Our mantel at Christmas has been the same every year since my kids were little. It's a tradition they will not allow me to change, no matter how much I need to stretch my creative wings. I'm just happy they are both home with us to celebrate the season. From our house to yours -- a very merry Christmas, and much joy in the coming year! xoxo
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Mary, your mantle looks lovely! The little bears are cute. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYour bears are so cute all decked out in their Christmas finery! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting again! Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas!
Sometimes tradition is good and should never change. I love your mantel. Merry Christmas! Pamela
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series! I love those bears. Have a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove your little bears! Wishes for a bright and blessed Christmas.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful mantlepiece Mary. Sometimes I think the family traditions are what binds us together - memories from the past that carry through to the future. I wish you and yours a safe and joyous Christmas. Thank you for hosting Mosaic Monday and giving us a platform for us to share and be inspired.
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is absolutely gorgeous, Mary! I LOVE that clock!! I like tradition, and I never liked for my mom to change things too much, either. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting Mosaic Monday; I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Denise at Forest Manor
It looks wonderful...why mess with a good thing? My son had the same teacher for three years. He used to be slightly annoyed with her when she changed things up at all. A real creature of habit he is. I see that your children are the same...it must provide continuity and comfort. Merry Christmas to you and thank you for another wonderful year of Mosaic Mondays!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Your little bears are especially sweet and I love the dark wine red color! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful it all looks, Mary. Your photos are always such a treat - they inspire me to try a little harder with mine. Joyeux Noel!
ReplyDeleteYour images are perfect and charming. Wishing you and your dear family a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting! Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year....hugs, Penny
ReplyDeleteHi Mary; thank you for hosting this year, it has always been a pleasure to join in. Merry Christmas to You and Yours.
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Hands down, my current favorite Mosiac Monday, Mary. J'adore.
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What lovely images! Such a beautiful mantle! Merry Christmas to you too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Traditions are so comforting Mary, aren't they? The photos you took are awesome...they bring those teddies to life! Merry Christmas to you and yours...:)JP
ReplyDeleteWhat a warm atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family
Mari
Mary a nice Christmas tradition the way you dress up the mantle.I thank you for hosting this wonderful Mosaic Monday. Allows us to meet and greet other bloggers!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Holiday!
Merry Christmas Mary to you and your family. Thanks so much for hosting Mosaic Monday. Valerie
ReplyDeleteI can certainly understand why you keep your mantle the same every year, it is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you for another wonderful year of Mosaic Mondays & a very Merry Christmas from Normandy!
Beautiful mantel! Have a very Merry Christmas!
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Happy, happy Christmas, Mary! =]
ReplyDeleteGosh, somehow, your images exude stillness. I can hear that clock ticking! =] Such a lovely mood and a gift to me as I'm taking a short break with my Christmas tea and, then, diving back in to the myriad of things I have left to do. ;) Thank you! =]
xxoo
Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnd a beautiful mantle it is, and such sweet memories for your family. Sometimes keeping things the same, is the best way of making them new;') Merry Christmas blessings~
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