It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

We have 4 days until Christmas and I am just now putting the finishing touches on my pad. I had great plans about decorating every room and having at least 3 beautiful Christmas trees {1 large ones and 2 small ones}. Well, I did not get around to putting up the 2 smaller trees this year... My ornament business accounted for every.spare.moment of my life. For the past month I have been operating off five hours {if I am lucky} of sleep. Today, I am thrilled to announce that 200 ornaments and 175 gifts later.... I have completed and delivered all of my orders just in time for the holidays!

I am beyond tired.... To be completely honest... It is 3:27 p.m. and I am falling asleep in between each sentence.... I hope that what I have written thus far is coherent...

It's not the best idea to write a post while your sleepy...but I am not sure which is worse... Writing a post in between naps or napping under a dryer that has the potential to topple over every time I lean forward...

You guessed it.... That's why I am typing away....

Well, back to my initial statement.... It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here... even if I have a few more days to enjoy it ;}. Come on in.... and I will take you on a quick tour...

First off....the Christmas tree....

Okay, I am such a tease... Here's the real thing...

What some daytime shots with gifts under the tree?

{I changed the netting at the bottom to pink upon Mr. Falsetto's Request}

Let's do a close up of the gift wrapping... I am believer that it is all about the "present"ation!

The wreath....
And finally my table scape...

There you have it.... Christmas with M'shonta is all wrapped up....

Up next... Christmas with the Turner's and other Holiday festivities...

Until next time...

Hope, Joy and Peace Themed Christmas Tree

My mother has had a very challenging year... She was severed from her job after 25 years of service. So before after our family Thanksgiving dinner; I decorated her home for her---knowing that it would help to lift her spirits... This year's tree is called Hope, Joy and Peace. Here are a few snapshots of her Christmas decor...

I loved these ornamenets! The pewter ornaments and the word ornments were purchased from Wal-Mart.

May hope, joy and peace fill the rooms of her house this holiday season and for the season's to come...

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Good morning!

TGIF! Can you say it with me? TGIF!!!!! I know that I have been kind of absent around these parts, but I have very good reason... In my last post I announced the launching of my new business Custom Creations by M'Shonta! I must admit that it has been a blessing.... My cup runneth over and I thank God for everyone second of it.

I am not sure when I will be able to start blogging on a regular basis again, but I promise that whenever I get the opportunity to come up for air that I will stop in to say hello. Here are a few bullet points on what I have been up to:

• In addition to my ornament and gift business... The party planning has been very steady as well... I have an event planned for every week throughout the month of December! Wow! I am just in awe at God!


• I have managed to put up my large Christmas tree and wrap a few presents... I need to put up two small ones and decorate my dining room table. Please send me some inspiration photos for Christmas tablescapes! I like....really need them!


• Business is booming so I had to hire two people to help me :)! Have I mentioned how good God is? Just in case I didn't...GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!!!


• I have lost over 10 pounds and I am still MAINTAINING! I think that it is partially because of all of the hard work! LOL!


• I am still on track for completing my bible for the year of 2010! The word of God is good!!!


• Got some reallly exciting news about some reallly exciting opportunities! More on that later...


• I am almost done Christmas shopping... LOL! Almost!


• I adopted a Christmas tree angel this year and I have enjoyed shopping for her more than I could ever enjoy shopping for myself! I just love it and I hope that she loves it as well!


• I have some cookies to bake this Christmas... just wondering if I will have the time...


• I had a blast at home this year for Thanksgiving... Our family prayer breakfast was exceptional! I love my family!


• Hobby Lobby has become my second home...Everyone there knows me!


• I feel like the man with ten talents and the more that I use them; the more God multiplies them! I love it!

Overall life is great...business and creativity and flowing... and my destiny has been awakened! Question: Are you still reading...just curious? Leave me a comment and let me know...