CHRISTMAS TREASURES

I have been helping my Brother-in-law, Gary, downsize

his 5,000 sq ft house.  Last fall his wife, Leah, of 30+ years

lost her battle with cancer.  He is 82, rattling around

this huge place, suffers with some stroke disabilities

 and is totally overwhelmed!

Kathy and Phil to the rescue!

When GARY mentioned a CHRISTMAS ROOM that needed

attention, Mrs. Claus was really excited to get started

on a room full of holiday goodies.

This vintage paper mache Santa was one of the first items

 I found and decided he should live with ME!

I just love the uniqueness he brings with his brown

paper bag and those eyes!

I also kept this this ornament tree.

I have often thought about making one.

Now, I don't have to.

And lastly. I couldn't resist this white (fake) feather tree.

I will find a very special place for it.

The downsizing in this room was no easy task.

It took me 2, 5 hour visits JUST to sort the CHRISTMAS stuff.

I found lots items to be donated.

I took 2 car loads like this to charity.

I had to sort thru all this and decide what goes where.

My sister's church in Marion, OH will be decking their halls.

with lots of ornaments

Glitsy garlands

All these large red bells will look pretty

hanging outside the white church.

My 80 yo sister hasn't had a Christmas tree

 in forever. So she will have first pick of everything.

I found these stockings and suggested to sis, she keep one 

and give the others to her friends, as Christmas gift. 

 I found  stocking hangers...for the stockings!

And the holiday happiness goes on and on!

The 3 large bins go to the church.

The 2 small bins, to my sister.

This tree remains at Gary's house.

I may bring this home to put in my great room

I have a Scottish Theme tree and I believe

all my decor will POP on this neutral color tree.

If you know me at all, you know

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!

I believe in paying it forward.

And with this effort, I believe Leah will be pleased

that many people will continue to love

the Christmas she left behind.