This will mainly be a collection of pictures from Christmas 2014.
Decorations:
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| We had an old wreath that had been around so long that it needed a face lift. Most of the old decorations came off except for the original holly. Then I added these bells, more holly and some ribbon for an old fashioned look. |
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| The head of the stairway was where this wreath was then hung. |
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| This bird cage decoration was at least partly new this year. |
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| I love those red and silver ornaments and the snowy pine and poinsettia! |
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| Piano music box decorated for Christmas. |
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| Jingle Bells |
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| Frosty Poinsettia |
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| A frosty arrangement on the top of the buffet. |
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| "Hickory, dickory, dock. The mice ran up the clock" |
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| Angel Choir |
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| Tiny oil lamps |
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This silver holly is actually a jingle bell. They are so cute.
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"Parties for Hosting....":
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| This was the first party of the season |
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| The Place setting |
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| Sugared rims and floating cranberries turn a simple beverage into a treat for the eyes. |
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| The complete table |
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| Center piece for another party. |
I love these frosty, Christmasy stemmed candle holders. They just look so elegant without much effort. The "snowballs" are fun as well. They are Styrofoam made to look like snowballs.
The Snowflake Party has become a family tradition. It is an evening before Christmas spent together eating delectable food, opening small gifts, and watching George C. Scott's
A Christmas Carol. The theme of the party is snowflakes, in colors of white and silver.
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| The top of the Snowflake Centerpiece |
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| Snowflake Centerpiece |
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| The table set with white and silver china |
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| The place setting with the party favor box |
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| This is a view of the top of the party favor box |
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| Sleigh Place Card |
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| Snowflake Napkin Ring |
The Snowflake Party menu was as follows:
Twice Baked Potatoes
Chicken Cordon Blu Sandwiches
Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Crackers
Veggie Pizza
Cucumber Cherry Tomato Tree
Fruit Salad
Homemade Crescent Rolls
Tangerine and Clove White Grape Punch
Chocolate Raspberry filled Cupcakes
Cherry filled White Layer Cake.
We like to have an assortment of hearty appetizers because they add a lot of variety to the meal--something different than the normal "meat. and potatoes" fare.
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| Twice Bakes Potatoes |
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| Cucumber Cherry Tomato Tree |
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| Fruit Salad |
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| Veggie Pizza |
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| Chocolate Raspberry filled Cupcakes |
The poinsettias and holly on the cupcakes were make of fondant and decorative candies.
Part of the tradition of the Snowflake Party is that everyone receives a small gift from Jack Frost.
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| Jack Frost Gifts wrapped in snowflake paper. |
Christmas Morning Breakfast we always have a sausage and a sweet roll that has nuts inside.
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| The Christmas Morning Breakfast table |
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| The Centerpiece |
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| The Place Setting |
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| The Napkin Ring |
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| The Christmas Breakfast Gifts. They were pillow boxes with the side decorated. |
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| Christmas Dinner Center Piece |
A Final Note:
This was a craft "hat box" that I painted and decorated for a gift box to an Aunt of mine.
Until next time....
