My inside decor is all about tradition, but I have a wonderful new piece in the midst of my traditional things.  It’s a stunning hand-blown glass rose in the richest cranberry red which goes perfectly with the Christmas decor on my dining room table.

This rose was hand-blown by a new friend and lovely glass artist who, judging from this piece, does some amazing work!  I love it paired with my crystal Christmas trees and set on the mirrored tray which graces the center of my dining room table.

And here (below) is a group of my favorite characters which greet you from my hearth, while surrounding my wonderful collection of candles.   There are nutcrackers along with a vast assortment of stuffed animals… everything from Rudolph, the Abominable Snow Monster, and the Burl Ives snowman… to Eyeore… to a dog who, when unzipped and turned inside out, becomes a present… to two love-geese with interwoven necks… to some sweet little mice with stocking caps… and the list goes on.

I hope to have some photos of some of my heirloom decorations in my next post, which will include handmade stockings for all five of our family members and a beautiful hand-stitched tree skirt with thousands of sequins.  Until then, Christmas blessings to you!