Now...it's time....
I simply did not want to even whisper the word...CHRISTMAS,
until the calender turned to December 1st.
However, it seems as if the neighbors have
strung up their twinkling lights and others
have already put up their tree and are fully decorated!
However, it seems as if the neighbors have
strung up their twinkling lights and others
have already put up their tree and are fully decorated!
Our fall season is coming to an end.....and the
memories we made were wonderful!
Let the shopping, baking and secrets begin!
I'll take care of the inside and the darling
can handle the outside!
Are you ready to make merry?
I am not a "mall shopper" any longer
and have not been for years now!
I appreciate the comfort of my own home
when browsing and clicking
"add to cart!"
However, I do enjoy the holiday decor at a few of the
big box stores.
I simply fell in love with this Martha Stewart bottle brush tree...
it is going to be the perfect accent of nostalgia for
Mother and Grandmothers little vintage figurines!
Better Homes and Gardens added two new designs to the
Christmas dinnerware this year and I bought two
of each new design.
This truly is my favorite set of holiday china!
I have a beautiful and large set of this china now
and it will be left to my darling daughter for her future Christmas galas!
The gifts I am sending to Miss M and her family,
along with my sister Miss Judy down Pensacola Way
have been purchased and are ready for wrapping!
I love wrapping a beautiful package that they
will enjoy under their tree!
I know exactly what is going atop our piano this season
and have planned it for some time....can't wait!
The Christmas tree will go up this weekend
and it will probably take me a few days to decorate.
The darling is scheduled for knee surgery this week
so I will be on nurse duty for a bit!
Hmmmm....this puts me in the mood to bake cookies,
add a touch of bourbon to the eggnog and watch old
Christmas movies.....
Betsy, You have a pretty new Christmas season header for your blog.:):) You know that ready or not saying....well it's coming. I love the new dishes and those adorable tags. I used to really take time to wrap and adorn gifts...now it's a quick wrap and slap on a name tag. :) But thankfully I only wrap one gift per family and the rest is gift of money. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteIt is so fun, isn't it? Those dishes are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI hope your hubby's knee surgery goes well!
What a pretty post, Betsy!! Love the Christmas decorations in your stores; would you believe I worked at our local mall for four years when I was in my mid-twenties? That means four retail Christmases! It was hectic and hard work, but it was fun, too. I worked in a bookstore -- the very best place for me. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your MS bottle brush tree, and your gift tags are gorgeous! I'm going to start decorating our tree today (just spent twenty minutes searching for the ornament hooks). ;>) Good luck to your husband with his knee surgery and have a lovely day.
Hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
I’m looking forward to seeing all your Christmas Elegance! You do everything with such class!
ReplyDeleteSaying a prayer for your husbands knee surgery. New knees are amazing! I have one and will be getting another eventually.
I love visiting your blog, Betsy. I am 'betting'....THAT----you are putting a nativity on the piano. Is there a prize if I win? lol
ReplyDeleteYou cannot drag me into a mall for Christmas shopping anymore either. I do everything on line or have the girls pick stuff up for me for the kids and then I pay them. Works for me. lol
You do a great job of things no matter what you do!!!! xo Diana
such beautiful images!
ReplyDeletethe snowy white... and jewel tones... and the nostalgic touches that we all love and remember.
I bought a little metal woody station wagon with a bottle brush tree tied on top... with a wreath on the hood... found it at target and couldn't resist it!
bless your husband with a speedy recovery. he will feel like a new man for the new year! xo♥