The Christmas Entryway

Good Morning!
We are really in the down swing now.
Less than 1 week until the big day!

I was thinking that I probably should have
started my Christmas tour with the entryway,
but oh well, what's done is done.

In my front entryway, 

just between my living and dining room,

stands a little bookcase.

It is here that I have nestled my one and only Nutcracker.

He is a very special Nutcracker because he was a Christmas gift from my son.

When my son was very young, my husband took him out shopping, 

and he selected this Nutcracker all by himself,

especially for me.

I have always displayed this Nutcracker here, 

but this year, I nestled him inside a vintage suitcase.

I think it shows him off quite well.

With all the Christmas decor I have, it's the pieces like

this one that mean so much to me,

and I imagine they always will.

I'm just about ready to wrap up the Christmas tour.

The kitchen is up next!

As always, thanks for joining me here @ Random Thoughts.