Deck the Halls w/ Old Decking

Last spring, we spotted some old decking wood someone placed on the street side upon which I called Mr. G and he went and grabbed it for me with the intend to make some simple yard benches.  However, the creative mood suddenly struck me this morning with different ideas.  Tell you about the first one later, which I want Mr. G to do for me with some old deck railing.  That idea spawned the idea to grab 3 pieces and paint a tree.  Another piece sitting close became a sign.

 After Thanksgiving I'll add some red balls to the greenery and decorate the mantel.  Who knows how it will turn out.  I don't.

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