave me a little piano pin in that box as a thank you. Mr. Fern was nice enough to move across the room and give up his space for the tree. :) It's a nice spot since we can also enjoy it from the foyer and dining room, too! We used to get a live tree. I miss the fresh smell! I don't miss stringing the lights, the prickly needles or forgetting to water it! This one looks pretty real, I think. This little skiing snowman was on the family tree for my first Christmas 49 years ago! There's always so much to look at! I love the variety of ornaments and the stories behind each one! And of course, nothing is more magical than the tree at nighttime! My huge frosty penguin is keeping watch over the Charlie Brown tree in the family room! I couldn't resist buying him several years ago. He was just too cute and quirky! The kitchen sink needed a little something! The top of the china cabinet did, too!

And of course I had to have a little holiday spirit

at my desk so I can feel the Christmas cheer

while I visit all of you!

♥