Peace is a rare thing for me to find during the holiday season. My anxiety is up at all times. This year my knees hurt a ton more than usual. Next week I’ll look into getting gel shots in my knees. Anyway, I usually feel peace when everyone’s gone to bed on Christmas Eve. That’s when I watch my movie and reflect. I’m wishing peace to you all.

This my favorite scarf. And this is a picture, Lorene, from four years ago with my grandmother who passed away in November.

A favorite older ornament.

This barely qualifies (there are lights), but it’s my favorite in my section of my subdivision.

My tree this year. I love my muted greens, pinks, blues, silver and gold ribbon, with pops of red and other colors that are family ornaments. Keep in mind, this after two pets have running around it. Bonus tree on my tv console.

My favorite has always been “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” the original Judy Garland version. Enjoy.

I live this photo of our first Christmas in Houston. We went to the zoo, where they do Zoo Lights, but we went the day before they lighting. Dumb me. But look how cute my munchkins were.

My daughter’s view from her dorm in Calgary.

I made several “trees” for our mantel that are a better match with our Christmas tree. This is one of the green ones, made with organza ribbon.

I’m big on wrapping paper. I put a lot of thought into my theme each year and this year I’m doing plaid and toile with white ribbon and probably tuile. The wrapping is part of the gift. I love a beautifully wrapped gift. I try to box everything and I use real hang tags, me er a stick on tag or now.

This is what I’m using this year. It’s arriving tomorrow.