What Do You Believe? Prove it!

I decided to make this banner last week after Sunday Morning Bible Study.
It says Savior. I couldn't get the lighting right to where you could read it.
Sorry about that part.

Our Teacher shared a passage in Jeremiah about idols and Gods. It really got me thinking about all the decorating that I do. Does it look like there's an imbalance in my themes? Red and gold, blue and white, snowmen, presents, ribbons and bows. All say Christmas, Family and Friends .... American style.
I love it! All of it! I Love CHRISTmas!

But what is Christmas ... Christian Style? Does your Christian heart show in your decorating? For many years I did not put out a Nativity. It was not until I was in my late 20's and rededicated my life to Christ that the Nativity became an honorable mention in my Christmas Decorating. You see, I still had lots of friends that thought that I was "overboard" in my "new" faith. I didn't want to make them uncomfortable.
How foolish we can be in our youth! How I regret the missed opportunities and conversations that could have arisen from a large prominent statement like a beautiful Nativity.

At any rate.... The scripture is haunting and thought provoking. I wonder how anyone can think that the Bible is not relevant to our lives today.

Jeremiah 10: 1-5
¹ Hear what the LORD says to you, O house of Israel. ² This is what the LORD says:
"Do not learn the ways of the nations
or be terrified by signs in the sky,
though the nations are terrified by them.

³ For the customs of the peoples are worthless;
they cut a tree out of the forest,
and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel.

⁴ They adorn it with silver and gold;
they fasten it with hammer and nails
so it will not totter.

⁵ Like a scarecrow in a melon patch,
their idols cannot speak;
they must be carried
because they cannot walk.
Do not fear them;
they can do no harm
nor can they do any good."

Show'n my Chandies!

This is the chandelier in the Dining room....





This is the chandelier in the kitchen eating area.....

I just love these fat little bluebirds!

Don't forget about my give away.... There is still plenty of time to sign up and have a chance to win one of these ornaments... click here to learn more.

The Christmas Bath

I'm participating in Show and Tell Friday today. Hosted by The lovely and talented Hostess Cindy of My Romantic Home.

Thank you Cindy!
Make sure you zip by there and see what she has going on. Always beautiful ideas!

I'm Just some images from our guest bathroom.

Does Santa shop at Tiffany's when he and the elves get to busy?

Oh, indeed! I think so!

Look at this sweet little Christmas Angel!

She hopes you are all having a wonderful Christmas
Season filled with lots of parties and fun!

Don't forget to sign up for my give away....

Give Away And Moving Toward My 200th Post! WOW!

This year's White House Ornament has arrived! Isn't it beautiful?!

I started collecting these several years ago and now have a tree in our family room dedicated to them. I just love the detail on them.

Do you like them? Do you want one?

Well, now is your chance! I will be giving 3 of these beauties away. Just leave me a comment on this post. I would love to get to 2oo followers. So become a follower or if you are already a follower, that will enter your name in the hat twice! Also, if you would like an even better chance of win.... mention it on your blog and link back to me. I will give you 2 extra points for that! :)

Three different Ornaments.....

Three different winners!

I haven't decided when I will do the drawing yet. Maybe on my 200th post? So you have lots of time.

Seeking Inspiration....In All The Same Places

Every year, after the Christmas Cards are signed and mailed, the biggest part of the Christmas list is finished, and most of the decorating is done (I said most) I make time for my old friends.

We sit down together with a cup of Cocoa, making sure the tree is lit and there is either a Christmas movie on or at least some Christmas music on in the back ground and we start reminiscing. They remind me of all their best ideas.

Home Companion is still a favorite!

These are from the 90's. When I looked the advertising there were no web sites.

GASP!

Well I'm going to finish what I started here.

I hope you are taking time to enjoy your friends and family.
They are the best part of the gathering!

This is the BEST "A" list movie I have seen in years. It is going on my side bar.

The Blind Side is the type of movie that I think we should flock to in droves. It is funny, touching, and portrays Christians in an honest, human, imperfect light. It is a true story that proves that we can still make a difference in peoples lives.
I loved it!

Pink Saturday With A Christmas Twist

Today is Pink Saturday. Beverly at How Sweet The Sound has designated the Saturdays in December Christmas theme. Today we need to share our favorite holiday traditions from the past.

Growing up, my Mom and I would always make cookies. I don't have any pictures but I did decide to have a little Christmas Tree in the kitchen dedicated just to baking.

Over the years I have been collecting little kitchen themed ornaments. These little snowmen are from William-Sonoma. My Sister-in-law gave them to me last year. :)

There are some others that I got when I met CeeKay at Thinkin' of Home for lunch this summer.

She took me into Hobby Lobby for the first time.
I was in Christmas Heaven.

But they remind me of baking with my Mom.

Thank you for stopping by and big thank yous to Beverly at How Sweet The Sound. Make sure you go by and see all the pretty Christmas Posts

Working on Christmas

We are decorating today.....
I hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!