Well, the first snow of December has fallen. We were left with 4" of the white stuff over the weekend, which really got me into the holiday spirit. We put the Christmas tree up after Thanksgiving. I know, I'm turning into one of those people. Now the other stuff is getting put up as well. I decorated a wreath yesterday with ornaments so that was able to be mounted above the fireplace, as well as draping the garland around the fireplace.
This year began a new tradition of doing something different every Christmas, at least in terms of decorations. I'm using a darker version of lime green & fuchsia as a twist on the classic red & green. It looks really nice against the bright colored lights of our tree. I have to find silk ribbon in the same colours to use as a tree topper and then cascade the ribbon down the tree.
This upcoming weekend, I believe we will have the exterior decorated. Garland will be draped along the front porch as it was last year, while I will use faux poinsettias to decorate the enclosed porch, along with some more garland. The exterior portions of our home should take on a more classic holiday appearance. No giant inflatables for us! I also want to use decorations that can last through the winter season, not just through Christmas. I mean, all this effort goes into decorating and making everything beautiful, it should be carried through the winter. I see it as a bright spot until the hints of spring poke through the snow.
As for shopping. Well, that's been a slow go. I bought all the deocrations after last Christmas at 75% off. Frugal shopper, I am. This year however, has been a struggle for buying gifts. I know it's not about what I get Joe. He'll be happy no matter what I get him, but it's still the idea of Christmas morning that I have in my head that often defets me. He knows of only 1 of his gifts right now. I had to tell him so he wouldn't buy it for himself. I'm getting him a subscription to Xbox magazine. I know he will enjoy it because he'll get a new "gift" each month.
When it comes to our friends, we only got gifts for 2 couples the we're very close to. We don't hear from anyone else, so we're not worried about it. If the missing friends get cards from us, be happy, you're worth the 44-cent stamp. Sorry, that was a tad mean. My inner grinch came out.
'Tis the story for now...
This year began a new tradition of doing something different every Christmas, at least in terms of decorations. I'm using a darker version of lime green & fuchsia as a twist on the classic red & green. It looks really nice against the bright colored lights of our tree. I have to find silk ribbon in the same colours to use as a tree topper and then cascade the ribbon down the tree.
This upcoming weekend, I believe we will have the exterior decorated. Garland will be draped along the front porch as it was last year, while I will use faux poinsettias to decorate the enclosed porch, along with some more garland. The exterior portions of our home should take on a more classic holiday appearance. No giant inflatables for us! I also want to use decorations that can last through the winter season, not just through Christmas. I mean, all this effort goes into decorating and making everything beautiful, it should be carried through the winter. I see it as a bright spot until the hints of spring poke through the snow.
As for shopping. Well, that's been a slow go. I bought all the deocrations after last Christmas at 75% off. Frugal shopper, I am. This year however, has been a struggle for buying gifts. I know it's not about what I get Joe. He'll be happy no matter what I get him, but it's still the idea of Christmas morning that I have in my head that often defets me. He knows of only 1 of his gifts right now. I had to tell him so he wouldn't buy it for himself. I'm getting him a subscription to Xbox magazine. I know he will enjoy it because he'll get a new "gift" each month.
When it comes to our friends, we only got gifts for 2 couples the we're very close to. We don't hear from anyone else, so we're not worried about it. If the missing friends get cards from us, be happy, you're worth the 44-cent stamp. Sorry, that was a tad mean. My inner grinch came out.
'Tis the story for now...
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