Preview of The Pink Table

Yes, I've found that a little dab of pink will do.

I decorated a small table top tree that I already had

and sat it atop the milkglass cake plate.

Myy daughter gave it to me one Christmas

and I rarely get to use it.

I am super excited about this event,

so I'm giving you a preview. 

I added a table top tree skirt, vintage pink ball ornaments

and a string of silver beaded garland. 

This is just a small glimpse of what you will see on Saturday.

I can hardly wait!

Bonnie:)

The Tree

My sister-in-law fell and broke her hip on Sunday evening.

I was at the hospital yesterday waiting for them to do surgery.

I kept two of her grandchildren today.

They helped me put up the tree.

I couldn't find my new tree skirt and 

I wasn't about to open every box in the attic.

I'll just get a cheapo at the dollar store.

Still trying to keep it simple.

Every year I'm downsizing more.

This was my tree last year.

This was my tree two years ago.

The past few years I've used all of my mom's ornaments. 

I'm still using a few, but this year I felt like I needed a change. 

I'm going from this...

 to this,

still using some of my mom's favorites

while adding a pop of color.

I bought the red and turquoise at the after Christmas sales last year.

My little ones will love the color and I get to be a child again. 

Please keep my family your prayers. 

I am intentionally choosing to count my blessings.

Happy Thanksgiving, 

Bonnie:)

I've already had to get the spray bottle to Callie.

I'm putting up the tree, 

she's determined to pull it down.

Christmas Trees in Candyland

Putting on the finishing touches.

I forgot I had this in the closet. 

It was my mama's.

It was on the TV every Christmas.  

When we divided my parent's things, 

we could only find the tree top. 

I wanted it anyway.

When the sell of the house was final, 

imagine my delight when I found the base.

I made a banner!

Strips of cloth cut from a pack of material from HL.

Yarn wrapped around a square piece of cardboard,

tied in the middle, cut at both ends and tied to the twine.

I could have drapped it from end to end

but I liked the fluff. 

One more add,

a bow for the wreath.

Something's missing.

the LIGHTS!

I think I'll call this

Christmas trees in Candyland.

Okay, maybe I'll drape the banner.  

Too bunchy.

Hope my posts always bring a smile to your face 

and chase the gloomies away. 

Bonnie:)

I Will Not Make a Mad Dash to the Mall

I really don't like the crazies of the holidays.

A mad dash to the mall + road rage + push and shove + 

grab and poke + long lines + exasperated customers and disgruntled employees

=

one crazy, unstable, extreme woman

This year I'm not going to do it. 

I'm buying on-line.

I'm shopping local during the middle of the day

when the crowd is away.

I want to get all of my decorating 

done before Thanksgiving.  

I know!  Don't shoot me down!

My daughter and her husband are coming 

and they won't be home for Christmas. 

Today I went to Hobby Lobby. 

This is my start.

The first thing I got out was my mama's candy dish. 

She kept kisses or peppermint candy all year round. 

This year I have both, candy cane kisses.

I found one of my Santa mugs pushed to the back of a cluttered shelf.

I got the brush tree today at Hobby Lobby.

Yes, I copied Pinterest!

I have wanted trees like this for years. 

Today was my day-all Christmas 1/2 at Hobby Lobby.

To Do:

1.  Spray paint the lantern red.

2.  Add more candies

3.  Add some red candle holders

4.  Add white candles and tie a red ribbon around them.

5.  Add some boxes or books for height.

I will not rush, I will not dash, I will not push, I will not shove, I will not have a break down.

To Be Continued...

Bonnie:)