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My Christmas Garland

Reading Nester's blog inspired me to go out and make my own garland for Christmas this year! I wasn't as creative as some of the ladies, but I hit the after Thanksgiving sales at Michaels and picked up two strands of cheapo garland, and some swags with pine cones...all fake, so I can use it next year. I also picked up some berries, but I couldn't work them in. Thanks for looking at my handy work!


We don't have a mantel, or a fireplace. But, I thought my kitchen bar/counter worked quite well.


Ben helped me hang the garland. It tied ribbons throughout the garland to give it more color.


I love this Christmas stocking. I found it at a local bazaar (the same bazaar I purchased the cute stuffed pumpkin). I wanted to get two stockings, one for me and Ben, but I couldn't find two I liked, and this was the last one left. I decided it was large enough that we could share!


I set up my nativity scene on the counter. It was a gift from a dear church friend. I think she purchased it in Mexico. It fits perfectly with the decorations!

I ended up tying the berries with gold ribbon and placing them on the counter. I think it makes for a nice display.

Thanks for looking at my garland! To see more beautiful garlands, head over to Nesting Place and read "Your Garland is Showing!" Blessings to your Christmas season!

Our Thanksgiving 2008

As promised, here are some pictures from Thanksgiving!



I loved our Thanksgiving table setting! I had fun creating this quick and easy centerpiece for the main table. I moved our normal centerpiece for the smaller table.

Look at these cute cornucopias I made for party favors. I took sugar cones and filled them with candy corn, and fruit runts. I saw the idea on the family fun website. They were originally meant to be name cards, but I omitted that part.

I printed this Thanksgiving greeting off Country Home magazine's website.
It was perfect for our bookshelf!

Thank you for looking at my Thanksgiving decorations. I hope to have our Christmas decorations posted soon. I am still in process of decorating. We bought our tree last weekend. I enjoyed decorating it with Ben!