Christmas Around the Fireplace

Every Christmas, I get the same thrill when I glimpse an ornament and/or a string of lights.

Merry Christmas everybody!

From my home to your home,

may your holiday be filled with

love

joy

peace

and

happiness.

All is black, bright, white and merry.....

When it comes to holiday decorations, I say bring on the ornaments. 

Coffee time, so join me as I share lots of pictures of my Christmas Fireplace all decked out. 

 Be sure to check out how these books add a punch.

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 I love the white swags.

For the mantel, I hung two white swags  with draped berries.

At each end, I placed clusters of ornaments.  I don't like anything matchy matchy, so the corners vary in color and size.

 

The brush Christmas trees are Targets dollar spot  finds.

I search thrifty stores for unique ornaments.

  For some reason, I broke sooo many glass ornaments. 

Ornaments are the perfect accessories and
look great

 on

Christmas trees,

and

 clusters on the mantel.

Lanterns complete the décor around a fireplace.

So obsessed with my sign

 

As you unwrap your gifts,

let the giver know you love them as much as the gift.

Until the next time.

Merry Christmas

Susan

December 25th fireplace dressed in black and white

We waited patiently for this time of the year

and now it's here.

The world begins to look extra beautiful at Christmastime:

a

sea of Christmas trees that take our breath away,

darkness replaced with strings of lights

and

reindeers appearing indoor and outdoor.

Christmas calls for that RED ornament,

pinecones, pinecones and pinecones , 

and

a decorated wreath on every door.

There is no doubt,

  this is the best time of the year.

  It's Joy to the World !

Take another sip of coffee

keep  strolling

and 

enjoy a peek of my decorated mantle.

It's  beginning  to feel a lot like Christmas.

Who's  ready?

Happy holidays!

Susan

Merry Christmas

Merry  Christmas 

Susan

Setting a festive holiday mood around the fireplace

Christmas Cheers!

 This year I thought I would pull together a Winter Warmth fireplace for Christmas.

I wanted to create the perfect Christmas scene for my family to open their gifts and sing Christmas Carols.

I immediately began searching for all things white around the house. It was soooo easy to pull together a winter scene as I love to decorate with shades of white and copper.

However, I  was missing a white swag and a can of snow.  Nothing was going to keep me from my winter vision when a trip to a craft store is nearby.  Right?

Are you one those who celebrate a white Christmas?  We are currently enjoying light weight jacket weather. 

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

This is my wintry scene.

  

The lantern is often used as a
 centerpiece for my table.



The swag sparkles with glittered ornaments. 

It was worth the trip. 

Warm wishes

Thanks for the visit.

Susan

December 25th

December 25th, how patiently we wait for this special day,

when

all the merry wishes from others become a reality.

Merry Christmas!

Leading up to this special day, there is so much JOY listening to the sales staff wishing each customer a Merry Christmas.

  Sounds good to my ears.

and

shoppers  greeting you with a smile and the same wish.

What about the perfect  gift?

HAPPY as you greet your family on this special day;

forgetting all the challenges you faced during the year.

PEACE, that's what it is all about!

Sometimes preparation for this day begins on the 26 of December. 

OMG

the anticipation

and it happens!

T was

 the night before Christmas

 the 25th finally arrives,

and

 you immediately forget the stress,

 the preparation,

as you

focused on this special day.

 

You begin remembering the sayings

 that led up to this day

"it's the most wonderful time of the year"

"O Holy Night"

You remember the sign

"naughty or nice"

Nice it is

 

You remember the sayings on

pillows

artwork

gift bags

gift tags

ornaments

You begin to open your gifts,

occasionally staring at

the beautiful decor

remembering life

is all about

love

joy

peace

happiness

and the birth of our Saviour

The lights

red, white or green

and

multicolor

the design

gift wrapping

paper selection

tree selection

"It's the most wonderful time of the year"

Today is the most wonderful time of the year.

From my home to your home, wishing you happiness.

Susan