christmas decorations

i don't have anything new stamped to show you but i did put up the tree & inside christmas decorations last night..............i usually put this garland on the fireplace, but decided to do something different this year--i put it on the buffet in the foyer.  i used to have over 80 nativities but over the years have given some away  or don't put some out.  i've gone for a more "minimalist" way of decorating & only put out my real favorites.  i love the way this turned out!

this is a special pewter set from my friend lynn--she lives 5 miles away from me but i haven't seen her in about 4 years.  some friends are in your life for a long time & others come & go.............i think of her often when i look at this set.

normally i have just the garland & stockings on the mantel.  i like this here, but i wish it had more height variety to it . 

i need to go to the craft room & prepare for stamp camp, but i'm tempted to curl up in bed with a book or a movie!!  yesterday it was in the 80's & today the 50's!!!   i refuse to turn on the air conditioner OR the heater!!!!!!  i love blankets!!

check back tomorrow for more.........decorations or stamped stuff ?-? !!

                  can you believe it's december?!?!?!?!?!!!!