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"MAKING CHRISTMAS HAPPEN"

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Blogger Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Jane your home is a Christmas delight - just the right touch, looks fabulous! Love your new tree skirt.

By the way - use 7UP/Slice/Sprite/lemon-lime soda pop - anything cheap in your water for the tree- it keeps it fresh soooo much longer. Trust me.

Have a wonderful weekend.

December 13, 2013 at 9:44 PM

Blogger Terra said...

You have created a Christmas wonderland in your home this year and I can see you have the Christmas spirit. I like those wooly white trees you showed us earlier and also in this post. I hope you will plant some replacement birch trees, they are so beautiful.

December 13, 2013 at 9:58 PM

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December 13, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Blogger June said...

Oh boy Jane, I love your tree and all the decorating you have done in that beautiful home of yours! I know what you are saying about the birch trees. How sad you lost them. We took down one of the big limbs from ours this year because it was going to fall on something important (like me:) so I had Dale cut them into lengths to keep too.
Have a wonderful weekend.
hugs from here...

December 13, 2013 at 10:58 PM

Blogger Melanie said...

Your Christmas tree is so beautiful! I also love all the pretty decorative touches you have around your house. I'm loving the birch logs in the basket, though it's sad the logs are from your trees that you lost. I've always wanted some birch logs for my fireplace (NOT to burn - for decor!) but don't know where to find them. Hmm, I just looked on eBay out of curiosity and they're pretty expensive! Perhaps the prices will drop after Christmas. Anyway, happy anniversary to you and your hubby! I hope he takes you out for dinner tomorrow night - maybe you can hint!

December 13, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Blogger Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Happy Anniversary to one of my favorite couples!
Jane...your home looks so festive and pretty!
Love the tree, the mantle, the wooly trees and of course the birch logs!
It already seems so long since we went to Cedarberg...where does time go.
Love this post! I have so much stuff to do for Christmas still it boggles my mind.
Love ya dear friend,
Cindy

December 13, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Blogger Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Hello Jane,
First...Happy Anniversary! Second...all your Christmas décor looks great and it sounds like you had fun doing it. Hate to hear about the birch trees, but glad to hear that your sweet neighbor cut them up for ya. Hope you get that dinner date:)

Blessings,
Linda

December 13, 2013 at 11:55 PM

Blogger Art and Sand said...

Everything is just beautiful.

I know it sounds crazy, but my favorite is the wooden candy cane.

Enjoy the rest of the lead up to Christmas.

December 14, 2013 at 12:41 AM

Blogger Lynne said...

Happy, Happy, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Doug Fir Jr. looks fantastic!

Every special touch is a hug from you Jane. The woolie trees are wonderful on your beautiful mantle!

I love that you saved the pieces of birch. I would do that!

The carpet is in! We are headed out to the Puyallup Valley to down the tree tomorrow!
Blessings to the "B's"
w/L

December 14, 2013 at 2:15 AM

Blogger Stacey said...

Sounds and looks just wonderful to me. I love your description of pastels and personalities. :)

December 14, 2013 at 3:47 AM

Blogger Lynn said...

Everything looks so pretty and festive Jane! Merry Christmastime-enjoy:@)

December 14, 2013 at 4:02 AM

Blogger awal.ny said...

Happy anniversary and your home looks so Christmasy I love it. I have just a little left to do, I can't wait to bring in the fresh greens, they smell so good. Have a wonderful weekend. Alaina

December 14, 2013 at 5:35 AM

Blogger Theresa said...

Warm, cozy and welcoming! Yes, I enjoyed my visit with you this morning! Your tree is gorgeous and all of your decorations beautiful:) Have a blessed weekend dear friend, HUGS!

December 14, 2013 at 6:25 AM

Blogger SImple and Serene Living said...

Getting the tree up is the most important part for me, too, Jane. Yours looks beautiful. We do become richer with Christmas memories each year. Enjoy yours. xo Laura

December 14, 2013 at 6:34 AM

Blogger Rita C at Panoply said...

Jane, love your post and your home seems so inviting. I can relate about the birch logs - mine died from disease and had to be cut last year (just got them into the decor this year).
Happy Holidays,
Rita C. at Panoply

December 14, 2013 at 6:37 AM

Blogger The Quintessential Magpie said...

Your tree is WONDERFUL, and I love the other decorations, too! How well I remember nut bowls, crackers, and picks!

Here is wishing you and your sweetie a Happy Anniversary!

xo

Sheila

December 14, 2013 at 7:06 AM

Blogger Primitive Stars said...

Morning Jane, ahhhh, sounds a lot like my Christmas childhood memories, beautiful tree.....Love the prim Moose and your displays, very cozy and inviting, ....Enjoy your Anniversary!!!!!!!Blessings Francine.

December 14, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Blogger Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Happy Anniversary, Jane! I am married 28 years as well {29 in May}. Don't you wonder at where those years went sometimes? You've done a lovely job with your decorating. I kept things simple this year. Last year I felt like I had so much out even though I wanted to go simple then, too. Not sure what next year will bring since I never seem to do the same thing from year to year. I think the tree is the only thing that remains the same!

December 14, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Blogger Sunflowers With Smiles said...

Happy Anniversary Jane, we just celebrated ours in October. Your tree looks so lovely and home so nicely decorated. Have a wonderful holiday!

December 14, 2013 at 7:34 AM

Blogger Julie Marie said...

Everything looks just beautiful Jane!... your tree is perfect and I love the tree trunks you saved from your other house... you know I LOVE the color red in my home (and others) and it looks so pretty in yours... I also really like those little wool trees you got... Happy Anniversary to you!... now I'll be hearing Elvis singing Blue Christmas all day long!... xoxo Julie Marie

December 14, 2013 at 7:35 AM

Blogger bj said...

ahhh, Blondie...your home is just beautiful. I love your pretty tree...
Your birch logs look amazing and your mantel is so pretty.
So glad your sweetheart is feeling so much better THIS Christmas...so much to be thankful for.
I am going to the Dollar Tree for some snowflakes today.:) I love yours.
xo bj

December 14, 2013 at 7:51 AM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh how I wish someone would decorate for me this time of year. I used to do a real bang up job of it but for some reason I just don't have the energy to put into it anymore. I simply enjoy the decorations of others... Oh, and Hubby did string a few lights on the front porch. :)

December 14, 2013 at 8:16 AM

Blogger Balisha said...

Loved the tour of your Christmas home. Everything is so pretty. I especially like the old window complete with snowflakes.
Have a wonderful anniversary.
Balisha

December 14, 2013 at 8:16 AM

Blogger Junkchiccottage said...

Jane,
The tree is beautiful and Happy Anniversary. Enjoy the week end with your sweet hubby.
Kris

December 14, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Blogger Lisa @ Texas Decor said...

Happy anniversary to y'all!! Your tree looks so full and lush. I bet your house smells so good! Our tree is artificial and I really do miss the smell of a real one. Your mantel looks perfect. I love those wooly trees and that star. You're reminding me that I need to start burning my Christmas candles. I totally forgot about them and haven't used any of them yet this season. :)

December 14, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Blogger Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Happy Anniversary! :)

Your tree is lovely...the big old-fashioned REAL tree that I wish I still had the room for...with the entire house infused with the scent of pine. So, now I just buy a pine candle, lol!

We had the same thing as a kid...the bowl of candy and the nuts! :)

December 14, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Blogger ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Happy Anniversary Jane!! Your tree looks beautiful...love the candy canes hanging from your chandy...so cute!!

December 14, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Blogger Linda said...

I love seeing your Christmas! Just beautiful! I can almost see you and your girls in my mind's eye....as if I were watching a movie....all sipping your wine and chatting around the tree!! Merry MERRY Christmas!

December 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Blogger Penny said...

Happy Anniversary to you two. How wonderful that you were married during the holiday season. Your house looks beautiful Jane. Merry Christmas.

December 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Blogger Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Happy Anniversary! Your home looks beautiful decorated for Christmas! We used to always have that bowl of nuts, needing to be shelled too...

December 14, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Blogger Ricki Treleaven said...

LOL What a way to spend your first Christmas together! I love your decor, Jane. Everything is so festive and *fun*

December 14, 2013 at 7:25 PM

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December 14, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Blogger Doreen@foxdenrd said...

Happy Anniversary! The years do fly by, don't they?!

Yes, that is indeed a moose, and I might add, one of my favorites amongst your lovely decorations.

What is it about nuts? I remember those too at our house every Christmas and my father also loved them. Could we be sisters?! lol

December 14, 2013 at 8:57 PM

Blogger Unknown said...

Jane, What a lovely post! I love what you've done!! Your mantel looks so pretty, so does everything else. Love all the greenery, and those birch logs....oh my! Beautiful! You've made it all lovely, and written a beautiful post! Merry Christmas!!

December 14, 2013 at 9:30 PM

Blogger Unknown said...

PS. I forgot the tree! It looks gorgeous!!

December 14, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Blogger Leslie Harris said...

Happy Anniversary to you!!! Your home looks positively charming and as always your posts are filled with wisdom. I'm so happy to hear all about the family and sad about the loss of your Dad around Christmas. But you are so right. It's the Season to count our blessings.

December 14, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Blogger Ivy and Elephants said...

Your post made me feel warm inside, you brought out the real meaning of Christmas.You have just the right touch!
Hugs,
Patti

December 15, 2013 at 8:30 AM

Blogger Lulu said...

Part of the fun of Christmas decorating is that there are so many memories, and I love knowing that is true for you. You always have a wonderful way of telling your story.

December 15, 2013 at 8:37 AM

Blogger Babs said...

Love your post and hearing about your Christmas memories. I remember nuts in their shells, orange slice candy, gum drops, and lots of mistletoe.
Hugs, stay warm and have a great Christmas.

December 15, 2013 at 8:53 AM

Blogger GLENDA CHILDERS said...

I love this story of your family decorating while you were napping (and grieving)... so sweet.

Your Christmas home looks beautiful.

Fondly,
Glenda

December 15, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Blogger Susie said...

Happy anniversary to you and your husband....hope you have many more years of love and friendship. I laughed about your kids chasing the dogs with that moose. too funny. I like pops of red during Christmas season. Brenda does well with her reds, that she is a step ahead of us at this time.:) I love that you saved the birch logs...they look very good with red ribbons . Blessings, xoxo,Susie

December 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Blogger Olive said...

Your tree is beautiful Jane and I am thankful you are getting to enjoy this Christmas so much. Love, Olive

December 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Blogger RURAL said...

Everything looks lovely, so Christmasy, and pretty. You have Christmas in your heart!

Jen

December 15, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Blogger Marigene said...

Wishing you another 28 years of happiness, Jane!
You have done a fabulous job decorating your home. I am so slow this year, still working on a second mini tree...actually I am trying to decide if I want to put lights on it or not!

December 15, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Blogger Debbiedoos said...

Your tree looks so prett Jane as does your other Christmas decor. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas this year. XO

December 16, 2013 at 6:50 AM

Blogger RURAL said...

Hi Jane, your house looks delightful, and very Christmasy.

I am in love with your wooden candy canes...they are truly adorable. And this should make you laugh, the birch logs that you have sell for over $5 at Wallymart here. And we live in the country.

Jen

December 16, 2013 at 10:23 AM

Blogger Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Beautiful tree Jane! And I love your moose/deer...adorable! Hope you have a very HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, so exciting! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
Blessings,
Cindy

December 16, 2013 at 12:31 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Janie! Oh, your tree is just so lovely and the little moose looks a little sad :(. I ant to wish you a belated Happy Anniversary! I'm sure you were treated royally!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

December 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Blogger Kathleen Grace said...

I agree, it's not Christmas until the tree is up, and I am sure that putting our tree up early this year spurred me on to do more decorating than I have in a long time! Your tree is beautiful, I clicked the photo so I could see every ornament:>) I love that your husband and daughters did the decorating for you while you slept after your father passed away. That is truly a loving thing to do.

December 16, 2013 at 4:13 PM

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December 16, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Blogger The Quintessential Magpie said...

It all looks so cute, Janie, and I love your tree.

You did a super job.

I think I posted on here already, but even so, it is worth another comment!

xoxoxo

Sheila

December 16, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Blogger Wanda said...

What a happy place.. I loved seeing how you bring the Christmas joy into your home. Some of your simple decoration are my favorite...like your moose and the white pitcher and greens.

It's fun to roam through your home and feel the warmth and love.

December 17, 2013 at 12:31 AM

Blogger SoListenJoseph said...

I love the window-decoration in your sleeping room !
Have a merry Christmas time :-)

December 17, 2013 at 9:09 AM

Blogger Pondside said...

Your tree resembles ours, with all the treasured memories of Christmas past in every ornament. I like your touches of red - good for you!

December 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Blogger Beth said...

Love the birch logs, your mantel, and your beautiful tree! Wishing you a great Christmas; hope your anniversary was great too.
Blessings, Beth

December 19, 2013 at 7:49 PM

Blogger Traci said...

Everything looks so good! I never decorate the bedrooms. I never think about it. I LOVE red!!!

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