The JOY banner is now part of my Christmas decorations, it joins a different display each year.
Every year I hang a Christmas wreath on the front door. I used to make my own.
from wire hangers and found greenery and cones. Now I take the 'easy way'. Life changes.
I loved using blocks in decorations, a simple way to make a statement.
Every year I use poinsettia to decorate, adding branches or decorations and using different containers each year.
Lots of bits and pieces collected and mixed up for Christmas.
Family traditions.
I am helping DGS with a school project on Christmas Traditions this month. He chose Switzerland because his other dear grandmother was born there. I now know about the Christkindli, more about Advent Calenders, Samichlaus and his sidekick Schmutz and Bells and Trees.
Hope you fondly remember some of your childhood family traditions and are also enjoying adding your own traditions.
Next post will be December 19th.
Most recent aVG (aVintageGreen) posts:
Dec. 12th Christmas Nativity and a Painted Tray
Dec. 9th Baby Its Cold Outside
Dec. 5th Christmas Visit To My Booths
Dec. 2nd Christmas Vignettes from Great Junk
Nov. 29th COATS Super SHEEN Thread Cabinet
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I frequently use words in my decorating so I love all the different ways you used words.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post, love all the different Christmas's time does fly it is great to see the younger generation learning new ones. Blessings Rob
ReplyDeletethis was fun to view ...I like that Advent Calender too! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post, I really liked hearing about your Holiday traditions. My sister tries to collect a new house for her village every year, she is starting to lose places to put them but it's fun how much she loves them as presents :-)
ReplyDeleteChristmas, traditions and counting our blessings always remain a constant in my home and it looks like in your home, too. It's always a walk down memory lane, like the advent tree you made! I made a "JOY" banner this year and I'm sure it will make the rounds of my home every year!
ReplyDeleteLove everything, Joy...great post! Visiting from Cindy's!
XO,
Jane
Hi, Joy... I loved seeing all of your special Christmas touches. They are charming!
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Sheila... Visiting from Brenda's
Making memories are what the holidays are all about, and you've certainly made some lovely, meaningful ones.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and your family this season and always
A very festive post.
ReplyDeleteDenise
Oh I love it all. I adore you blocks, they are such a fabulous treasure and so hard to find today. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteYou have some great traditions. They are important and bring out memories each year because of them. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the advent calendar!! My husband grew up with the same one. I decided to make one similar so my kids could enjoy the same tradition! I have it posted on my blog under projects and holiday projects! You should come check it out!! Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteI like very much your JOY banner. How appropriate for yor home! And I can see how it could fit into your decorating in many different ways.
ReplyDeleteI need to get me some more lettered blocks. I had some awhile back. They look so cute in display. Love all your different containers with the ornaments too. Really lovely. Merry Christmas. I hope your holiday is Merry and Bright. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the look back and the glimpse at your Christmas traditions.
ReplyDeleteThe things you created are real treasures.
Hugs,
Patti
Joy, all your special Christmas touches are lovely! It's fun to look back and see where we were and where we are now. I always mean to get a set of blocks. Thank you for sharing your wonderful post with us at my HOME and have a joyous holiday.
ReplyDeleteChristmas blessings,
Sandi
No matter when this Christmas was, it is still very pretty. I enjoyed seeing it.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Merry Christmas, Joy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday :) So beautiful and festive :)
Seasons greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla
Joy, it is fun looking back and seeing what we have done throughout the years. I like mixing things up each year and try not to do the same thing. Of course the trees are similar because I'm not about to buy new ornaments every year. lol! Enjoyed seeing your traditions! Thanks for sharing with SYC. Have a very joyous holiday!
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Jann
Your decorations look so pretty. I especially like the "JOY" banner and the building blocks... so cute. Thanks for linking this to Think Tank Thursday. I hope to see you again today. http://saving4six.com/2014/01/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-62.html
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