Gift Donation Christmas Tree

In my office we have "adopted" three families to help this Christmas who are in our area. We were clothing needs, gift wishes and some big ticket items as well I.e. furniture. We also have a lot of people in our office and needed a good way to organize.

I really can't take the credit for this as my boss came up with the idea for the Christmas tree, but hey I actually made it right ;)

Here is the master piece (I"m actually pretty happy with how this turned out, I'm usually my own biggest critic).

The different "ornament" shapes correspond to a different need. For instance, the shirt ornament is for a clothing need. The present box is for an actual gift someone requested. The round shapes are for gift cards that kids requested. And the cupcakes are if someone wants to donate cash for large food baskets. 

Take a look at an ornament

On the left side they are to wright their name, department, and the gift and then they return them to me. I have then been keeping track of everyone so that we don't miss a need anywhere. 

The person then keeps the right side of the tag to remind them to pray for the kids and so they don't forget to buy the gift :) 

Here's what the tree looks like as people start to take gifts. 

'Tis the season to give!

Office Decorating

I started a new position this week. I work at a University and while in school I have been part time and was just hired on full time this week into a brand new position. Praise the Lord! He is so good!!

But anyway I suddenly found myself in a new desk and area that was in some bad need of decorating. I have more decorating to go but for now I am so happy with the few things I made.

I began this process by making a bullitin board to pin things to. Well as I added the fabric and elements it just got too cute-so I made it into a photo/scripture board and I Love it!


I work at a Christian University and love that I can hang things such as Proverbs 31 on my wall. This now sits to the right of my computer.

On the right side I printed Proverbs 31 with a cute little sewing machine above it. 

On the right side I put a beautiful picture of my Hubby and I. With "Established 2009" above it <3

This is how it looks hung all nicely on my beautiful red wall next to my computer. 

I also made a cute lamp to match. I used the same fabric to cover it and the same lace. I just need to get a light bulb now!

I still have work to do but this is what one corner of my desk now looks like :) I'm so happy with the results. 

Linking up to Raising Homemaker's Today

Come join us :)