Approaching the Finish Line...

Happy Friday!  Are you finished decorating for Christmas?  As I approach the finish line, I decided to add a couple more things to my obstacle course.  The good news is that our house doesn't look like we are moving anymore.  Most of the boxes are put away and I just have a few odds and ends to wrap up.  The kitchen is one room that I can check off the list.


I added a pre-lit garland to our banquette and love the festive touch it adds during family dinners.  Just to the right is a chalk board with the official Christmas countdown.  I love that the boys are just as excited as they were when they were five about Christmas. 


I don't know if it is a sign of the economy or what, but everyone is using sticks this year.  Truth be told, I have always loved bringing in natural elements from the garden.  OK, we get it Rene, you like sticks and greenery, hooray.  I stuck these branches into oasis that was placed in the bottom of the pot.  To keep everything from flopping around, I balled up newspaper and stuffed it in place then topped it all off with pine cones.  Mom and I found boxes full of ornaments at the Re-Store for $1 last weekend.  Deal.


As soon as I get a chance, I plan to make stockings with leftover fabric from the ottoman and a remnant I found on clearance last fall.  I thought they would look pretty hanging on the mantle this season with the changes we made to our family room.



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