The tree has been decorated since Thanksgiving. We keep it lit all day long because we enjoy it so much. I love this time of year.
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| Before - plain candles |
I've kept decorating really simple this year, but when I found these candle sticks at the thrift store I thought the actual candles needed a little something extra.
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| After with a little paper, glitter and string. |
What do you think? This is my idea of a Christmas craft. The paper is from an old book. I added a little distressing ink and glitter. Now I want to make a snowflake garland out of the same paper. I've got them cut out, but I need to add a little glitter to them and string them across the mantel.
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| Tricia Romance |
Looking at Christmas art has been a particular joy the past few days. I've been pinning it to either my pinterest page or my facebook page. I sure wish I was able to paint such beautiful things.
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Lee Stroncek
This reminds me of our evenings, just add a lap top instead of the paper, some knitting and a book. Move the dog either closer to the fireplace or put him on the mom's lap and there you have it. Okay, maybe put Duck Dynasty on a television which draws a few more kids to the room. |
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| Kissing the Face by M. Weistling |
"How is it possible to bridge
the gap between our sorry reality and the glad, grateful recognition of the
Incarnation as the mainstay of our faith? We might begin by acknowledging that
if we have neglected the spiritual call of Advent for yet another year, and
have allowed ourselves to become thoroughly frazzled by December 24, all is not
lost. We are, in fact, in very good shape for Christmas.
It is precisely because we are
weary, and poor in spirit, that God can touch us with hope. This is not an easy
truth. It means that we accept our common lot, and take up our share of the
cross. It means that we do not gloss over the evils we confront every day, both
within ourselves and without. Our sacrifices may be great. But as the martyred
archbishop of El Salvador, Oscar Romero, once said, it is only the poor and
hungry, those who know they need someone on their behalf, who can celebrate Christmas."
~Kathleen Norris
i hope you and your family have a very blessed, happy, healthy christmas, dear...
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ReplyDeleteAnd your tree is gorgeous! I keep mine lit all day now, too... it's been rainy and gloomy the last few days and the tree lights being on makes everything seem brighter and more cheerful. :)
Duck Dynasty :) I just discovered it 2 weeks ago while walking on the treadmill one evening. It was the Christmas show and I laughed so hard, I almost feel off the treadmill! Oh boy did I need that laugh.
ReplyDeleteYour tree is so pretty. We have had ours up since Dec. 1st and also keep the lights on all day.
Your Christmas art is so pretty!
The paper chains are darling! I meant to do that. Maybe there is still time!
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