This was an anniversary gift that we gave each other. Jim Shore is an amazing artist! This statue is enormous at about 2 and half feet tall. Talk about a statement piece. It’s kind of hard to compete with Santa, and we don’t try. Instead we deck the halls joyfully with Santa, elves, snowflakes, and of course Jesus! When it’s time to put up the really important decorations we do so with tenderness and pride. We stop everything, gather, and do these important pieces together.
Now that Jackson is 7 he was allowed to set up the nativity!This new privilege was not lost on him. Now that he is a “bigger boy” he hung on every word of the familiar history of Christ’s birth. As he carefully displayed each piece we talked about the part it played on that most blessed day in history.
Here are a few pictures of the newly “7” Jackson! So big… {swipe a happy tear} Another new favorite… our family ornaments that were gifted to me by Xpressive Designs. The owners are friends whom I have taught their sons over the last few years. I was overjoyed when they took my home by storm and transformed it! I called them, told them my ideas, and in a matter of days it was done! The good news, if you don’t live in my city, they can ship your products to you too!
This is BY FAR my favorite. The masterpiece wall was just corner, and now it’s… well… a masterpiece of my son’s art and school work!
My sister in law is crazy for Paris, pink, and zebra print. Xpressive Designs made this happen for her! My order was simple and it arrived well in advance to be wrapped for a perfect birthday surprise!
The ornaments are 6 for $24! What a great price for such a special gift! Do you need some great and AFFORDABLE gift ideas?
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Oh I hope you win and Merry Christmas!