Oh my gosh! Once I get my name I'm going to HAVE to go to the TS a whole lot more often than usual! Yipee! kathy (ho ho ho)

That is such a great feeling Michael. As you know, my DD is not longer with us, but I look at my nephews and am so proud. The oldest started in law school but decided to go to divinity school. That curtailed his law degree because he couldn't justify making/supporting a legal decision that he thought was not in keeping with his religious convictions. Now thought his legal training - school and work has allowed him to find a great job in the Legal Dept of a contractor without having to make that compromise. The younger one has opened his own gym. He's a personal trainer but found that there wasn't anyplace to take his clients other than to one of those large fancy well-known places. He's worked at them, but wasn't satisfied. Last year he rented a place and has been expanding since then. This one is the one that we weren't sure was going to make it through society. But he's turned out to be a great businessman - on his own. They are my pride and joy, and so are their kids. Spent the day with them today at the older one's in-laws. Great fun - even though there was a power outage right in the middle of dinner!!

I think it looks fine the way it is. The PS pix with the wreath higher makes it look too isolated. I love NHB's yellow and white room, but your fireplace is a different situation, as it is continuous without a break. NHB's room had that distinct triangle which provided a frame for the wreath. Just sayin' that is a different situation. Do you have a santa or snowman figurine or other object you can put on the mantle to balance it out? Two candlesticks on one side and larger object on the other.

Thanks Fun! Merry Christmas to you as well! I enjoy all the smiles here every day as well! There is nothing quite like the light that laughter brings to one's life.