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Christmas 2013

12/27/2013

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It's been a while since I've posted.  A change in jobs, a change in seasons, Max starting school...  I have many stories to tell.  But today, a short note on Christmas...

I love Christmas in the comfort of my own home.   I enjoy the zen of making my home festive for my husband and children.   It is a yearly ritual - a chore, really - but worth every measure of preparation.    The sentimental ornaments, the handmade treasures, the yummy treats, and the sparkle of tiny golden lights - they all seem to root me a little more firmly to tradition and family.   I am filled with spirit and thankfulness. 

After the food is shared, after the gifts are given, and after the frenzy of festivity is over, I always try to take a moment and just sit... and simply absorb.



Decorating... 
This year, I tried to mix things up a little - changing the way I decorate the tree, using up-cycled ornaments, and materials I hadn't tried before.   I deconstructed a wreath I made a few years back and used the berry picks for fillers on the tree.   The old, unused grapevine wreath became a cascading natural accent, once broken apart  - and it was a good compliment for some silvery ribbons, which I had saved from the tables of our wedding reception.   Heirloom ornaments share boughs with bargain store finds - I'm not ashamed to admit that several of them are from Walmart.   Illuminated with the help of a random-sparkle light set I wove through the tree, all the adornments twinkle in their own right.            
A few years ago, I managed to get my hands on one of those crazy rotating Christmas tree stands at an after-season sale - and it's been worth every bit of the $20 I paid for it.  It's admittedly a challenge to decorate all sides of the tree, but the end result is fun and festive.  I got the camera out and took a few pictures, leaving the shutter open while the tree spun. I loved the effect - it reminds me of time and how quickly it flies past us...  And how I should enjoy every moment while I have it.      
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