(Christmas tree, 2006, ceiling is not blue as it looks here, it’s just white)
OK, so far it’s only in my head, but I’m at least thinking about it…and pulling out pics from last year’s Christmas decor. See, last year I was not working & had all the time in the world to drag those boxes down from the attic & get busy putting up Holiday cheer & festive decorations. And, boy did I have some fun. I always do…I just have to gear up for it.
(Foyer cloche, last year)
Right now, I have to say I’m not all that excited about climbing those stairs to the attic & facing those millions of plastic bins, only to drag it all out again. I love it when it’s done though. Don’t even mention taking it all down, that’s a whole ‘nother day of anxiety. But, my Christmas spirit will prevail & I’ll once again deck the halls. I just have to. How about you? Are you dreading it or getting excited yet?
(Christmas 2006, above is a little glimpse of my Christmas village that I put in the little nook coming up the stairs. This year, I don’t know if I’ll get it out, still to be determined.)
Mantel last year, all white and gold. I’d love to make some changes, so we will see where it takes me this year. I love to take pics from year to year, so I can remember what I did.
Diningroom buffet, lots of gold balls & I used mostly white & golds here too.
Larger shot of the buffet.
And, some pretty red balls in a box in the livingroom, with a strand of jewels strewn about. I’m ready to make some changes this year, so I’m getting lots of inspiration from magazines.
So, I guess it’s normal to have a mix of dread & excitement about decorating for Christmas. I’d love to keep things simple & not stress over it, but I do love how it all looks when it’s finished. I need a fairy to come in & help me get it all done. How about you? When do you decorate? I always get my stuff out Thanksgiving weekend & usually get it done in a few days. My schedule is busier this year, so I will just have to work on it as I can & maybe scale back a bit. I always say that!
I’m dreading, I’m planning, I’m excited, I’m fearful, I’m overwhelmed, but all in all I can’t wait to have it up so I can enjoy and celebrate. Soon….very soon.
Hugs!
Kat
Rhoda, everything is gorgeous!
This year I am scaling back!
It might be the warm weather~ but I just can’t get in the mindset.
I guess I need to listen to Magic96!
Every thing is so Beautiful!
Sandra Evertson
Your pictures are just beautiful. I’m sure this year you will do another great job.
I hear you! I go through the same thing, to decor a little or a lot, usually it depends on if I am traveling to my mothers house or not. You’ll figure it out! And whatever you do you will do it with the beauty and skillfulness that you always do! Love your pretty photos.
I’m with you Rhoda,
As much as I love decorating for the holidays, I dread and despise putting it all away again…nobody seems to want to help me do it, either!!!
Your decorations are lovely!!
Linda xox
What beautiful pictures, so delightful.Thank You!
Blessings:)
Carol
So pretty! I always want to start the day after Thanksgiving, but in the last few years we’ve not been able to get to it until late. This year will probably be no different as I am trying to reno my living room, too! Yipes!
~Angela 🙂