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Let us echo the angels' song: Glory to God in the Highest!                                 

It's a busy time of year, so we need a tea break. How about a shortbread cookie and a mug of apple cider? Here is a look at the new mantel on our fireplace. I had better head over to Sandi's before the tea party is over! Join us there.

Just a few photos of Christmas decor around the house: A bathroom vignette: Mercury glass in the living room:

This month’s issue of Martha Stewart Living Magazine contained a little surprize for me: In the 1980’s I became interested in Finnish glass, mainly because my daughter was collecting pieces for her upcoming marriage. I fell in love with these icy-looking candleholders (Iitalla), and have used them for many years. They are on my console table as part of Christmas decor…. (still need to get some new candles for them!) I also have a few other pieces, including the vase below: I am happy to see that someone else thinks they are still cool!

I have been away from my blog for quite a while...and I missed it! We have been clearing my Mom's house and moving her to a lovely assisted living apartment nearby. Mom isn't a hoarder, but she does have many nice things; china, etc., and many of those items must find new homes. Her house is now being readied for sale, but we are taking a break during the festive season....time to start the decorating and baking!..... I have started on the china cabinet... We have  a new mantel ordered for our dining room fireplace, so it should arrive next week...looking forward to that! I don't want to get so involved in the trappings of Christmas that I forget about the real reason...