We don't usually hang up the single, solitary (bah) humbug at Dolores Delargo Towers until we are receiving the first guests, which this year won't be till New Year's Eve. Jx
We keep meaning to, but reality gets in the way. With any luck, we'll at least have them up by Orthodox Christmas, which I prefer only because it gives us two more weeks to faff around.
Only the usual Christmas gaiety whimsies, mainly of fat old men in various poses with ruddy complexions, wearing red suits and boots. I put them up for my maid of all work.
Have to see these light-bands (nets ?) over trees, terribly sad illuminated deer, pseudo-icy things on balconies - no, I turn away.
Maybe I'll light a candle tomorrow, that's it. Frankly, I'd like to run away from all the ugliness, in any respect.
"Father Christmas" in yer picture at least has some alcohol in his aseptic environment, it resembles a lab (or a public loo) with its nicely cleanable surfaces, no wonder he can't harden up with all that smell of Lysol around.
Oh, I do like that screen. But the hideous, tacky, red bow will have to go!
No. No decorating yet. I'm going to try and get away without doing any decorating, but I shall no doubt be roped into it. Family take advantage of my long arms and ability to do it without a ladder!
He's certainly having himself a merry little Xmas! And is quite possibly about to make the Yuletide gay!
Confession: My small tabletop Xmas/holiday trees stay out year round! Because I'm lazy, and I luv the twinkling lights throughout the year. Also, I like to add and take away little trinket decorations to reflect the holidays year round--like little hearts for Valentine's, Greenery and shamrocks and shot glasses for Spring Break and St Paddy's, Poppies for Veterans Day, stars and patriotic colors for Independence Day, bunnies and peeps and chocolate eggs for Good Friday and Easter, small coffins and skeletons and candy for Halloween and Day of the Dead, etc. The holiday tabletop trees add a festive atmosphere to my living space all year round.
I stopped decorating when my husband died, but my friend Tim and I are visiting our respective families in Houston and his stepfather announced we needed to decorate there. It was odd, putting up ornaments that had no personal meaning to me.
i hope the stockings are hung
ReplyDeletebecause he certainly isn't.
I always decorate the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Of course, that may prove to be a bit early when I move to Canada!
ReplyDeleteWell at least he's organised the drinks...
ReplyDelete"Cola and beer all round"....
We don't usually hang up the single, solitary (bah) humbug at Dolores Delargo Towers until we are receiving the first guests, which this year won't be till New Year's Eve. Jx
ReplyDeleteI'm into alternate years for decorating. This is an off year. As the years zip by I need the break.
ReplyDeleteWe keep meaning to, but reality gets in the way. With any luck, we'll at least have them up by Orthodox Christmas, which I prefer only because it gives us two more weeks to faff around.
ReplyDeleteSo careless. I always hang my balls with care
ReplyDeleteOnly the usual Christmas gaiety whimsies, mainly of fat old men in various poses with ruddy complexions, wearing red suits and boots. I put them up for my maid of all work.
ReplyDeletePass me a Diet Coke. I'll watch all the trimming.
ReplyDeleteNo. And will not.
ReplyDeleteNo snow, no show.
Have to see these light-bands (nets ?) over trees, terribly sad illuminated deer, pseudo-icy things on balconies - no, I turn away.
Maybe I'll light a candle tomorrow, that's it. Frankly, I'd like to run away from all the ugliness, in any respect.
"Father Christmas" in yer picture at least has some alcohol in his aseptic environment, it resembles a lab (or a public loo) with its nicely cleanable surfaces, no wonder he can't harden up with all that smell of Lysol around.
Ach, shoot me.
Oh, I do like that screen. But the hideous, tacky, red bow will have to go!
ReplyDeleteNo. No decorating yet. I'm going to try and get away without doing any decorating, but I shall no doubt be roped into it. Family take advantage of my long arms and ability to do it without a ladder!
No, I am NOT doing Christmas this year.... other than the drinking bit.... and maybe a bit of food.
ReplyDeleteSx
He's certainly having himself a merry little Xmas! And is quite possibly about to make the Yuletide gay!
ReplyDeleteConfession: My small tabletop Xmas/holiday trees stay out year round! Because I'm lazy, and I luv the twinkling lights throughout the year. Also, I like to add and take away little trinket decorations to reflect the holidays year round--like little hearts for Valentine's, Greenery and shamrocks and shot glasses for Spring Break and St Paddy's, Poppies for Veterans Day, stars and patriotic colors for Independence Day, bunnies and peeps and chocolate eggs for Good Friday and Easter, small coffins and skeletons and candy for Halloween and Day of the Dead, etc. The holiday tabletop trees add a festive atmosphere to my living space all year round.
I stopped decorating when my husband died, but my friend Tim and I are visiting our respective families in Houston and his stepfather announced we needed to decorate there. It was odd, putting up ornaments that had no personal meaning to me.
ReplyDeleteNo.
ReplyDeleteOdd, but there seems to be no Christmas Cheer this year.
It seems there isn't a lot of enthusiasm for decorating this year so I'll post something new.
ReplyDeleteWill pop by your blogs later this week.