Santa Claus is Coming to Town

I believe truly Jesus is the Reason for the Season, 

but I think He believes in Santa Claus too.

Santa Claus is the spirit of giving 

and Jesus was all about giving. 

Don't you agree?

I started collecting Santa mugs this year. 

In just a short time, I had collected 12.  

Only a few are alike. 

Most of them are very different, 

unique.

I've had fun just moving them all around.

They've held candy canes and trees 

and kisses.

This winking Santa is the most unique. 

The wink opens and closes when the mug is tilted.

Most of the mugs are marked.

This face of Santa was not painted,

which makes it somewhat different.

Some Santas have eyes wide open.

This is the only painted sleeping Santa that I have. 

Oh you better watch out, 

you better not cry, 

you better not pout, 

I'm telling you why,

Santa Claus is coming to town.

Yes, I Still Believe, 

Bonnie:)

A Pink Christmas...again

Christmas is almost here, and 

I've yet to show you all the rooms in my house.

I finally got around to doing the PINK room.

I used mostly pink and silver balls this year. 

I hung my Shiney Brites from the mirror

and added white lights. 

This is the first year that I've used the milk glass

that I love so much.  I've enjoyed cleaning each piece.

Does anyone else like washing their pretty glass?

The Dollar Tree fake silver tray

was perfect for making it all shine.

I didn't make the ornament with pearls, 

but I like the idea.  That's something I think I can do. 

The mercury glass votices were 1/2 price.

I bought three of these trays. 

They proved quite useful.

I bought this at the end of Christmas sale last year.

It's glass and I don't do glass very well:(, 

It's a pretty for sure. 

Callie Anne thinks she's just as pretty in pink

as the rest of the room.

I agree. 

Merry Christmas From My Heart to Yours, 

Bonnie:)

Wrapped in Love

Today feels like the day after Christmas,

you know those feelings you get when it's all over,

the mully-grubs as my mama would call it,

you know,

the house is empty and in complete dissaray, 

dishes need washing, 

wrapping paper litters the floor, 

the kids are gone 

and you're missing those babies.

Yet, I am filled with a deep sense of peace

and satisfaction that God is Emmanuel,

He indeed has come very near. 

So, until I can get the house in order, 

wrap the presents, and get ready for the next few days, 

I'll share some of the wrappings from Nashville. 

Sometimes all you need is a simple bowl of ornaments
and the lights on the tree to stir the emotions of Christmas.

Vintage ornaments take me back to a much
simpler day when trees were filled with
bulbs lights, Shiney brites, and icicles.

There was always something special about
sitting beside a lighted tree at bedtime.

Glass ornaments reflecting the lights adds more twinkle
to an already glistening ornament.

Both of my girls enjoy the vintage-like bulbs.

It's amazing how the tree changes when little ones are added.

I think we would all agree that
the sweetest wrappings come not in paper packages
but are wrapped in love from above.

These are our joy and delight.

I thank the Lord above,
for sending these loves to us.

Even sick with fever,
these little munchkins were full of joy.

Thanks for sharing our joy!

Merry Christmas,
Bonnie:)

A Little Touch of Christmas

Just adding a little Christmas to every room.

I had to have a little of my own sand and sea.

Decorating this room, gave me a chance to use

a favorite piece of my blue glass. 

I'm leaning into JOY this Christmas. 

Someone once told me, 

"Surround yourself with the things you love and you'll always be happy."

I bought the two candle holders at The Dollar Tree.

That's right, $1!

They made me think of the sea.

I am getting ready to mail the Giveaway Prize.

I'm keeping this one for myself. 

I see a star, a bright and shiney star.

See there, up there, it is so very far.

(A song my girl sang as a 5 year old in a Christmas play.)

Hope you enjoyed the blue room

and are enjoying a little touch of Christmas everywhere this year. 

It's only 10 days til Santa comes!

Bonnie:)

Cast Your Vote and Once Last Chance for a Giveaway

Now, it's time to cast your vote.

Which table will it be?

Table #1:  Blue Christmas

Table #2: Happy Birthday, Jesus

Table #3:The Christmas Bird

Table #4:  Silver and Snow

Table #5:  Sand and Sea

Table #6:  Simple Elegance

Table #7:  Black Tie

Table #8: Red Berries and Balls

Table #9:  Pink with Promise

Which do you prefer?

Giveaway winner announced this evening.

Table #9: Pink With Promise

Just got back from the city, 

HOT 'lanta!

I'm telling you, 

I was country come to town

but that's another post!

Table #9 is

Pink with Promise

I guess you know who's table this is.

Does this look familiar?

Of course, it does.

I chose Pink Georgia transfer ware 

made in England.

The stemware is Pink Swirl by Noritake, 

both compliments of a couple of my friends. 

I added some silver with the pink.

I filled my milkglass baskets with silver bells. 

Each guest at my table got hugs and kisses:)

I bought this ornament at the end-of-the-season sale. 

It is one of my favorites this year.

My shop, my blog, my table is always about PROMISE!

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders,

and He will be called Wonderful, Counselor,

Mighty God, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of his government and peace, 

there will be no end."

Isaiah 9:6-7

Jesus, yes Promise...

For His government and peace will never end!

Bonnie:)

A last look at the tables tomorrow.  

I will announce the winner of the Giveaway tomorrow evening.