A Vintage Christmas

Everyone needs a white Christmas tree. Just my opinion, really.

But, ain't it so cute?

The ironic thing is that we bought all of these old ornaments at a garage sale. A garage sale in Shelton. We didn't even live in Shelton, nor had ever entertained the notion that we might someday live here. We were visiting my in-laws and we just happen to like bargains. We spent probably $3 on the ornaments. I LOVE me a deal!

Sweet little handmade doll. Tacky plastic ornament. So cool.

Cute, and kinda kooky, little choo choo.

Vintage glass balls in apothecary jars. I like apothecary jars. A lot.
I finally got around to papering the back of my hutch. I found this damask paper in the dollar section of Target and I think it looks FABULOUS! Thanks to Colleen, my fellow bargain-lovin' friend, for the tip!

I like it so much, I may keep it up all year. Or, maybe just a loooooong time, 'cause it was a pain in the patookie (whatever that is) to put up.

Bling for the drawer.

Found these glass door knobs at Anthropologie for 10 bucks for the pair. Did I say I LOVE me a good deal?Happy Christmas!

~ christa jean ~

I'll bring the caramels, you bring the floss.

Does anyone remember these chewy chunks of gold? I made them exactly two years ago to pass out to friends and neighbors. I decided to try them again, this time with confidence!

recipe from Mica's blog (her blog is always so spunky!) if you would like to have a go at 'em too. They will not disappoint, I can guarantee it! See my husband's face below? Caramels make him happy.

Here is the

This is us celebrating 11 years together at Cannon Beach.

It was snowing!

God bless us everyone!

Love to all,

~christa jean