Advent Grace

Spools, Grater with Candle and plaid cooler warm up a kitchen area table

 Pot holders and cookie cutters dress a kitchen door wreath

Needlepoint angel with bold  red with an
Augsburg- Christmas carol book cover

Matted and framed vintage Bakers Cocoa advertisement

Tiered garden piece with shiny ornaments, tulle and holly

Vintage Tom's chip holder with 100 year old Nativity post cards

New tree skirt I just made-  Burlap- onasberg and unbleached muslin

Seed packet holder from a hardware store
 holds Christmas cards- most over 100 years old

The Luke 2 story as printed in McCall's magazine- Dec. 1953 

My childhood Nativity- printed cardboard stands up to create the story

Family room tree with neutral colors 

Combining burlap garland and old gold ribbon

Vintage ornaments and glass beads 

Advent has arrived slowly- uncurling here and there around the house.   Adding the Jesse tree ornaments to our Jesus tree this year-  reflecting on the story as the Old Testament joins the new in the continuing story. Treasure the tenderly loved things from generations ago brought out to grace our celebration now How were they used by the families before ours? What celebrations will they grace in generations to come?   Thankful for the legacy of His story through the years to be the real gift in our family this Christmas.  Next post - a few more photos around the house to connect for the children who will not be able to join us this year.