Christmas at My House

 

 I waited a long time for this tree.

Several years ago, I passed on an after-Christmas sale

that featured a white flocked white tree.

 

I fell in love with the velvety look of the white flocking

 on the white branches.  I didn't know it would be

 years before I would see one again.

I passed on the sale and spent the

 next several holiday seasons

looking for this tree.

 

This past October, this white flocked white Christmas tree

 was waiting for me in a Craft 2000 store. 

  I wasn't taking any chances this time around. 

 I didn't even wait for it to go on sale. 

 I paid full price -- something this thrifty gal rarely does.

(Thankfully, Crafts 2000 has great prices.)

 

 

 

Here are some of my favorite ornaments this year.

I love George Washington's homeplace, Mt. Vernon. 

 Each year, the Mt. Vernon

Society issues a new ornament. 

 I picked up this one half-price on a recent visit.

(It's from several years back.) 

 The ornament features the front of the famous homeplace

 on the front and a peak into the inside rooms on the back.  I love it!

 

I also made some Regency-style ornaments.

I wasn't satisfied with this one featuring the first sentence of Pride and Prejudice.

  I might remake it next year using several different fonts instead of  just one.

Any suggestions?

 

Merry Christmas to old friends and new!

 

Amy

 

For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Saviour,

which is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11

 

 

The Old Clock

This clock needed a new look.

The shape of the clock has always appealed to me,

 but I have had it for several years.

It's time for a new look.

I made a ruffled ribbon rose for the top.

Since I can never have enough time to read,

I'm going to decorate this clock

with a few of my favorite

writers in mind.

See if you can spot them!

I placed pearls on the clock face.

The shelves were backed with some of my favorite K&Company Papers.

I then went to my favorite thrift store to find some mini treasures --

the itty-bitty aqua bead box and the mini antique red pin cushion.

I had to add some of my linens --

My great grandmother's hankie and a vintage bookmark.

I also made some tag art.

What do you think?

Did you spot all four authors?

One is difficult to see, I admit.

Can you list them for me?

Amy