Friday, December 31, 2021
Holiday decorations, 2021. Click on any picture to enlarge them.
I managed to find a nice, fresh tree at Home Depot ($81) and decorated it with blue lights, felt ball garland, and mostly modern (with a few antique) glass ornaments.
Tree no. 1.
I took down the television, cannot remember the last time I watched anything on it. In its place were ceramic trees and bears.
Trees and bears.
Bottle brush trees, Santas, and deer were on the adjacent shelves, backlit with lights.
The top Santa has been in my family for decades.
Orchestra.
On the knick-knack shelf are a couple of ceramic deer and my vintage blocks.
Happy Holiday!
Next is the flocked tree with all hand-made ornaments including many made by my mother and Susan.
Handmade.
Click to enlarge!
I hosted a small, vaccinated Cookie Decorating Party. People had a nice time seeing old and new friends, eating foods (don't do vegetable dip next year!), and decorating cookies.
Matt talking with JP while Doc talks with Jamie.
I made gingerbread and sugar cookies (Better Homes and Garden recipes). The frosting was powdered sugar with Meyer lemon juice squeezed from my tree.
Cookies.
Matt and I exchanged presents. I think he liked the ridiculous capybara book the best (or maybe the Martha Stewart signed cookbook?).
Matt and Homer.
I hope however you celebrated, you had a nice time.
