I LOVE CHRISTMAS

Linking http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/search/label/Christmas%20Home%20Tour%20Link%20Party%202015


Well it has been a while since I posted. Sorry. I'll play catch up so this will be a bit long. Decorating is on going and will not end until after Christmas when I put away Santas and bring out snow men,All classic Christmas red and green.
Things are a bit different.We sent the buffet to Mn. and that was where I displayed some Christmas. This year there is a new built in unit.You can see it behind the table.I am working on the table settings. Works in progress.I have not displayed my green pottery for a few years.

The silly plastic piece on the cupboard is the first Christmas decoration I bought 51 years ago.It is supposed to hold 3 candles but is tipsy so I just leave it as is. Brings back good memories.  I added new pieces yesterday after a trip to the Story City antique mall.The sleigh and the leaf salt and pepper.

I love my kissing Mr. and Mrs.Santa.

This is a small table in front of the west windows.

Mini cyclamen are so cute and last for a really long time.

 The trees are the same.This is the dining room tree.Natural ornaments I made years ago.Hand dipped candles,nuts,painted pine cones. Cinnamon ornaments.Corn husk angel.More trees in other rooms.

I have 2 sets of Christmas dishes the ones on the table and the ones displayed on the hutch shelves.I added a new large tray to the sets. It goes with both sets of dishes.I love dishes ------Well lets face it I love lots of things.I'll share pictures after the table is all done. For now it is ok as is.

 This small chest has some of my Wexford glass displayed.After Christmas I will display more on the side board cupboard.

 Finally I have my Santa mugs and Tiny trees on display above the breakfast bar.

The baking has started and this morning early I made snack mixes and peanut clusters.Yummy.They are ready for bagging and eating. Hope you all have a good week. Stop by for a cup of tea and some goodies. see ya soon j.

The

Starting to decorate.

The kids are all gone home.Taking a load of stuff.Sure am glad they have a truck.










We had ice last night.The wahoo bushes berries are covered.

The decorations I did for fall got a bit of a change.

The frogs I use by the pond in the summer found a home among the pine cones for winter.When it warms up a bit I will add some color to the boxes and baskets of pine cones.Have a great week.j

Thanksgiving and more

We have been busy. Family has been here for meals and staying over for more celebration with others.
I really over did it with food but we like leftovers and that means I won't have to cook for a while. Best Turkey gravy I ever made. Forgot to take a picture of the desserts.

 We had feathered friends and a rodent that likes to steal the bird food.

I bought some embroidered dish towels at a craft show and made an apron out of one. So cute. 

The last picture is of our fresh tree. I have put a real tree out in the back patio.I love seeing it,it can stay till spring and the birds love it. Of course we had our first snow and it was a very pretty snow.

No wind and really big flakes. Love the pretty snow.I'll do a bit more decorating outside then I'll share. Have a great week. j

Beautiful morning moon

This is what greated us on Friday morning. Reminds me of a Christmas card.

This week.

 A while back I found a wooden box at goodwill.I took the time to redo it this week.

 I brought in the Swedish Ivy plant.It has bloomed beautifully. Messy but beautiful. I am always amazed by God's beautiful creations.

 The sunrise one morning this week. I started feeding the birds again this week. Look who came to visit. Hope you are all well. j