Under the Tree

I find that you don't have to just put presents under a tree when decorating.  For instance,  Cutty's Toy Tree has once again arisen on the island in our kitchen.   Since it's in the kitchen, there most likely won't be presents under it, so what to do with the space?    I decided to load it up with even more toys and goodies for a complete feast for the eyes of Christmas cheer. 

Cutty's Toy Tree

  

Mr. Bingle! 

Scary Sailor

White Christmas Sister Dolls

Vintage Angels

Christmas Bells Are Ringing...

As I am going through all the many storage bins that are marked "Christmas", every now and then I stumble upon something that I had forgotten about!   'Twas the case with this lovely vintage biscuit tin... The tin itself is a holiday treasure but what was inside was even more exciting.   There were at least 100 vintage bells, probably from the 1940s and all different colors!  

A lovely vintage tin filled with... 

Gorgeous Christmas Bells! 

The details in the glass are amazing! 

Wrapping, Ribbons & Bows

As mentioned before, I typically buy wrapping paper when I see it throughout the year and it almost always isn't "christmas" themed.   It's a delight when I start to get things organized for Christmas and I go back and find all the wonderful paper I have bought!   This year's theme of wrapping will be golds and reds... very festive!  Stay tuned for the finished wrapped gifts as Christmas nears... 

This red and gold paper almost looks like fabric! 

I love a bag filled with wrapping goodies

Up close detail on some of the ornament gift toppers

Ready and waiting to be put to work on Christmas gifts! 

Christmas Inspiration

As the holiday approaches, I took advantage recently of a rainy day and did some inspiration reading by the fire for the Christmas season.   With the fire going, it will heat up the entire morning room and make it wonderfully cozy... perfect for some tea and reading!  

Heating up the house on a rainy day...

Christmas inspiration