If you live in or near Washington D.C., check out the "Alaska tree" this month.  As part of the National Tree Lighting Ceremony and the "Pathway to Peace"  each state has an artist and a group of kids provide ornaments to decorate their state's tree. I'm thrilled to say that  my home school art students (ages 10 and up) were selected to decorate this year's tree! My students used a paper art form called "quilling" to design their ornaments.  You can also view one of my ornaments at the White House Visitor Center.  I'm very proud of my students and I'm excited about others in the Country getting to view their work as well.