Jeannie Marie & Company

It is a week into October and I hadn't decorated my mantle yet.   Horrors!  Fall only lasts so long!     Mr. Me was commissioned to find the autumn tub of decorations and bring them in while I removed  the summer mermaids.    These figurines I have had for many years.  They always come out in autumn. The shabby bowl is piled high with unidentified dried seeds. The first year we were married I sent this copper butter warmer to my in-laws for  their anniversary.  It has proven very useful since it works with a tea light.  I thrifted the plate last year.    It's still a bit coastal with my sea rock and shell I purchased (not found) on our road trip to Sanibel Island.  I was not ready to take down my grandfathers painting which, anyway defies nailing it down to a season.  The tiny details are fun to add in.  A bird camouflaged and a special carved ...

Christmas is a time of peace and therefore I have decorated very simply this year.  It's been such a busy time and I have spent the fall getting everything placed just so in our new home, that to change it all to decorate wasn't a priority.  I do love to decorate the mantel however and was very grateful to have one this year. A wreath hung on a jutting stone...  ...found items  A bit of candle light  And family treasure give it warmth and meaning.   Natural fresh flowers and a bit of whimsy finish it off.  Stockings will be hung elsewhere this year. A gift of a scented candle and fresh evergreens scent the foyer and set a mood And simple touches here and there hung on knobs evoke the simplicity I wanted Merry Christmas! ...to view other holiday blogs showing their decorations and traditions,  visit all those who have hosted link parties: Curb Alert's Glitzy Glittery Party!...