Photo Challenge... Sparkle

I want to do these photo challenges. My friend Megan is doing them and I thought I'd join in. I love trying to do things each day (or as often as I can) that make me more aware. As I did these this week, not only was I enjoying the artistry of photography, but I also enjoyed capturing little pieces of my life. I'll keep these challenges recorded here since, well this is my 'photography blog'!

This week the challenge word was sparkle. Much of what sparkles around me this time of year is Christmas decor, but I did manage to find a few things non-holiday. Here is what I captured

Of course the Christmas tree

Some 'peaceful' decor

Although her personality isn't so sparkly in this photo, would you look at her eyes!! This is a genuine pouty face, just because I asked to take her picture!

My pushpins

I love my front door at night. The lights from outside sparkle through the glass

The garland I put on my bed this year, it's winter-y, and it sparkles in this photo

Last these ornaments on our banister, new this year, love them