The little (and inexpensive) things. . .

This Christmas was all about finding deals and using things we already had to decorate for the holidays.

I love the antler sheds hiding in the mantle decorations.  Our old mantle was much deeper, so I had to separate the two "strands" of garland I previously used at the old house.  I also had some beautiful red glass ornaments that I used in the mantle, but would you believe I broke ALL of them when I was trying to place them in the garland?  THAT is why I detest glass ornaments!  

This sweet ornament was a gift from Daryl's boss.  It's personal and whimsical and doesn't match any other ornament on our tree, but I don't care.  I like it, and it makes me smile.  : - )