Christmas Decorating and Vintage Style Treat Containers

Hello, Dear Friends! Here we are, counting down the days 

to Christmas and another year gone by. 

It has been a challenging year for everyone, 

some much more than others.

These we hold in our hearts and honor 

their suffering by being kind, helpful and charitable 

whenever the opportunity provides, not only 

at Christmas, but also, in our everyday lives. 

Christmas is an opportunity to bring a bit of cheer 

to all of our loved ones, friends, neighbors, 

and those in need

during these dark days of winter. 

I've been a busy little elf, along with my most willing helper, 

sweet Ramblin' Man, who has worked tirelessly 

to prepare the house for winter and the holiday season. 

Let's step inside and get warm! 

The low, December sun has brightened the day. 

It has been cold, wet and gray, including some very stormy days recently.  

The sunshine is a welcome reprieve. 

Santa is loading his sleigh...

We are hosting the family this year. 

xxxx

We are all fully vaccinated.  

Ramblin' Man and I have our boosters. 

Still, we have to be cautious. 

I dream of a day when we don't have to worry...

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it will be anytime soon. 

So, I and my family continue to follow all guidelines

for the sake of each other and for the greater good of all. 

xoxo

The angel we purchased together the first year we were married. 

She is in her late 40's now, but she still looks good. 

She holds a shooting star. 

xx

Our little tree. 

The last couple of years I have exchanged all of my ornaments 

for unbreakable ones, although they look remarkably like glass. 

With 5 little grand-boys, I thought it would be a good idea. 

We use artificial trees. 

We don't want to worry about fire. 

xx

This year I used my collection of brass and glittered fruits,

all gathered over years of flea-markets and antique shops. 

I love sorting through my collections to put a new look together. 

I went with a decidedly Victorian look this year. 

This little guy guards the feeder outside the window. 

He is an Annas Hummingbird. 

They winter-over here in western Washington. 

We have relatively mild winters, 

although we do get the occasional fierce winter storm. 

I have four feeders stationed in different areas around 

the house to keep these territorial little guys from 

fighting. Too much. 

His dark chin turns iridescent rose in sunlight. 

My vintage sewing machine pulls double duty as an entry table. 

The card rack is a Pottery Barn treasure from several years ago. 

Ramblin' Man and I with a dear little one, in a snowy scene from 

a couple of years ago, among more of my brass collection.

 

Can I pour you a cuppa? 

I love my red coffee-maker. 

xx

A favorite ornament. 

Greenhouse dreams. 

The kitchen gets dressed in red and green. 

The children's corner. 

xx

Cupcakes I baked with my grandson. 

He loves decorating them with sprinkles. 

A few of my green depression glass serving pieces. 

The honey-pot by the Scotty dog was a gift from our Sis, Terry. 

Jars of sprinkles. 

The apron on the pantry was a gift from our 

Lil' Sis, Donna. 

Wouldn't it look pretty with red, green or black slacks and a sweater? 

Very 1950's. 

Sweet little mitten from a dear friend. 

I found the framed coffee ad on a trip to New Orleans years ago. 

Cookie baking. 

I saved a few for our coffee. 

Some treat containers for giving. 

These were easy to make out of large tin cans that I saved. 

Flip top cans don't work - they have sharp edges. 

 I only saved cans that have to be opened with 

a can opener. 

If you would like to make some like these, you will 

need some tinsel trim and extra Christmas cards. 

These have glittered scenes of winter birds. 

The cans were fitted with wire handles

through small, drilled holes, then spray-painted with dark gold. 

(Ramblin' Man helped out with that part)

I cut the cards to fit, then hot-glued them on, centering 

them under the handles. I trimmed around the edges

of the cards and the handles with tinsel trim, using hot glue. 

Aren't they sweet? 

I added tissue paper and wired, sparkly trim inside. 

There are so many style possibilities for these and they 

can be used for any occasion through-out the year. 

How cute would a Valentine's theme be? 

I'll leave you with a few little scenes from the library shelves. 

As we celebrate another Christmas and look forward to 

another new year, I am 

wishing you a lovely holiday season filled 

with love in your heart and peace in your soul. 

xx

I know that the holidays are often filled with 

an aching heart as we see the empty chairs at the table, 

and only have our memories to sustain us. 

All of the 'celebrations' sometimes have a hollow ring. 

Some are alone, and many are without,

and we must keep these always in our hearts. 

Sending you love. 

xx

'Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, 

for thereby some have entertained angels unawares'

- Hebrews 13:2 -

'For he will command his angels concerning you

to guard you in all your ways'

- Psalm 91:11 - 

'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least 

of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me'

- Mathew 25:40 -

Merry Christmas my Dear Friends and Loved Ones

who are one and the same. 

xoxo