Last night finally we finally were able to trim the tree , with all of us home for the holidays and the special treats of wine and cheese that my husband brought home from Lyon for us to enjoy. It might have been very cold and frosty outside but it sure felt warm in our living room where the festivities were happening. Our tree decorations are an eclectic mix of vintage, handmade by the children or myself, gifts from my family or fresh baked. Here is a little sampling of what you might see if you examined the tree.
the pictures in order of appearance:
wine and cheese from Lyon , France
Deborah putting the art deco angel on the tree top
Tamara's 2008 ornament ( same as the one she gave her grandmother)
an ornament Tamara made when she was 4 years old
Rebekah and Deborah embracing
vintage ornament
straw rooster from poland ( my father always insisted on having a rooster on the tree)
a gnome painted by my dear friend Minnie
my little collection of jointed ornaments
fresh gingerbread matyroshka's decorated by Matt and Rebekah
Oh your tree looks wonderful! What a warm feeling I get from your photographs. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 23, 2008 at 05:01 PM
I'm so glad I discovered your blog this year. I have enjoyed it immensely. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Stay warm and safe.
Posted by: Crafty Gardener | December 23, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Your tree is gorgeous! (And so is that cheese!) I love all of those handmade ornaments!
Posted by: knittinandnoodlin | December 23, 2008 at 07:22 PM
well isn't that lovely...gets me right in the spirit:)
Posted by: sara | December 23, 2008 at 08:23 PM
How absolutely magical! Love the matryoshkas, from the gingerbread to the collection along the ceiling! Looks like a wonderful evening... so happy you are all together again!
Posted by: mayaluna | December 23, 2008 at 09:36 PM
what a wonderful evening! have a wonderful christmas!
Posted by: painted fish studio | December 23, 2008 at 09:59 PM
Love your tree, your cheese and the Holidays!!!!
¡Feliz Navidad!
Posted by: celia | December 24, 2008 at 08:50 AM
How absolutely lovely! Have a very, very Merry Christmas and thank you so much for all the inspiration and beauty you've shared this past year. I'm so happy to have come across your blog.
Posted by: chelsea | December 24, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Our tree decorations are an eclectic mix of vintage, handmade by the children or myself, gifts from my family or fresh baked
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