Christmas....
This morning we decided that Christmas was coming, whether we wanted it to or not, so Mr Fixit and I got the trees out and got decorating. That really means, he checked the lights and then found something else to do in his workshop while I got decorating. Being somewhat minimalist in my tastes, it really didn't take too long. There are two more trees, one in the dining room and one in the hall, but they are more "sculptural" so they don't get decorated, just plugged in. We've just been out in the wind and rain and strung lights over 3 bushes and round my father's porch, and that's it. Christmas sorted. Apart from wrapping that is. All the cards are done and sent, the food's all ordered, so now Christmas can happen.
Yesterday was my quilt group's Christmas party ( you can pop over and read all about it here if you like. I'll wait.) and we all had fun making key fobs
This was mine, and I've just noticed that the ribbon is sewn on all wonky! I'm sure it was straight, so I reckon one of the Christmas elves popped in overnight and did that.
It was also the Grand Handing Out of the name badges, and here are some of them. I love how different they all are.
I hate decorating for this holiday - minimal sounds good to me. Lovely gathering (ours was canceld with our storm).
ReplyDeleteI LOVE to decorate......and I love it when it is all put away until next year! The trouble this year is that I put things up and out early......now it all needs to be dusted!
ReplyDeleteNice to see Christmas has come to your place!
ReplyDeleteI'm a minimalist too - because I hate all the clutter. I live in a small house and it is already full without the extras. But my kids insist I have to have a tree. It is up but not decorated yet. Your house looks quite nice.
ReplyDeleteI put the tree up this year as it was packed away last year, but we don't do much else. I posted about it over the weekend. Looks like a great break-up party. Take care.
ReplyDeleteLooking festive Sue! I like those white trees with the red balls in them on your mantel :-) Happy Holidays my friend!
ReplyDeleteso many trees and lights outside too very nice.
ReplyDeleteHave to own up to not doing anything in my house, planning on a piece of salmon as a treat Xmas day and the girls say they want Xmas lunch on 29th when they will come and visit so peace and quiet for me and maybe a glass or three of wine
Everything looks so pretty. I recognize the gingerbread men candle holders from our Christmas qal days. Don't you love Cherry's tag? All of them are very creative and fun.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like Christmas...party away!!
ReplyDeleteWe got a tree up, and DH had a blast decorating a tree in the yard. That is our extent. Yours looks beautiful though.
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun party! Looks like you are ready for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove your trees.
ReplyDeleteI toned it down this year since lil pickle can't keep her hand off of anything..lol looks like you all had a great time~
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