Sparkly Holiday Ornament collection

I’m a little late in transforming my mantle into a Christmas extravaganza but one corner is starting to get into the holiday spirit. I’m so excited to show off these gorgeous ornaments. The vase is filled with my Bunco Christmas gift exchange and the 2009 Bloggers Ornament Exchange.

The gorgeous green ornament and the little presents (which are actually place card holders) were won at the Bunco Christmas Gift Exchange which I actually stole from my Bunco sister, Christie (sorry girl, but it just looks so awesome on my mantle!). The darling oversized silver ornament was from Alexis of Jac o’lyn Murphy (check out how creative this gal is!). With 2 kids, 2 dogs and a cat, I felt it would be safer here than on the tree. Our cat just loves to play “bat the ornament” and will even climb the Christmas tree to play with them all! Alexis also included a darling handmade card that just made my heart melt. Thanks Alexis!!

The super cute ornament on the right, “Joy to the World” was the Bunco prize that I won in a roll off. Phew, was I lucky or what!! I will always treasure it as it reminds me of the diversity of our Bunco group.

I do believe I”m finally getting in the holiday spirit. It is just so hard without snow (the hazards of being a Canadian transplant in North Texas).