I found the glitter trees and "Be Merry" stand at a Hallmark near my work 50% off last post-Christmas sale and I just love them. They are my new favorite piece of decor.
The glass jars on the right are what I had my gourds in for the fall. I put some inexpensive bulbs from Target in them for the holidays to add some balance to the mantle.
Across from the fireplace is our couch. I found the large red snowflake pillow and green reindeer pillows at Target and the long "Ho, Ho, Ho" pillow at Pier One this season. Love them all!!
I was lucky enough to inherit a some of a Christmas village that my dad had painted in ceramics nearly 20 years ago from my grandparents, as well as purchasing some of my own over the years. However, having cats and putting these under the tree never worked out so well, so they have been in boxes for at least 5 years. I was very excited to have room to display them this year and am looking forward to adding on with some post holiday deals this year. Steve spotted a casino and beer garden and would like to add those to our "city". Oh boy. :)
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LOVE those pillows. I've realized this year that my Christmas display is lame. Must take advantage of these post holiday deals you're raving about, but man I hate the crowds.
Here are my tips for post-holiday shopping...
It isn't as bad as say Black Friday, but it isn't a walk in the park either. I have never really gone early, but more mid morning or later on at night and gotten some great things. Also, a couple days after can be good too. People will return gifts and stores will put things out. I have never "had" to have one certain thing, but seeing what is left and figuring out how to work with it.
The Target pillows were on sale a couple weeks ago...for like $8 each! They are normally $12.99, so that was a good deal, but not too pricey before then either. Some of the cheaper ones I found that were cute!
I should also say, the lunatics go out early and get done pretty quickly, so it is much more peaceful crowd!!!
Aaaahhh! Good advice. I'll have to try it this year. :)
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