This year we changed things up in our house when it came to decorating the Christmas tree. We put up a real tree rather than the artificial. There are only lights and glass ornaments. Well,there are mostly all glass ornaments, but there are a few classic ornaments from years gone by decorating the pine-scented branches. The oldies but goodies.
I couldn't resist hanging the Peace star next to the classic pipe-cleaner heart created by my daughter so many years ago. These two ornaments are situated right in the front of the tree, and proclaim my heartfelt wish for all: peace & love.
And every year for 19 years, this handmade beauty has adorned our tree. Yes, Megan, there is a Santa Claus—and he surely would overlook our home if we didn't put this paper circle adorned with pink-straw hanger and dazzling gold garland in a place of honor. And so it shines as a symbol of happy Christmases gone by and the many more to come.
From our house to yours, Boo (the Christmas cat up there in the first photo) and I wish you and yours peace & love in abundance.