I love it that you all like my tree on the porch. It was originally a Goodwill tree that I paid just a few dollars for but I didn't want to throw it away. So... I thought of that corner of the porch where the garage meets the house... behind the old rocking chair.
There is no glitz or glamour on the porch since we live at the edge of a forest. I walked to the car yesterday morning while it was still dark and the "hoot" of an owl echoing from the forest was the only sound. For some reason, owls make me think of Pooh and the Thousand Acre Woods. :)
I sliced and dried only two oranges for the outside tree. I already had plenty of old cinnamon and applesauce to make the stars. If you do a web search of "cinnamon ornaments or cinnamon-applesauce ornaments" you will find a lot of recipes and good tips on making them.
Here are a few more Christmas decorations...
Not exactly Biblical versions of angels but what do we want... good theology or cute? Don't answer that son-in-law of mine. :)
With all the red accessories in my kitchen, all I had to do was throw in a few baubles and we had... Christmas glitz and glitter.
ANSWER: The laptop was on a chair in yesterday's picture. It wasn't until I had published the post yesterday that I noticed it there. :)
11 comments:
With a brown Sharpie marker, Jesus can get dark brown hair in a hurry - no more silly blond hair for the Supreme Jewish God/Man.
Dear Brenda
thank you for suggesting to do a web search on cinnamon ornaments! As I didn't know how they are called, I didn't know where to begin... I read the other comments on Part 1 - this porch tree seems to be the favourite! I like your apple centerpiece also. Your home is truly beautiful! Thanks for your answer!
I am sorry you and your sister have to go through such sad times right befor christmas. Blessings and best wishes to all of you from Germany! Martina
Thought of you while decorating our tree last night as I said to the children, "hang the silver balls back into the tree instead of on the edge." Thanks for that great tip!
Your dining room is so lovely.
You are really blessed with such a nice home. Honestly.
My heart goes out to you in this difficult time for your sister and family. May HE be with you in all of this during this time. Glad you can go to be with your sister too.
Blessings, Elizabeth
Girl, slap some paint on the Jesus' head! LOL Now I've got to go check out my own nativity that I've had for 25 years to see what color baby Jesus' hair is!
I love your dining room too. It looks so warm and inviting. Hugs
How very pretty! I agree; paint Jesus' hair to suit you! Black, I think, don't you? :)
Would you come decorate my house? I am just not in the mood...
Everything looks so pretty at your place. I love the dried oranges on the tree :) And the Christmas creche is beautiful.
Love your blog...
I loved this little line tucked in...
"we live at the edge of a forest".
I can see that. Hear it.
(Came over through Nancy, who celebrated you in the 12 Day Celebration. :)
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