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    Christmas is Over…

    December 27, 2010 |

    NOT!

    It’s only just beginning! Muahahaha!!!

    Contrary to what most people think, the twelve days of Christmas start on Christmas and go until the Epiphany. So for us, that means leaving up the decorations, enjoying the tree a bit longer, and getting to burn all four candles *together!* for at least another nine days.

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    It also gives me an excuse to post pics of our Christmas decor now instead of when everyone else was. Admit it, there were too many other pretty trees to look at. You wouldn’t have paid attention to mine at least 2 weeks ago 😉

    The burlap tree star was made by moi, as well as the hot glue icicle ornaments. Strips of burlap serve as garland in between the swags of fancy garland giving a nice contrast of natural and rough, yet shiny and sparkly.

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    The ball ornaments were from my mom, grandma, goodwill (and spray painted Heirloom White), and Target (glittery dollar spot minis).

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    We don’t have a mantle, so a curtain rod holds our stockings quite nicely.

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    Merry 3rd Day of Christmas. 🙂

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    1. Natalie Brooke

      December 31, 2010 at 6:58 pm

      So true - christmas has just begun!! I'm heading up to my aunt's for round three tonight. haha. I lovve the tree! great idea for a tree topper, soo pretty! 🙂 Happy New Year!

    2. Parents of a Dozen

      December 29, 2010 at 9:08 am

      Very beautiful tree and post!

    3. Mandi

      December 28, 2010 at 4:37 am

      That's super pretty girlfriend! I love it.

    4. LaVonne @ Long Wait

      December 27, 2010 at 10:46 pm

      Very nice 😉 Thank you for sharing. We will love our tree, lights and stockings up until the first week of January. It is hard to part with it 🙂 Happy New Year!

    5. Mari | Back to the Best |

      December 27, 2010 at 9:21 pm

      Yea! I did a similar kind of post- AGREED! Christmas has only just begun! Merry Christmas!The tree looks beautiful!

    6. Amanda @ Serenity Now

      December 27, 2010 at 8:22 pm

      Your tree is beautiful, Ann Marie! I love the burlap star--what a great idea. 🙂

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