Monday, November 30, 2009

Christmas Tree & Decorations

After a much needed break from helping my parents…..my tree is up and my decorations are out.  I didn’t put out all of my trees this year because I was just plain tired, but for the most part it is all out.  I have one tree that I normally put out with cinnamon sticks and orange slices with rice lights, but I couldn’t find that tree.  Hmmm, maybe I will find it before next year rolls around (lol).  Anyway, here are some pictures of my tree in the family room.  I snapped the pictures before I was able to hide the cords so excuse the mess.  I also attached a few other pictures of the decorations around my home and a few close up pictures of my Christmas tree ornaments.  I love this time of year!!

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Here are some decorations that I have around my home.  This Santa is in my entry way…. you might have seen him as my blog header as well.

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I had my little snow girl in front of my checkerboard, but then I made a snow girl made out of a gourd and decided that she would look better up there.  Isn’t my snow girl gourd cute?  Gosh, isn’t that a mouth full?!?

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Here are some close up pictures of my gourd .  I thought she turned out real cute!

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Are you anxious to see more?  Well, let’s take a look – ok?

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Hope you enjoyed all of my Christmas decorations.  I have them scattered here and there throughout my home so there is a little Christmas cheer in every part of my home.  I also had to show you a new beauty that I purchased before my Mom left her old house.  I had my eye on this bowl rack for some time and well…. I finally bought it.  I just need to load it with bowls now.  If any of you gals out there see any bowls or are selling any in your shop please let me know.  I need a couple wood bowls to fill my rack up.  Of course they would need to be a rather good size to look right.  Here is the black beauty!!  Isn’t it pretty?  I am not sure if you can see it, but there is some red in it as well.  Very pretty!!

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Well, I better run for tonight.  Hope you all are recovering nicely after eating all of that turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie.  I know that I am doing just fine, but could probably go for another piece of pumpkin pie right now (lol).  Mmmm, with lots of Cool Whip!!

Blessings, Lisa

28 comments:

Cinnamonberrylane Primitives said...

Very nice Lisa! I haven't decorated yet.. hopefully i will get around to it before Christmas lol. I just saw your mothers cabinets you did a wonderful job! you are very talented Blessings,Leah

Sherrie said...

Oh Lisa, everything looks so prim and festive. You have done an amazing job with little rest....not sure how you get it all done...YOUTH!!!!! I hope you and your family can enjoy everyday of this holiday season!!!
Give your sweet Mom a hug. Sherrie

Wanda/Ridge Farm Nesting Place said...

Love your decorations Lisa! I have started my decorating, but not finished yet...hopefully before Christmas :) Your gourd is adorable! and love your Santa in your header.
Pumpkin pie with lots of cool whip...now your talkin...lol

Blessings,
Wanda

Karen~The Barely There Primitive Bear said...

I love your decorations, Lisa! You
have some cute stuff...I just love how the cabinets turned out, you did a fantastic job! I spent Thur-Sat. working at the other house, and now I am
going to put up the tree, tomorrow and load it with teddy bears!

Bear Hugs~Karen

Janet - underthewillow said...

Everything looks festive and prim perfect Lisa! Love your new bowl rack and I love the cute snow effect on your blog!

I've got our main tree up and the mantle done so I can take my time with the rest of the decorating.

Have a great week!
Janet

Something Nice and Pretty said...

You sure have been busy Lisa, every prim ornament looks so nice, I especially like the rabbit for Christmas! Love your bowl rack and the bowls will be such a nice addition to it, I hope you show pics of it when it's complete"_
Rondell

Sandy said...

WOW, thanks for sharing Lisa. Everything is looking really good. Don't you hate it when you put something away and then can't find it??? I think we all end up doing that some time or other.

I really like your bowl rack. Before you know it, you will have it filled right up :) That's the fun part.

Have a great week!

Chase, Jenn, and Kamryn too said...

I love the snowman gourd!!! Your house and decorations look amazing! I wish I had your talent! Wishing you a very merry Christmas! Jennifer

Anonymous said...

It's looking a lot like Christmas at your house...love all your prim holiday goodies!!
~Cindy~

Carey's Farmhouse Kitchen said...

Lisa,

Everything looks so nice you have such nice large pieces to decorate with. I love your Santas. I have a lot of Santas and Snowmen but some of them aren't as prim. I like your bowl.

Carey

Carmen S. said...

Everything looks WONDERFUL Lisa! I love your tree and that big santa in the chair is adorable:) Enjoy your day!

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

Lisa, your home is just gorgeous with all of your home-made goodness! My favorite display is the little twig tree in the box with the gingers. So simple and sweet.
And congrats on your new bowl rack. I'm sure you will fill it to perfection soon.
Have a great week!

Lee Hill Primitives said...

Hi Lisa, Everything looks nice! Love your gourds, they are awesome.

Teri said...

I love all of your decorations, Lisa...as always, you do it up so well!!!!! I love how your mom's cabinets turned out too! I hope you find time to REST!!!


Hugs,

At Home With Amy said...

Everything looks great so far Lisa. I just wish I could get myself motivated to decorate and soon. Enjoy your week.
Amy

Craftyperson said...

Everything looks great Lisa...love your snowman qourds...so cute...

...Trena..

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

OH yes - I did enjoy all those pictures Lisa!! So many wonderful prim ideas too. I am glad you had some time to decorate your own home after working so hard for your parents.

The snow girl gourd is the cutest idea - LOVE her! Love it all!

Good luck finding the large bowls. Some how I know the prim bloggers will help!

Kris ~ Simply Prim said...

I love all of your Christmas decorations, Lisa! It's very inspiring!! I'm still working on mine - hopefully I'll be done by this weekend! Love the gourd!!

Take care,
~Kris~

janie said...

I just love all your decorations. You did a great job displaying everything.Love the gourd snowman!

Janie

Lee Hill Primitives said...

Hi Lisa, Thanks for visit my blog. Most of my bowls are founded in TS here in VA, but I have two that I found in Marshalls. They came in natural wood color, but I changed them with paint and you are a master making makeovers. Go to kitchen section probably you can find some. Bye, Evelyn

Anonymous said...

I love your snow people!
I have been wracking my brain since we moved to decide what kind of curtains to put up on my slider and two unfortunately very modern windows, the photo of your window behind your tree looks great, thanks for inadvertently lending me a hand deciding what to do!
I always like reading your blog Lisa, your humor and talent shines through!
Happy December 1st! :)

Lisa said...

Everything looks so pretty and cozy. Very inspiring!

Mandy said...

Looks great! I love your gourd snowman!

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•♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦• said...

Very very Merry and oh so pretty! :) everything looks great-as always!
Great bowl rack!

Anonymous said...

Oh Lisa, it all looks so great!! I love your ornies and your wall and shelf decor.. love that gourd snow girl.. I think I have a gourd.. hmm.. and I love the bowl rack, I'm trying to find one for myself now, I'm hooked! Thanks for sharing.. oh, how do you put the snow on your blog? It's so cute! Thanks :D

TJ said...

Lisa your eye candy always leaves me inspired and in awe. You have such a knack at puttin' together some of the most appealin' primtastic gatherins I have ever seen. Loveee Loveeee it all. It looks so invitin' and cozy and warm.
Prim Huggs n Blessins
TJ

Birgit said...

Your Christmas decorating is just beautiful! I hope you take a bit of a rest now and pamper yourself.
The bowl rack is gorgeous and I can't wait to see it all filled up with your magic prim touch!
Hugs~ birgit