I have been struggling with a rather nasty head cold since Thanksgiving. It went through most of the family, and while everyone else is over it, I still have been coughing and sniffling my way through the days. Needless to say, I have barely left the house in almost two weeks. It also meant no family outing to cut our Christmas tree this year. That meant The Inspector and I went out tree hunting on our own for the first time in over 38 years. It felt so strange searching for a tree by ourselves, but we made the best of it. The day was beautiful and the farm was quiet as it was the middle of the week. We wandered through about 20 acres of trees before finding our choice for this year.
One never knows how the tree is going to look once you get it home but I decided long ago that every tree, no matter it's size or shape always looks beautiful once it's decorated. This one is no exception. After a little rearranging it fits perfectly in the corner.
Staying home the last couple of weeks means lots of time for more decorating. I have been having fun taking pictures around the house with my new camera phone, an early Christmas gift from my sweetheart.
My little snow people were among the first holiday decorations I collected more than 40 years ago. It doesn't seem like Christmas without them.
This little wall nativity is also hand carved. Made from olive wood, it comes from Bethlehem. I found it in a lovely little candle shop that was run by a small group of Orthodox nuns in Stanwood a few years back.
This angel was made for me as a gift from a teacher I worked with about 25 years ago.
Everything looks especially beautiful at night.
Night comes early this time of the year. I love how the night sky looks in this photo. It rained a little bit last night. See how all the lights are reflecting off the deck.
Beautiful from both sides of the window! Thank you for stopping by and "God bless us every one!:
Adieu!
Love your tree. That's a very unique nativity. I hope you are all better soon!!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think I have finally turned the corner and am on the road to recovery.
DeleteHow nice to be able to choose a living Christmas tree. I believe it's possible to do that here. We got a small one with roots from a garden centre a few years ago hoping to plant it in the garden and use again the following Christmas, but it wasn't a success as it died. We enjoyed it whilst it lasted. Your decorated tree looks beautiful and the decorations are very special.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a tradition to go our and choose our tree every year since we moved to the northwest over 40 years ago. Sadly that may be coming to end as I think my hubby has finally convinced me that perhaps it's time to get an artificial tree for next year. We shall see.
DeleteIt all looks lovely and wonderfully festive. I like the palm tree too!
ReplyDeleteThe Inspector is always saying he would like to spend more time sitting under a palm tree. So when my daughter and I were out shopping and saw this lighted palm tree on sale we decided to give it to him for Father's Day a couple of years ago. It's been a bit of fun having it added to the deck.
DeleteThose decorations are all so lovely!!! The little snow people 🥰🥰🥰☃️☃️☃️ what a special nativity scene! Your decorations are so cheery!🥰❤❤❤🎄🌟🕯
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I have been collecting for many years and I don't even use everything I have. My husband always groans a little when it's time to bring the boxes out. I must admit there are quite a few!:)
ReplyDeleteYour decorations are so beautiful, especially the hand carved nativity!, Hope you are well soon!
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Blessings,
Sue
Thank you. I am feeling much better.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of the same nutcracker fellows you do! Your teacher was very talented - that is a STUNNING angel! I think you picked a beautiful tree, and it's decorated perfectly. Your home ALWAYS looks so nice, but you've really dressed it up for the season. I love what you did with your deck! Blessings to you guys, Gloriade!
ReplyDeleteYes, she is very talented and made an angel for each of her assistants. We are set back off the road so no one really sees the front of our house from the street. I like decorating our back deck so we can enjoy the lights from our living room window. I pray your Christmas Day is filled with happiness and joy.
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