Well Dana was supposed to share the wassail recipe today but something has laid her low. I hope she is feeling better before tonight's festivities. I am writing this from my android while a girlfriend is getting a manicure,  so if there are more spelling mistakes than normal thats why. :) I also apologize for the somewhat late sharing of this.

But, I am super excited to share with you guys the finished New Year's mantle and tablescape! I did not get all  of the projects done for this that I wanted to, but I'm still happy with the outcome!
The paper cone wreath can be found here!

So I started this blog back in February and my how its grown. This has become my job, which I love, because it gives me a purpose during my time. A purpose that is my own and not solely centered on the kids, which I need. I'm not going to lie to you guys and tell you that I'm one of these people who is wholly consumed by their children, because I'm not. I'd go insane. So I figured I'd share with you guys the top posts from then year and then fill in with a few that are my faves. :)

I know I said I'd show off my mantle....but its not done, so Friday will be a two-fer day. :) I know. It doesn't happen often so everyone get out those red markers :) These are in order of most visits, just lettin' you know.

The wreath is done! I'm so happy with how it turned out too. Granted, its not as full as some of the ones I showed off yesterday, but then again my dictionary was not made up of 8.5 x 11 pages. So without any further ado lets get to the show!

 There are 43 cones on the center and probably close to that many on the outside. I had wanted to buy a 12" MDF form, but when I went to Michael's on Sunday all they had was the 18" size. My poor 1974 dictionary.
I'm actually glad they only had the larger size, because I think that the size of the finished wreath is perfect for the space over the fireplace. So yay! I will be showing off my New Year's Mantle hopefully on Thursday. :)

Have a great day guys!