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In 2020, I challenged myself to decorate with a limit of $50 for decorations bought at local dollar stores. . .I think it turned out to be the best ever. . .
I'm anything but TRADITIONAL when it comes to CHRISTMAS TREES. . .For years Fred (the ficus) was decorated with lights and tiny baskets, red bows and small glass balls. . .I think Santa got a little confused for several years. . .not sure where to put the packages. . .but it all worked out. . .This year, in keeping with my unconventional sense of humor, I chose something fairly unorthodox. . .a COTTON TREE. . .
I have a man in my FARMHOUSE KITCHEN. . .Yep. . .Kris arrived last week and set up housekeeping among the VINTAGE CROCKS. . .A very good place for him. . .He's VINTAGE, too, you know. . .(Santa Wink). . .
The PACKAGES are wrapped. . .and ready. . .In WHITE and BLACK and SILVER and GOLD, they are as unconventional as the TABLETOP TREE of left-over Cotton limbs I made for the smaller gifts. . .
I decided to take action and bring out some black and white for the kitchen. . .set up a little Christmas cheer. . .and reminder. . .before Thanksgiving. . .When he asks, "Why are you decorating for Christmas when it's Thanksgiving? And why all the black?' then I can reply, "Because Friday is BLACK FRIDAY!". . .You get my drift, don't you Ladies?
The theme for the entire house was natural objects, brown paper wrappings,
evergreens, red birds, lots of white and bright. . .
I've been hearing this grand old Christmas Carol in my head for days now. . .
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
This was my all time favorite table setting
and a hit with our guests. . .
They couldn't believe I put a bucket and boots on the table. . .
My love of geraniums inspired this post. . .
Another of my favorites because it was something I did special for us. . .
an evening by firelight, spiced bread and hot cider, candlelight, plump
pillows,
soft throws. . .Christmas music in the background. . .
We
decided to make this a yearly tradition. . .
HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS IN BED
A Christmas treat for my Honey. . .
It includes a recipe link for my original recipe for Moon Pie Bread Pudding. . .
I made some pretty unusual choices to decorate the cupboards. . .
but it's been my favorite. . .
Another table setting that was a hit. . .all white and gold, crystal and china, memories and fun. . .
MORE TO COME. . .LATER. . .
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