Advent Calendar ~ Deck the Halls and Dinner Table

Fa la la la la, la  la  la  la

Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly. 

Lots of Decking Out with Holly going on here at CollectInTexas Gal!

I look forward every year to using my collection of Christmas Dishes and Tablecloths.

The dinning room table displays my collections and they are rotated several times during the holidays. 

Oh! and they aren't just for show!
HoHoHo...we have suppers shared with friends and family!

I have always loved this pattern by Spode with the traditional Christmas Tree and Holly border. However, admire is as far as my pocket book could manage.  Although not Spode,  my four place setting of the Traditional Tree pattern goes perfectly with the vintage 1950's Holly Table cloth.  The dishes are by Gibson and the pattern is Noel Morning. 

And now for the Decked Out Holly Table Center Piece

Santa and Mrs. Clause Motionettes made by Telco Creations Inc. and marketed by Wal-Mart in 1995.

A Thrift Store find for $5.  Wal-Mart priced at $20 in 1995!

Then Santa Kissing Mrs. Clause Salt and Pepper Shakers..

..a gift from my son when he was ten....their cost....priceless! 

See the blazing Yule before us

Strike the Harp and join the chorus

Follow me in Merry Measure

While I tell of Yuletide Treasure.

Fa la la la la, la  la  la  la

(second verse of Deck the Halls)

Christmas Mornin' Texas Egg Casserole

1 lb. sausage

9 slices white bread - cubed

9 eggs - beaten

1 - 11oz. can condensed cream of cheddar cheese soup

3 cups milk

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

click HERE for directions