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Post by Chuckles on Dec 12, 2008 13:52:04 GMT
My MIL does some lovely xmas arrangements I'll try and get some pics next time I'm up there.
Wonder what Isabella has done for 2008
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Post by Tig on Dec 12, 2008 15:00:58 GMT
I bet they are just as beautiful - for sure - or maybe she hasn't done any yet! I am hoping to make another wreath with the Grandkids - if they get over their sniffles and can play out in the garden with me  x Tig |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 12, 2008 18:43:22 GMT
This is our tree. Littlest twin and I got the tree last Friday as he was a bit miffed that his brother was getting a second day off school. We did the lights last weekend but only finished decorating it yesterday!  |
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Post by Tig on Dec 12, 2008 23:51:01 GMT
Tis lovely Jasmine  |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 13, 2008 18:42:28 GMT
Thank you Tig. We decided on a real one this year rather than dragging the artificial one out of the attic (it is so big and heavy). I love the smell of a real tree. |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 16, 2008 19:56:51 GMT
Has anyone else put their tree up yet? |
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Post by isabella on Dec 16, 2008 20:03:44 GMT
Your tree is really lovely Jasmine - I will be doing mine on thursday and our Grandchildren are coming on friday to do theirs ;D I am doing them a little teaparty first ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 16, 2008 20:09:56 GMT
Thank you Isabella. My boys used to go and help my mum and dad do their tree. I expect there was a bit of rearranging after they had had their tea and come home! (My parents live abroad now but its these sorts of things the boys miss most). Hope your grandchildren have lots of fun.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 16, 2008 20:11:07 GMT
Your trees are all lovely. ;D Essex girl those are lovely arrangements. Isabella, hope you have a lovely time at your teaparty. |
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 16, 2008 21:44:32 GMT
My tree is still in it's bag in the attic ;D ready decorated  I couldn't resist buying these two little fellows the other day  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 17, 2008 7:08:28 GMT
They are gorgeous - very tasteful - love their "beady" legs ;D they look expensive Went to get my Christmas Tree out of the garage last week and spiders had made their home in the box so I had to leave it there until today Will drag out box today, tip upside down, run to end of garden, and then leave it there until they have escaped  |
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Post by Amo on Dec 17, 2008 8:51:46 GMT
We had a mouse nest in our tree box last year. I put the dogs in there first this year. ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 17, 2008 12:41:57 GMT
I like the beady legged Santa and Snowman Chuckles. |
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Post by Barbara on Dec 17, 2008 12:55:24 GMT
your tree looks great jas. your christmas people look brill chuckles. I will be doing my tree this weekend, I will post a pic, if I sort out batterys for the camera. . |
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Post by Tig on Dec 17, 2008 16:32:41 GMT
They are lovely Chuckles - and they do look expensive  I hope there are lots more photos on here after the weekend then - but no spiders, and no mice ;D x Tig |
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Post by Amo on Dec 17, 2008 18:07:41 GMT
YAY No mice this year!! (but we did catch one in the loft space ) I'm trying to replace a lifetime of decorations left with the ex including those made by the children. Very hard and still not quite the same. Each year we've added a bit more to our own collection. We're quite traditional in colour, and quite restrained really. We have added a few lights to the front of the house this year though as you can see The front tree.  Ruger with his stocking under the Present Tree (will be quite sparse this year!!) Oscar is hiding under it pretending to be the skirt.  And the main fireplace.  The stairs and landing have bits going all up them but they are still laying the floor in that hall so it's not done yet! Not sure if it will be done at all this year. There are a few other bits scattered about the place like the amazing amaryllis that has sprung to life in the warmth!!!  Oh, I forget OH's pride and joy with it's very own mahoosive glass baubles!  |
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 17, 2008 18:27:18 GMT
Isn't everyone looking very festive. Love the trees Amo especially the big one and the other decs too. Ruger looks fab with his stocking, bless him I'm well chuffed wth my beady legged guys, originally £6.99 each but they were actually reduced to £2.99 from tkmaxx, bargains. Would have paid the full price as I didn't think that was expensive for what they are |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 17, 2008 18:34:53 GMT
Your trees and decorations look beautiful Amo. Ruger loooks as though he is expecting something in his stocking - has he been good?
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Post by Amo on Dec 18, 2008 5:28:36 GMT
That was a fab bargain Chuckles, well found!! I think he thinks he's been good Jas You are lucky to have a lovely real tree. We had one the first year we were here but Izzy decided it was part of his gym equipment. They don't last long with 23 lbs of cat flying through the branches. He's not too interested in the pretend ones. ;D |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 18, 2008 8:19:59 GMT
Chuckles you did well there, those little guys are lovely. Amo your trees and arrangments are great, I love your fireplace and it's display. |
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Post by Tig on Dec 18, 2008 12:25:27 GMT
They look very festive Amo - and I love the 'quite restrained' look  Ruger is sooo sweet - 'if I sit here good Mommy - will you fill my stocking with treats?' ;D x Tig |
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Post by isabella on Dec 21, 2008 19:26:17 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 21, 2008 19:30:26 GMT
They're all beautiful Isabella! I love your outdoor tree especially. |
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Post by Tig on Dec 21, 2008 19:40:57 GMT
Gorgeous as ever Isabella My Grandkids went to a party yesterday - so I will have to make my own wreath It won't be as good as those though! x Tig |
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Post by Ruthie on Dec 22, 2008 15:41:29 GMT
Our decs are up at last. This is all you will see as our tree is a titchy one and not worth photographing!!  BTW the holly in the vase is from the holly we cut down in late October!! Daren't move it now as all the beries will fall off! |
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Post by Tig on Dec 23, 2008 14:03:33 GMT
Very festive SR, and I see you have a nice chestnut roaster there I have tried to make a wreath, rather feeble effort, the holly didn't want to bend, and then half the leaves were facing in the wrong direction - but hey ho  x Tig |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 23, 2008 16:17:22 GMT
I like that Tig! Don't call it a wreath then it can be a stunning Christmas arrangement! |
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Post by Ruthie on Dec 23, 2008 18:00:44 GMT
Very festive SR, and I see you have a nice chestnut roaster there yes Tig but ours is rather rusty! I love your little wreath/arrangement. I used to do all that sort of thing. Wonder why I don't now? |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Dec 23, 2008 18:32:06 GMT
Here's my attempt at making a festive decoration....   he doesn't look very happy...but I assure you he is ;D |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Dec 23, 2008 18:52:39 GMT
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