are the ones I've made from shells, barnacles, and coral over the years. All were found on beach walks in my area, and a few from the beach in Florida when my grandmother was still alive. My shells are on the front door side; the children got(took over, giggle) the living room side for their ornaments.
Personally, I'd prefer a creche scene and/or a small Jesse Tree to be the focus, but my husband and children would protest. My husband's mother is German, so Christmas trees were very important during the holidays, whereas I was raised for many years in Latin America where trees were present, but not as culturally significant.
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Pretty!
(I once saw an angel made out of shells and have had it travelling in the back of my mind as a possible 'craft' for the kiddos...)
I use an artificial tree as well. I have tried using real ones but they dry out and become too messy. I lost a few of my favorite ornaments from our first year of marriage a few years ago when the tree dried out and the tip of the branches broke that were holding them; they shattered when they hit the floor. I said then I would never use a real one again as our main tree. I do have a couple of little ones that I decorate and will plant later and they do not dry out. I love your ornaments and I had to smile when I read your comment about the kids taking over the living room side of the tree. How funny.
I am so looking forward to the ballgame and I admit I would love for Bama to win but I will be proud of them if they lose also. My son played baseball in college and I know how hard these athletes work and the stress that is placed on them. I just hope both teams have a safe game and no one gets hurt. . . and Bama wins. Thanks for sharing and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Blessing,
Elizabeth
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