Christmas Shopping

 I Love everything about Christmas. I Love to shop this time of year. Everything seems cuter, sweeter, prettier...

 The preparation and family traditions. We could have survived without our chestnut stuffing, but finding these today, at World Market, made me happy. They are already out at William's Sonoma. Can't wait to tell mom I found them.

 Someting for the unexpected night that Momma yells out, "Kids, Stan they're Playing  'It's a Wonderful Life.'"

 An added treat on a woodland Christmas present. Those sweet little Christmas touches.

Yes. Yes. I know. I aready bought little red Santas at Sees for my place-setting, but these will really match. I know the Sees chocolate won't go to waste....perhaps another party?

 We love being silly in our cracker hats. It's those little touches. Do we need them? Yes. I'd say we do indeed. As we go 'round the table each telling their joke or riddle....laughing and laughing. Wouldn't be the same without them in our house.

 More last minute gifts or snacks. Cute and festive. stacked high on a tiered cake stand...although I know my kids will gobble up my homemade fudge before these...Mamas fudge. Something they will remember about me. Making fudge for them every year. And, for this reason I will ALWAYS find the time to make it.

 Stars. Chocolate covered shortbread stars. They'll be so pretty in just the right dish. "Come quickly, I am drinking the stars!"....Dom Pérignon. Which reminds me, if we are chocolated-out  (does that exist) they'll be pretty on New Year's Eve with a glass of sparkly.

 The lights, the sparkle and all the pretties. I couldn't resist this topper for my mercury glass tree this year.

Lets put some on ice, if some friends come by....it would sure be nice!