Decorating and Gift Giving

I did a little online "shopping" and found some things I thought would make sweet decorations for the home or even cute little Christmas gifts without breaking the bank! I have overspent for the holidays many times in the past. It's ridiculous! I sometimes wonder if the person that I bought for even remembers what they received from one Christmas to the next. It's nice to give for the holidays, but it doesn't have to be expensive and should not put you in the hole from one year to the next. It seems I no sooner get the charge card paid from last Christmas and guess what...Christmas is here again. Now I ask myself  do I really want to do this again?? The answer this year is NO! Times are changing for everyone financially. This year I'm cutting back on the amount of money I spend. My children are much older, and should realize that...well....they are not little children. Or, maybe it's just the mom in me that thinks I need to shower my adult children with gifts at this special time of year because they are both single and will not have anything to open Christmas Day unless it's from me....<br /><br />But as for the other people in my life that I would like to get a little something for, these are some things I have found that can be given as a small gift <u>or</u> added into a cute gift basket that won't break the bank! My sister-in-law makes up sweet gift baskets that I really appreciate.<br /><br />Here are a few of the items I found. Maybe it will give you some ideas for decorating or gift giving.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87843894/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Christmas-Decorative-Yarn-Pals/prod320978.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87840968/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Christmas-Decorative-Yarn-Pals/prod320978.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 0px;"><u></u></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /></div></div><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87844562/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Christmas-Decorative-Yarn-Pals/prod320978.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />These little sweeties are Yarn Pals. Check out the cute little booties!<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87938957/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/WWE-Encyclopedia/prod320634.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Maybe not for the women, but for those wrestling fans, this is a great gift. My hubby received this from his sister last year for Christmas and he loved it! Full of color photos and info.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87927385/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Fix-It-And-Forget-It%AE-Christmas-Cookbook/prod320196.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />I have a Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook, not this Christmas issue, but I love it. It's full of slow cooker recipes for all of those busy people who need a little help with supper. Lots of great recipes.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87899807/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.ultimatewineshop.com/r/products/martini-rossi-sparkling-rose" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">ultimatewineshop.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />A nice bottle of sparkling wine to go with<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87892824/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Set-Of-4-Holiday-Wine-Glasses/prod320456.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />this sweet Holiday Glass set/4. You could make it more elaborate and add some cheese, crackers, etc. It just depends on what your budget allows.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87904333/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/NFL-Game-Ball-Tumblers/prod320282.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />NFL Tumblers for the football fans.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87940639/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Gourmet-Muffin-Mix-In-Reusable-Canisters/prod321153.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Sweet reusable canisters with a Muffin Mix inside. Great for a basket.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87875078/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/4-Pc-Holiday-Gift-Towel-Set/prod321053.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Holiday characters/gift towel set.<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87879201/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/4-Pc-Holiday-Gift-Towel-Set/prod321053.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 0px;"><u></u></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><u></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee; font-size: xx-small;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img /></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Classic-Holiday-Story-Throws/prod321174.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />The Major Award throw. I couldn't help myself when I saw this one. Really cute throw for those who are crazy about the movie A Christmas Story. ;-)<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87934672/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Every-Day-Thoughts-Calendars/prod320205.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Every Day Thought Calendar with a different quote for each day of the year.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87930614/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Set-Of-2-NFL-Vinyl-Car-Mats/prod320200.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />NFL Floor Mats for that football fan.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87915345/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Holiday-Sentiments-Snowmen/prod320139.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />I love these little Sentiments Snowmen! So cute!<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87884027/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Holiday-Bird-Figurines/prod320421.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />These Holiday Birds would look sweet on a table, mantel, shelf, or just about anywhere.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87866120/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Holiday/Holiday%20Decorating/Indoor/Holiday%20Lighted%20Candles/prod321074.jmp?fm=upsell&categoryId=cat330013&catalogBookId=visibleABC" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />This is a lighted flicker candle that works off of batteries. I'm a big fan of battery operated candles because you can put them on shelves or anywhere that you couldn't put a real candle. I have quite a few of these kinds of candles in my home, but I also love the real scented candles. The nice thing about these are that if you forget to turn if off before you go to bed it just doesn't matter! The house won't burn down! There's also a cute Santa candle like this one.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87859537/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Color-Changing-Christmas-Decor/prod321044.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Color changing wooden candles that would look great on a mantle or a window. Simple and inexpensive decorating.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87888440/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Countdown-Calendar-Sitters/prod321058.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Santa countdown to Christmas. There's also a Snowman countdown.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87862153/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Holiday/Holiday%20Decorating/Indoor/Lighted%20Holiday%20Sled/prod320317.jmp?fm=upsell&categoryId=cat330013&catalogBookId=visibleABC" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Lighted Sled.<br /><br />These were some ideas that I picked for decorating or gift giving that won't cost an arm and a leg for the holidays. I need to remember that the reason for the season is not how many gifts you give or receive, or how much you spend on someone, or how elaborately decorated the home is, it's Jesus, He is the real reason we celebrate Christmas!<br /><br /><br /><br />

Decorating and Gift Giving

I did a little online "shopping" and found some things I thought would make sweet decorations for the home or even cute little Chr...

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Candy Canes

Natasha from <a href="http://keepingthechristmasspiritalive365.blogspot.com/">http://keepingthechristmasspiritalive365.blogspot.com/</a> has got me hooked on  <a href="http://pinterest.com/">http://pinterest.com/</a>. It's a website  for cataloging images you love...eye candy! It gives me good ideas and inspiration. You can type in anything to search for and you'll be very surprised at what you find!  I have found many things to do with candy canes...candy canes, who would have thought there were so many ideas out there for this peppermint candy!<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49875568/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://weheartit.com/lamechante?page=8" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">weheartit.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />You can decorate packages,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49912022/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://mydesignchic.wordpress.com/page/2/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">mydesignchic.wordpress.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />make a beautiful candy cane urn,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49906564/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hvs0qTLEfhQ/S8Yz5X9cXoI/AAAAAAAABM4/EokztJYqFk0/s1600/centerpiece-peppermint-kisses-2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://razchristmasdecorations.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html&usg=__dQrCMZqwgp4wxbmFmnUTP4iGHlA=&h=474&w=400&sz=60&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=9SyQonlsHPQBFM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=108&ei=y__rTcSxHobliAKz6o3hCA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcandy%2Bcane%2Bcenterpiece%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1130%26bih%3D685%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=333&page=1&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:0&tx=60&ty=64&biw=1130&bih=685" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">google.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"></div><br />a lovely wreath,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49872306/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/wreaths/candy-cane-wreath/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">bhg.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />a vase wrapped with candy canes,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49905123/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/10/ss_BHG136632.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.bhg.com/holidays/christmas/crafts/holiday-decor/&usg=__mDNgQ00J1bwVBbCUl-FcIkvGVLY=&h=303&w=300&sz=19&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=nyv5K1qjnNqheM:&tbnh=132&tbnw=131&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dchristmas%2Bdecor%2Bcrafts%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D653%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=219&ei=WZHRTJOQGIiasAOnv5iPCw&oei=WZHRTJOQGIiasAOnv5iPCw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0&tx=19&ty=72" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">google.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49874574/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/simple-christmas-centerpieces/#page=33" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">bhg.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />an ornament,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49904882/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/christmas-candy-decorations/#page=24" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">bhg.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />a really cute candle holder,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49902198/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.themotherhuddle.com/how-to-make-candy-cane-candlesticks/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">themotherhuddle.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />and trees,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49872887/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.trendytree.com/image-gallery/christmas-trees" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">trendytree.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />Now, onto the goodies,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49878982/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://postcardsandpretties.blogspot.com/2009/12/peppermint.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">postcardsandpretties.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />Candy Cane macaroons,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49906941/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://annies-eats.net/2010/12/21/candy-cane-macarons-for-a-virtual-holiday-party/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">annies-eats.net</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />Cakes,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49901020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog/3176/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-the-candy-cane/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">sunflowers-dragonflies.ca</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49898882/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://annies-eats.com/2009/12/28/chocolate-candy-cane-cake/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">annies-eats.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />Brownies, cookies and truffles,<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49898680/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/12/peppermint-candy-cane-brownies.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">ourbestbites.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49896757/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/christmas/christmascookieschocolatecandycanes/recipes/food/views/CHOCOLATE-CANDY-CANE-COOKIES-233372" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">epicurious.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49895669/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.homemadesimple.com/en-us/foodandrecipes/pages/candy-cane-truffles.aspx?TID=5a55e3f8-e929-4b65-bd70-8d26dc6b3451" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">homemadesimple.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /> Ice cream,  yummy.....unless you're lactose intolerant!!<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49909068/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/kids-cooking/summer-desserts-frozen-treats-ice-cream-recipes-smoothie-sorbet-popsicle/?page=25" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">babble.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />or a nice cup of hot chocolate, mmmmmm....<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49899310/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ezrapoundcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/peppermint-hot-chocolate-1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ezrapoundcake.com/archives/4999&usg=__SI90IHuJhnFhTVHq2Viy8s3n_Ps=&h=332&w=500&sz=50&hl=en&start=206&zoom=1&tbnid=STkyHkSMCyo1gM:&tbnh=112&tbnw=154&ei=9W11TbKUOYuutwfj75SmBg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhot%2Bchocolate%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1362%26bih%3D538%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C3297&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=275&vpy=260&dur=1685&hovh=183&hovw=276&tx=198&ty=81&oei=p211Ta_UDsGp8Aae6rHZBg&page=9&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:17,s:206&biw=1362&bih=538" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">images.google.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />and one last cake that looks like a big bowl of m&m candies!<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/49889629/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/search/label/recipes?updated-max=2010-11-08T14%3A31%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=20" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />Very creative! I never would have imagined so many things to do with a pretty candy cane!

Candy Canes

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<div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/36509/Atherton-Holiday-House-Tour-traditional-dining-room-san-francisco"><img /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">T</span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/dining-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">raditional dining room design</span></a></small><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">I love the gift centerpiece and the beautiful traditional Christmas colors</span>.</small><br /><small></small><br /><small></small><br /><small><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/94420/Christmas-Around-the-House-traditional-dining-room-kansas-city"><img /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">T</span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/dining-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">raditional dining room design</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> by </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/kansas-city" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">kansas city media and blogs</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/12679/Michelle-Edwards" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">Michelle Edwards</span></a></small><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><small><span style="font-size: small;">Beautiful centerpiece! Loving the candy canes around the candles and the ribbon! Great idea!</span></small><br /></div></small><div style="color: #444444;"></div><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/37514/Christmas-mantel-2009-eclectic-family-room-"><img /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">E</span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/family-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">clectic family room design</span></a></small><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">Here's a nice way to display any kind of Christmas blocks you may have by putting them on candlesticks surrounded by garland. Looks very nice instead of just sitting them across the top of the mantel. Adding height makes a big difference!</span> </small><br /><br /><br /><small></small><br /><small><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/90005/My-holiday-mantel-contemporary-living-room-"><img /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">C</span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">ontemporary living room design</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> by </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metros" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">other metros media and blogs</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/10938/Restyled-Home" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">Restyled Home</span></a></small><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><small><span style="font-size: small;">Very simple and very charming. Love the wintry colors.</span></small><br /><br /><small></small><br /><small></small><br /><small><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/37290/Dawn-Mohrmann-traditional-entry-new-york"><img /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">T</span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/entry" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">raditional entry design</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> by </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/showroom/new-york" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">new york showroom</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/6421/Hydrangea-Home" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hydrangea Home</span></a></small><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><small><span style="font-size: small;">Just plain gorgeous!</span></small><br /><small></small><br /><small></small><br /><small></small><br /><small><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/94156/Breakfast-with-Santa-3-traditional-kitchen-other-metros"><img /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">T</span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/kitchen" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">raditional kitchen design</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> by </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/other-metros" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">other metros interior designer</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/12637/Tobi-Fairley" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tobi Fairley</span></a></small><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">I'm loving the slipcovers on the chairs! So cozy!</span></small><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">You can see more decorating ideas at <a href="http://www.houzz.com/">http://www.houzz.com</a></span></small><br /></div></small></div></small></div></small><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div>

Inspiring Ideas from Houzz

T raditional dining room design I love the gift centerpiece and the beautiful traditional Christmas colors . T raditional dining room design...

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Woodland Glow

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdq6NcDANOTsPNPyp8Jya8C-enPbj2Wef52iJk_Lc9PQ83bOoayrepahgMDejqxGkQBs2NLyWUcaheiBKNou5h8eGzdrBHHIYP1fEXcVG_N0X0uymYWwcrVpia-oWg7kY_ZaEZtXFRaCUc/s1600/ss_100138005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdq6NcDANOTsPNPyp8Jya8C-enPbj2Wef52iJk_Lc9PQ83bOoayrepahgMDejqxGkQBs2NLyWUcaheiBKNou5h8eGzdrBHHIYP1fEXcVG_N0X0uymYWwcrVpia-oWg7kY_ZaEZtXFRaCUc/s400/ss_100138005.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>Stock your fireplace with an assortment of candles on silver stands, then add greenery and pinecones for a woodland backdrop. Long glass icicles hanging from the mantel provide a frosty valance for the setting below.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/christmas-candle-displays/?page=18">Better Homes and Gardens</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_ym1IPLBFwpz_0r7k00zc9cGl3Sk2DzbWb12XCKD3B2sIe5Qgodr1ngawCUa7TAS-CVrTAWXE5bUWxwS5rSWSZ6BqnRuYQm2YP12fp_vSM1A67uFGuVbE6_8BrhSemVTNqPvOnIE2ou5/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_ym1IPLBFwpz_0r7k00zc9cGl3Sk2DzbWb12XCKD3B2sIe5Qgodr1ngawCUa7TAS-CVrTAWXE5bUWxwS5rSWSZ6BqnRuYQm2YP12fp_vSM1A67uFGuVbE6_8BrhSemVTNqPvOnIE2ou5/s400/012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I always wished I had a fireplace to decorate at Christmas. My brother has one and he always does a great job decorating it! Not bad huh?

Woodland Glow

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Fresh Looks For Christmas

Boston architect Mollie Moran spreads Christmas cheer all through her house with her fresh approach to decorating.<br /><br /> I enjoy looking at all the beautiful decorating ideas. They are so inspiring! 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Fresh Looks For Christmas

Boston architect Mollie Moran spreads Christmas cheer all through her house with her fresh approach to decorating.  I enjoy looking at all t...

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