Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Candy Canes


Yesterday, Erica's blog reminded me that it's time to get the house decorated for Christmas. I had completely forgot that yesterday was 1. December. This morning, I put a few things up. The small advent tree and The Young One hung 2 ornaments on it. I changed the candle ring on the dining room table from the harvest ring to the Christmas one.


Lambie aka Mrs. Claus invited me to her house for lunch tomorrow. Besides a small gift, I wanted to bring her something festive. I came across this idea from the magazine Real Simple


Take 5 or 6 candy canes and tie them together. Turn them upside down to form a "vase" then you can plop a doo-dad in. Michael's had Christmas picks on sale for 50% off. Target had candy canes on sale so I bought a bunch of picks and a couple of boxes to make hostess gifts.


Oh, and Erich, my butler, got decked out in his Christmas collar and jaunty Santa hat.

7 comments:

  1. are you coming to do my house next? PLLLLEEEAAAASSSEEE??? :)

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  2. That is really cute! And who knew you had a butler???

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  3. Doesn't every Little Princess have a butler?

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  4. Super cute idea, I've always wanted to try that, now you have me going to get the supplies....LOL
    Handsome little guy, your butler....LOL! love it!

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  5. Good idea about the candy sticks vase. I hope they turned out OK.
    What a great butler. I want one!
    Happy Friday,
    Lisca

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  6. I just LOVE that butler! Hugs, Valerie

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  7. This was fabulous. I love the butler, and of course, the idea of the hostess gifts. Sounds like they were something I could create, even though I'm not exactly crafty this season, as I have been in the past.

    Thanks for sharing your Second look with us on the 2nd. Sorry it took me so long to get here today. I have suddenly been under the weather, and slept most of the day, even though I don't feel bad. Thanks again for joining us.

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