Papa's Christmas Wonderland 2014 [Archive] - All Things Christmas Forum

wstaple

10-06-2014, 06:45 PM

I love Christmas ,I love trains and I love Rock n Roll here's a bit of all three.The North pole village trains accompanied by TSO's " A Mad Russian's Christmas "

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obVC0qbawcA

I've always loved trains, especially at Christmas. I had amassed quite a bit of n-scale trains and equipment a few years ago, and had a decent layout of a small town. About 5 years ago I had to sell it all to fund my DSLR and lenses. However, I've got an old train set that my father got for Christmas back in 1951 when he was 9 years old. It's a Marklin set that needs a new transformer and possible work on the locomotive. I usually set it up under the tree in our bonus room, even though it no longer runs.

Papa_Christmas

10-07-2014, 11:19 AM

Love it. Is that your setup? this year? How many ornaments do you think are on that tree?

Last year ,probably 400+ glass ornaments

ornamentmaven

10-07-2014, 01:35 PM

My husband has a very old train set as well - late 1940's(?). The last time he set it up was probably 10 years go at Christmas. Miss it. We just don't have the room for it.

Papa_Christmas

10-25-2014, 05:08 PM

My new tree for my train layout arrived this week.

Last years tree sat on top of a section of the layout that is now my freight yard.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2013/2013_302_zps92cadbcb.jpg

You can see the hole that the trunk went through in this picture.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/The%20Ohio%20North%20Coast%20Railroad/oncrr-0613_zps5b08f80f.jpg

No room for a tree there now.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/The%20Ohio%20North%20Coast%20Railroad/oncrr-0679_zpsfc957911.jpg

Made a new stand and mounted it to the underside of the layout.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/The%20Ohio%20North%20Coast%20Railroad/oncrr-0743_zpse1dc4886.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/The%20Ohio%20North%20Coast%20Railroad/oncrr-0744_zpsa4566c78.jpg

The new tree is only a 5 footer so I have plenty of room for low hanging ornaments to be above the moving trains.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/The%20Ohio%20North%20Coast%20Railroad/oncrr-0747_zpsc4cbad99.jpg

The tree has 7 function LED lights.

Multicolored
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/IMG_7389_zps947d77c3.jpg

Pastel
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/IMG_7393_zpsb1ea5cf6.jpg

White
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/IMG_7391_zps525f7b0a.jpg

It also has fading and twinkling functions.

I may start decorating it this weekend because I'm leaving for a week long fishing trip next weekend and I would like to be done with the decorations by the end of November.

snowbell1

10-25-2014, 07:42 PM

oh papa it's so beautiful thank you for sharing can't wait to decorate almost november i'm done by thanksgiving.

olga

10-25-2014, 07:51 PM

Dave, I can not believe in my eyes, friend!!!!!! :santasmile:

ornamentmaven

10-25-2014, 08:07 PM

Fantastic Dave!

wstaple

10-28-2014, 08:35 PM

This is nothing short of incredible! Love it!

Crazymike1965

10-29-2014, 01:53 AM

It is going to be amazing Papa Dave :)

MinnesotaMike

10-31-2014, 08:40 PM

Lookin' grand!

Mistletoe

11-01-2014, 12:30 AM

How nice to have the skill, patience and ambition to do all that. It must be so comforting to sit in that room. Does your family appreciate it as much as you do?

Papa_Christmas

11-11-2014, 01:21 PM

How nice to have the skill, patience and ambition to do all that. It must be so comforting to sit in that room. Does your family appreciate it as much as you do?

My two Grandsons do.

Papa_Christmas

11-11-2014, 01:38 PM

Thank you for the kind words my friends.

Well the train tree is done for now, don't know if I'll add to it or not.
Since this new tree is smaller I took the opportunity to weed out some of the crappy fill in ornaments I had.Not sure if I'll do the icicle thing this year or not.
We buy a lot of Hallmark ornaments every year and they always have a few train ornaments.
I can't remember what's new this year we put them in layaway back in August and I need to go pick them up before I start on the tree in the study.
With new acquisitions every year it will eventually be as full as the other trees.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0001_zps85576d3f.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0002_zps7cee701b.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0003_zpsff4b6ef1.jpg

My old Tree Topper plugged into the tree lights but I cant use it with these L.E.D lights.
Tried to find a train topper but no luck so I made my own with a Kurt Adler glass ornament.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0004_zps8d2c92f7.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0005_zps0842e9a5.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0006_zpsfe88fa93.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0007_zpsf0ec7912.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0008_zps8c06722f.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0009_zps5967130e.jpg

Papa_Christmas

11-11-2014, 01:43 PM

Here are a couple of night shots.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0010_zps18cd5fe4.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0011_zps13c224e9.jpg

I love these new tress with the multi-function lights.With the L.E.D lights they use less wattage than the light bulb in your refrigerator .

wstaple

11-11-2014, 02:28 PM

That's a great tree and layout, Papa! Beautiful!

snowbell1

11-11-2014, 03:22 PM

Papa it is so pretty thank you for sharing with us.:santa2:

Papa_Christmas

11-12-2014, 02:01 AM

Papa it is so pretty thank you for sharing with us.:santa2:

That's a great tree and layout, Papa! Beautiful!

Thanks wstaple and Angelpugs

steph535

11-12-2014, 03:39 AM

Very pretty, Papa C! I love the thought of the multi function lights, too, and wish I hadn't needed to send the one I had just purchased back, but the clear LED lights were so blinding, I couldn't bear to look at them. The new tree I got came today and I will start setting it up tomorrow. It isn't multi-functional, but has clear LED lights that are supposed to be like candlelight. We shall see. I am so hoping I will like them. I really wish they had put these candlelight type clear LEDs on the multifunctioning lights trees

ornamentmaven

11-12-2014, 03:57 PM

Crazymike1965

11-13-2014, 03:58 AM

Amazing work Papa. I appreciate all of the time and effort you put in every year :)

Merry Christmas Darling

11-13-2014, 04:19 PM

I'm never disappointed when I look at your pictures! Your train room is amazing. It feels so good to be back and see what people are doing this year! Maybe I will get the Christmas spirit after all.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Graphics/ChristmasTrainClipArt_zpsba5428f1.gif (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%20Graphics/ChristmasTrainClipArt_zpsba5428f1.gif.html)

Papa_Christmas

11-13-2014, 09:42 PM

Thanks,Steph,OM,Mike and MCD.
Stay tuned I'm just getting started.

MinnesotaMike

11-14-2014, 03:11 AM

It's just magic! If I were a kid and saw that, I would just be in awe!

Papa_Christmas

11-14-2014, 01:29 PM

It's just magic! If I were a kid and saw that, I would just be in awe!

Thanks Mike,I'm a 56 year old kid and I feel the same way.:elf3:

Papa_Christmas

11-14-2014, 02:05 PM

Beautiful job Papa! I also purchase many Hallmark ornaments. Would love to know how much they are worth - sticker price alone. I have one ornament from 1980 - first in the Frosty and Friends series - that is worth over $500 now!
Love the train topper. I have been known to make things when I can't find what I want - sometimes successfully, sometimes not! Love your whole train set up

OM,we have a couple hundred I'm sure never counted them we have several series ornaments.
The ornament market is funny I have a series of tin train ornaments that started in 1982, I have all but the first one I've seen it as high as $600 in the past .
I was also missing on ornament from the 2004 Santas Around the World wreath that has been ridiculously high priced in the past.
I got the Santa this morning for $18 and the train for $45 on eBay so if your patient and keep an eye on the net eventually you can find what your looking for.
I think in the end they are only worth what someone is willing to pay.

ornamentmaven

11-14-2014, 04:14 PM

OM,we have a couple hundred I'm sure never counted them we have several series ornaments.
The ornament market is funny I have a series of tin train ornaments that started in 1982, I have all but the first one I've seen it as high as $600 in the past .
I was also missing on ornament from the 2004 Santas Around the World wreath that has been ridiculously high priced in the past.

I got the Santa this morning for $18 and the train for $45 on eBay so if your patient and keep an eye on the net eventually you can find what your looking for.
I think in the end they are only worth what someone is willing to pay.

Very true - the first in the series are usually worth the most especially to those people who have lost it, broken it, or started collecting the series later. I probably have close to 200 myself. I love them - they are almost like family!!

Papa_Christmas

11-15-2014, 02:06 PM

Started the day by picking up the ornaments in layaway at Hallmark, and this years snowman.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/chris14_02_zpse48e8298.jpg

I use a lot of these remote controls and power strips it's nice to turn on the lights with the push of a button.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0012_zps9ecd6e89.jpg

The tree is a GE 7.5 ft Just-cut Frasier Fir with 900 lights.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0013_zps93e6c3f2.jpg

I have a lot of light up ornaments .This year I'm going to try putting the ornaments and the power supplies on a section at a time.
These are from 2005 Hallmark illuminations ornaments I have three of each color.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0014_zps20cd4ef4.jpg

Hallmark came out with a new system for powering Motion,Light and Sound ornaments in 2010 called the Magic Cord.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0015_zps7c202e65.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0016_zps8905daac.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0017_zpsd95eeeb8.jpg

O.K. that's all the light ups 32 on the cords 1 with it's own ac adapter and 3 that plug in to tree light sockets.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0018_zps29f86c94.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0020_zps77d43029.jpg

Papa_Christmas

11-15-2014, 02:08 PM

I try to keep all the cords neat.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0021_zpsb7285c85.jpg

I've been using these hangers for a few years now on my heavier ornaments they are great.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0022_zps67098c82.jpg

I think it's so much easier to decorate the top section before putting it on the tree.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0023_zps22db446d.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0024_zps6f155740.jpg

That was enough for Friday I'll hang all the rest of the ornaments today.

steph535

11-15-2014, 02:12 PM

Love it, Papa C!

snowbell1

11-15-2014, 04:09 PM

Everything is just so wonderful,i love it papa.:santa2:

ornamentmaven

11-16-2014, 12:54 AM

Great Job Papa! I am going to try that decorating the top of the tree first suggestion!

Merry Christmas Darling

11-16-2014, 04:53 AM

Started the day by picking up the ornaments in layaway at Hallmark, and this years snowman.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/chris14_02_zpse48e8298.jpg

I don't know if you recall that I had one of the earlier snowmen in that series. I finally had to give it away because I have so many Christmas decorations. That new one is really pretty!

Papa_Christmas

11-16-2014, 03:52 PM

Thanks, Steph, Angelpugs, Ornamentmaven and Merry Christmas Darling.

MCD we love the snowmen I think this number 12.

Papa_Christmas

11-16-2014, 03:58 PM

Well the Study tree,(Donna calls it The Hallmark tree) is done.
It has 283 ornaments 90% of those are Hallmark ornaments.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0025_zps9c5e68ff.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0026_zps29cc4afe.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0027_zps7779f0a4.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0028_zps723e37e0.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0029_zpsbbbaa325.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0030_zpsc2f37d9f.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0031_zps326df2f4.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0032_zps64a110c2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0033_zps475d83a0.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0034_zps83b429d8.jpg

Papa_Christmas

11-16-2014, 04:02 PM

More of the same.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0035_zps25ddd088.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0036_zps23f0474d.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0037_zps6278ee08.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0038_zps242612cf.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0039_zps8250ee62.jpg

Still have more work to complete the study, but I'm going to work on the front entry today.

ornamentmaven

11-16-2014, 04:45 PM

Beautiful Papa - my kind of tree!

steph535

11-16-2014, 09:49 PM

Beautiful! I like how your tree topper changes color

Merry Christmas Darling

11-17-2014, 02:41 AM

I LOVE it! Papa, do you have grandkids who love it or do they take it for granted?

Papa_Christmas

11-17-2014, 03:03 PM

So glad you are all enjoying this years display.:gingerhouse:

The Snowman display has been in the front entry since we moved in to this house,but we never get to enjoy it unless we're answering the front door.
This year we're putting the Nutcracker display from the living room fireplace in the front and moving the Snowmen to the fireplace.
Donna and I worked on the Nutcracker display yesterday and are really pleased with it, I have a few finishing touches to make before I post pictures of it but I should be done this evening.
In the future we will probably alternate these two displays from year to year.

*Snowflake*

11-18-2014, 02:06 PM

oh my God papa, you're decorations are wonderful and prettier every year:christmastree:
Gorgeous tree and I love new snowman:snowman:

Papa_Christmas

11-19-2014, 12:09 AM

O.K. here's this years front entry display "Gone Crackers for Nutcrackers"

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0040_zps9fc8b0cf.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0041_zps592c6e7a.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0042_zps92d71129.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0043_zps63bd3874.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0044_zps1f1e265c.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0045_zpse608bd3f.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0046_zps2575ca0d.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0047_zps0cdba31c.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0048_zpse429eaca.jpg

steph535

11-19-2014, 12:12 AM

Great job, Papa; I love it!

ornamentmaven

11-19-2014, 04:28 AM

Love, Love, Love your nutcracker display, It puts mine to shame!

olga

11-19-2014, 10:36 AM

Dave, this whole thing you have made on your own and all that effort you put to make it happen and to make it better every year, I can only say, that, for me, you are THE BEST!!!! :santasmile: Your decoration looks fantastic and your trains takes me back to my childhood.. Wish I could have/get all this experience, so as to be able to make things on my own as you do.. and I wish I had some more money so as to buy more decoration stuff, to make more Christmas corners in my home..
You re really great at what you do, I do not know anyone like you, friend. Simple as that. :santa:

Papa_Christmas

11-19-2014, 01:49 PM

Great job, Papa; I love it!

Love, Love, Love your nutcracker display, It puts mine to shame!

Thank you both.

Papa_Christmas

11-19-2014, 02:01 PM

tinkerbell2

11-19-2014, 07:51 PM

As always,beautiful ...papa....:elf3:

Papa_Christmas

11-20-2014, 01:16 PM

As always,beautiful ...papa....:elf3:

Thanks Tink

Merry Christmas Darling

11-20-2014, 07:13 PM

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Congratulations/SmileysaysVeryGood_zpsbc814cd1.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Smiley%20Congratulations/SmileysaysVeryGood_zpsbc814cd1.jpg.html)Those with tea cups and teapot are sooooooooo cute, Papa!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Images/Smiley%20Drinks/Smiley%20sipping-tea_zpsn8zdukfb.gif (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Smiley%20Images/Smiley%20Drinks/Smiley%20sipping-tea_zpsn8zdukfb.gif.html)

Merry Christmas Darling

11-20-2014, 07:21 PM

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0047_zps0cdba31c.jpg

WOO HOO! Crown molding! http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Images/Sm15.gif (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Smiley%20Images/Sm15.gif.html) And you thought we wouldn't notice.

ChantelleJoy

11-24-2014, 05:44 PM

I finally have a spare moment to go through everyone's decorations so far this year and WOW PAPA AMAZING AS ALWAYS.

I love the Train Tree, and the Hallmark tree is STUNNING - thank you for posting so many photos I just sat and stared at each one for minutes. Exactly how I imagine it would be if I were there, I could spend an hour at each tree, looking at all the beautiful details.

I sent my mother (who loooooves nutcrackers) the link to your post with all your photos of your display.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us. It's a tradition for me to enjoy the holidays in all the homes of people on this forum - and I thank you so much for letting me see inside!

:merrychristmas:

JollyElfDC

11-25-2014, 12:26 AM

I love all your pictures! I want to move in!!!!!!:yahoo:

Mistletoe

11-25-2014, 04:03 AM

It's a pleasure looking at all your pictures. What a great entryway- so cozy!

Papa_Christmas

11-25-2014, 12:31 PM

oh my God papa, you're decorations are wonderful and prettier every year:christmastree:
Gorgeous tree and I love new snowman:snowman:

Thanks Snowflake

Those with tea cups and teapot are sooooooooo cute, Papa!

Thanks MCD the small table full are most of my wife's favorites.

I finally have a spare moment to go through everyone's decorations so far this year and WOW PAPA AMAZING AS ALWAYS.

I love the Train Tree, and the Hallmark tree is STUNNING - thank you for posting so many photos I just sat and stared at each one for minutes. Exactly how I imagine it would be if I were there, I could spend an hour at each tree, looking at all the beautiful details.

I sent my mother (who loooooves nutcrackers) the link to your post with all your photos of your display.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us. It's a tradition for me to enjoy the holidays in all the homes of people on this forum - and I thank you so much for letting me see inside!

:merrychristmas:

Chantelle it's my great pleasure to share my Christmas with all my friends here.
Thank you Chantelle for helping to make this place possible.

I love all your pictures! I want to move in!!!!!!:yahoo:

It's a pleasure looking at all your pictures. What a great entryway- so cozy!

Thanks JollyElf and Mistletoe

Papa_Christmas

11-25-2014, 12:38 PM

Here is some of the Snow people,after I get finished I'll post more pics.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0049_zps1e7be38c.jpg

I managed to get all 11 of the Hallmark Jingle Pals on top of the TV Armoire,don't know where I'll put next years .

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0050_zps63dbd9ff.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0051_zps8b2e32c7.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0052_zps41cd2544.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0053_zps7302d8f3.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0054_zpse309c077.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas_2014/xmas2014-0055_zps8d0f4faf.jpg

ornamentmaven

11-25-2014, 04:55 PM

I just loVe the snow people and jingle pals! So pretty

Crazymike1965

11-25-2014, 10:46 PM

Your snowmen display and tree is so wonderful Papa :christmastree:

Mistletoe

11-26-2014, 02:19 AM

I like the candy spray near the top of the snowman tree- it lends whimsy. :)

Papa_Christmas

12-04-2014, 07:12 PM

Thank you,OM,Mike & Mistletoe for your kind comments.

I was off work from the 26th until yesterday, decorated non stop, all I have left is a bathroom, the hallway and the outside lights .
I got about a third of the outside lights done last night,hoping to finish tonight.
I'm hoping to spend Friday taking and posting pictures of everything.

snowbell1

12-04-2014, 09:17 PM

Papa as always truly beautiful,everything is just perfect.:santa2:

Papa_Christmas

12-05-2014, 09:56 PM

Thanks Angelpugs,Does it bother you if I continue to call you Angelpugs? I can change to snowbell if you prefer.

Papa_Christmas

12-05-2014, 10:16 PM

Here are pictures of everything from the backdoor to the front.

Snow-people

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-001_zpsb7681798.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-002_zpsa8e59b1f.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-003_zps03bb5357.jpg

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Papa_Christmas

12-05-2014, 10:17 PM

Big Tree & North-pole Village

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-009_zps27054ca0.jpg

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Papa_Christmas

12-05-2014, 10:17 PM

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-017_zps4767def0.jpg

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For display purposes the white lights show the ornaments better,but when It's just us sitting around in the evening we like the multi-color.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-022_zps69faccb4.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-023_zps489a0107.jpg

Papa_Christmas

12-05-2014, 10:17 PM

Dinning-room

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-024_zps9238dd7e.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-025_zpsc74934cf.jpg

The Angel Tree & Little Town of Bethlehem are in the corner of the dining-room this year.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-026_zps830b883d.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-027_zpsa2183927.jpg

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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-030_zps1d44d47a.jpg

Merry Christmas Darling

12-05-2014, 10:26 PM

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-010_zps53d8b1e2.jpg

Is this a Balsam Hill tree? I love trees with realistic branches!

steph535

12-05-2014, 11:49 PM

Just beautiful! Your hard work really shows, Papa

ornamentmaven

12-06-2014, 01:53 AM

Absolutely fantastic - love it all. I agree with the white lights highlighting the ornaments better - but I miss the multi!

ReneBTurner

12-09-2014, 07:08 AM

Superlike, I can't wait. Exited for this.

Papa_Christmas

12-12-2014, 07:17 PM

Due to some added decorations,some rearranging and a drunken elf laying face down in the snow,I have replaced 11 of the photos on the previous page.

Today is picture day, by sunrise tomorrow I hope to have pictures of the whole house from front to back, as well as the outside lights posted.

Here are a couple more of the dining room.
We'll be adding a leaf to the table,a different table cloth and more chairs for Christmas dinner.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-031_zps516c5130.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-032_zps66b3c22f.jpg

Crazymike1965

12-12-2014, 08:02 PM

You have some beautiful ornaments and trees there Papa :)

Papa_Christmas

12-12-2014, 10:47 PM

You have some beautiful ornaments and trees there Papa :)

Thanks Mike and right back atcha my friend.

Papa_Christmas

12-12-2014, 10:51 PM

The Kitchen

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-033_zpsc8095762.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-034_zps9df90544.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-035_zpse47072cb.jpg

Christmas Cheer
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-036_zpsee0a3579.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-037_zpsd24a3b9a.jpg

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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-040_zps1fcac69d.jpg

Papa_Christmas

12-12-2014, 10:55 PM

Hallways & Guest Bath

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-041_zps0269dbdf.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-042_zps93728cf0.jpg

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snowbell1

12-12-2014, 11:51 PM

Papa i just love your home everything is just so beautiful.:elf3:

ornamentmaven

12-13-2014, 03:31 AM

Beautiful Papa! I wish I could decorate my kitchen cabinets that way. ...but I have cabinets all the way to the ceiling

Papa_Christmas

12-13-2014, 08:40 AM

Papa i just love your home everything is just so beautiful.:elf3:

Thanks Angelpugs

Papa_Christmas

12-13-2014, 08:41 AM

The trains

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Djrqd6CgfM&feature=youtu.be

Papa_Christmas

12-13-2014, 08:42 AM

Beautiful Papa! I wish I could decorate my kitchen cabinets that way. ...but I have cabinets all the way to the ceiling

Thanks OM, 10 foot ceiling helps

Papa_Christmas

12-13-2014, 08:47 AM

The Study

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-048_zpse56c9339.jpg

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Papa_Christmas

12-13-2014, 08:50 AM

The Train Room

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-058_zps43bbd1f4.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-059_zps61620d57.jpg

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Papa_Christmas

12-13-2014, 08:53 AM

The Front Entry

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-067_zps3f209b71.jpg

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Papa_Christmas

12-13-2014, 09:01 AM

Outside Lights

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-074_zpsef0a0e71.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-075_zps7720b469.jpg

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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-077_zpse1235d17.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-078_zps088a6345.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-079_zps31d05ec3.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-080_zps465445f0.jpg

The back yard lights are nothing special, but I set on the porch a lot so it's kind of nice, these lights twinkle.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-081_zpse2677464.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-082_zps96f99553.jpg

Well that's it for the most part 80 some pics on my last 3 pages hope you enjoy this years display.
If Sarah grants permission I'll post pics of her room soon.

*Snowflake*

12-14-2014, 05:18 PM

I'm blown away Dave, there are so many decorations I want right now ;) This train room is fascinating:christmastree:

ornamentmaven

12-15-2014, 01:47 AM

All I can say is OMG!

steph535

12-15-2014, 01:50 AM

All I can say is OMG!

I agree! Sometimes, I don't comment because I'm speechless, it's just so good. Dave's whole house is a Christmas lover's heaven

tinkerbell2

12-15-2014, 08:55 PM

Brilliant, fantastic,...as always..I love it all...:xmashigh5:

Papa_Christmas

12-16-2014, 01:52 PM

ornamentmaven

12-16-2014, 04:52 PM

Thanks so much,Snowflake,OM,Steph and Tink.
Every year it gets to be more and more of a chore to put all this stuff up,but then when I walk in the door after work and smell the Christmas smells and walk around and turn everything on it makes me smile.
We have a party every year between Christmas and New Years and I see that it makes other people smile also and the work doesn't seem so much after all.
I don't know about "a Christmas lover's heaven " Steph but it certainly is a haven for this Christmas Lover.

I agree with you as far as all the work involved (...and I don't do nearly as much as you). But I just don't know how to do it any other way. I find myself going nuts looking for the simplest little item if it's missing. It is definitely worth it to see people smiling at your decorations!

Crazymike1965

12-23-2014, 06:46 AM

You are my inspiration Papa :christmastree:

Mistletoe

12-24-2014, 04:14 AM

Your home is so inviting.

Those lit up hanging ornaments with the cut-outs always catch my eye- very pretty. :christmastree:

A lot of work, but much appreciated. :santa:

Papa_Christmas

01-04-2015, 04:02 PM

You are my inspiration Papa :christmastree:

I am quite humbled to be an inspiration to such a talented decorator as yourself.
Although our styles are different we both tend to go all out at Christmas and that is a wonderful thing.
If you are able to spread joy,happiness and delight among your friends, family and even strangers it seems as though it comes back to you ten fold.
We are lucky indeed to be Christmas Crazy.

Papa_Christmas

01-04-2015, 04:03 PM

Your home is so inviting.

Those lit up hanging ornaments with the cut-outs always catch my eye- very pretty. :christmastree:

A lot of work, but much appreciated. :santa:

Thanks Mistletoe

Papa_Christmas

01-13-2015, 09:38 PM

Here is the last of this years pics.

This tree was a last minute addition to the guest room where my sister stayed,it's going to need some work next year.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-083_zps28ddc86e.jpg

Sarah's room she did this all by herself.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-084_zps406aa0f9.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-085_zps41da6f9d.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-086_zps138b8458.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-087_zpsa2d4641d.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-088_zps78980507.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-089_zps9cd1bcdc.jpg

After Santa went back up the chimney.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-092_zpsdace6556.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-096_zpsc56aa000.jpg

Zelda trying out one of her presents

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-090_zps7d25943b.jpg

wstaple

01-13-2015, 09:42 PM

These are beautiful, Papa! By the way, congratulations on the OSU win last night. They were definitely the best team on the field. They're going to be hard to stop next year, too!

ornamentmaven

01-14-2015, 02:35 PM

Beautiful photos Papa - love the fireplace!

olga

01-21-2015, 10:04 PM

Lovely photos, Dave.... I hope your house will not look now empty, after moving all decorations, friend...
Personally, I would have got deeply depressed, after removing all that Christmas decoration!!!!! Looks so beautiful and it just makes you wish this could last forever...

Eric Brown

09-24-2015, 11:09 AM

Beautiful pictures! I love your tree decoration and fire place...
:elf3:

ChantelleJoy

09-24-2015, 01:15 PM

I can't believe I missed the last few photos until just now. This picture in particular (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-096_zpsc56aa000.jpg) really brought tears to my eyes! It's exactly how I imagine the most perfect Christmas Eve Night/Christmas Morning. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing, Papa - I really really hope you know how much happiness and joy you bring into my life ever year!

*Snowflake*

09-24-2015, 05:37 PM

Papa_Christmas

09-26-2015, 08:55 PM

Beautiful pictures! I love your tree decoration and fire place...
:elf3:

I can't believe I missed the last few photos until just now. This picture in particular (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/buck1018/Christmas%20Wonderland%202014/PCW_14-096_zpsc56aa000.jpg) really brought tears to my eyes! It's exactly how I imagine the most perfect Christmas Eve Night/Christmas Morning. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing, Papa - I really really hope you know how much happiness and joy you bring into my life ever year!

Absolutely agree:elf3:

Thanks guys I absolutely love sharing our home with all my Christmas friends.