christmas....

I finally worked on some Christmas decorating projects yesterday. Not like waiting until the last minute. In my defense, we had the stomach flu for a week and before that we were finishing up school in preparation for our break.


I decked out the chandelier with beads, ribbon and hanging ornaments.


I pulled out the enormous wooden sconces from the attic and put mini Christmas trees on them.


The window got hanging ornaments, two Christmas cards and the little girl holding candles that I picked up at the Goodwill outlet for $.50. These pictures were all from the dining room.

Brian is home all this week and he's working on the little projects that we've put to the backburner. Projects like trimming out doors and sanding down floors.

I went to Goodwill recently and hit the jackpot. Or at least to me.


I have been wanting a starburst clock forever but never could find one under $50.00. This one I spotted at Goodwill for $7.99. It's a Syroco and in perfect shape. I'm not fond of the gold clock face but I'm not touching it as it's worth around $50-$100 as is. I could see the looks of jealousy disguised as disgust on the other shoppers faces as I was carrying it around. :)


I also found a perfect condition wool afghan. I love the look of coziness it brings to the house. It was $3.99 and is worth between $25-$50! And no I haven't yet made the slipcover for that chair. It is my next project.

I've also been collecting gold mirrors to hang in the hallway on the built in bookcases.


And lastly, I made some new fall/winter curtains for my living room.


I'm preparing to paint some stripes on the wall behind the tv and couch today now that Brian is home to help me tape them off. And tomorrow I'm taking the older girls and two of their friends to the latest Harry Potter movie for part of their Christmas present. Brian and I have already seen it and it was really good so I'm looking forward to seeing how much they will like it.

I might now post until after Christmas so I will wish you all a Merry Christmas right now. May you all have a blessed time with family and friends!