It's almost Christmas, only days to go! How quickly the time has come upon us. The excitement builds as final preparations are completed.
My favorite display shelf is looking festive decked out with a "Merry Christmas" greeting. A golden Christmas tree with lots of sparkle stands tall with a shining star on top. My handsome reindeer sports an evergreen wreath embellished with pine cones, bells and bows.
My display shelf was a new addition this year. I love decorating it for different holidays and change of seasons, and finding new ways to change the look of it with accessories. This was its first Christmas display.
Below the shelf is this scene, it has a couple of stars too, and some Joy.
More stars over here, and lots of sparkle.
This year my holiday decor is a mix of cream, white, green and gold. And it's all about the sparkle, lots of sparkle!
My faux candles are dressed up for the holiday, I shared a post recently for this easy project and you can see it here if you like. Santa is busy checking his list. I think he was the first 'golden' Santa I fell for years ago. A golden glitter Christmas tree was perfect to accompany him, and for adding even more sparkle.
One of my wreaths I look forward to bringing out each year, along with the sweet little Christmas tree, all decorated in gold.
Over in the corner of the kitchen I have a "Merry Christmas" greeting I added to my mini chalkboard, and I had to dress it up a just a little.
Next to the stove I have an area with condiments on the ready, but it doesn't have to be plain, boring or unappealing. I had fun dressing up this platter that I hung on the wall, ribbon and a golden beaded garland simply coiled into a wreath, gave it some beauty and sparkle.
And, a little surprise of added mini-lights, gives it a festive glow of an evening.
Nearby are some goodies on the ready, that were 'mint' to be part of the holiday decor.
At the bar area a reminder to "Eat, Drink and be Merry" by a message I've written on a chalkboard I transformed from a plain white ceramic plaque.
See how to easily do one yourself at this link: Ceramic plaque to fancy chalkboard.
Over in another corner of the kitchen is a sweet little snowman I created, I think he is the cutest thing and I smile every time I look at him! I'm pretty sure he is the only snowman that will be made around here this year. I'm not complaining about not having a white Christmas since it has been warm here at late, although very wet!
A closer look at my snowman, just in case you love him as much as I do! And, if you haven't figured out what he is made of ...Well, I used some old stove-burner covers to make him! See the full tutorial and details at this link: Lets build a Snowman
I tucked a bit of sparkle into a floral arrangement I recently freshened up. More on that later.
A little more of the view next to the arrangement, my candy dish is full and I'm sure the grands will have sparkle in their eyes when they see it! My pretty cage lantern is a recent find that got a make over, I have it on display so I can show it off enjoy it during the holidays.
I made a pretty center piece for the table and yes, more sparkle there too. The mini white ceramic reindeer are salt and pepper shakers that I got from Target, although they were pretty simply being plain white, I just had to embellish them, don't you know? More gold and sparkle, of course!
I added some sparkly ribbon with point-cuts on the ends to cover the salt and pepper holes, a bit of thumb tack/putty keeps the ribbon in place, and a little gold beaded chain added even more glam to my reindeer.
A little bit of a peek at our Christmas tree. More to come.
"May your days be merry and bright!"
I hope you are having a sparkling day!...
