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Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - Dec 20 2012 : 12:30:58 PM Since we can't all be together for Christmas, why don't we share some of our Christmas Decorations here! My black and white tree. All my doggies and grand-doggies stuckings haning in a row! My black and white snowflake afghan I just finished. My front porch decor-stole some stuff from my glamper! http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am. I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White
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Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - Dec 30 2012 : 05:35:56 AM Wow, Nini! I can almost smell and taste your story. You have such a way of writing that transports the reader into your moment. Thanks for sharing the Holiday spirit with us! http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am. I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White
Ninibini	Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 8:21:30 PM Oh, boy, do I wish I could've shared all the goodies with all of you! But I have to confess: I cheated, Kelly... I wish I could say I feel bad, but I don't. They were DIVINE, indeed! I just was having such a difficult time getting into the spirit this year, and before I knew it, the holiday was upon us. Gifts weren't finished or wrapped, cards weren't written (and still aren't, I'm ashamed to say!), none of the baking was done, and I barely had had time yet to get the decorations up... I was just so stressed about everything. This is certainly NOT the way I do Christmas, I assure you! My son suggested I take it easy this year, and instead head over to our favorite Italian bakery and pick up a few cookies and maybe one of their famous Rum cakes (To DIE for, I'm telling you - white cake layered with raspberry and chocolate creme filling, all soaked in rum and whitewashed in the most amazing frosty goodness - instant celebration! LOL!). Before I knew it, we were on our way! As soon as we walked through the door the magic began. The delicious smell of sugary goodness hit us like a big angel kiss the second we opened the door. The little jingle-lingle-ling of the door bell that greeted us was only a cheerful prelude to heavenly sound of Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" swirling in the air. I don't think I've ever seen the bakery in such magical Christmas splendor! They are known for their fancy pastries, cakes and goodies, but for some reason everything took on a new depth of wonder against the backdrop of Christmas decorations and Christmas carols ringing in the air. The ladies behind the counter were all donned in their finest retro Christmas kitsch, and welcomed customers with the warmest, cheeriest smiles I have ever beheld! And an abundance of irresistible little samples of the most amazing Italian treats were generously offered at every turn! Just one taste, and there was no turning back! ;) I had to giggle as my son shot me a wink and proclaimed that he'd be thrilled to just spend Christmas there! LOL! There was just such an overwhelming sense of genuine holiday joy in the bakery that dreary afternoon that we couldn't help BUT be swept away by the Christmas spirit! When my son saw the Buche de Noel, he went nuts - and I fell in love with the vintage decorations and sugar works... Then they let us TASTE it.... Oh... My.... Gosh... TOO good - chocolate cake rolled around a raspberry cream filling and wrapped in the fudgiest chocolate frosting you could ever imagine. We had to. We just HAD to have it. One of the older counter ladies started to dance and sing along when "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree" came on. Before I knew it, I was swinging, and my son was swaying and then everyone else in the place was giggling and singing and swinging, too! It was one of those "perfect memory moments," you know? We grabbed a box of Italian Christmas cookies (complete with Jordan Almonds and foil-wrapped chocolates), requested a chocolate eclair to split on the way home, and before we knew it our beautiful cakes were boxed and tied up in bows of string. The lady waiting on us winked and suggested that my son hold my hand to help me brace myself while the register kept ringing. Man, does this bakery know how to do it right! LOL! I was so taken by the entire experience that I didn't care about the bill one bit (but only just this once!) - the entire experience was worth every penny... Christmas goodies AND the Christmas spirit all in one! Priceless! I told my son that, "Mom's getting baked goods for Christmas this year, I guess!" and we both giggled all the way home. And let me tell you, the goodies were oh so deeeelicious - Dad didn't even bat an eyelash when he saw the receipt! Oh yes, that bakery knows how to do it right, for sure! LOL! :) Hugs - Nini Farmgirl Sister #1974 God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
lovinRchickens	Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 4:54:21 PM Nini...Those cookies and treats do look devine! Blessings ~Kelly~
Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 2:55:53 PM Love all the decorations and goodies! It's almost like being invited! http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am. I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White
Ninibini	Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 10:44:51 AM Beautiful Christmas Cheer, girls! CJ - the boots and lamp are my absolute FAVORITE!!! Here are some of our favorite sights and images from Christmas at our home this year: :) Farmgirl Sister #1974 God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
edlund33	Posted - Dec 24 2012 : 7:58:40 PM Love all the ornaments and decor you have on display this year. Everyone's is so unique and different! I don't celebrate Christmas or do much in the way of holiday decorating but I always pull out a few family favorites for the rest of my family that does celebrate Christmas. Just finished this mini display earlier today. Had to put it in a safer place this year since we'll have DH's 2 1/2 year old grandson running around the living room tomorrow. Can't wait to see the look on his face when he sees the new red bicycle santa left for him...... Cheers! ~ Marilyn Farm Girl No. 1100 http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
weaverchic	Posted - Dec 24 2012 : 1:18:25 PM I am enjoying seeing everyone's holiday decorations. We all do have our own unique ways of decorating and they are beautiful. Love the camper, I have one too. I purchased mine from the Hallmark store. gerri Farmgirl #1197 Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends. -Pam Brown
pinokeeo	Posted - Dec 24 2012 : 1:03:08 PM Diane, it was a gift from a friend. I don't know where she got it, but I will ask. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I cannot master those things that I have not tried. check out my artfire: http://PiNOKEEOs.artfire.com
Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - Dec 24 2012 : 12:59:32 PM Love that little trailer Phyllis! Where did you get it? http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am. I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White
ceejay48	Posted - Dec 24 2012 : 08:50:47 AM I do a LOT of decorating so this is only a taste. My glampsite boots get wooly Christmas socks. A few of the Santas in my collection An ornament made for me by boys in my Childrens Choir about 20 years ago . . this ornament survived our house fire in 1994 An old lantern with a bow hanging at the edge of the deck My Christmas ATC collection from this season, displayed on a wreath ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
pinokeeo	Posted - Dec 24 2012 : 07:37:51 AM Merry Christmas all. Here's my 2012 tree, and my new latest decoration. A glamping trailer that lights up. It looks just like our little trailer! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I cannot master those things that I have not tried. check out my artfire: http://PiNOKEEOs.artfire.com
Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 3:20:47 PM Very festive, Gerri! http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am. I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White
weaverchic	Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 12:35:39 PM Merry Christmas from my house to yours! gerri Farmgirl #1197 Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends. -Pam Brown
weaverchic	Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 12:27:36 PM [/IMG][IMG]http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/Christmas4.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/Christmas 2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/Christmas3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/Christmas 1.jpg[/IMG] Merry Christmas! Just a few pictures from my home to yours! gerri Farmgirl #1197 Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends. -Pam Brown
Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 05:28:11 AM Kim, How many stockings do you have hanging on that mantel! http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am. I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White
Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - Dec 21 2012 : 3:58:48 PM Love all these decorations! Thanks for sharing! http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am. I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White
kysheeplady	Posted - Dec 21 2012 : 2:50:46 PM Diane and Kim, Just Beautiful ... I'm a very plain and simple kinda girl ... Teri "There are black sheep in every flock" White Sheep Farm www.whitesheepfarm.com
Nanniekim	Posted - Dec 21 2012 : 2:34:45 PM Love your afghan! Didn't get to do as much decorating as I like but here are a couple of pics. Merry Christmas! Sorry, these aren't the greatest pictures. My New Years resolution is to learn more about photography! Kim
Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - Dec 20 2012 : 10:14:08 PM Bump! Let's see some of your decorations! http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am. I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White

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