It's the Little Things

 So today was to be my countdown to Christmas...and it still is...sort of. Lol Today was the day that I set aside to make a calendar of everything that needs to be done/cleaned/purchased before Christmas and all of the things I have committed to for the holiday.

The day started off well. I made a very long list of all of my chores and then got them onto a calendar of to-dos for all of the days leading up to December 24. Today's list included lots of little "Monday" chores as well as to then find Christmas cookie recipes and address and mail Christmas cards. I was so proud of myself that I actually bought my cards several weeks ago but....

...as I was walking through the living room I saw the mail truck pull into my circular drive and discovered a package at my doorstep. It was an item that my tracking told me would be arriving tomorrow so I was not expecting it-which meant it wasn't on today's list. Lol But, what's a girl supposed to do? You know I threw that calendar to the wayside and tore open that package as fast as I could.

Let's go back to Black Friday. Daughter #1 told me about a place that she uses for art prints of every kind and they were having a 30% off sale that day. I had been looking for some framed Christmas art but every place I checked was sold out so I decided to take a look and, since they have SO much for all holidays and seasons it was hard for me to limit myself-but I did. I placed my order and waited.

At the time, I really had no idea where they would go so choosing sizes was difficult for me. I ended up with three 8X10s and one 11X14 because I was thinking they would probably all end up on shelves or leaning somewhere where size might play a hand. But, as I was in Home Goods the other day, I noticed a frame that held a mat for an 11X14 image but was significantly larger and I grabbed it thinking I would use it for the one larger print and maybe hang it in the living room.

 I checked it out with the print and I loved it.

This frame was so easy to use and in no time I had it ready. So, here is what I had...

And, I think he looks good there. But, since I added that gold framed tree to the shelf, I thought perhaps the new picture might fit better and so...

I think I like that better...especially since I also got this.

I'm actually thinking this might look nice in a thin gold wood frame-that I will look for tomorrow-propped up on the books in the shelf and then the smaller one can find its way down to the blanket chest. Of course this now begs the question of where Santa will go. I'm thinking the family room because that really is the room with the most Santas. We shall see.

And, I couldn't help myself...I got this one for next autumn.

And this one for Valentine's Day. And, I'm already sorry that I didn't get this one larger to frame like I did the tree. I'm guessing these won't be my last purchases from this company. They have SO many beautiful prints to choose from.

Of course this takes me back to my calendar which, after just starting this morning, is already behind! I'm off to roast up a bunch of veggies I bought the other day and by the time I get done with all of that, it will be too late to start on cards. If you're on my Christmas card list you will now better understand what happens around here and why, so often, my cards end up being New Year greetings. Lol I also didn't get any pictures taken today so our tour won't start for a few days but, I will be back. And, if I find any wonderful treasures tomorrow I will share, Until then, stay safe and stay tuned.