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Across the Fence:  Let the Christmas Decorating Begin! Post pics  |
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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Nov 26 2016 : 05:42:19 AM
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Hi Farmgirls,
So now it is official. As soon as I finish my coffee this morning, I will pack up the rest of fall and start pulling out Christmas.
This year I will have to incorporate some of my vintage sewing machines in my displays.
We just lost our dog to cancer, so a bright and cheery home with lots of Christmas is something I am really looking forward to.
I am also excited to bake this year. I will start that this weekend, too!
What is your favorite Christmas decoration? I think mine is the little vintage Napco Mr. And Mrs. Class salt and pepper shakers my husband got me last year. Just so sweet and sentimental. I also cant wait to get our tree. Love that fresh tree smell!
Post Pics of your fave Xmas decorations/display here!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2016 : 05:44:51 AM
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Those are my little Santa and Mrs. Claus salt and pepper. I don't set them in the kitchen but use them as display elsewhere.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2016 : 07:30:26 AM
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I've got all the outside lights up and the decorations done inside. Just have to buy a new tree and put that up next weekend, them I'm done! Still have the holiday shopping to do, but feeling pretty good right now at what I've accomplished. I'll post a few pictures later. Have fun decorating everyone!
Dawn in IL
"Don’t let anyone ever tell you that this country isn’t great, that somehow we need to make it great again" Michelle Obama |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2016 : 09:19:20 AM
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Nicole...very Sweet s/p shakers hubby got you! I am with you...I am all ready for Christmas Decorating. I pulled all my Fall stuff last night and packed it away.
Took me most of the Evening and then I decorated my Dining Room Table with a big Santa Sleigh that was made specifically to hold a Poinsettia. Which my middle son
had bought me a week ago and it is just gorgeous! And then I did a Small display Of Candles and a Wooden Birch Joy Sign with a Red Cardinal sitting in the O.
So, it is just a start but I feel more festive already! Hope to get the Tree out today. I am doing a White Tree with Purple and Gold Ornaments and a pretty
Purple Tree Skirt. This will be my first year for this tree and all new ornaments.
Merry Christmas Joy,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
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Posted - Nov 26 2016 : 9:43:11 PM
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Started decorating,, and go figure, it started raining with snow to come in later tonight...
but,,, I donned my silly sweatshirt, hung up my MJF block swap quilt, hung my apron,,, put on some Holiday music and got busy inside...
I still have a few things to do,,, and will post more pics later...
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(I had to put the cat beds on my car till I got all the boxes moved)
HoHoHo!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
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Grace
WACAL Gal
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katmom
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Grace
WACAL Gal
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Posted - Nov 26 2016 : 9:58:52 PM
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ok,,, Snowman collection up...
pay no mind to the brown/yellow mat,,, needed a quick floor cover to keep the dog from dragging mud onto the floor...
Guess I need to buy a cute Holiday one....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2016 : 10:36:48 AM
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I need to get started on my decorating. I will get my Christmas totes down, tree in from the garage, and Christmas quilts on the beds. Maybe that will get me inspired and in the mood. Having a cold/allergies has slowed me down a bit, so need to get moving.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2016 : 4:03:53 PM
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Got the inside decorated.
Nora
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2016 : 11:26:40 PM
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Finshed up some more decorating,,, but then decided to sit down and write out the Christmas cards,,, music, cup a tea and lots of address labels! lol!
HoHoHo!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
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Grace
WACAL Gal
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 12:37:23 AM
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Got My White Artificial Tree put up and then bought Purple and Gold Ornaments, A Purple Lighted Star for the top,
and A Purple Tree Skirt. Set my three piece (Joseph, Mary & Babe in the Manger) under my tree. Will put my big set up
tomorrow on Top of My Bookcase/Knick Knack Case etc. Have a Huge Gold Santa Sleigh that Holds My Poinsettia on a Christmas Table Runner
on my Dining Room Table with a couple of Angels and Candles. Then above my sink I have a small shelf that I put a White Birch JOY with a Red Cardinal in the O and some red candles on either side of that. So, trying to simplify this year. But I'm still not done. I do
my outside Foyer too. Plan to wrap it all up this coming week.
Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy 
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
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Red Tractor Girl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 05:19:44 AM
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Oh by Gosh, by Golly...It's time for Mistletoe and Holly!! I love seeing so many fun photos of treasured family Christmas decorations. We are back up to 80 degrees again this week so it is hard to get inspired to get Christmas decorations out just yet. Our Fall is now unveiling around this area of the country and all of the deciduous trees are turning colors. The Southern Red Maples around town are quite beautiful with their reds, oranges and yellows. Finally Fall has arrived here in north Florida so I am going to enjoy these lovely days a bit longer.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
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Killarney
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Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 08:44:28 AM
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OOOOOOOOOOO Nicole, I love Christmas!!! I love your Santa and Mrs. Claus! Grace great pics! I collect Snowmen too!! Peggs you have such a way with words, I can see the beauty in my mind!! Lenore, Beautiful! The most Important ! The nativity!
I will be back to share some! I love vintage and own a lot of my Granny's Christmas decorations! when I was about 10, She let me put them all up, take them all down, so she gave them all to me when I married! I cherish them!!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 09:59:24 AM
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Connie... truly what a joy to have your granny's decorations..
Cj... I know what you mean.. I have been purging holiday deco for years and yet new stuff finds it's way to my home! Lol!
Winnie... I have friends in Florida who have a blast decorating in pinks and lime greens and palm trees and...Flamingos of course ... lol!
I luv that we can follow our whimsy and decorate in traditional reds and greens... elegant golds and crystals ...or kick it up a notch and have fun colirs and themes... I have even seen a Tuxcedo tree, white tree with black ornaments ...it soulds weird but the one I saw was very elegant.
This year I put up a red tree with white ornaments as well as some small cross stitched ornaments. But in the family room I went with a " mid century modern " theme.
Again... it's all about what makes us happy....
HoHoHo!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 10:57:49 AM
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Peggy,
Many years ago, when my daughter was in high school and we were still attending a particular church she and I volunteered to decorate the sanctuary. They had purchased a real tree and we decorated with white and/or silver ornaments and purple ribbons. We decorated the cross behind the pulpit and the big white wall at the back of the church with draped purple fabric and more ornaments. It was different and very elegant!! (Robin and I both claim purple as our favorite color . . :D)
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 3:43:31 PM
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ok,, more pictures to bore you with...
my snow peeps...
Frosty and friends out to play in the snow...
my entry way, tree....
In some bergs in Germany it's fun to be the one who finds the hidden pickle ornament in the tree...
I like to put a little touch of Christmas through out the house.
cowboy Santa likes to hang out too!
I use to have a lovely Nativity but sadly several pieces got broken during our move :>(
so for now I have this rustic set hanging above the fireplace.
Now to go take some pics of the family room...
HoHoHo
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 3:52:36 PM
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ok,, just one corner for my silly side...
 I luv my 1960's Bar and it's perfect to display a few of my AnnaLee figures.
and in the evening, I plug in my pink tree and my neon flamingo... doesn't everyone? hohoho!
This cute Banner was made special for me with vintage graphics.
Ok,,, did I bore you all to tears?
Come on farm girl sisters,,, post your pics... I need some ideas to steal,,, I mean borrow... lol!
HoHoHo!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 4:33:00 PM
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You sure do have the stuff for Christmas, Grace. I love the older things - I have a couple from my childhood, but not many.
My cousin used to decorate every year - she had 77 boxes of decorations and it took her over 3 weeks to store away all the regular stuff so she could fill 4 china cabinets, all her kitchen cabinets, a tree in every room (each with a different theme), and her kitchen counter was always a theme with her moose collection. Unfortunately, since she passed away I'm sure her husband sold everything at his garage sale.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 8:20:44 PM
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I have done some ATC (Artist Trading Cards) and handmade Christmas tag swaps. I'm using some of these things that I've received to decorate, as well as some favorite Christmas cards!
I also found some vintage LP Christmas records (also called "vinyl") that belonged to my mom and am using them as well! I'll try to post pics in a few days!
CJ
..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
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 8:26:27 PM
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Linda... I think I would have gotten along fabulously with your cousin ...
Sorry to hear she has passed away.
My daddy was career Army and we moved every 2 years back and forth between the USA and Germany, so we never had/kept much... maybe that is why I have amassed so much stuff... to make up for my youth.
I do love decorating... but I have really toned it down these past few years... mostly because it's just hubby and I.... but I don't ever want to lose contact with that little girl inside of me....so I make myself pull out the containers and " gitterdone"... lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
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Posted - Nov 28 2016 : 11:52:06 PM
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Well Linda I don't have 77 boxes of Christmas Stuff...Thank The Good Lord! But I did put out ALL my Christmas Stuff Today! My Apartment looks so Festive and I am
so in the Christmas Spirit. Christmas Shopping is almost complete...still need to wrap some more gifts and then do Christmas Cards...then I can just sit back and
Enjoy The Holidays!! I would post pictures but found out the girls who don't pay the MJF 20.00 dollars a year can no longer post pictures and such. So, guess I
can't post any more. Which is sad because I have been on MJF for many many many years now and was always able to do it before. So, What ever!!!
Hugs and Blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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