Friday's Faves...simple Christmas touches

Having just returned from a quick trip to the southern part of our state to be with my sister

while her husband had cancer surgery,

I'm reminded that while I love the holidays and holiday decorating,

being with those I love is what really matters.

Thankfully, things with my brother-in-law went really well and his prognosis is great

and my sister and I, my nephews and niece-in-law had a great time visiting with one another and even enjoying some laughter while we spent the hours in the waiting during his procedure.

I want my home and holiday decor to reflect my priorities,

to reflect my love for God and my family.

While in the past I may have gone a bit over the top with overly crowded, complicated and cluttered decor, the last few years I want it more simple and less cluttered, more peaceful and more calm.

You've seen my knock-off Restoration Hardware shelves before here and here.

Here they are again with a few simple Christmas touches.

Above is a wooden caddy that holds some of my Johnson Bros. Christmas dishes and an old marmalade jar that holds some freshly cut boxwood.

Below, a pitcher holding some candy canes and adorned with an old key hanging from a bit of Christmas ribbon is a simple and cheery touch.

This old Santa cup was a recent inexpensive find from Monticello Antiques.

It sits atop a vintage scale.

So simple, but I love it!

Be sure to click on the photo below to see how to enter my giveaway of this 

beautiful Ghanaian Market basket!

It's almost Friday, friends!

Have a HAPPY, HAPPY Friday

and

a BLESSED weekend!

                  

                                                      

                              

              Also linking to Jennifer Rizzo's Fabulously Creative Friday