Christmas Time Treasures

Some years we need to be able to decorate our Christmas tree quickly.  Or, perhaps, we want a second tree in our home that has the designer touch.  The containers of prepackaged coordinating Christmas tree ornaments make beautifully decorating a tree fast and easy! All of the ornaments in a container match and compliment each […]

Tree skirts are the final touch when decorating a Christmas tree.  They certainly make a big difference in the overall look of the tree. No one wants to see the tree stand.  No matter how long you spend decorating a tree, seeing the tree stand diminishes it’s beauty.  A tree skirt not only adds design, […]

 As Christmas approaches, we start to focus on what needs to be done to prepare for the holidays.  One of the first things we do to get into the mood of the season, is to buy, address and mail our Christmas cards.  We want to take a moment to share holiday greetings with our loved […]

One of the easiest ways to decorate a home for Christmas is to change your shower curtain.  It is fast, easy and very effective.  These Christmas shower curtains bring holiday cheer into your bathroom.  You can start your day with a shower and a bit of Christmas cheer everyday of the holiday season.  Plus, if […]

Christmas china is part of our family annual tradition.  It is as important to our home as my bridal china, perhaps even more so.  I set the table every year with our holiday dinnerware.  Not only do the adults love the holiday china, but our children even look forward to seeing the table set with […]

Trains and dolls have always been a part of our Christmas.  We started out receiving them as gifts when we are little.  Then, we gave them to our children as gifts for their first Christmas’.  As we have aged, we have been reluctant to put away our trains and dolls.  Therefore, they have become part […]

There are lots of great Christmas movies available to buy on DVD or Blu-ray.  Since Christmas is a time that many of us have company for several days, it is a really good idea to have Christmas movies on hand for entertaining.  It is nice to be able to sit down, put up your feet […]

If you are searching for that unique Christmas gift that won’t be duplicated, you will definitely want to consider giving these gorgeous Christmas soaps.  Since they are not perishable, these decorative soap gifts can be mailed, arrive early, arrive late or be right on time in a package under the tree. Everyone uses soap, but […]

One of my own personal favorite holiday decorations is the Christmas wreath for the front door.  Not only is a Christmas wreath beautifully decorative, but it is a welcoming beacon to friends, family and guest.  When company arrives at your front door, they are immediately put in a happy and festive mood just seeing the […]

In many homes, the most cherished Christmas decoration is the family nativity set.  We actually have several in our own home, but I do have a favorite.  Each year, I carefully unwrap the individual pieces and arrange the beautiful nativity scene.  Some years, I set it out in our family room or den.  However, last […]

There are definitely times throughout the holiday season that I want to wear just a touch of Christmas fun and celebration.  Christmas earrings are always the perfect choice.  When I am shopping, cooking, or simply greeting my family, I can don Christmas jewelry and instantly feel more festive. The really neat thing about earrings is […]

I love decorating my entire house for Christmas!  I enjoy spreading the holiday spirit by adding something to each room in our home.  For the bedrooms, I enjoy using Christmas Duvet cover sets!  There are some really pretty styles and options that are not too expensive.  Since I only leave them on the beds for […]

Most children hate the dark!  Placing Christmas night lights in their bedrooms or bathrooms has a double benefit.  It adds just enough light to the room to vanquish the darkness without disturbing needed rest.  A night light also add a touch of beautiful Christmas decor to the room. I personally very much remember my childhood […]

The Christmas wreath on the front door is often one of the first “welc0mes” your guests will receive during the holidays.  We often spend hours searching for just the right one.  Once we find a wreath we love, we want to be able to use it for several years.  Plus, no one wants unnecessary expenses […]

Christmas tree ornaments are very precious to all of us.  Year after year, we painstakingly put them on the tree one by one.  Many of us even have a certain place reserved on the tree for certain ornaments.  After Christmas is over, we try to carefully store them to ensure they will be around for […]

We all love Christmas, but when the holidays are over we are faced with the chore of putting all of the decorations away for the next 11 months.  Having a Christmas tree storage bag on wheels will certainly make that job a whole lot easier.  Plus, when you are ready to decorate next year, it […]

Christmas morning is always fun, but you can jazz it up a little more by giving everyone in the whole family the gift of Christmas pajamas on Christmas Eve or before.  Having every member of the family in Christmas pajamas on Christmas morn makes for some really great family photos and a lot of laughter.   […]

I absolutely love my Christmas door mats!  They are among the first decorations I put out for Christmas, and the last I take up.  Christmas door mats are not only for decorative purposes.  They actually serve a very practical purpose, which is the biggest reason why I love them so much. Guests and residents get […]

Few things are more beautiful than an angel tree topper at Christmas.   Angels are such an intricate part of Christmas decorations.   Placing an angel treetop on your Christmas tree seems like a fabulous finishing touch.  From the top of a tree, the angel appears to watch over the home. I personally have several Christmas trees […]

Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees make decorating for Christmas so much easier.   No more dropped pine needles or water to spill on the floor.  The very best part of a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree is that the lights are already in the tree.  The years of struggling with strings of lights for the Christmas tree are […]

Everyone enjoys the beauty of outdoor string lights on the homes in our communities and neighborhoods.  Each year, it seems I discover a new way to hang lights on our home by simply looking around.  I absolutely love these string fairy lights, which are actually just a longer version of the popular icicle lights!  They […]

The Old World Christmas Boxed Ornaments Sets are among the most beautiful available today.  The Old World ornaments are blown glass and are quite lovely on the Christmas tree.  Authentic “Old World Christmas” ornament are handmade, hand painted and embellished by hand.  Due to the labor intensive steps for creating these gorgeous ornaments, they are […]

We all enjoy driving around and seeing the Christmas decorations in our neighborhoods, towns and cities.  It always makes me want to run home and add to our Christmas decorations. The easiest way to quickly decorate, or add to your existing outdoor Christmas decor, is with Christmas “yard art” structures. They really are some of […]

The Unusual Gift of a Christmas Tree Looking for an unusual gift to give for Christmas this year? Do you want one that will last a long time? Maybe even something with a dual purpose? Well, I have the perfect recommendation! A Christmas Tree!   Trees Make Great Gifts As you can see by my […]

I truly love adding touches of Christmas in every room of our home.  Plugging in a Christmas night light is really a fast and easy way to add a bit of Christmas decor in any room, including the bathroom! Night lights also serve a practical purpose, especially at Christmas when furniture and everyday decor have […]

Buri Ornaments are also known as Brushkin or Brushart Animal Ornaments The Buri ornaments are awesome natural ornaments made from a Buri Palm tree without harming the tree.  They make absolutely adorable animal ornaments that often look quite real! I love animals and some of my all time favorite Christmas decorations are the Brushkin animal […]

Madame Alexander Dolls: Great Gifts Today, Treasured Heirlooms Tomorrow Why would I recommend a Christmas Madame Alexander doll?  Simply because over 40 years ago, my parents gave me a Madame Alexander doll.  She was one of my favorite Christmas gifts and I still cherish her today. When I was a little girl, my Madame Alexander […]

Great Lego Gifts for Under $15.00 Kids love Legos!  Parents will love the prices of these Lego Sets perfect for stocking stuffers! These adorable Christmas Lego Sets cost less than $20.00 each, most are actually under $15, and they all make excellent Christmas gifts. Who wouldn’t want a Christmas Lego Train, Santa or Snowman?  Take […]

Simple Christmas throws and blanket can turn your room into a gallery of beautiful Christmas art. For as long as I can remember, my mother has had throw blankets on her chairs and couches. She displays them and uses them until they are threadbare. But, she is not the only woman in our family who […]

Collecting First Christmas Ornaments Some of my own personal favorite ornaments on my tree, are from those “first” events and celebrations in our lives. After nearly 30 years of marriage, my husband and I have quite a collection of Christmas ornaments that commemorate the big events in our lives, starting with our first Christmas together […]