5. The small tree in the dining room window. It is decorated with silver commemorative ornaments by Towle and other silver companies.

6. A mirror in the dining room, festooned with greenery, red cording, red dried hydrangea and 2 exquisite angels from Italy, hand-painted and really gorgeous!













7. The grandfather clock wears a boa of the same items as above.






















8. The guest lavatory mirror is festooned with greenery, miniature Osage oranges and green hydrangea, with gold mesh ribbons and acorn branches.

Edit: Yes, it IS a lot of fun. She plays wonderful holiday music for us as we decorate, and this year, she made excellent Reuben sandwiches for lunch!

The only things left to do are the wreaths for the doors (3) and some decoration for the lamppost at the street. I don't have anything to do with that part; it is done by my friend.

I didn't mention that we also garland their back porch railings with fresh pine garland and place a wreath around her stone angel, that sits in the middle of her round table on the porch. She can see all that from her kitchen window, and it makes it festive. We also drape the top of a bookcase in her husband's study and a hutch in her dinette area, as well as a huge window in the dinette and the brass chandelier there as well.