Friday, December 21, 2012
Merry Christmas Everyone !
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope that your time with family and friends is enjoyable. Make sure to give extra hugs. I am sure I will be enjoying my family gatherings.
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I have enjoyed "visiting" with all of you and thank you for visiting with me. See you in the new year.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Growing Poinsettias
This time of year, many people buy Poinsettias for decorating. I usually do so as well. Then what do you do with them? When I lived up north I would wait for them to die and then throw them out. The last few years, after Christmas is over, I say to myself, "plant those Poinsettia plants and see if they grow and bloom" here in Florida. Unfortunately, that never seems to happen. They sit there for a while, and then I move them and forget to water them and they die.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Prayers are Needed!
What can we say that will help ease the pain for all those families that continue to deal with last Friday's ordeal. I can't begin to imagine what they are going through. I thought of my grandchildren who are 5 and 7 years old and my daughter who is a teacher.
What can you say; what can you do?
Spend time with your loved ones today, for tomorrow is never promised.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Decorating the Outdoor Steps !!
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| Decorated Steps with Vintage Watering Cans |
Isn't it funny how you can get excited about steps and a banister? Who knew!
We live in a ranch, so there are no steps or banisters to decorate. However, we do have three steps and a banister leading down from our deck. I usually have planters with flowers blooming on the steps, but at Christmas it gives me the opportunity to decorate this area.
Since there is no chance of snow here in southern Florida, I sprayed the greenery and poinsettias with snow. We do get a lot of rain, so I don't know how long the fake snow will last.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Chinese Light Bulbs?
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| "Chinese" Light Bulb |
'Found these "Chinese" light bulbs many, many years ago. I thought they were really cool although I never tried to plug them in to see if they worked.
I love to bring them out at Christmas in different arrangements. The paint is beginning to wear on them, some more than others.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Jute Wrapped Candy Cane Ornaments
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| Jute Wrapped Candy Cane Ornament |
Did you ever buy something and had no idea what you were going to do with it. Well, that is what happened to me before Thanksgiving.
I went to a yard sale and found this bag of jute "curls". Not sure what they were used for, maybe doll hair.
Anyway, I kept thinking that I could do something with this curly jute, so I bought the bag. The price was right since it was only 50 cents.
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| Jute "Curls" |
Vermont is Calling!
My granddaughter can't understand why we don't have snow in Florida. She keeps asking, "do you have snow yet? " When I say, "no", she wants to know why. She is so cute!!
I finished all of my decorating before I left. Yea!!! 'Hope you are getting your Christmas decorating done. There have been so many great ideas posted on the link parties. Check out The Lettered Cottage for their Holiday Home Link Parties.
The Lettered Cottage will be hosting Mantels party on Tuesday, December 4th.
Centsational Girl will host Crafts link party on December 6th.
Southern Hospitality will host Vignettes link party on December 11th, and
Thrifty Decor Chick will host the Christmas Trees link party on December 13th.
There are many great link parties happening everyday with wonderful Christmas ideas. Share your ideas!!
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