Just the beginning...

So besides all the amazing things that Steve and I received for Christmas (including the camera that took this picture), the baby bonanza has begun!

New Wall Hangings..

I thought finding something to go above the mantel was going to be our biggest wall decor challenge. I certainly didn't think we would find the perfect thing in downtown Traverse City. (Since we can't hang a model train above the mantle...)

However we (I should say Steve since he pointed them out) found these pieces on the wall just about where it says "unique gifts" at a store in downtown Traverse while there for Thanksgiving. The picture doesn't really show the color of them, the grid lines are a very very dark green, and the continents are mottled with some color on them..(though nothing bright).

We still need to put something on the actual mantel...

Howling Horse Pat II - The MAP!!!

Click on the image to observe the breathtaking detail!

It must be Christmas...

Naked Tree!
















Dressed Tree!


Bonus points to whoever identifies the move on the screen in the "dressed" picture