Christmas Displays

"What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past,
courage for the present, hope for the future. It is
a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with
blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may
lead to peace. "
            ~Agnes M. Pahro

   I love Christmas displays - I love to see how the things I have collected over the years for Christmas can be put together in a beautiful group. I decided to make a few Christmas-y displays today using my little shelf and a pretty tiered cake stand that I have. I took lots of photos and wore myself out running all over the house looking for just the right finishing touches. I hope you like the pictures and have fun making your own Christmas displays! Christmas is just around the corner now!

I am linking to Show and Tell Friday, How Do You Deck The Halls, and What's It Wednesday. :)

Drawing by Jennelise

Christmas Candle

"A Christmas candle is a lovely thing;
It makes no noise at all,
But softly gives itself away."
              ~Eva Logue

   I've made a recent discovery that I love candles! Not just at Christmas time but all of the time and I love the beautiful little votive holders that you can find here and there. On a recent antiquing trip I found the most gorgeous candleholder made of cut crystal. It absolutely sparkles when you light a candle inside it! I put it on the coffee table in the family room and in the evening when everyone sits there I light the candles and turn the Christmas tree lights on and it looks just magical! I took some pictures of my new favorite candle and a swag my Mum and I made this year with a large sparkly red rose and some beautiful dusted berries (P.S. The last photo is of another sparkly red flower that I found this year and think is very pretty). I hope you like them and the little drawing - it is one of a pair that I did in the 'Whoville' style. This week I am also joining two blog parties: Table Top Tuesday and Wow Us Wednesdays. I hope everyone is enjoying the Holidays!

                      Drawing by Jennelise

Around the Christmas Tree

"Our hearts grow tender with childhood
memories and love of kindred, and we are
better throughout the year for having, in
spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time."
                   ~Laura Ingalls Wilder

  I braved a shopping mall today (crazy I know but I had the day off) - didn't find what I was looking for but had a fun and festive time anyway! This week I was given a tripod by my extremely generous and lovely boss who is himself a photography pro. The first thing I did with it was take pictures of our Christmas tree and decorations set up in the family room. I couldn't get any good pictures before because the light is so dim in there and I couldn't hold my camera steady enough! With the help of my new tripod I think I have captured everything pretty well! Thankyou Bill! My Mum decorates the tree and made the garland on the mantle - years of collecting and adding treasures! I hope you like the pictures and the little drawing I have included as well. Happy Holidays!

This week I am joining the Saturday Show Off blog party at The Rose Garden in Malevik.

Drawing by Jennelise