MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM A LA CARTE

I was pleased to host a giveaway last month for Shutterfly Holiday Cards

I received a set of cards for doing the giveaway

I took these photos of Tiger and my daughter composed the card...

so easy and I love the results!

I of course had to share it with you and add a little

Merry Christmas from A La Carte! 

I had this ornament made at Zazzle

It's the first ornament for the Tiger tree!

  I will be collecting Tiger themed items all year for the tree and it will debut next Christmas.

I'm linking up with The Tablescaper for

Seasonal Sunday

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas,

Linda 

MY LATEST THRIFTY FINDS

I haven't been doing a whole lot of thrifting lately but I have found a few great finds to share with you today

I found these great restaurant ware pieces 

The small platter and the brown Hall creamer were 25 cents each

I found these little cat face plates and like them except for the bottom guy 

he looks a little angry! 

This cute little doll was only 49 cents (1/2 price day) and is perfect for under my Christmas tree

I like her smiling face!

This little snowman basket with a matching ornament and votive holder was $1.50 and will make a nice little gift for someone

Now here is a thrifty organizational tip...

I have several sets of flatware with different colored handles.  I've tried a few ways to organize them for ease of storage and use and came up with this

It's a wicker basket desk organizer I paid 25 cents for and figured I could do something with it.  I added the flatware, handles up and added pieces of cardboard to separate the different colors

Not only can I see at a glance the colors I have but also I can carry this to my table to try different combos until I get it like I want

I am joining Diann for 

Thrifty Things Friday

& 

Honey at 2805 for

Potpourri Party

I also have a fun post about Felt Ornaments 

at my other blog

Viewing My World

I hope you will take a look

Hugs, 

Linda

A TRAIN FOR TIGER

In the thrifting world sometimes you are just in the right place at the right time.  This happened to me a few weeks ago.  When I saw this I literally gasped and could not get my hands on it fast enough!

A train for Tiger

Handmade

Beautiful wood

Amazing construction

Sitting on a table at Value Village Thrift Shop

I started picking up the pieces looking for a price

although I knew it was mine...well Tiger's!

The price $5.85

Yes you read that right!  I was beyond excited and happy.  Perfect for under the Christmas tree and perfect for a little boy to play with.

Saturday I went to visit and babysit Tiger so his Mommy and Daddy could have a date night, but first Tiger got his train

Daddy was putting on his socks (almost the only time he is still) so he doesn't look so happy, but he loves the train

He looks like he is saying Grandma save me from the socks...he does not like anything on his feet like most babies

There's my sweet boy!  He especially likes the piece that has the blocks on it! 

We had a great night playing with the train, blocks and other toys.  Tiger has grown so much and is now 8 months old. 

He loves to play under the tree and gazes at the lights and gently touches them.  I am so thankful to have this time with this beautiful child.  He reminds me what Christmas is all about... 

LOVE!!!

I'm joining Coastal Charm for

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Wishing you Love,

Linda

MERRY KITCHEN CHRISTMAS

Decorating in my kitchen isn't possible as it is super tiny...I do however have a breakfast nook and I decorate there....

Since I'm away from home for a few days I'm sharing last years kitchen tree

Tis the season for lots of baking and yummy goodies!  Here in my breakfast nook I have my Kitchen Tree!  So enjoy! 

Merry Kitchen Christmas!

Cute Santa's helping with the cookies

I missed getting this ornament last year but they did a re-issue this year.  It is so perfect for the tree!

This year Cupcakes!  These are Hallmark ornaments

I used the $5 coupons found in magazines so I paid under $5 for each of them!  

Perfect cupcake for this tree!

Pillsbury doughboy and Coca Cola Bear

We love our coke in Atlanta

Other ornaments include gingerbread cookies in cute shapes

Under the tree is a gingerbread house, candy cane tree and mini cookie cutters

I used red and white kitchen towels for the tree skirt

Oh look it's a Cookies for Santa plate, found at the thrift for only 99 cents.  Add some gingerbread cookies and we are ready for Santa!

I got this guy on sale after Christmas last year at Kohl's

He adds a really fun element to the display

This gets me in the mood for some Christmas baking!  

How about you? 

Joining in the 

Christmas in the Kitchen 

Block Party with Heather

At The Picket Fence

Hugs,

Linda

CHRISTMAS TREES!

I must admit that each year I look forward to putting up the Christmas tree and enjoying the 'memories'.  Some years I've put up one tiny tree with a few ornaments but lately I've really enjoy putting up multiple trees and letting each one shine!

This is the tree that sits in the living room in front of the window.  It has most of the memory ornaments on it.  

Since I like to leave my trees up for so long I've used a faux tree for many years now.  Less mess and easier for us old folks!  My tree isn't fancy but full of memories and so special to me! 

I got this ornament on clearance last year

This Texas ornament goes on the tree each year

As my Mama says, "Once a Texan, Always a Texan"

This one is very special.  It was the ornament Mr ALC gave me on our first Christmas together

I love the blown glass heart!  

I have a Charlie tree I put up each year with cat ornaments, birds and bells!  I have collected the Hallmark cat ornaments for many, many years.  This years newest ornament bought using a $5 coupon from Hallmark!  

Tomorrow I get to go see this little guy and his tree and I can hardly wait!  

He looks like he is waiting to give his Grandma a big hug!  

I'm joining in with the fun 

Christmas Tree Party 

with Honey at 2805

So many beautiful trees to see! 

Hugs to you this Holiday Season,

Linda