Did you know that I never showed you my tree from last year? It’s true, you can check. The theme was Toyland, Toyland. Toyland, Toyland As I finish up this year's tree I thought perhaps you might like to see it. The tree was dedicated to Grandma Jingles childhood. The Antique Toys It was surrounded by the toys of her girlhood. Mr. Bears can still play, but I showed the kids once and then told them “Paws off!”. I truly love this sweet doll. She stands quite tall. The ornament she ... View the Post
A Vintage Advent Calendar for Sweethearts
Happy December 1st! Are you smiling? I hope so. It seems that everyone in blog land has a beautifully decorated house while my home currently looks like a band of monkeys just got back from vacation. But glitter makes everything better! Here is A Vintage Advent Calendar for Sweethearts. A Vintage Advent Calendar for Sweethearts Every year my children each get an advent calendar. Sweet Boy always tells me that his Lego advent calendar is his best present. I have to agree. Every day he is so ... View the Post
Reindeer Games
The Décor family took a trip to Santa Fe over the Thanksgiving holiday. We saw some really amazing things that I plan to share with you in the next few weeks. But I also created some Christmas crafts I call Reindeer Games. Reindeer Games Like so many others, things have been very tight financially in our household. I don’t necessarily think this is a bad thing though. It challenges me to get creative with Christmas gifts. I always love a handmade present, don’t you? In the next few weeks, ... View the Post
Thanksgiving at Jamestown
I had a big elaborate post planned. I also had pies to bake, turkeys to stuff, and presents to buy. In short, I ran out of time. Still, I think you will enjoy Thanksgiving at Jamestown. Thanksgiving at Jamestown Let me say this: Jamestown is one of the BEST living history museums I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. My son did not want to leave. So without further adieu let’s celebrate the men and women who made the original Thanksgiving possible. Replica’s of the Susan Constant, ... View the Post
Acorn Elves
Every year I create a handcrafted ornament or Christmas decoration for my kids. This year it is Acorn Elves. Acorn Elves In addition I make a limited edition for my etsy shop. While this year is no exception, there is twist. I am calling this years ornament “Elves for Ceekay”. This is my good friend Ceekay (with my doxie Rudi). She writes the blog “Thinkin of Home”. Ceekay is currently in the hospital fighting a very bad reaction to her most recent chemotherapy session. Ceekay and I ... View the Post
The Holiday Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg
Last Thanksgiving I arose in the early morning and quietly shut the hotel door behind me while Mr. Décor and Sweet Boy slept on. I was on a mission to photograph the buildings, workers and the holiday wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg before the crowds arrived. Indeed the sun was just coming up, my breath frosty in the cold, as I began to walk along the Duke of Gloucester Street. The Holiday Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg The first wreath I spied had a lovely fir base and was ... View the Post
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