Christmas Decorating in 70 degree weather...

Today I was finally in the mood to start some Christmas decorating.  I know that many people around the world are used to warm weather at Christmas, but that is just not how I grew up and how I think it should be.  Last year was the opposite extreme, snow before Thanksgiving, and this year record highs of 70 degrees!

I gathered all my stitching ornaments I have made through the years together and photographed them before getting the small family room tree up.  Here they are, various designers, lots of Prairie Schooler and Homespun Elegance.  I hope years from now my son still has these and treasures them :)

Here they are on my small primitive tree.  The larger tree is up in the living room but the ornaments are not on yet.  I haven't used all my breakable ornaments for several years because of the kitties.  But as my Mother ages, I am definitely going to get them all out this year.  She was so disappointed last year when I didn't use them.  Perhaps I will tie each one on with a string to hopefully cat proof them.  Yes, I have tried those noise makers that make a loud sound if the cat touches the tree, but they don't work for me...the cats just figure out where it is ok for them to pounce :(  See the framed Currier and Ives print on the wall?  That is how I think Christmas should be.

Here is a hand made painted tin reindeer in a punch needle deer pouch.

Just a couple simple trees and snow globes.  Behind is my treasured primitive painting from Lauren of Rugs and Pugs.

Santas Through the Years.

I love this hand made lamb from an antique mold.  I don't take things down for Christmas, just add to it.

Lastly, here is my dear Mother with Bella, Bertie and Oliver.

She approved of this photo, as she thinks she is hidden behind the dogs ...LOL!

Melinda
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