Good morning, Loves. Did you have a good weekend? The majority of mine was spent working. Let's just say I'm already behind in my Christmas shopping. How is yours coming along?
My son took the train home from college to surprise me. It just feels more like the holidays when he's home. I'm slowly working on putting out my Christmas décor when I can steal an hour here or there. I did manage to to display some greenery in the foyer, (photo below). It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
How are your holiday preparations coming along so far? Have you attended any holiday parties yet? I'd love to know what your most cherished Christmas memory is? I remember when I was a kid I had asked for tape recorder for Christmas, I must have been in middle school. I held the microphone up to my Dad's mouth and said, "say something." He started singing, "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas," and as if on cue, big fluffy flakes started floating down from the sky. In that moment, my eleven-year- old-self, had the clarity to realize that I would never outgrow the magic of Christmas.
Good morning dearest....
ReplyDeleteOh, your kitchen is BEAUTIFUL! And that your son will be with you will be a bright memory for you and for the rest of your family. Did you get any snow? We got hit big time yesterday and it IS MARVELOUS. Now to drive in it 25 miles to my substitute teaching job today!!!!!
Have another memory-making week..and I TOO HAVE NOT DONE ANY SHOPPING or card sending yet!!!!! Anita
I too will never outgrow the magic of this season....its so wonderful and if you just take the time to breath it all in, its amazing. (not to say its without stresses, we all have them but its important to concentrate on all the goodness)! Love the images, so festive and elegant....everything you are doing so far is fabulous Debby!
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ReplyDeleteMy daughter came home last weekend and it truly motivated me to move along with my decorating. The house is starting to look beautiful. I love that.
I have done just a bit of shopping... ugh~ no cards this year. It's still to difficult. Next year I will....
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I love the wood floors in your kitchen! Beautiful. All of my children will be home in a couple of weeks...first I have to go watch my son graduate from college this weekend. The majority of my Christmas shopping is done...but I always get tempted by sale prices to buy a few more! Our house is still chaos, but the end is in sight. Have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteHi Debby, could you tell me what you used to hang the garland over the entrance to your kitchen? The first thing you see when you enter our home is the arch over our great room-the perfect place for an evergreen garlard. I just never knew how to hang it without damaging the walls. I didn't have much luck witht the 3M hooks.
ReplyDeletethis is the FIRST and (and only year) i have not decorated for the holidays - and i LOVE to decorate - but with all the house construction, ect - makes no sense - but all our Christmas parties start this weekend! - LOVE x-mas parties - holiday cheer is the best! xoxox
ReplyDeletewe need to start decorating ASAP! hopefully next weekend, Xmas is upon us!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty your kitchen door Debby!!
We decorated all weekend and are preparing for our party next Saturday night. I'm so glad your son surprised you! How sweet of him! Love your garland and your topiaries in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteLovely kitchen and I like your garlands!
ReplyDeleteLove how your decor is looking! I could eat some of those pears in the photograph you show! -Tonya
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your decorations so far! I've started decorating a little bit but unfortunately we can't put up a tree because my cat will actually jump into it and rest on the branches : (. And then we find all the ornaments in our basement!
ReplyDeleteI am a little behind because of my little surgery, but I am thinking about it and am ready to be unleashed. Love your forger creation.
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Teresa
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I love the beribboned topiary trees by the sink, ah I just love the magic of Christmas too.
ReplyDeleteThank God I'm done buying presents....just started putting out some decor, but went real simple this year.....
ReplyDeleteI made a lot of headway into Christmas this weekend - the decs are up, the cards mostly written & the presents almost wrapped!
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Perfect Christmas post!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your garland. And I love that your son surprised you. How sweet!!!
Your garland is perfect Debby! Such a fun post.. the holidays are so magical. The preparation and the time spent with family (making memories) is the best part. We all have a child within.. and we need to find it, and bring it out to play every now and then. Christmas is the perfect time. The Polar Express.. do you still hear the bell?
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Debby your Christmas memory is lovely! So is your home and your garland love the friends sign it's the perfect touch. Next week I'm going to make magic happen around our home. I just haven't had time for much with my business load but it'll hopefully be done this week.
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Debby what a beautiful Christmas memory! Your garland looks great ... I'm happy to say YES! I am finished shopping, wrapping and decorating.... now its baking time. Wishing you a wonderful day. xo C. (HHL)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas memory and your house is like a Christmas postcard. And your son is with you, so your Christmas is practically complete.
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Tereza
I am so glad that your son came home to surprise you! What a lovely early Christmas treat. I think it's a shame that some people feel the need to outgrow Christmas, but there is a magic in this season and if you surrender yourself to the wonder, of family, friends, cookies, and festivity, then you give yourself the gift of a time of eternal childhood and innocence, and that's something we can all use a little more of.
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I agree with Anita your kitchen is stunning! Oh I want that cocktail right now! Have the best holiday season ever!
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Sharon
That's a very magical Xmas memory indeed :) xx
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory you have. I have so many fond memories of various Christmas seasons...I love this time of year. Your foyer looks great and I love the "Welcome Friends" sign. Your kitchen is really pretty. How fun to have your son home for the holidays.
Hope your work will give you a little break soon so you can relax and enjoy the season.
I went to a Christmas party Saturday and they had karoke Christmas carols...we laughed so hard! :-)
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