Yulemas stocking stuffers

 an American Tradition since 1967!!

Stockings are to Me the best part of Yulemas.

Since as far back into Childhood as I can remember, 

The Stocking held such grand treats.

Pecan Rolls are the first Candy I remember getting.  

Along with a tiny doll that was very popular.

I still remember my 13th Christmas Stocking....
it held my first MakeUp and Beauty Treats.

Now I try to make our Stockings just as Magical.

No matter what Trinkets I may put in them,
like Movies, Gift Cards, Calendars, Make Up Bags...

the Candy Treats pretty much stay the same.

Ice Cubes are awesome.
Along with the Chocolate Icicles.
When I can find them.
Alas, it isn't very often.

Since the Chocolate Orange
{WHAM! Unwrap and Eat}
first came out {of. the. BOX!}
our Stockings have been blessed with one every year.

This is a fairly recent addition in the past decade. 

I just LoVe seeing Santa poking out of the top of the Stocking.

I discovered Botan Rice Candy with the Edible PaPer
from one of The Brother's Friends,
20 years ago.
It was a tradition for Her MoM to put them in Her stocking.

and who can resist Toblerone?

well, I can't anyway.

These are the NiNjas of Yulemas Candy.

They have a way of disappearing if you blink...

 This is definitely the most unique thing I put in the Stockings.

Odd, yet quite, Odd.

But Wonderful.

 Here's to the Magic of Stockings and the Things they are Stuffed with...

Santa knew.

Silver

 nuff said.

sigh, I will again, one day, have The Mustang.

but for now:

let's satisfy that urge with these....

Holiday HoHo's

{like the cake treat but without the calories}

 Silver is just Wynter.

I've warmed to Gold/Red

but it's still Silver for Me.

Many Parties and Get~togethers,

Socializing and Sassiness,

 Fairy Lights...

 How Cheery is this, Darling?

 with rings on Her fingers...

Sparkle at your finger tips,

the perfect partner to those Fairy Lights.

I love this piece of art work...

it's beautiful

and soothing.

I have a thing for Silver Trees~

The Perfect Dress for a walk through

those Silver Trees...Magical.

This one just brings Me straight back to High School.

Wynters were just the best.

We felt so grown up, having parties, going to the clubs...

 Because you can't have too much Hot Beverages

for the Holidays...

moving on....

Stressed?

need a good Laugh?

we LOVE Dinosaurs at our house.

Me? since Land of the Lost, BayBee!

Here's a CooL t~shirt for those down for relaxation days..

to grab a bite with Friends at the Cafe,

with Jeans,

for a LoVeLy afternoon 

of PaPerbacks, Pastries, and Tea

 Dinosaurs Rock!

{just keep ahead}

Here is my pick for my beloved Mary Janes...

My first thought when I say these was "ooh, Witchy...

double shazam, Wynter Witchy".

yep, no argument there, or here. 

LoVe them.

 Of course, to polish off any Holiday outfit,

a beautiful coat and Holiday Purse.

along with Metallic eyeliner

and frosty pink lipstick...

oh Cher' BeBe~

and to end on this Bright and Cheery note,

this embroidery.

Snow globe Ring

http://www.carolynforsman.com/product.cfm?item_id=200

Pink and Red Deer in Silver Forest ~ Michelle Brunner
http://www.etsy.com/listing/18322061/pink-and-red-deer-in-silver-forest

Vintage Silver Dress ~ Coral Vintage

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58080012/vintage-silver-moonlight-dancing-dress

Vintage 80s Sweater Dress ~ Decadence Past

http://www.etsy.com/listing/21885770/80s-vintage-sweater-dress-slouch-black

Coffee Carafe ~ Wilshepherd

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61016884/mid-century-glass-caraf-20-off-2nd-item

Silver Mary Janes ~ Onceinabluemoonvint

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51268483/vintage-60s-space-age-mod-silver-t-strap

Silver FauxFur Coat ~ More to Adore Vintage 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58311546/vintage-70s-silver-military-trench-faux

Silver Clutch ~ Vintage Circa Style 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61775861/elegant-1960s-vintage-silver-clutch

Silver Bird Love embroidery ~ Colleenbunny 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61673182/silver-bird-love

Wynter White Forest Tree

Wynter White Yulemas Tree

Here is a smaller version of the Wooden Tiered Tree,
and all in White.

This version came much
closer to my Vision,
than the first one, 
and had Me eager 
to make many more!



The Tree is 9 inches tall, and I started with 7 inch slats up to 2 inch.



Diamond Dust Glass GLiTTeR 
was applied very liberally,
I tried making the branches look like 
they had Sneaux piled on them.

Using Clear, Silver, and White Findings, 
I made an assortment of 
Ornaments and Decorations.
Candles also.

















I placed small mirror glass tiles around the bottom for the Ice.










I really like the look of the plain wood against all that White.

I'm making a few more of these to give as gifts this year.

my poor candle light picture...fail!











Original Tiered Tree/Instructions

Revamping Ornaments, Vintage or Otherwise

 When I think of childhood holiday ornaments,

I can't think of one where GLiTTeR isn't part of it.

So, Sparkle Addiction is a childhood manifestation.

My poor little Angels were looking a bit wonky,

so I jassed them Up.

How can a Cherub be a proper Cherub without

the proper amount of GLiTTeR??

The only dilemma is,

how much,

who much,

that much.

I used Mod Podge and brushed it on

where ever I wanted to renew the Sparkle.

One I covered just the Fancy parts.

Two was covered more all over than not.

Three was just whip GLiTTeRed: 

mod podge, whip of glitter to fall where it may, minimally.

Let dry.

Now there's a proper Cherub.
 

 

Priscilla says,  mmm~hmmm.

Priscilla's Earthly Delights

What makes this the most special treat?

It was given to me by a friend who is forEVER 

revamping,

redecorating, 

and re~everything His apartment.

and Lucky Me! I'm usually the recipient of his generousity.

I've been a fan of flokati rugs since childhood.

Must be the Turk in Me.

I've always envisioned a wall to wall flokati that would 

give the feeling of sleeping on a cloud. 

Not to mention, like walking on Meringue...

minus the whole actual sticky mess, of course.

Priscilla says: not in Her heels!

Guess who didn't want his anymore?  yeah, Cher'...Him.

And now that the CooLer  weather is here, 

and with our house being a slab house, 

the Flokati is quite Wonderful. 

I told The Chook Man that I swear it's even made our bed softer! 

shyeah, I mean it!

 The most obvious downfall is the white. 

meh, I'll deal. 

So, thank you Detlev my ocd artist self~interior designer.

Say, is that a new order from Ikea???

Holiday Movies ~ Traditional and a few New

The ULTIMATE Holiday Movie!!

We all know the Classics.

We LoVe them

because they are The Classics.

Every so often, 

a new one will pOp up

that I like enough to add

to My List.

Some of the Newer Ones that I look forward to:

A Season For Miracles

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I've been a fan of Carla Gugino since Son In Law.

I actually didn't discover this movie til a few years ago

even though it was released in 1999.

Holiday in Handcuffs

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 Melissa Joan Hart...just sayin.

Quirky as always,

cheesy romance,

CHRISTMAS!

Friends and Lovers

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 although, not technically a Christmas Movie,

its set during the Holidays.

Reminds Me of back in the day,

all The Singles gathering together,

Wynter Road Tripps.

Relationships..

Of course, the Classics:

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A Muppet's Christmas Carol

Scrooged

Elf

A Christmas Story

and what isn't there to LoVe about

It's a Wonderful Life

Damn, yes it is, yes it is!

Christmas isn't Christmas without Elvis

Hey,

I wouldn't cry if I found Elvis under MY Tree....

Got Mistletoe?

I'll Be Home for Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twk6_lxVw_M

Blue Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8fiq6GrmYs

and then there's this!

Merry Christmas Baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJcJbVBwREc