Hopeful Homemaker

Last year I had this idea.  I wanted to decorate my Christmas tree with old clock faces.  I’m not sure why but I really like them.  I like their various shapes and sizes, their weathered backgrounds.  Plus, they’re circles.  How can you not like circles?

The problem was that I didn’t have any.  So here and there throughout the year I’ve picked up a few, and they’re now hanging on my tree.


I like the overall look quite a bit.  I’ll be watching for more in coming months so I’ll have a larger collection next December.  A simple piece of twine through the center hole in each of them was all I used for hanging.


My collection of bird ornaments were used to fill in the gaps, along with our monogram ornaments.  I keep these in my studio year round so we can use them for other things.


My husband has jokingly dubbed it the “time flies” tree.


I just smile.  I like the clocks anyway.

What do you think?
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Only those who know me best (or who’ve had the courage to ask) know how much I hate the mantel on our family room fireplace.  The mantel in our master bedroom, however, is another story.  I love everything about it, so of course it deserved some holiday cheer:


I use this garland on my fireplace every year.  I love the rich green color and how it plays so dramatically off the soft blues and whites in the room.

New this year is the gorgeous white wreath made from antlers.  I added a simple silver ribbon near the top.


Did I mention that I love this wreath?  It is just so cool!  Painted white, it’s one of my favorite things.


I added more of my silver wire balls to this garland, making the lights a bit more magical.


I kept the color scheme simple, adding only green and silver to the room.  It makes the whole room feel very calm and serene, which is just what I was hoping for.  I could use more calm and serenity in my life!  (who couldn’t?)


And the family room mantel?  Well, I gave my twelve year old daughter my all-time favorite nativity scene and let her decorate it for me.  I think she did a great job.


And the stockings are hung… it’s really Christmas, isn’t it?  Don’t you just love this time of year?

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My front porch is ready for Christmas… garland, wreaths and very long ribbons tied in simple knots.


I’m pleased with the overall feel of the porch.  It makes me smile when I’m backing out of my driveway or coming home.  I love the deep green and the bright red against the white of our home as well as the simple drape of the garland and wreaths.


I hope it makes someone smile and think happy Christmas thoughts when they drive by and see it.  I guess it’s my “Merry Christmas!” to the world.

Do you like it?

Jennifer