Musings: Christmas

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Monday, December 24, 2012

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Merry Christmoose Mantle

We are a casual family, and love the outdoors. Greenery with lights, ornaments keep our spirits bright. It's my blog, so I can be as corny as I like. ;)

I have a collection of moose, I just love these huge awkward guys.

This year I placed em' in the Christmas place of honor, the mantle. Another take on that woodsy theme I love.

They look right at home with my Robert Woods painting and the snow capped mountains.

My favorite moose, he's actually a puppet. Someday I'll make up Christmas Moose stories to tell my future grandchildren.

Do you have a special collection? How do you display it?

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Friday, December 9, 2011

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

The Bell's will be Ringing . . . it's Christmas time again . . .

The dining room is ready for Christmas.

This hand-carved swan is my absolute most prized possession. My dad carved him just for me. Isn't it a thing of beauty? Each unpacked box of Christmas decorations hold so many happy memories. Make this promise, slow down a bit and take time to connect with those that are far and near.

Silver, snow, berries, and twigs are all aglow.

Both hurricanes are filled with snow, flocked bottle brush trees and a votive .. I'm careful to keep the flame clear--A tabletop bonfire wouldn't do.

Can't you hear Bob, Phil, Betty and Judy?

Snow, snow, snow, snow . . .

SNOW (From White Christmas) ~ Writer: GREANEY, MARK WILLIAM

It won't be long before we'll all be there with snow
Snow
I want to wash my hands, my face and hair with snow

Snow
I long to clear a path and lift a spade of snow
Snow
Oh, to see a great big man entirely made of snow

Where it's snowing
All winter through
That's where I want to be
Snowball throwing
That's what I'll do
How I'm longing to ski
Through the snow-oh-oh-oh-oh

Those glist'ning houses that seem to be built of snow
Snow
Oh, to see a mountain covered with a quilt of snow

What is Christmas with no snow
No white Christmas with no snow
Snow

I'll soon be there with snow
I'll wash my hair with snow
And with a spade of snow
I'll build a man that's made of snow
I'd love to stay up with you but I recommend a little shuteye
Go to sleep
And dream
Of snow

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, surrounded by those you love.

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The Nester

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

A quick visit to Oma's Barn. Woodsy greenery, silver and white caught my eye here. I especially love this stone house print, notice the full moon and the shadows it casts on the snowy roof.

At Three French Hens this Moose is one of my favs. Not sure if I would want this guy on my wall, but I do find him adorable!

Combine 3 compatible ribbons for a gorgeous effect.

Trees and greenery at Three French Hens get the full treatment. Flowers, sparkle and ribbons. I love the lighted jars, must look up this frosted technique. Simply cluster a collection of bottles, using a string of lights, stuff a bit of the string in each. Plug in. Ta da.

I am so drawn to this woodsy nature type decor. Possible it reminds me of the hikes I take . . . only no moose sightings in Missouri.

This victorian sleigh is bedecked with greenery, ribbons, present and St. Nick himself.

This was my first visit to Three French Hen's and I will definitely be back.