Heaven-not-Harvard

Handmade Christmas was a success

we typically make many gifts we give to others at Christas time, so this years Handmade pledge was not a new concept for us. However this year, the kids each had to ake their gifts that they gifted to each other.  

Flannery to Liam- a fleece blanket

 

Siena to Flannery- a much needed black skirt.

Francesca to  Zelie-knitted kittens

Liam to Seamus- a new art portfolio

the next two, I confess mama had to "help" with!

Seamus to Francesca-book pocket wall hanging

Zelie to Siena- wall hanging/head board of her name

 

 

Merry Christmastide to all........

more trimming and decking........

anticipation is mounting, gifts and cards coming and going, it is a wonderful tim eof the year.

sadly I cannot find my snowflake greeting card holders, but after seeing this idea from Martha stuart Living, we have quickly recovered our loss.

 

trimming the tree, Seamus was so proud to start the trimming by first palcing the guiding star.

 

I love seeing the ornaments we collect yearly. I always get each child a new ornament each year, hopefully one that speaks to who they are at present.  

This was Oliver's first and only ornament, it always takes a place of special honor.

 

I love the doll peaking out from behind the branches.....

 

hoping that all your homes are filling with the anticipation worthy of this wonderful holiday.

 

 

decking the doors and corners

little peaks into the early decorating. First is my kitchen tree.  I love this little tree, decked out with minituare kithcen appliances .

and these little elves perched by my kitchen sink are so sweet

handmade felt ornaments

and how much do I love this .50 cent, thrift store find?  just perfect for cards, awaiting a stamp.

 

and my wreath, I reuse a square form  and fill it in with pine and boxwood.  dressed up with these wonderful white bells, alwasy brings me joy.

Handmade Holiday 2010

Yesterday we started the Christmas list making. That is- what shall we make for each other this year.  I found this group of mamas doing the same thing, we joined in, I hope others will too!