Glimmers of Holiday's Past ~ 2012

Last year I started a new tradition of highlighting a few of my favorite Christmas ornaments. For me, Christmas time is full of memories of being with family, big hearts and hugs, a time when we always made it a priority to be with each other over a meal....and usually I convinced my family to play corny board games all evening (only child syndrome).

The glimmer of the Christmas tree brings floods of memories....and also unique and meaningful ornaments. As I mentioned in Special Christmas Memories 2011, I'm a bit sentimental....and wish to log all of my favorite ornaments for both my self...but also for my children and grandchildren of the future.

Angel ~ my mom gifted this lovely vintage homemade ornament to me this year. So dainty & elegant. She knows my taste so well ;)

Beady Bells ~ these colorful bells were some of my mom's favorites (at least from my memory)....when I moved into my own place, she gifted them to me for my 1st 'adult' Christmas tree

Airplane propeller ~ my dad rescued this airplane propeller from a vintage toy....makes a super cute ornament.

I highlighted these cute homemade ornaments in my post last year as well...but this year I wanted to show the adorable hand written note on the lid of the tin they came in a few years ago. Lasting Grandma B memories.

Wishing you a beautifully wrapped Christmas Eve full of cherished memories.