2010 Christmas mantel...working with what I have!

Every year I say I'm going to do all white candles on the mantel. Maybe throw in some silver and glass. But one things leads to another and I end up with just the sad garland. I really didn't want to spend the money this year on extra Christmas decor, so I just used what I had. Took the apothecary jars off the sofa table. Left the shells in, just to mix it up a bit. Took the balls from a tragic Christmas ball wreath I made last season. Dug out some mason jars, votives, and no..I didn't have Epsom salt laying around. So, a quick trip to the store was needed.
I don't feel completely "done" with it. But, I know I'll never get around to doing anything else. So, it'll have to do.

Gettin' our decorating on!

And now that I've finally worked out some of the glitches on this blog, I'm going to once AGAIN..try to get back here and update more often.
Wanted to start it off with a few pics of our holiday decorating.

 This was Kyle's year to do the angel.

 Wish I knew what the little guy was laughing about.

 Taking a break for some popcorn and juice (and a little football on the tube)

 Yes, I know I have a few here in short sleeves, and one completely sleeveless. It's bitter cold outside, but the inside is pretty toasty.

Our pretty little tree in all it's glory.