The Tree

I just can't seem to get a good picture of my Christmas tree.  I see these gorgeous photos of your wonderful trees on your blogs - how do you do it?

 (See that blue box on the left?  It's for me and has the Amazon swoosh on the name tag.  :o)  :o)  :o))

This is my $20 tree.  Yep, I found a new 7 ft slim pre-lit tree for $20 at a wholesale place.  I was just thrilled with it and I think the price makes it even prettier.  :o)  (I just wish my pictures could capture how pretty it really is.)

 A quick shot of my mantle.  I keep changing things around on it.  Of course when we decide to start a fire, most of it has to come down anyway.

I have managed a few little finishes this week.

 This design is a popular one and I just loved the way Becky finished hers.  So.... I stole borrowed her idea.  :o)  It is by Primitive Traditions stitched on 32 ct raw linen.

Here is a  little snowflake stitched on 32 ct Ruby Wine Belfast and finished with some pearl trim inside a bottle cap.  The design is a freebie from http://madetotreasure.blogspot.com/ .

And last but not least is this little prim pinkeep I made for Faye.  I changed the colors up a bit and stitched it on a scrap of mystery linen.  This is a freebie by Pineberry Lane that I found in Attic Needlework's newsletter but it is also being offered for free at Pattern Mart.

Whew!  That was a long post and if you have made it this far THANK YOU!  I also want to thank everyone who send get well wishes.  I am feeling better today although the cough remains.  DH  is now sick and I am hoping we will recover completely this week so we can enjoy the holiday without all the coughing and hacking.

Are ya'll ready for Christmas?