Santa Mugs

I hestitate to categorize this as "decorating on the cheap", because I don't want Lara to think that I think she's cheap.  She really isn't, but boy she can spot something cute a mile away!  I took this in November when we were in Texas for the Navy/North Texas game.  Her kitchen  is this warm yummy yellow and up near the ceiling she has installed this great shelf and molding.  She painted the area above it a great torquoise, and has some of her treasures and eye candy up on the shelf.  These Santa mugs stay out all year - and they look great all massed together.  I think most of these came from thrift shops and garage sales, but if I'm wrong I bet she'll correct me on that.  This display makes me think of the quote from A Christmas Carol "I will keep Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year".  Nice - don'tcha think?

Comments

[larahurley]

Awww, you're so sweet! Yes, all came from everywhere! I started limiting myself to only "saving" them from thrift and yard sales. No ebay Santas! I just got a new mini Mrs.Claus! I'll blog her and maybe dust them off and move them around for Christmas. The reason they stay out all year is b/c the unpacking/repacking was getting really old! But it is fun to see a guest's eyes stare up there in July.