A Christmas Tree For The Cabin

This Christmas, the hubs ole' 
bear gets the honored spot of 
Grandad's whittlin' chair.
 
I added some berries and holly 
to a grapevine wreath  for
the dining room window.

Some trees & a sleigh with 
pine cones for the table.

Since we downsized to the cabin we 
haven't put up a tree, there's simply no 
space for a large one.  One of my friends
 donated a "skinny" tree she thought would 
be just the right size for our living room.

 My hubby describes my decorating
style as, early to late period American 
eclectic clutter, but how could I leave a 

single ornament in the box?  Can lights 

really be too bright?

 

This 1950's shelf elf  from my

 childhood was called a knee-hugger. 

These are from my childhood too.
 

 The littlest angel.
 
Plenty of Santas.

 
Elves too.

 

 
 Paper ornaments.

 Tiny stoneware cookie 
mold ornaments.

They make pretty paper castings.
Imagine that!

 Japanese Washi Eggs.
Blown eggs decoupaged with
hand made paper from the
 Japanese mulberry tree.

 
Very special mementos.  
Tiny hands.
 
A visit with the mall Santa.

 Photo Ball, Christmas 1965

Watermelon Pig in watercolor.
Artist, Leann age 6.
 
Loads of  "eclectic clutter".

 

 

The thought of decorating this year 
overwhelmed me with sadness, but
 I'm really glad we put up the tree.  
It's brought back many happy memories
 & helped me find my Christmas spirit.
The hubs, he sure seems to be enjoying
 all the "clutter". 
(Thank you Lis, the tree is perfect!)  

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 Of course, no one decorates 
 better, than Mother Nature.

 I hope your holiday season is full of joy.
From my house to yours, I wish y'all
a very merry Christmas!