The house is decorated. I finished the shopping this morning. Most everything is wrapped and ready to be shipped on ahead of us to Colorado, where we will be going for Christmas. But here at home the preparations continue. The Christmas letter is printed and the photo cards are done. I'll work on getting them ready to mail this afternoon. Saturday we'll host our Lucia Day dinner. Sometime I'll get to some baking, although I do much less now than I used to, especially since we have to carry cookies in our luggage! Once upon a time, when I was famous for my Christmas cookies, I made 14 different kinds!
While we are busy, we also take time to enjoy the ambiance of our home. The tree is up and outdoor lights sparkle outside the family room window.
Remember all that pottery I showed you earlier? It has been replaced by the Santa collection.
We have been collecting for a long time now. Some are handmade and come from bazaars, many were gifts, some are fancy, some are funky, a few are old, some came from our travels, all are loved.
The Santas on the mantle were all designed and made by a teacher friend.
Remember all that pottery I showed you earlier? It has been replaced by the Santa collection.
We have been collecting for a long time now. Some are handmade and come from bazaars, many were gifts, some are fancy, some are funky, a few are old, some came from our travels, all are loved.
The Santas on the mantle were all designed and made by a teacher friend.
Wow, great Santa's.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely holiday season. Sounds like you are ready to sit back and enjoy it.
Stef
Your decorations are magnificent! I especially like the outside lighting. You deserve to put your feet up and look at the results of all of your hard work. 'Tis the season!!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow, Linda! This is so fabulous! I just love seeing all the different, very unique Santas. It must be so much fun to collect them. Your holiday lights look so festive. Very few people put up Christmas lights because electricity costs here are astronomical.
ReplyDeletewow I'm impressed, what a collection. sounds like you are ready to celebrate. My son was born dec 13th on st. lucia day. his dad is from sweden in fact lives there today-we are divorce. my son was due christmas day but we were happy when he arrived early. merry christmas.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous decorations! Everything is just beautiful! I do wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for sharing your lovely home!
ReplyDeleteWow!! What a great Santa collection. I love the Santa on the bicycle. Cute!!! MB
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking at your Santa collection. Wonderful Linda! And your house Christmas lights. We don't do that but some in our city do and the local electricity company gives a prize for the best. The same people win every year but their house is fantastic! - Dave
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny that there are so many different Santas?
ReplyDeleteI have a collection as well and I don't believe I see any duplicates here. Your house looks lovely and inviting.
I love the Santas. I didn't know you had such a nice collection.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
Linda, very nice Santa display. And thanks for posting the blurb on Christmas being stolen. Great posting. I wonder who wrote it?
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