I have a ton of mixed wrapping paper that will last me for the rest of my natural life! I just can't resist it!
My tree never has a theme. It's decorated with ornaments that I've collected most of my life. Many are sentimental things that we bought in places we lived in 30 years in the Navy. Some were my mother's, many are gifts from friends and family. I collect glass icicles. It's an eight-to-nine foot hodge-podge, and I love it!
My mantel will be decorated with my son's collection of nutcrackers this year, along with greenery and red plaid ribbon. I just ordered a red plaid tablecloth and napkins for the dining table. I'll have a few nutcrackers, greenery and glass balls for the centerpiece. I put my large Fontanini creche on a chest in the front hall, and a crystal one in the living room. My Byers' Choice Dickens carolers go on the piano in the music room, and either peppermint or gingerbread men in the kitchen. That's pretty much it. I put a tiny tree with Hallmark miniature ornaments in the guest room, and greenery and blue and green plaid ribbon in the bedroom.
Happy Decorating!
My tree never has a theme. It's decorated with ornaments that I've collected most of my life. Many are sentimental things that we bought in places we lived in 30 years in the Navy. Some were my mother's, many are gifts from friends and family. I collect glass icicles. It's an eight-to-nine foot hodge-podge, and I love it!
My mantel will be decorated with my son's collection of nutcrackers this year, along with greenery and red plaid ribbon. I just ordered a red plaid tablecloth and napkins for the dining table. I'll have a few nutcrackers, greenery and glass balls for the centerpiece. I put my large Fontanini creche on a chest in the front hall, and a crystal one in the living room. My Byers' Choice Dickens carolers go on the piano in the music room, and either peppermint or gingerbread men in the kitchen. That's pretty much it. I put a tiny tree with Hallmark miniature ornaments in the guest room, and greenery and blue and green plaid ribbon in the bedroom.
Happy Decorating!