Headband: Black velvet by Bagalicious...It's after Thanksgiving, I can wear velvet now! Lipstick: 'Star' and 'Miss Fizz' by Chanel Cologne: 'Mademoiselle' by Chanel Earrings: Givenchy Wedding band: 'Eternity' by Cartier Ponytail bow: Black grosgrain ribbon Shoes: 'Vara' by Ferragamo I wore this Burberry plaid silk pochette around my neck...

 

Immediately is the first day of the season of Advent...the time of preparation for the approaching of Christ at Christmas and the start of the liturgical new year. Advent is a time of spiritual reflection in addition to anticipation...counting down the days until Christmas!

 

I was considering of creating my very own Advent calendar this 12 months, then I decided to decorate an Advent Tree! Replica Ferragamo Belt used my trusty little white feather tree that I've had for years. Then I added these little festive numbered deal with cones...one for each day of the appearance season. I positioned a "Christmas Bucket list 2011" tag inside each one...my list of things I need to do throughout the season....Attend a Christmas parade, attend a tree lighting, bake Christmas cookies, wear Christmas earrings, sip some Gingerbread latte, et cetera. I additionally added some peppermint sweet treats! I minimize out the patterned cones and taped them collectively within the back, punched a couple of holes on the sides, and used red grosgrain ribbon to hold them on the three. LOVE the designs of the cones! I discovered the cone printables Here on Etsy.

 

I hope y'all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend! Let the Christmas season start!!!