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Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Sunday, November 29, 2020

A very pleasant Christmas chore.


Pomanders the quintessential Christmas decoration.




Pierce oranges with toothpicks first, then insert cloves.  Makes for quick and easy work.






Pomanders have long been a Holiday tradition. Their fragrance  fills the house with Christmas  cheer.  

 Making Pomanders is a perfect project for children and grown ups alike. 





Use a sturdy toothpick to punch little holes into oranges, lemons or limes. Insert whole cloves into fruit. Cover  entire fruit with cloves in different patterns.  Spice-rich aroma will fill your house. 




Pomanders will keep for years. 
 Place them into a bowl and toss in a mixture of powdered 

cinnamon, 
nutmeg,
allspice and cloves.

Cover completely, turn often

 making  sure you have enough of the spice mixture to cover fruit. In about two weeks your finished pomanders can be hung into closets or cupboards.





Pomanders make lovely Christmas presents. 


Have fun , Gina. 

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

Easy and quick Christmas decorating ideas



Gather a few oranges, lemons and apples.


Add a few greens.





A few cloves.





Unpack old friends.




Don't forget to hang a few ornaments outside.






Fresh roses save the day.




What is Christmas without candles.





A glass of Glühwein makes the spirit bright.





It's not too late to paint a few glass Christmas ornaments. 






Hand painted wooden hearts and hand painted glass Christmas ornaments inside glass vase.






 A chair...provides color for an otherwise empty corner. 




If  the top of the cabinet needs a little color.





The older, the better.








A pomegranate makes the difference.





 Bring a little sunshine into the scene.





Pomanders last a long time.




Life Saver Garlands are favorite decorations.




A Putti here and there.




Acorns add an unusual touch.





And I love Orchids and Hellebore for Christmas.







Soon it will be Christmas. 

Thank you dear friends for stopping by.  

I appreciate each and everyone of you.

Gina 


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Sunday, December 4, 2016

Getting ready for Christmas.



Christmas is just around the corner

Are you getting ready?







Are you like me?






You bring out the old and make them look new. 

Happy planning, 

Gina 


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Saturday, December 26, 2015

The day after




It snowed all day



The only open water is by the spring.




Soon the snow will melt.

But before that, New Year's Eve will be celebrated with friends. 

Champagne is on ice.  

Gina


Saturday, December 19, 2015

Almost ready for Christmas




Only a few more fun chores to complete.


Fresh greens and fresh fruit for the table centerpiece.





It will be replaced with a white rose bouquet at dinner time. 
(Don't you hate to look across the table when a tall centerpiece takes center stage). 





Lifesaver Garlands are still my favorite Christmas Tree decorations.  





More and more of the "open" water is disappearing.





Early morning surprised us with new snow.





It's time to get out the cross country skis and pack up a picnic.





Geese need to fly south.  





Friends are stopping by to wish us well.

That is  my favorite part of this Christmas Season.  


May light and love be with you always.  

Gina


Friday, November 20, 2015

Thanksgiving and Christmas without candles?



Oh no.


Shall we make them special? 




Why not add a little gold.





You will need a few sheets of gold leaf and a bottle of 
size (glue).

All available in any craft store. 





Size (rabbit skin glue) comes in small bottles. 






  Pour a small amount of glue into a plastic container.






Brush on glue to lower part of candle. 
Wait about 30 minutes until glue is slightly tacky. 
Stays tacky for several hours.  

Lay gold leaf sheets onto candle. 
Polish with soft cloth or sheepskin.






While you wait for the glue to dry on candles why not gild a few acorns...it's the same technique. 






After gilding the candle you can scribe a scrolling pattern into the goldleaf with the handle of a paint brush.  






See how special. A few candles with gold leaf, a few pomanders,  and fresh greens and a centerpiece is born.  






Have I convinced you yet?


Thank you dear friends for stopping by.  I am always so happy to hear from you.  

Gina 


Friday, December 26, 2014

It snowed




It IS a White Christmas


Only a few inches but it's snowing again this morning.  







Mr G is out working with his beloved 53' Ford Jubilee tractor. 









He will be gone all morning digging everybody  out.  





Later it's leftovers and reading by the fire. 

(My friend Sieglinde sent me a wonderful book). 


Are you enjoying your day after Christmas?

Gina