2014 My Decorations

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I hope I can get my camera to work.

Anyway, I hung some elves on my chandelier. They're like these little guys:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Dining%20Room/ChristmasElfOrnaments_zps645820ad.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%20Dining%20Room/ChristmasElfOrnaments_zps645820ad.jpg.html)


More later. Don't forget to watch this thread.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I bought a Christmas spider for my tree:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Ornaments%202014/ChristmasSpider2014_zps47a794ef.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%20Ornaments%202014/ChristmasSpider2014_zps47a794ef.jpg.html)

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I bought these vintage bells:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Ornaments%202014/ChristmasVintageFoilBells_zpsd7265091.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%20Ornaments%202014/ChristmasVintageFoilBells_zpsd7265091.jpg.html)

[ornamentmaven]

Merry SO GOOD to hear from you! We were all worried. Love your new decorations!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Merry SO GOOD to hear from you! We were all worried. Love your new decorations!


I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry anyone. I was down in the dumps.

[Papa_Christmas]

Hi MCD,glad to see you back here where you belong.
Love those vintage bells

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Hi MCD,glad to see you back here where you belong.
Love those vintage bells

When I was a kid down in Florida, I saw some bells like that and thought they were so pretty. I never knew I was going to have my own! My mother (in Florida) loves Christmas but has always been very frugal. I don't know if she'll be able (physically) to put her tree up this year.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Well, I brought one of my trees up from the basement and I have the Hallmark channel on so there was Christmas music in the background. I'm getting excited --- that's good sign!

[ornamentmaven]

Well, I brought one of my trees up from the basement and I have the Hallmark channel on so there was Christmas music in the background. I'm getting excited --- that's good sign!

Yes a very good sign!

[olga]

Hey Linda, I really love the vintage bells, its great also to have you back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any red bows for this Christmas?????? :santasmile:

[snowbell1]

So pretty as I have decided to go with an old new England Christmas,trees are done some older ornaments,i did pinecones which are in my trees and I made the cinnamon ornaments which are in my trees a lot of what I did is old new England everyone around here loves it.:santa1:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Hey Linda, I really love the vintage bells, its great also to have you back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any red bows for this Christmas?????? :santasmile:

LOL! Red bows will go outside.

[*Snowflake*]

beautiful vintage bells, can't wait to see more decorations:christmastree:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Thank you, friends. I'm working on the dining area first. I think I need to go to my garage to see what I stored out there.

[steph535]

Merry, all I know is whatever decorations you put up and post pics of, I am going to love because for as many years as I have been on this forum, your decorations are always among my favorites. You have great taste.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Merry, all I know is whatever decorations you put up and post pics of, I am going to love because for as many years as I have been on this forum, your decorations are always among my favorites. You have great taste.

Oh, you are so incredibly sweet. Last year I took no pictures because I couldn't remember how to use my camera! LOL! Old age is so much fun.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Images/Granny_clipart-1.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Smiley%20Images/Granny_clipart-1.jpg.html)

Love,

Merry

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Oh, shoot! I'm allergic to the two cheaper trees. I have to wear long sleeves and cotton gloves. I've got to get new trees. (I said that last year, too, and all the years before.) I ironed a tablecloth to go under the tree, but I'm not decorating it till tomorrow. I think I caught a cold. I keep sneezing.

[olga]

LOL! Red bows will go outside.

Excellent!!! That makes you still, my best friend!!!!!! :santasmile:

[ornamentmaven]

Take care Merry. The sneezing could be part of the allergic reaction to the trees. Have fun decorating! (I have to wait another 9 days!!!)

[tinkerbell2]

Well, I brought one of my trees up from the basement and I have the Hallmark channel on so there was Christmas music in the background. I'm getting excited --- that's good sign!

That's good to hear your getting excited...:)

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I'm too tired to decorate my first little tree.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Images/NowSmiley.gif (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Smiley%20Images/NowSmiley.gif.html):christmastree:

[steph535]

I'm too tired to decorate my first little tree.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Images/NowSmiley.gif (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Smiley%20Images/NowSmiley.gif.html):christmastree:

Don't worry, you've got some time.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/o31CC6292_zpsfa6a8076.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/o31CC6292_zpsfa6a8076.jpg.html)

I can't find my extra ornament hooks. When I find them, Ill hang more ornaments at the back of the tree.

[steph535]

Looking good, Merry

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Close-up from 2011....it seems like sooooo looong ago!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Blue%20Christmas/Christmas2011003_zps18acb839.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Blue%20Christmas/Christmas2011003_zps18acb839.jpg.html)

Can you tell that the little snow globe ornament has a silver penguin in it? I changed red ribbons to blue or white.

[tinkerbell2]

It's coming together nicely, Merry.....:elf3:

[Papa_Christmas]

Cute tree MCD:elf3:

[ornamentmaven]

Very pretty - it has a very vintage, traditional feel to it!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Very pretty - it has a very vintage, traditional feel to it!

I'm into vintage everything and I'm probably the oldest Christmas fanatic here. LOL.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Thank you for your interest and compliments, everyone!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Words/Thanksforlooking.gif (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Words/Thanksforlooking.gif.html)

[ornamentmaven]

I'm into vintage everything and I'm probably the oldest Christmas fanatic here. LOL.

I think we had this discussion before and decided that I am the second oldest!

[steph535]

I think we had this discussion before and decided that I am the second oldest!

I don't know how old either one of you are and it isn't my business but I am 59 and will be 60 in June, so you can put me in whatever slot, lol

[ornamentmaven]

I don't know how old either one of you are and it isn't my business but I am 59 and will be 60 in June, so you can put me in whatever slot, lol

lol - steph you claim 2nd place, I'm a year younger than you, so I guess I'm third and Papa would be fourth!

[steph535]

lol - steph you claim 2nd place, I'm a year younger than you, so I guess I'm third and Papa would be fourth!

Maybe you, Merry and I should start calling him 'Sonny', instead of Papa, lol. What do you think of that, Papa C?

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Maybe you, Merry and I should start calling him 'Sonny', instead of Papa, lol. What do you think of that, Papa C?

Ha! Ha!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I think this goes with the blue and silver tree:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/ChristmasReedandBartonSnowGlobe_zpsb12f067e.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/ChristmasReedandBartonSnowGlobe_zpsb12f067e.jpg.ht ml)

[mina553]

Their s0 cute I'm hanging stuff from mine this year too .
1st time ever s0 I will post pix .

[mina553]

O this is beautiful I <3

[ornamentmaven]

Maybe you, Merry and I should start calling him 'Sonny', instead of Papa, lol. What do you think of that, Papa C?

Love that idea!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Hi, Mina. I look forward to your pictures.

[*Snowflake*]

love your tree Suzanne:christmastree:

[JollyElfDC]

Love all the pictures!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Thanks, JollyElfDC. I've made changes to that display. OM set the precedent. I'll be posting another pic.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I've changed the picture in post #24. I may do it yet again as I just noticed that one ornament is turned sideways. If you're wondering about the blue Volkswagen, it looks like our first car and brings back a lot of sweet memories.

[Papa_Christmas]

Maybe you, Merry and I should start calling him 'Sonny', instead of Papa, lol. What do you think of that, Papa C?

I'm sure you lovely ladies wear your age better than Ol' Papa does,I've got scars and bad memories that are too old to be called Sonny.:elf1:

[Crazymike1965]

I think this goes with the blue and silver tree:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/ChristmasReedandBartonSnowGlobe_zpsb12f067e.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/ChristmasReedandBartonSnowGlobe_zpsb12f067e.jpg.ht ml)

I love that snow globe and would buy it in a flash if I saw it out here :)

[Mistletoe]

Merry, your decorations are always tastefully done. I'm really liking the silver and blue. The VW is great! lol

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I love that snow globe and would buy it in a flash if I saw it out here :)

Look up Reed & Barton on the internet. I usually shop on the internet.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Merry, your decorations are always tastefully done. I'm really liking the silver and blue. The VW is great! lol

Awww...you're so kind.:smitten: Thank you.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

The Second Tree:


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/o31CC6322_zps1d0c6963.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/o31CC6322_zps1d0c6963.jpg.html)

It seems I can't change the orientation on this one. :(

[olga]

The Second Tree:


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/o31CC62D2_zpsa0f9bb7d.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/o31CC62D2_zpsa0f9bb7d.jpg.html)

It seems I can't change the orientation on this one. :(

I live it, also like the small village right down the tree!!!!!!!!!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I live it, also like the small village right down the tree!!!!!!!!!

I thought you would like the little German village!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Ich bin ein Dummkopf! :elf2: I forgot "mein kleines Dorf." I'll have to take a new picture.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Today I decorated the bay window and the front porch.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Words/Thanksforlooking.gif (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Words/Thanksforlooking.gif.html)

[steph535]

I love the bears on your tree, Merry. And that is a cute little village

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I love the bears on your tree, Merry. Unfortunately, my eyes can't make out what that last picture is

Do you mean the little image below that says "Thanks for looking" or do you mean the sideways picture of the tree?

Never mind. You edited your post. I can't get that picture to turn right-side-up. Anyway, thanks --- I'm glad you like it. I call that "The Children's Tree."

[Papa_Christmas]

Too cute MCD,I love the little snowman TV ornament.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/d49346a7-2966-4b8a-b04b-3412f92a22c7_zps1f8dcbbd.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/d49346a7-2966-4b8a-b04b-3412f92a22c7_zps1f8dcbbd.jpg.html)

I think I got the orientation to work again.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Too cute MCD,I love the little snowman TV ornament.

Thanks! I wasn't sure anyone would notice.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I ordered place mats to remind my great-grandson of the three puffin ornaments I gave his mom. The place mats are made of this fabric:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/Puffins2014_zpsd7ada5b1.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/Puffins2014_zpsd7ada5b1.jpg.html)

I'm keeping them for myself. I have a 30" by 40" blue table with short legs for children to eat at or do arts and crafts.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/ChristmasPuffinsfromIrelandLGIMG_zpsa37c0c38.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/ChristmasPuffinsfromIrelandLGIMG_zpsa37c0c38.jpg.h tml)

[Merry Christmas Darling]

My tree that never changes:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202011/Christmas2011004-1.jpg

[ReneBTurner]

I love vintage bells, and that little guy idea is really going to work on your Christmas tree. That time I decorated my Christmas tree only with colordballs and still searching for a good innovative idea.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I love vintage bells, and that little guy idea is really going to work on your Christmas tree. That time I decorated my Christmas tree only with colordballs and still searching for a good innovative idea.

Thanks! For ideas, you might want to look at CrazyMike's trees or ideas in the craft section of ATC.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/909dbd63-8250-4d84-8ed3-6dfd5b182ef9_zps047853e8.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/909dbd63-8250-4d84-8ed3-6dfd5b182ef9_zps047853e8.jpg.html)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/o31CC63F2_zpscb49d67c.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/o31CC63F2_zpscb49d67c.jpg.html)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/8488022e-e6e5-4517-94a1-3a436366efe5_zps01fa1381.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/8488022e-e6e5-4517-94a1-3a436366efe5_zps01fa1381.jpg.html)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/e755ad74-1695-4d66-b3d7-5238a9311e7f_zpse29d2d87.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/e755ad74-1695-4d66-b3d7-5238a9311e7f_zpse29d2d87.jpg.html)

[Merry Christmas Darling]

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/68e16dc4-cf6c-45c3-b4f8-f94bb380d3bd_zpse485bbc2.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/68e16dc4-cf6c-45c3-b4f8-f94bb380d3bd_zpse485bbc2.jpg.html)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202014/o31D06492_zps05416cf0.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Christmas%202014/o31D06492_zps05416cf0.jpg.html)

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[ornamentmaven]

Beautiful MCD!!

[steph535]

Yep, OM is right, it is beautiful, Merry. I think this tree is my favorite of yours

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Beautiful MCD!!

Thank you very much!


Yep, OM is right, it is beautiful, Merry. I think this tree is my favorite of yours

Thank you. It's my favorite, too, especially since I bought those glass candles. This year I took a slight risk and left the room while my darling granddaughter did all the decorating by herself. It means so much to me to have her come and do that tree every year. In the preceding years I stood over her and advised.

[snowbell1]

It truly is beautiful,i love it.:santa2:

[ornamentmaven]

Your granddaughter did great job - how old is she?

[*Snowflake*]

I like it all:elf3:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Your granddaughter did great job - how old is she?

She's an autistic fourteen-year-old.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I like it all:elf3:

Many thanks!

[steph535]

Your granddaughter did a great job

[olga]

Your Christmas socks, really touched me... :elf2:

[Papa_Christmas]

My tree that never changes:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%202011/Christmas2011004-1.jpg

I love this one Merry,If it was covered in tinsel I'd swear my father had decorated it.The ornaments take me straight back to my childhood,our they Shiny Brite ornaments?

Back in the day they where the number 1 ornament maker,The name and style of ornaments they made has been revived by Christopher Radko.They are on my after Christmas shopping list.

[ornamentmaven]

I love this one Merry,If it was covered in tinsel I'd swear my father had decorated it.The ornaments take me straight back to my childhood,our they Shiny Brite ornaments?

Back in the day they where the number 1 ornament maker,The name and style of ornaments they made has been revived by Christopher Radko.They are on my after Christmas shopping list.

Oh yes - growing up, the whole tree was Shiny Brites! They would break all the time (because we kids couldn't keep our hand off them)

[steph535]

Your Christmas socks, really touched me... :elf2:

I agree, Olga. They did me, too

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I love this one Merry,If it was covered in tinsel I'd swear my father had decorated it.The ornaments take me straight back to my childhood,our they Shiny Brite ornaments?

Back in the day they where the number 1 ornament maker,The name and style of ornaments they made has been revived by Christopher Radko.They are on my after Christmas shopping list.

They are authentic Shiny Brites. I bought them because they reminded me of the Shiny Brites my mother bought in the sixties. I'm not sure, but I think that gold one at the top may have been made in the seventies. I put two of the newer Radko ones on my blue and silver tree.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Your Christmas socks, really touched me... :elf2:

That first Christmas without him was sooooo hard. But I need to let the younger ones know that I wasn't always alone. I doubt if the almost three-year-old remembers him even though we have a picture of his great-grandfather holding him.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Here's my honey and one of our grandsons:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Autumn/Untitled-5.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Autumn/Untitled-5.jpg.html)

[ornamentmaven]

Love the photo Merry

[olga]

He is always there for you Linda.. Always near you, close to you. Hes your angel. :elf2:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

He is always there for you Linda.. Always near you, close to you. Hes your angel. :elf2:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Images/SmileyHug_zps24bac255.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Smiley%20Images/SmileyHug_zps24bac255.jpg.html) http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Words%20Merry%20Christmas/GreekChristmasGreeting_zps238e1bd7.jpg (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/DiademRose/media/Words%20Merry%20Christmas/GreekChristmasGreeting_zps238e1bd7.jpg.html)