The Nutcracker Suite or Sweet

Hello everyone,

Wow~I have been on a blogging break, and I didn't even plan it.

I posted my Thanksgiving tea and then our Holiday Bazaar at

Church was the following Saturday. The next Thursday was 

Thanksgiving and sweetheart, and I traveled to our son's

home to enjoy a wonderful holiday with our 

granddaughters and family. We had a sleepover, and 

I didn't have to cook. Yay!!! 

Before we went on our little holiday, I invited my two granddaughters

that live near us to help decorate this little tree in the kitchen. 

One granddaughter worked on the nutcracker tree, and
 the other granddaughter worked on the mantel and banner
in the living room.  It was incredible to have assistance with the
 decorations, and they gave me a jump start to decorating for the holidays. 

When we came home from our trip, I began to work on 

the big tree in the living room, and I will share that tree and

mantel next week.

My Tartan tea cup and saucer is 

Tartan by Royal Doulton

I have collected Nutcrackers for years.  I wanted to feature my

Tartan tea cup and saucer with my collection of nutcrackers.

We have a fireplace in the center of our home. The fireplace is

in the living room, but the brick back is in the dining room.

I have a large storage chest against the back side and it 

is filled with table linens.  The storage unit is a great place
to display many collections during the year.

On the other wall in the dining room is a buffet. More nutcrackers are

displayed on the top.  I have a rooster collection and the menu

on the wall is from the 'French Laundry' in Napa Valley.

I saved the clothes pin they use as a napkin ring.

This buffet is where I have fresh fruit and covered cake plates

displayed during the year. 

When I travel, I usually find a tea towel to bring home.

I found this Nutcracker tea towel and I knew I would 

display this towel during the holiday.

I found the small nutcrackers at the Dollar Tree.

A mosaic to pin

So glad you came for a visit.
Joyously,
Betty

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