The Ambiance of Christmastime

I look so forward to.....and delight in the ambiance of Christmastime!

I usually have all the decorations in their appropriate places

 by the weekend after Thanksgiving.

From one of my oldest, vintage accordion santa's that Lines the staircase shelf,

 and the lighted ceramic house that my MIL made for me in our early years of marriage...

to my newest purchase....

a lighted (twinkling) Christmas scene on canvas.

I just LOVE this!!!

I also love the soft glow in the house from the
 lighted candles and decorations

and then there's the Reason for the Season.... baby Jesus (with Mary & Joseph).

Also new this year, a winter scene snow globe with a birch tree bottom, 

gifted to me from my dear friend Valerie. 

This one may end up at the cabin.

The Stockings

The tree

My desk hutch in the dining room

Chair in the corner

Tiny Tim and Scrooge, this one is also a favorite from my in-laws

Love this book, we've had it since the kids were little.

This candle is the best... Fresh Balsam from Bath and Bodyworks.
makes the house smell like "Christmas"....you know that smell  :)

Are you all decorated, do you have a favorite piece,
I would love to hear about it!!!

I have to admit I have a bathroom yet to decorate....
maybe tomorrow  :)