The Stockings Were Hung...

There are 13 days left, well 12 1/2, before Christmas. This is one of my most favorite times of the year. And, as I grow older, I am becoming more and more low key about it. I still do the lights and the tree, and my ceramic trees of course.. but I found my decorations are more things that are the things that are flashy or trendy, but more things that are classic and that I can still enjoy in 50 years. The things in my home for Christmas are things that mean something to me. Special ornaments from our first Christmas together, and from this year, our first married Christmas. I have ceramic trees that remind me of the one that my grandmother had when I was growing up. They really are beautiful, and I hope to add to my collection over the years.


Steven and I have also decorated with the Moon and Star vintage glass that we collect. Its a simple, but festive touch throughout the house. The glass reflects the lights of the tree and its a beautiful, simple, decoration for the season.


The newest item that I can't wait to add is a starter set of the wire light balls. A dear friend made me a starter set out of the chicken wire and I need to add lights. There are 4 of them, so I would like to 2 clear, and 1 red, and 1 green. They are really outdoor decorations that you hang in trees, so I need to figure out where to hang them, but I may put them inside for this year.. or until we have trees in the yard!


I'm not nearly down with the shopping, but I'm not stressed about it. It will get done when it gets done. I'm more into enjoying my favorite Christmas movies, singing Christmas carols, spending time with my family and friends, and this weekend... baking!


Its really going to be A Merry Christmas...

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