Tis' the Season

Yes, it's that time of year again. I look at all of the awesome blogs, admire their trees, with themes, and all matching ornaments. I think they look amazing, but then I drag out all of my old stuff and decorate the tree.

You see, I am a nostalgic freak. I love everything old. I can't part with any of the old ornaments, or even leave them in the box. They all have so much meaning, the ones the kids made, our first Christmas, blah, blah, blah. I can't even buy a new topper, same old angel, love her.

As for the rest of my house, all decorated with JUNK. I have this old stove grate in the middle of my table. I change it for every season. Today I added an old cream can strainer, cool shredded filler, silver Santa, and a cloche. I love the old skates that stand up by themselves.

I collect old metal tool and fishing boxes. I have on old trouble light cover in it. I thought it kind of looked like a bird cage, so I clipped a bird on it. I took these small old candles, wrapped a bit of Christmas sheet music around them, easy. Finally I added the ornaments that were on my parents tree when I was little. 

I don't know if I will get time to post more pics, but I will try.

Merry Christmas!

dana