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December 12, 2006

Old is New Again

I am hesitant to post these two photos because Mrs. Judy is a professional florist and I am just one of those tinker and dabble types of people. Go see what she has been doing in the governor's mansion and other homes in North Carolina. Just breathtaking.

I'll wait for you to come back.

Ok.

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Did you know that giving someone a nesting red bird for their tree decorations is a symbol of wishing them health, wealth and happiness in the new year?

I bought these two glass vases(?) back in the summer at a dollar store for maybe $4. I bought them because I thought they might look nice with something in them in my new yellow kitchen (because yellow and white and green and red looks good to me).

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The candle looks crooked for some reason in the photo but it is really not.

The floral bits and pieces are scraps from several other project leftovers.

I wanted something to set on my buffet so I put these together and in my mind they look fairly descent.

Yes? Don't they? Judy, you can be the judge.

While Judy is judging let me show you how my herbs are doing since coming indoors for the winter.

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There is oregano, thyme, lemon thyme, parsley and rosemary in this grouping.

Today is Colby's last day of classes therefore while she helps with the baby I will get that baseboard and window trim painted white before my mother arrives next week.

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The lavendar seems to be thriving here on the kitchen island in front of two big glass french doors.

I left a comment over at Mary's yesterday in regards to nursing 5 ferns through the winter. Do you have plants from the summer you just couldn't toss aside and brought in for the winter? I think this summer I am going to try and groom rosemary plants into lovely cone shaped christmas trees for my front hall next winter. Wouldn't that smell incredible when the heater comes on and warms them?

The Christmas theme I am working on here as my background set? It is part of my real life Christmas card that we are mailing to our friends and family this year. You all are dear to me so I share with you our Christmas greeting.

Merry Christmas!

Posted by Angie at December 12, 2006 07:53 AM

Comments

Angie, it is so nice of you to link to me and I really appreciate it. I think all the decorating you do in your home is wonderful and reflects the love you have for your family. Of course, you reflect that all year long and we see it in your posts. Rosemary topiary trees are indeed wonderful anytime of the year, but especially in the winter, and they smell heavenly. I have 2 rosemary bushes and I will sometimes go outside, swipe my hands on the rosemary and rub it all over my neck - I love it that much!

The new template is beautiful! Thanks again for thinking of me.

Posted by: kenju at December 12, 2006 09:15 AM

I love your arrangements - gorgeous, dahling!!

I'm just now catching up on my reading. Your stockings are wonderful! I love the idea of hanging them on your stairs for all to see and love while keeping out of harm's way.

Merry Christmas! Hope the baby is over his cold by now.
LBC

Posted by: LadyBug Crossing at December 12, 2006 09:52 AM

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