Our Picture WindowThe cabin feels festive and bright with its assortment of holiday decorations, a mix of old and new, some handmade, others cherished gifts and special keepsakes. Winter just doesn't seem so chilly and cold with the warmth the holidays brings.
Happy Birthday!For so many years, I've set up this manger scene. It's grown a bit as I add a piece or two. Desirae made the mini-grapevine wreath that adorns the front top of the manger stall in a "Holiday Magic" craft class I taught about 15 years ago. Each year, her wreath brings back a special memory and it adds a special sparkle to the manger!
"All is calm...all is bright"My favorite tree ornament is this "four seasons" ball I purchased the year Desirae was born. Each side features a mother and child in each season of the year. The little mouse asleep atop the moon is one I made the Christmas prior to Desirae's birth. Seems a lot of my Christmas memories are connected to my daughter ... hmmm :) Christmas time spent with children is very magical.
Cabin Christmas Tree
What would the holidays be without the tree!?! ... always my very favorite part of decorating for the holidays. This year, our star needed some repair. The star is the only one I have ever had for our annual tree. It's been with me for every Christmas for almost 30 years now. It's a wonder it's made it through every move and every year of celebration. It was originally purchased at a dime store for $1.99, but it's priceless to me.
Enjoy the special beauty of the season, no matter which holiday, if any, you may celebrate!
