Christmas Tour 1

Welcome!

I don't know about you, but I can not get going this year.  These are just a small group of pictures, because these are the only areas clean and presentable.  I guess I'll be done by the 25th no matter what:-)

Come on in!

 Our staircase and first tree greet you as you open the door.

 Looking into the one clean and decorated room - the dining room.  Do you notice something on my newel post?  Part of the strand of lights just went out.  It happens every year somewhere!!  Drives me crazy, but I'm not searching for the problem this year.  I just don't have the time or the patience.

 The centerpiece was new last year, and I leave it out all winter.  I just add a little greenery and baubles to the light, the shades are on all year too.

 I put some red Christmas dishes in front of my regular dishes and that's about it.  I did decide to wash everything in here because it just looked a little grimy.  I like that Christmas sparkle!

 This is the best shot of the plates.  They are tin, and there are 4 different designs.  I've had them for years.  {click to enlarge}

 My little server is home to our nativity.  This is granddaughter Elizabeth's favorite.  She knows that I hide baby Jesus in the drawer and she always takes him out, just for a minute.  We don't tell the boys, for I am afraid that we would never find baby Jesus again.

 The pieces are newer {since I've been married} but the creche was my grandparents and I used to play with it at their house a long time ago.  I don't know where the figures went, but I'm happy to have the creche.

 Our little wine closet is spiffed up for the season.  Santa swinging from the bottle....

 And a shot of tree #2.  This is in our room and I think it's my favorite.  Tomorrow I am going to show and tell a little about these first 2 trees.  

Until then...


Merry Christmas!


I'm joining Robin for her All Things Merry and Brite Party
and Kim for her Boring to Better Party