tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post578591424358771722..comments2023-12-17T05:05:54.976-06:00Comments on Cranberry Morning: Decorating the Christmas HodgepodgeCranberry Morninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-11903885066222220532014-12-29T16:47:15.835-06:002014-12-29T16:47:15.835-06:00I soaked in all the contents of this wonderful pos...I soaked in all the contents of this wonderful post and the thing that struck me most to comment on was how your tree, decorations and celebrations are such a family affair that transcends a multitude of generations.J_on_tourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469200077815953611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-14493897707256954882014-12-22T17:55:36.547-06:002014-12-22T17:55:36.547-06:00It's all so very beautiful! We always cut a r...It's all so very beautiful! We always cut a real tree when the kids were small, but oh yes; decorating an artificial one is much easier. I use to have to wear gloves to even put the gloves on our prickly Blue Spruce. Thanks so much for sharing with Creating Christmas! Have a wonderful holiday season!<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-74477527136823576912014-12-13T07:21:36.479-06:002014-12-13T07:21:36.479-06:00I loved immersing myself in this post. It has all ...I loved immersing myself in this post. It has all the warm glow of Christmas past and present, the inner joy that comes when we recognize it all as a gift of the Christ child, and respect and appreciation for personal family treasures.<br />Merry Christmas, Judy!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359404486512786477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-608854618262850952014-12-12T13:22:13.437-06:002014-12-12T13:22:13.437-06:00Your decorations are so beautiful. I started using...Your decorations are so beautiful. I started using artificial trees years ago because of my large collection of ornaments. (1,000) I also leave my trees up way past Christmas because of all the work involved. Enjoyed reading your answers to Joyce's questions!Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-30200026395971347582014-12-12T06:12:07.539-06:002014-12-12T06:12:07.539-06:00What a great idea to put the christmas tree in a t...What a great idea to put the christmas tree in a trunk, it looks great to have all the toys and stuff surrounding it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202599027913436513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-49255343978362441882014-12-11T17:05:26.458-06:002014-12-11T17:05:26.458-06:00These photos are sooooo beautiful. And the Santa L...These photos are sooooo beautiful. And the Santa Lucia doll almost takes my breath away. She is exquisite.Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-79552730497550819382014-12-11T16:38:58.497-06:002014-12-11T16:38:58.497-06:00 Your tree is perfect Good job. Loved reading all ... Your tree is perfect Good job. Loved reading all of your answers. No I am not ready for Christmas....I barely have time to read blogs...but yours is always special...JaneyJaney and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-76051305951919345112014-12-11T15:07:10.811-06:002014-12-11T15:07:10.811-06:00I have to tell you, I read these every week and I ...I have to tell you, I read these every week and I enjoy them so much. I don't comment but you come up with the best things. I love what you did with the bottom of your tree. Looks so festive<br /><br />Cindy Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-63803579054624000582014-12-11T10:55:45.531-06:002014-12-11T10:55:45.531-06:00Beautiful Christmas decorations. I really like yo...Beautiful Christmas decorations. I really like your tree skirt(especially that your Mama made it). I had to giggle a bit at your last random thought...not too much, though. I am sure it would be a worry! Have a wonderful family celebration and a very Merry Christmas!Jhona O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02070149690551632577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-31712902636846888712014-12-11T07:39:50.781-06:002014-12-11T07:39:50.781-06:00I think your tree covered in ornaments is beautifu...I think your tree covered in ornaments is beautiful!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-8572636924011358602014-12-11T07:01:07.354-06:002014-12-11T07:01:07.354-06:00that is the most beautiful artificial tree I have ...that is the most beautiful artificial tree I have ever seen, it looks real to me.. and i love what you did with it. and the star on the accordiion, what a great idea. so beautiful. all of your photos today are fantastic. MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-55345545142582987422014-12-11T04:37:47.191-06:002014-12-11T04:37:47.191-06:00What a neat post. I love that you can play the acc...What a neat post. I love that you can play the accordion and your decorations are spectacular.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-57035128665598843952014-12-11T03:57:30.637-06:002014-12-11T03:57:30.637-06:00I am late catching up to my friends . . . being aw...I am late catching up to my friends . . . being away set me back. I love your decorations and "hodgepodge." <br />Love the icicles that your dad made . . . Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-12833413209328907372014-12-10T21:11:20.106-06:002014-12-10T21:11:20.106-06:00Everything looks so beautiful, so festive!! We hav...Everything looks so beautiful, so festive!! We have not had a real tree for years now, just four foot table top trees, in a couple of rooms!! Talk about ease, they are all decorated, covered with a bicycle bag during the off season, it does not get much easier then that!!<br /><br />I only gift to the small ones in the family and my two sons. But this year, most everyone is getting a hand knitted hat!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-75908874575039266972014-12-10T20:41:36.671-06:002014-12-10T20:41:36.671-06:00I love smaller trees. I have had the skinny ones ...I love smaller trees. I have had the skinny ones too. I like those as well. The last couple of years I have been using my late cousins tree. It's small with a big bear hugging it. I love it.<br />Good luck with that list.<br />I need to step mine up a little. Ohio family here next week-end...20th. I leave on the 22nd. Yep, got lots to do. Not trying to rush just so I can enjoy the season. Merry MerryDebbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-13337427267055509812014-12-10T20:21:59.134-06:002014-12-10T20:21:59.134-06:00I always enjoy your wonderful photos that illustra...I always enjoy your wonderful photos that illustrate your blogs so beautifully!! My Joe is allergic to pine trees, so we have always had an artificial tree. I love the vignette that you have created around your tree!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-67477107571855227232014-12-10T20:19:22.658-06:002014-12-10T20:19:22.658-06:00I just have to tell you how elegant and classy you...I just have to tell you how elegant and classy your decorations look!Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-28202603378677117012014-12-10T17:49:39.191-06:002014-12-10T17:49:39.191-06:00I love your tree with all the toys...and Vee's...I love your tree with all the toys...and Vee's is adorable, too.<br />We've used a 4 ft faux tree for several years (when we got too olden to climb attic stairs, carrying a 7 ft. tree...just to hard for us old folks) and I love it dearly.bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-68552948019706205022014-12-10T16:57:08.032-06:002014-12-10T16:57:08.032-06:00I absolutely love your Christmas decor! Looks very...I absolutely love your Christmas decor! Looks very modern day, most of our decor is from the 70's & 80's still good though! Mostly its what me and my siblings made when we were in first grade etc. Have a great rest of the week!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05754225533343937236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-65513330249854741542014-12-10T16:15:59.358-06:002014-12-10T16:15:59.358-06:00Judy, your father's icicles are absolutely bea...Judy, your father's icicles are absolutely beautiful! As is your tree and decorations. Our decorating is quite simple this year. I hope to make a few more later in the week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-11779509226189348372014-12-10T16:11:06.150-06:002014-12-10T16:11:06.150-06:00Your tree is beautiful, Judy! I love all the toys ...Your tree is beautiful, Judy! I love all the toys around it.Terri @ A Creative Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747844856380230829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-82304732171947024662014-12-10T15:01:37.834-06:002014-12-10T15:01:37.834-06:00I love all the decorations and that there is histo...I love all the decorations and that there is history behind so many of them. Also, I enjoy your humor!Elizabeth "Libby" Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145264016754286426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-58168396138587751912014-12-10T14:56:19.520-06:002014-12-10T14:56:19.520-06:00So … do your kids come to eat with you once a wee...So … do your kids come to eat with you once a week? If so, so nice! (3 so's there). I like your dad's icicles, and your slender tree! We have by now well paid off our investment of an artificial tree, though I'm glad we searched out real ones when our kids lived at home. It is easier for sure! I always enjoy those brain triggers. I had one for years, whenever I went by a certain street I thought of a particular friend who did not live on that street, but in the area. I tried to remember to use the trigger to pray for her,podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-84531567024109760002014-12-10T14:53:45.048-06:002014-12-10T14:53:45.048-06:00I enjoyed reading your Hodgepodge today. I got a ...I enjoyed reading your Hodgepodge today. I got a good chuckle out of the Colgate whitening strips comment :) All of your decorations look lovely and your brownies sound delicious! Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807434285554893291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-21628731577442632152014-12-10T14:04:05.278-06:002014-12-10T14:04:05.278-06:00All of your photography is wonderful, very appropr...All of your photography is wonderful, very appropriate for this Christmas season. I enjoyed all of your answers but had to both laugh out loud AND agree with your words, "Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone can get you run over by a truck!"Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389829595981028640noreply@blogger.com