ReGifting is the act of taking  a GIFT that has been received and giving it to somebody else, sometimes in the guise of a new gift.
Have you ever received a present that you don't particularly like?

                   Was it just the WRONG color?

               Did it look like a designer DEATH TRAP?

Maybe the style was not your own

                                    or just pure Confusion ?

If those questions have ever crossed your mind, you may have though those evil thoughts of "RE-GIFTING".
Re-gifting is one of the most delicate Etiquette topics around, re-gifting is occurring all around the world to pass on those UNWANTED, NOT LIKED, & UNNEEDED Gifts that can't be returned to the store.

I must admit, I have regifted in my day, new & unopened lovelies that I just wouldn't use.  I could totally see myself giving the same present back to the giver. Emily Post would be horrified & so would my Mother.
As I get older, & I hope wiser I am able to find ways to use those thoughtful gifts. Sometimes a LOT of Paint is required, or maybe transforming the original use of the unwanted  gift into something Magical & Special.

(above) In love with these old Metal buckets. I have several I use as Garbage cans in bedrooms.

(below) A great way to use glass jars after you eat (of course) the pickled Yummies from Nannas garden

Wrap a Ribbon around those "white elephant gifts" Hard Bound Book & make them timeless..

Keep the wooden boxes your Pies come in.

The uses are endless.

 If you are a REGIFTER or OPPOSED to such horrors,
 I say try to find a way to mesh them into your lifestyle & create some Magic..

  CHRISTMAS i HEART YOU

I ADORE the TREE..

                                 (my pink tree)...

My homage to Island Park & the Cabin.
(gotta love the potato sack)



~The ORNAMENTS of Past & Present~
Here are a few ornaments we have collected over the years. We always try to make a point of bringing home an ornament from every Adventure.
I guess you could say, Our Tree Tells A Story.

 
      ~RIBBONS, Pretty Paper & BOWS~

~CHINA & LINENS~

                            ~STOCKINGS HUNG~
This is my little stocking from childhood. A set was made & given to my Mother when she was the chair-person for the "Christmas Tree Fantasy" over 40 years ago.

 Below are the 3 I made for B, Myself, Zak (inherited mine) and Xanthi

~HARD TACK & RIBBON CANDY ON THE CART~

just a waiting our "Sugar Comas"   

~Poinsettias in Bloom~~

Mr. & Mrs. Clause sit next 2 the Tree

This is Sno Girl, she is our

 best chance of getting a White Christmas

~SANTA CENTRAL~

Welcomes each Guest

I love to make my home Cozy & Warm. Most of all, I love the spirit of our Savor in great abundance. Have a Wonderful time spending precious moments with the ones you love the most.

Merry Christmas my Dear Friends..

ThanksGiving Pine Cone..

I Love to Decorate with pinecones, and this is the PERFECT time of year to do so.. Great time to give the kiddies a basket & go collect those beautiful PineCones fallen from your Tree as well as your neighbors (with their permission of course).. ;)

There are some FUN-FUN things you can do with Natures own Gems.

This little pinecone tree I have had forever. I get it out at Thanksgiving, jazz it up in "Fall" colors & then use it again for Christmas with of course "Reindeer" colors.

PineCone Garland:
*Pine Cones of all different sizes and shapes..
*Twine
*Glue or use small gaged wire (I prefer wire)
*Ribbon of Choice & Wahhhhh-Laaaaa, GARLAND!!!
Looks so fun drapped around a Chandelier..

I found this Great Bouquet of Twigs & Pine Cones.. I am smitten!! Wouldnt this look GRAND by every guest's plate at ThanksGiving Dinner?? A little treasure they can take home for keeps.. I am totally going to make this (next year)..

Have a Memorable Day...