Christmas at Lucky Penny's

As my house is in a state of disarray, no invitations are being issued to have visitors come see my tree. So here is a virtual tour. I never set up trees until I lived with the Man. I now take a lot of pleasure in decorating a tree, and love to collect ornaments. This tree is downsized from our small tree that we used up until three years ago, when we moved to these small quarters. I can get it lit with one string of lights. Not all my ornaments will fit, which is probably fortunate, because I can't find the box with the ones I used last year. So the tree is a little different. Some things that are always the same:
1. I prefer glass ornaments. I like how they reflect light. It makes up for the one string of lights.
2. Ditto for the shiny bead garlands. It looks like jewelry on the tree.
3. My tree topper is a Shawnee, from the 1940's Darn (as in sock)-Aide. She's the perfect shape for a tree topper. Visible behind the tree in this shot are some paintings of Gidget and Penny, done by my friend Sandy Stutz.
4. Stieff animals, from my collection, around the tree. Dogs, mostly, and some penguins, and a tiny owl in the tree. Behind the tree is a new animated dog that sings "Blue Christmas" when you squeeze his ear.
5. Vintage 1940's pine cone tablecloth over the library table. I can't find the reproduction velvet tree skirt that I used last year. Packed in the same box with the missing ornaments, I suspect. I really want to knit a tree skirt! When time permits, I suppose.
6. A recent addition to the ornament collection are vintage pine cone elves, a gift from my mom. A set of these, made in Japan in the 1950's, were my mom's first Christmas ornaments. Love those Japanese crafts!
Notice the little Lucky Penny ornament in one of the close up shots! I'm giving some with gifts this year. I'm also giving Lucky Penny mugs. For the kids in the family, mugs with money! I'm working today, and running some last minute errands. There's still some baking to do, and wrapping. Happy Holidays to my five blog readers!