This is the mantle in the family room. It’s a corner fireplace and we use it as a prayer corner. It holds our icons and statues. The garland is made with around 3 different garland types and a light strand entwined together and held together with pipe cleaners. Below the mantle garland I have displayed our Jesus centered cards.

This is our mantle in the living room. No more garland so I just layered ribbons and the beads garland. Used pinecones as filler and a dollar store paper star, a wreath with JOY suspended in it and a picture frame with some bows and ornaments. The poinsettias provide a great way to suspend the ribbons.

The left side of the mantle has the set of Santas I made last year from a pattern off Martha Stewart’s side.

The right side of them mantle has the elves I made last year from Martha’s site again.

The middle of the mantle

From another angle

Want to see some spectacular mantles? Join the Mantle Party at the Rhoda’s Mantel Party, The Hooked on Holiday Houses Tour and Beth’s Party.

Jesse Tree

Dec2

A link to Advent Activities: Jesse Tree Readings & Ornament List

Alexander is 10

Aug31

Alexander celebrates his 10th birthday today. Before his 10th birthday, he got his black belt in Tae kwon do. He also loves playing soccer and badminton. He likes Science and is pretty good in Math but he *HATES* Writing.

He loves cars and so far, wants a career in the auto industry. His dream job right now would be test driving fast cars . He would love to visit Italy because they build Ferrari there. He loves that his dad bought a Corvette and is always vying for the spot in the passenger seat when dad is driving it.

First Day of School Pics

Aug29

Today is the first day of school for my boys. I have a fifth grader, a second grader and a first grader. My youngest is really missing them and keeps asking when they’ll be home!