After Thanksgiving...On to Christmas

I started decorating the fireplace hearth and mantel first. Bringing out my newly purchased [and from last year, the initial year] stash of ceramic, poseable [posable], elves. They're hard to find around town since I try my best to patronize local stores to keep them from having to be forced to close in this economy. I know that just one person, like myself, isn't going to keep store shop owners from going broke, yet, still, I like to think I am doing something positive. I managed to find some that are dressed differently which is always my intention. A few times, that isn't the case, I like having look-a-likes to make them a pair. Also, I hope for their size. Small, Medium, and Large. Yes, size matters!! If you look closely, you may notice the one on the mantel, in the center, is Santa. But his face is elfen. Afterall, he IS a right jolly ol' elf. I'll share a better photo of him in a later post.