Well, I had a chance to visit my mom's house a few days before Christmas this year and she went all out. My dad collects Irish Santas and she had 2 small tables set up with those displayed. These tables were flanking a tree she created. This tree was really cool. She bought a tomato cage and turned it upside down so that the narrow end was at the top. Then she covered it with 4 long strands of green garland. She topped it with a star and hung all her nutcracker ornaments on it. I just loved it and thought it was really clever! She had all of this set up in her dining room bay window.
She also created a wreath using items from Michaels and topped it with a beautiful large bow she made using a bow maker. She gave my daughter one of these bow makers - I'll have to check and see what it's called.
Donna
