Mamaw's Place: 12/04/13

12/4/13

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

I finally got the living room and kitchen decorated. We moved some furniture around a little differently. We actually decided to buy a real tree this year so we put it in the corner. Why is it real trees look too small ... until you get them in the house? But I am happy with it. I love big fat trees.

I still decorate like my mommy did with lots of old fashioned ornaments and icicles. We have a lot of Shiny Brights on the tree that belonged to Hubby's grandmother.

I love the table runner Mom made for t my coffee table. It goes good with the Santa plate I picked up for .50 cents at a yard sale.

I love the little snowmen corner. Especially the candy dish full of Junior Mints.

Hubby is a train nut so I had to get him this afghan.

Back in the early 90's I worked with a man who was good at woodworking. He made me these little dear and sled. They fit perfectly in this little window sill.

This did not photograph well. It is my favorite Santa along with a tree painted by my oldest grandson before he ever started school and a deer my mom made in ceramics.

I collect Emmett Kelly, Jr. clowns. I have four that are Christmas ornaments.

I got to meet him several years ago and he autographed all four of them.

My little poinsettia basket is the first thing I sit out every year. My Mamaw Eden took me shopping when I was 5 years old. She bought me this at McCroy's Five & Dime for .10 cents. It is one of my most prized possessions.