But you probably won't be surprised to know that I love the Christmas season so much more.
It stems from my childhood, I think. My parents always made such a big deal about holidays. I'd take the Sears and JC Penney Wish Books, a few pieces of loose leafed notebook paper, a pencil and draft the items that I wanted Santa to bring with columns highlighting price and order of priority. I'm a planner from waaaaayyyyyy back.
Of all of the childhood gifts delivered by Santa, I will always---hands down---love my Easy Bake Oven best. I think I'd made my entire inventory of cakes by the end of that Christmas Day. I am wallowing in nostalgia today and will likely put up my tree over the course of the next couple of days. Because my holiday ends on Sunday night, I know that I either do it now or I'll find myself fashioning the tree on Christmas Eve 2008....and that's just not right.
Ever the drill sergeant, I have instructed Mr TBS and G that they must make a trip to the attic today and deliver my decorations before the end of the day.
We used to have real trees as a child but I now opt for an artificial tree (hey! I get more price per wear, right? OK, OK...I'm too lazy to bother with a real tree). I got the tree (originally $169) during a closeout sale last year for just under $60 and the accoutrements were nearly free (like 90% off). My theme this year: ethnic chic. You'll see. I can't wait to pull it all together!
- Do you display a tree during the December holiday season?
- Real or artificial?
- Have you a theme this year?
- When will you decorate your tree?
Until next time,
I always have a real one. I plan on buying a real one this year and I'm having a Mardi Gras theme.
ReplyDelete@Serenity3-0: please send a pic of your tree! What a novel idea.
ReplyDeleteOf COURSE you love Christmas! LOL! We knew that! You gave yourself away EONS ago!
ReplyDeleteDo you display a tree during the December holiday season? Yes ma'am.
Real or artificial? REAL, REAL, REAL! Fraser Fir or a Colorado Blue Spruce to be more specific.
Have you a theme this year? Like Serenity3-0 I'm drawn to all things home so I rock the magnolias.
When will you decorate your tree?
The first weekend of December so I have plenty of time to make adjustments for my holiday party.
@CreoleInDC---why am I not surprised? I, in fact, believe that I was an elf in another life...long story. And as always, pic of the magnolia-laden beauty, please?
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