Christmas In My Kitchen::

  looks a bit like this....

Mason jars filled with trinkets

....and all that sparkles.

I used a milk glass cake pedestal that I purchased at the flea this summer. Vintage shiny brites, peppermint sticks, pipe cleaner candy canes, a celluloid reindeer, pine cones and tiny putz houses. Then, came the fun part. Putting it all together ;) 

Do you decorate your kitchen too?

I'm trying to finish last minute details.

Almost done.

How about you?

Have a fun weekend ;)

                             xxx Liz

Peppermint Sticks::

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without these...

Red and White.......

           Peppermint Sticks

I thought you might like some :)

What reminds you of Christmas?

 Hugs,

Liz

Does This Look Like A Tree To You?

   I started cleaning and prepping for Christmas on Friday evening. Being so tired, even over tired as the minutes passed. I began putting things away. Would you believe Fall decor. Yes, I still had Fall decorations out. I couldn't get it together this year. I don't know why other then, no Xmas spirit? Go, figure. Can you relate?
My Hubby laughed and said, "You should decorate your mannequin, she can be your tree." Tree? What? He laughed. You see, for two years now we have had an artificial tree. Long, were the days of cutting down a charlie brown tree. I miss this tradition most, around the Holiday's. Life here is certainly different. I quess this happens to most when our children grow to adulthood. Things change... Traditions change too.
  When it comes to decorating these days.I like to keep it simple. Certain boxes are designated for Christmas in the attic. I keep on telling myself every year. Next year, I'm going through them all to declutter. Yeah, next year silly.
  So, Saturday came and finally I started unpacking the many ornaments. The handmade stocking appeared. A gift from a dear Friend. My creative wheels started turning..
  Just maybe, my Hubby had a good idea after all? Does it look like a fraser fir to you? Be honest now..........
The pins came in handy. What do you think?

   I guess I decorated, MY Tree. OK, I'm laughing now. Yes, the artificial tree is standing with little tinsel in the living room. Everything else, is complete for now. From the looks of things, my Blogging buddies are way ahead of me. Am, I right?
I still have more pics to show you. Stop by when you get a chance. Same place, Same time... Same Vintage channel ;)

                                                                 xxx Liz

I Have A Winner::

            Hi, there! I hope you are having a good Monday.
I picked a winner of the Holiday Giveaway this afternoon.
                A round of applause to : Knititall
                     Congratulations!!!!!
Please email me your information so, I can forward it to Paige Hill @ Where Women Create ;)
    Thanks to all who entered the Giveaway. It was fun reading all the comments submitted. If you have time... a must read. They are all so different, in how we celebrate the Holiday's.

Now, that that's out of the way. I just got home from work and I'm in need of coffee. Stop by tomorrow and I'll give you a glimpse of what I've been up to.
                                                                     Hugs,
                                                                     Liz

Just One More Day!

            I just sat down with a cup of tea. I needed a break, from all the hustle of Christmas. Just a little reminder to enter my Holiday Giveaway, if you haven't already. The contest ends today. Please enter your comment on the previous post or Tweet for 2 chances to win.
I'll be back tomorrow with one lucky winner :)

Back to Christmas decorating....
Have a great Sunday everyone.
                                                           Liz ;)