Or I should say...
Oh Tannebaums...as in two trees.
First the living room one.
You will only find an assortment of red mittens,
gold and silver ornaments on this tree...
along with few gold doves and handmade red pears.
Decided to add some unusual items
underneath this tree.
Like this bowl filled with flax.
Which I almost forgot that I did hide one more elf
here for the grands to find.
At night it is so pretty in here.
Not sure if you can tell, but the lights
are red and white on this one.
With the lights of the tree and around
our door frame...the only other light
we use is my second Ott light so I can stitch.
There are also more lights with the other
door frame and of course the tabletop tree
from our hall.
It is wonderful.
The second tree has blue and white lights.
More handmade gingers, stockings,
hooked redware plates.
There also are gingerbread cookies,
but those were purchased.
Plus a few silver and gold ornaments.
The white mittens my aunt made me
years ago. She has since passed.
I cherish all of her mittens she made me.
Even some of the red ones on my other tree.
Underneath this tree I placed my prim winder.
Close ups of some of the items.
At night it is pretty in here too.
We trade off our nights in both rooms.
Tonight will be this one.
So you will find Bob laying on the couch,
while I stitch in my chair.
We will have the electric fireplace on.
it will be warm and toasty for us while
watching tv after dinner.
In other news,
we went out to dinner Thursday evening
with Bobs daughter and her husband.
We went to a Mexican restaurant that I found
out about 50 years ago.
It is still owned my the same family,
and the food is still wonderful.
Second generation is now running it.
Heather and I had their 3 chicken enchilada dinner.
Frank her husband had this huge taco salad.
Bob had the combo plate.
Tostada, taco, cheese enchilada and mini burrito.
Our dinners all included refried beans and rice.
Speaking of the mini burritos,
I started my kids out with their mini burritos.
It was just the right size for a lil kiddo.
Then of course my grands were introduced to them.
Its a family tradition for us too.
Today you will find me stitching,
watching some Christmas movies,
and stitching.
Tannenbaum Blessings To All!
Janice
Love the hidden elf! too cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas!!
hugs
Donna
Such unique trees! Your plans for today sound so cozy. It was -9 this morning when I woke. Cozy is good on a day like this.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely. I have a 2nd ott light in my family room so i can hook or stitch while watching tv.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Your trees are just beautiful! I love that you switch out rooms to sit in. I think it's a good day to stay in. We have a family Christmas party late this afternoon, so I'll have to get out.
ReplyDeleteMexican food is my favorite! Good to start them young. My first exposure that I remember was when I was around 5 - rice and refried beans and corn tortillas with butter. Yum.
ReplyDeleteYour trees are nice. I use to have several trees but now it's all I can do to put up the one. I'll be looking for a slimmer tree for next year after Christmas. I saw one yesterday that wasn't pencil thin, just slender.It looked nice.
I love your trees. They are so personal and I love that you've made much of what is there. The kids will love finding that elf!
ReplyDeleteYour home is wonderful and warm. I like how you switch rooms to sit in.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas-I loved Everything-and the meal sounds delicious
ReplyDeleteYour trees are beautiul. We love Mexican food!!
ReplyDeleteCozy, sweet - and wonderfully unique trees. I, too, love the lights of Christmas. Another year with no tree ( :-( ) but I have lights ALL over. Your meals sound yummy. Mexican is one of my favorites - especially when it's authentic. We are frrrreeezing here. Stay warm in MI!
ReplyDeleteLove it all 🎄🎅🏻🧝
ReplyDeleteYour trees and decorations are so lovely! What a sweet memory of your aunt who made you mittens! It's wonderful that the restaurant still has family running it and that they have kept up the good food! Such a sweet tradition with your family! Enjoy your stitching! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThe restaurant sounds so wonderful. It is so good that the generations of family keep it going! How lovely your Christmas decorations look! Love the mittens and the memory of your aunt. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat movies did you watch?
ReplyDeleteWe watched Holiday Inn. ;-)
I love it all, I really would love to come over and see it in person. The mittens make me smile.
Carla