My favorite Christmas decoration....why that's almost like picking my favorite child. This year I've pulled out all of my decorations because my house is one of eight on the Heritage House Christmas tour. Some things haven't been out in years and some things don’t make it onto the tree every year. My tree in the living room somehow turned out all silvery white last year so I'm going with that again this year. I remember where almost every ornament on there came from and who gave them to me.It's when I get out the things for my kitchen tree that I really smile and get a lump in my throat. It's like all the special people in my life are right there in my kitchen with me. My son in 2nd grade giving me this little pair of felt and paper clip ice skates he made at school… lots of things from my girlfriends and my shopping trips with them. There's my sister with the Mary E ornament.
My son found these Santa mugs and pitcher at a flea market years ago and thought I might like them. (Chip off the old block…they turned out to be Holt Howard!)
Love this checkered Snowman from my sister in law.
Since I just didn’t have room for a larger tree in here this year I put three small ones into the old roaster and garlands over the doors to hold most of these ornaments.
(And something’s going on with snowmen…they just seems to multiply)
Anyway, I love all this stuff and it’s a happy place when all these guys take their place each year.
Be Merry! Nancy
HI Nancy!
ReplyDeleteI KNEW we were SUCH kindred spirits and this post of yours totally proves it!
I HOPE to get out so many of my decorations this year that have been hidden for so long. . . I STILL have time! :) I am also a sap for sentimental items. . . I can't imagine changing my decorations each year according to fashion or style. I, too, decorate with vintage and loved items. It can't get any more specailer than that!
OMG...your GGirl is adorable! I'm certain you have some grand times with her!
Happy Pink Saturday!
L, Dana
Your post is very nice and your grand girly is oh so cute...they are such fun....!!!
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Love your pink ! Your tree is fabulous !
ReplyDeleteKammy
Your ornaments and the stories behind them are so sweet! It is the memory of who gave them to us that makes them so special. I'm sentimental about all that, too. Good luck with the home tour! Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteWow your home is on the Heritage Tour. All of your Christmas ornaments are beautiful, and I agree that hat looks lovely on your beautiful Granddaughter.
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Karen
HI Nancy... love that little Christmas Angel in the pink hat... amazing how many wonderful memories are tied to Christmas ornaments... thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeletehugs. and Christmas Blessings. Dixie
Beautiful pictures...can't wait to see the house in person...happy Pink Saturday and Happy 100th Birthday to your home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great assortment of special decorations. I love the button-bearded Santa!
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughter is precious. What a smile!
Happy Pink Saturday.
I love all your treasures..and the sweet thoughts you share...but these is really someting SPECIAL in the eyes of the girl in the pink santa hat you share! Special holiday wishes to you all!
ReplyDeleteYour home is beautiful Nancy! I think your prettiest decoration is that little girl in the pink hat. What a sweetie and how lucky you are to have her!
ReplyDeleteNancy..oh my goodness..your home is filled with the sweetest little treasures EVER!!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved every second of my visit.
xo Tami
Your tree is beautiful - thanks for sharing everything with us
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy... Your home is so gorgeous... all the lovely Christmas decorations in each room.. Your Tree is so pretty,, and the kitchen is so pretty too..... how exciting to be on a Christmas Tour.... have great weekend.. & Happy Pink Saturday..
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Alaura
WOW! A Christmas home tour- I couldn't imagine all of the cleaning that would force me to do, how would I have time to blog? Your home will be a treat to see. I adore that little button bearded Santa, want my address in case you tire of him? :)-
ReplyDeleteMarie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
Your home is lovely. Especially love your kitchen tree ornaments. So many memories. Thanks for sharing.
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We don't need elaborate decorations or a big tree or numerous gifts under a tree. All any of us needs is to carry the spirit of Christmas in our hearts and to share it all year long with everyone we meet.
ReplyDeleteThe Santa with the button beard is just too cute for words! Gotta make me one of those☺
Thank you so much for sharing your blog with me today. Yes, I'm crazy about ♥PINK♥ but I'm also devoted to visiting some of the nicest blogs in cyberspace.
Hoping your weekend is filled with peace.
Hi Nancy, Your granddaughter is adorable in her pink hat! I know you two will enjoy this year together. I signed up to follow you so I can remember to come right back later today and see EVERYTHING better. Thanks for sharing, Mollye
ReplyDeleteI love hearing about everyones christmas ornaments and the memories they have with them...
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