We have a summer lodge by the lake in Ellenwoods and i’m so excited today because I found some log beds that i’m so in loved with – it fits the theme of our summer lodge perfectly.  Our lodge was bought – so that during the summer, the kids and their extended family – the cousins from PEI and Ottawa can come stay with us at the lodge.  We had always wanted log furniture for the lodge because it just fits the entire place.  And who can resist this arty looking piece of furniture right? I can just imagine – making our rooms to be like a jungle theme -  i can’t help it – i really want the kids to feel like they are actually doing something outdoors – and enjoying all the fresh air and not on the computer all the time.

Chinese New Year being early this year – about 10 days from today, I had actually wanted to get some Chinese calligraphy for my home and a few friends who had adopted kids from China.  Unfortunately, Etsy’s owner who does this Calligraphy didn’t reply to my many message inquiring about his work – so I’m kinda disappointed.  I’m not going to make it on time for Chinese New Year – but I really hope to get a good piece to frame and to get a few more pieces for friends.

Yes! the best time to buy Christmas decor is after Christmas and we all know that – but did you consider buying cheaper handmade Christmas decor after Christmas ?  yes – those are the ones you want to look out for during yard sale – you can get those cheap too.  Like the ones after – that used to be for sale for $9.99 and is now on sale for $5.  So if you like the handmade stuff – follow the seller on facebook and after Christmas – I’m sure she would want to get rid of it too and will sell them cheap.

So everyone wants to know what I got for Christmas – well, this is it – and antique cello from the spouse.  You see, i had been eying this for the longest time from a local antique shop in Toronto and the spouse knows about it.  But I was unwilling to pay so much for a cello that I probably wouldn’t play so often  – isn’t it priceless when the spouse buys it for you  and tells you nothing matters but you?  Yup ! very sweet indeed – but darn ! exorbitant price to pay for – this will sit in our dining room and maybe if you are lucky I will record a song or two on youtube for you.

At 50% off the original price – the after Christmas sale had already started yesterday – so I rushed in to all major stores – and locally owned craft stores to check out for good buys.  Loved the candle like lamp and bought it for like 60% discount – great buy – so everyone look out for the pre-Christmas sale happening this week.

Feeling under-decorate for Christmas this year  – I took an idea from a hand made basket by a lady in a local yard sale and did my own basket – to decorate every corner of my house that seems and looked bare.   It’s very easy to do – and you don’t need to spend a lot of money either, just some leftover Christmas decoration and a walk in the woods for some greens and you are all set to decorate your basket.  Can’t find a basket?  look for one from the dollar store – I figured if the lady could sell it for $15 – I definitely can make one for less and I was right.  So if you feel that your home is not ready for Christmas – try this DIY basket of Christmas greens and decor.

My brother-in-law is very good with his hands and since retiring he has been doing projects of home made decorations for fun and some for sale to friends and relatives.  He has his shed for doing this and one day while visiting him – I saw some of the work he did and decided that this Christmas I should buy him some micrometers to work on some projects that needed them.  Every Christmas I find it so hard to get him anything for he is a man with just about everything – I’m glad I stumbled into the shed the other day – and he was talking about the micrometers.  Hopefully, with the new micrometers, I too can get him to make some home made decorations fo my home – I love these kind of decor.

Making ordinary snow man like this one is easy – how about making a colorful one – I saw a neighbor who did that earlier and I’m gonna copy her – I’m making a pink snowman the next time – stay tuned.

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Cookie jars for Christmas is a must – and I’ve started to collect them way before Christmas – but this one was on sale at our local yard sale for $10 and I just love it! Cookie jars make great decoration for Christmas too.

On the same note – if you don’t know what to get the aunt, cousin, teachers or even the secretary at the doctor’s office – why not consider these Christmas Cookie Jars online.  Check Etsy -  i know of someone who does it. In the meantime, check out some cookie jars I found online.

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