trimmin’ the tree

Tuesday & Gus got in the Christmas spirit as I was trimmin’ the tree… even he likes to sport our sweet psychedelic tree light glasses!

My mom recently handed down some of my favorite ornaments since my parents are now spending the 25th in sunny Florida.

I just love these walnut shell creations.  I have fond memories of attending the classic high school holiday bazaars with my mom as a child… where most likely these came from.

And this glittery green ice cream cone was MY FAVORITE one on our Christmas tree growing up… which explains why I still have a love for sweet food ornaments to this day.

I snagged this whole candy series from our store a couple years ago.

Here are a few more of my catching fireflies favorites from past seasons… the Michael Simon sweater-shoe-handbag series – no details were missed – right down to the beaded hanger!

And this whimsical angel and her glass ornament full of gold stars… so pretty.

And my one-of-kind handmade favs – This adorable owl from a local Beverly Hills, MI artist and this decked out gingerbread house – with a miniature turtle and clock face to boot! (both from past seasons at catching fireflies)

I also have a fondness for funny duos such as these big bellied reindeer cheerleaders and these fancy frogs in love.

And how can you not love these stylish alligators – the girl makes me grin every time I see her pink pumps.

Every year I have to bring a few of the season’s ornaments home.  This year I’m adding this sweet hand stitched pair to the couples club.

Do you have any favorite ornaments from catching fireflies or tree trimmin’ stories… (besides the ones where you start swearing because only half of your tree lights work:)

We’d love to hear from you via the comments below.