CHRISTMAS 2010

The past week or so has all been a blur but here is a brief recap of the events.

I received this beautiful giveaway prize in the mail that I won from Marie's Maison.

It is a ceramic cupcake that holds a pot scrubber!  Adorable!  Love it!  Thanks Marie.

My colleagues decided to hold our office Christmas Party in-house this year as opposed to going to a restaurant.

My good blogging buddy, Lisa, from Serendipity Chic Decor lost her blog, somehow, in Cyberspace.  She was distraught, as you can well imagine, after all the hard work she put into her blog.  I'm certain a lot of you already know of Lisa, she made my beautiful Winter sign. 

Within a week she had a new blog up and running so please go take a look at her new blog.  Lisa is a makeover guru and design diva whose blog is always a delight to visit.  You can find Lisa and all her great makeovers and projects HERE at her new blog, Serendipity Chic Design!

 

Although we didn't host Christmas dinner at our house this year, I still baked up a storm.  I always take the desserts to whichever family member is hosting Christmas.  I made shortbread cookies, peppermint meltaways, carrot cake, maple syrup tarts, two different flavours of fudge, peanut butter cookies, molasses cookies, 7-layer bars and raspberry squares.

My Dad was released from the hospital on the 23rd of December.  The hospital sent as many patients as possible home for the holidays.  With assistance, he was able to attend Christmas dinner.

Food, fun & family was plentiful!

Boxing Day was when our guests arrived.  Hubs has four adult children who came to spend a few days with us.  We visited Hub's Mother's house in the morning for brunch and then back to our place for dinner & gifts.  We also spent an afternoon at the movies and held our first ever bowling tournament.

Up for grabs .... my vintage wooden bowling pin!

And no, it didn't come home with us!  Darn it ... maybe next time!

So, in summary, the past week or so has been spent cooking, cleaning, eating, baking, driving, laughing, dog walking, bowling, smiling, doing TONS of laundry, visiting and all related activities associated with the holidays! 

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas 2010!

Cheers - Lisa

OH-OH ~ CHRISTMAS TREE?

This year is not the norm for me as I am usually much more organized with respect to Christmas.  I am behind on EVERYTHING although I did manage to get the main level of the house decorated.

There was more pressure last year as we were hosting my family Christmas dinner for 25!  Every nook and cranny of my home shouted "Welcome Christmas".  The message is much more subtle this year.

This is a small green tinsel tree I purchased a few years back for a mere $10.00.  I put my larger tree downstairs in the family room so this wee tree is perfect to display on my sideboard.  I must admit, I started this post several days ago and since then I have seen some VERY impressive trees out there in Blogland!  I do feel my efforts pale in comparison to what some have accomplished!  KUDOS to you (and you know who you are with those very impressive feather trees; tinsel trees; Canadiana themed trees; pink trees; traditional trees covered in sentimental ornaments; white trees and 14 trees!!!)  Yes, one of my blog friends has assembled and decorated 14 BEAUTIFUL TREES!  Nevertheless, I am feeling mighty festive today with the Christmas music blaring in the background and the snow on the ground outside! 

So, I share my little Christmas Tree!

These are some of the little Victorian figures I've displayed under my tree.

Don't they all look so happy?  I'm hoping you're feeling Joyous too as we near Christmas Day!

I'm linking to

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday Holiday!

Please join in the party if you have something Festive to share or grab a glass of eggnog and go visit the others!

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend!  

Cheers - Lisa

SILVER & GREENS

This is my grouping of mercury glass that I've collected over the past couple of years.  I've displayed it on top of my china cabinet with some natural greenery and pine cones gathered from the garden.

I've added a few little floral picks with silver coloured beads just to pretty it up further!

This pretty silver 'heart' ornament hangs from my cabinet door.

The silver sparkles and glows in the light of the candles.

Thank you SO MUCH for your kind comments & prayers with respect to my Father.  He has now been moved to a rehab wing in the hospital where he is starting to get some physiotherapy to assist him to walk again.  The process is so slow due to his age and right now we're taking it day by day.  I need to get back to work this week so I will be sure to visit each of you to see what exciting things have been going on during this festive season!  I'm embarrassed to admit that I still have my tree in the basement set up, but undecorated!  And who knows ... with the way things are going, it just may have to stay that way this year!

Cheers - Lisa

THANKSGIVING 2010

FUN

FOOD

FAMILY 



 So much to be thankful for!