More Christmas...

This year I did some shopping at St. Louise Gift and Thrift Store, where I also happen to work! We get absolutely great donations. Here's what I did with some of them...
Some of the little birds on this tree were purchased at a real deal!


This holy family was on the shelf for a week. I kept thinking to myself. " If no one buys it today, I will" After a week, I knew it was destined to come home with me.



I actually purchased this chalk board a couple of months ago. It's great to use as a place to leave notes, but also is fun to spread some holiday cheer. Here I can whine about the weather and be festive at the same time!

I was never a thrift store shopper until I became associated with Catholic
Social Services of Southern Nebraska 6 years ago. St. Louise is an awesome store, unlike any other thrift store I have ever seen. My problem now is trying to not buy too much!

Tis the Season

Most who know me understand I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas. I love the day, Love the reason we celebrate. I just hate the fact the the season starts so early and seems to be totally tied to the national economy. Buy more, buy early, spend, spend, spend. I get stressed and always put things off which makes me more stressed...and so on and so on. So this year I decided to decorate the house early. (early for me anyway) We had a fantastic Thanksgiving with family, an ever growing family as we happily learned that Andrew is engaged to Kelly. I had a wonderful family, a clean house and 2 days before I had to go back to work. I was feeling the whole Christmas thing. So decorate I did. I must admit it is a good feeling to have it done and be able to come home from work and enjoy it. I took a few pictures...
Found the birdcage at the Thrift store and added the greenery and birds...

Found this cute wine bottle with lights at the store as well!