A phone call today reminded me that I have been negligent in my blogging lately. So very sorry....
I love this time of year so much (as long as I don't have to face the shopping hoards and traffic that is). Now that our holiday shopping for gifts is complete, next thing on my TO DO list - DECORATE!....
Small spaces require careful consideration when it comes to Christmas. Not a lot of extra storage (still far too much army gear stashed away). No room for an eight-foot tree - it would take up half our living room. Plus, since we are away for a good part of the season visiting friends and family there is little need for a real tree - of any size.
A brief word about the tea cart it sits on - Francois calls this his walker (or 'en français' - marchette)...i.e. as his mobility deteriorates he will place his scotch bottles on it and maneouvre around the apartment - funny man!)
...Six little snow owls and it's ready.Perfect!...
....and a few of our favourite things collected over the years....
...pencil Santa collection...
...candle elf - my favourite...
...window decor - Montreal in the winter is pretty grey and dull so a little colour helps....
....something to hold our Christmas cards....ahem!...would love to hear from those who we don't see often.....
...some more colour here and there...
...a few pomegranates for the table...
...a wreath for the fireplace...
....candy tree - decoration TDB - dressing too early would be foolish!.....oink!
...our 'field of dreams'....I built it and he came... will happily explain in email for those who haven't heard the story before....
..almost ready...
... next step - stock the liquor cabinet and wine cellar....finish cooking....
...let the party begin....
