~~~The Reason For the Season~~~

 Helo my friends! I wanted to share with you the 2 Nativity sets we have displayed for Christmas. This first one is our Hummel Nativity set and it is TREASURED. It sits here on the credenza in the foyer.

The angel is watching over, hung with thread:)

The shepard on the left is Joe's favorite piece.

He just looks so humble.

The 3 kings and their camels.

Now we are moving to the tree in the morning room. Joe made this creche when I found this clay set MANY years ago. He based the design on the creche his parents had.

It is a very simple, inexpensive set but I have always loved it.

And it always goes under the tree.

Thanks so much for stopping by, I know how busy everyone is. My sister got here last night so I will be kinda MIA for awhile. I wish you all the most merry and blessed Christmas ever. God bless you all. XO, Pinky

~~~ Christmas Dining Room Tour!!!~~~

 Good Monday morning! It is rainy and damp here but that won't take away my Christmas spirit!!! Yesterday I went on a bus trip to NYC with girlfriends to see the show a Radio City Music Hall and it was fabulous. It drizzled all day there too but we had a GREAT day. Today I am taking you around the dining room. I have not done alot in there this year since our daughter is hosting Christmas. However I may add some things soon since my sister and son are coming from Fl. and I am hosting Christmas eve. So things could change at any moment. As soon as I get my SHOPPING done:):) This is the view as you walk in the front door and look to the right. I have a lighted swag to put over the china closet...

 I placed sparkly gold tipped greens on the window sills with the candles.

 On my TINY server I have my Sparkly Santas, 2 gold trees and some greens. I also swagged some beaded garlands.

 I just love aything sparkly a the holidays.

 I LOOOVE the face on this guy!!!!

 I made my centerpiece several years ago. This is the EASIEST piece to make, here are the details: The tree is premade. So, I placed floral foam into my container and trimmed it so it stuck up above the rim of the container about and inch or so. Then I put a thin dowel into the tree and inserted that down into the foam. Next I used 3 sparkly gold poinsettias and pushed the stems into the foam. Finally, fill in the rest with sparkly floral picks and a few pieces of greens. TA DA, you're done!!!!!

 I love these poinsettias.

 I had the gold urn for quite awhile. To store the piece I just pull the tree out of the center and wrap it with tissue, then store it and the container in a box.

 I found this runner this year at Tuesday Morning. I had been searching for a 90 inch runner for awhile and the colors in this one are PERFECT!!!!! When I walked into the store it literally was the first thing I saw! My deer came from Kirklands several years ago.

 2 vntage bottle brush trees are a new addition this year.

 So there you have it. My "almost done" dining room:) I don't know where the time goes, and I sure don't know how the heck I did all this when I was working:):)  Now I have to get my shopping DONE!!! Have a beautiful week my friends and please pray for all those affected by the tragedy in Connecticut. XO, Pinky

I am linking to these parties:
StoneGable for Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits!

METAMORPHOSIS MONDAY

Little Red House for Mosaic Monday~

Cuisine Kathleen for Let’s Dish!~

StoneGable for Tutorials Tips and Tidbits~

A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday~

Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday~

2805 for Potpourri Friday~

At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday~

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays~

Savvy Southern Style

Cowgirl Up

~~~O Tannenbaum!!!~~~

 Hello everyone and merry Christmas season!!!! It is so hard to believe it is coming so fast! I spent Sunday and today Christmas shopping and got some great deals and had ALOT of fun! I love finding what I feel is the perfect gift. I wanted to share our Christmas tree!!! We have it in the morning room, that is the only spot it would fit:):) The ceiling in here is peaked so it fits well here and I love that I can see it from the hall, the living room and the kitchen.  The skirt is a velvet center with an embroidered edge. I have done this red and gold theme for several years. I have too much invested to change it!

 The poinsettia ornaments were found at LOWES!!!

 I LOVE bling and these ornaments are full of bling!

 Here are some tips for decorating your tree. I use long sparkly branches resting on the tree branches. You just kind of push them in and they fill in the spaces wonderfully. I have a combination of red and gold branches on the tree.

 Here is one type of the gold branches.

 I also have several styles of crystal (faux) hanging pieces.

 I love these stars.

 The "crystals" just sparkle in the sunlight. We haven't had any sun in days so these are not the best pictures and I apologize.

 These are cut out.

 This is my favorite ornament, I think.

 My topper is 2 large bows attached at the front and the back. Then a variety of sticks are inserted into the top of the tree. I actually keep the topper decorated when I take the tree down. I put tissue paper into the loops of the bows to keep them nice.

 My view from the kitchen. We put the table on an angle to accomodate the tree and I like it!

 The green ornament is one of 3 that I have that my Mom made MANY years ago.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my tree. I appreciate every visit and read every comment and try to respond. XO, Pinky
I will be linking to these parties:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Meet Me Monday at You Are Talking Too Much

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Tuesday's Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Cowgirl Up on Tuesday

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

DIY by Design on Wednesday

Uncommonly Yours on Wednesday at Uncommon Designs

Show and Share on Wednesday at Southern Lovely

Tutorials Tips and Tidbits on Thursday at Stone Gable

Show Me Extroidinary on Thursday at The 36th Avenue

Grace at Home on Thursday at Imparting Grace

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Tickled Pink Fridays at 504 Main

Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating

Feature Friday at Blissful and Domestic

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Overflowing with Creativity on Sunday at It's Overflowing

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming
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