Sunday, November 24, 2013

BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

It sure is cold.  There were flurries yesterday but no accumulation.  There are only 30 days til Christmas, just in case you didn't know.  I want to be able to enjoy my decorations for Christmas more than just 3 weeks, so I started today.  I also found out that my Mom will have to have another back surgery the Monday after Thanksgiving.  That is always the busiest week of the holidays for me, for some reason.  So the decorations are going up. 
Hubby brought my sweet bear tree upstairs for me.  I went to Canal Winchester yesterday and found the neatest lights.  They falsh, blink or just stay lit.  When they blink slowly they look like little stars.  So the tree is lit but more decorations to come.  DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS......This is a teeny tiny glass mason jar.  It has a little rubber stopper on the top that you can insert a light from your Christmas tree strand.  You could do a whole strand of these if you wished.  I was going to do that, and I really wanted to but the jars were $3.50 a piece.  How cute is this.  I have never seen them before.  I also went to Polly's darling cozy shop, Georgie Emerson, and bought this garland.
Isn't this sweet.  There are rusty jingle bells on a burlap ribbon.  I asked Polly if she sewed each one on.....she rolled her eyes at me, hah.  I may or may not add lights to it. 
 
 
When I got home yesterday this huge box was outside.  I knew it was coming.  I won this beautiful bust like Santos.  She was hard to photograph.   She wouldn't smile or open her eyes.  She's really big.  I love her.  I have wanted something Santos lie for a long time.  I even signed up to take a course to make one.  There was also a magazine and homemade Christmas tags in the box.  What a nice win .   Thank you so much Sharon.

20 comments:

Claudia said...

What a wonderful win - that Santos is beautiful! Debby, whenever I try to answer one of your comments directly, the email gets bumped back to me because apparently the email is no longer valid? Just wanted to let you know that. It's happened a few times.

xo
Claudia

Unknown said...

Hi Debbie I have had the same thing happen to me too with the comment... do you think that pop-up was valid you received when you visited me? Just wanted to say Keep warm and cozy...it is very cold here and expecting iced-over conditions tomorrow morning! Brrr...
Hugs

Debby said...

I changed my email address on my blog but somehow the yahoo address still shows up. Here is my new email clowninabug@gmail.com
Thanks.

NanaDiana said...

That is a wonderful win, Debby! WOW One of the best prizes I've seen! Good for you for starting your Christmas decorating. I am waiting until after Thanksgiving because I will have a houseful then.

I think you have to go into your settings to change that address to your new one, Debie. Up at the little 3 bar box on the upper right hand corner. xo Diana

Unknown said...


that tiny mason jar is too cute!! was that at Cornersmiths? I might have to get one!! thanks for coming by Debby, so nice to see you!

Marissa said...

Debbie, good idea to put up all the Christmas decor up . You will be a very busy lady with your mom having surgery. I hope everything comes out good.
I always wait til Friday after Christmas. I hope my family can help with a newborn around.. It will take me a little longer..
have a blessed Thanksgiving..

Blondie's Journal said...

I know you will have a great holiday and you are smart to do as much as you can now. I am sending prayers for your mom's surgery. Life doesn't let us set dates when it comes to health.

I love the Santos bust. What a great gift!!

Stay warm...it's 20 here!

XO,
Jane

Dewena said...

The little Mason jar light is so pretty and the Santos is lovely!

I hope that all goes well for your mother. I have to start early decorating. I want to enjoy it all December!

Anonymous said...

the little mason jars would be so cute but very pricey!!!! What an amazing win, beautiful prize, best wishes to your Mum regarding her surgery,

Anonymous said...

Good that you have started your Christmas decorations.
Pray God that the surgery should be done good.
Your gift looks unique.

Winkel's Crazy Ideas said...

My christmas curtains are up and l am going to dig out the advent star too. Usually leave the decorations up until beg. of january here in Norway, so we start a bit later. Going to make the Christmas fruit cake this ev. Yum! Love the bust, she is really beautiful! Hope you have a lovely week Debby, Pam xx

Edna B said...

Congratulations on your win. We will be putting up our Christmas tree and trims right after Thanksgiving. I like to leave everything up till the end of the first week of January. You have a great day, hugs, Edna B.

Musings from Kim K. said...

What an amazing win! That Santos is beautiful! I can't wait to see what you'll do with Christmas decorations.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I'm working on my two trees because I'm going to Florida for the first week in December. Other decorations will go up when I get home. Praying for your mother and her surgery. I am in love with the little mason jar. I'm going to have to google them. Love the bust you won!
Happy Thanksgiving.....

Susie said...

Debby, Those little jars are the cutest things. I wish I could find some. Wow, you'll find many ways to decorate the bust. Debby, I sure hope your mom does well with her surgery. hugs to all of you. xoxo,Susie

Perfectly Printed said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you! Love you Santos!

Winkel's Crazy Ideas said...

Hello Debby, thanks for your comment. Don't think my owls took very long in getting to you, a week or so, but l suppose the Christmas mail could be holding things up a bit. Perhaps they will be in the post today? My email is peinhell@hotmail.com l havn't got it availiable on my blog as l am lousy atchecking it. Pam xx

Relyn Lawson said...

It's Thanksgiving Day, and our family eats an early dinner instead of lunch. Just now there is a lull between the hectic preparations and all the guests arriving for the meal. I wanted to take some of that time to visit my blogging friends. I needed to say thank you. Thank you for the inspiration you provide here in your place and for the comments you leave behind when you visit mine. Happy Thanksgiving, friend.

Donna said...

Love your Santos Debby. I bet you were excited to unwrap that. Have a lovely and peaceful Christmas, Friend.

Donna said...

Lucky you, Debby! Love your new Santos. The lights sound neat, too. Hope all goes well with your mom's surgery!