The stress has started! Each year I decorate the house differently, never the same placement of anything or trees in the same spot. I like variety! I started getting out some of the Christmas decorations, putting all of the trees in our foyer to get out of the way. I know where one is going to go, but I have four more that I am not sure of yet. Already moved my newest one a couple of times and think I have it where I want it and, I have a color theme in mind but still debating on that. Also this year, I want to do more on our front porch. We don't hang lights outside on the house (when we built I actually had the electrician put 2 recepticles on the front porch ceiling, but have never used them in the 19 years we have been here!) but I will be doing something that I haven't done with lights along the front of the house, at least that is the plan!
I do NOT decorate before Thanksgiving, that is just my thing. I have no problem with those that like to get theirs up before that. So more than likely I will start the week after Thanksgiving as I do a LOT and it takes me a while and I want to enjoy them.
Christmas gets emotional for me as my mom, who has been gone 25 years, LOVED to decorate and she did it beautifully. She always made it so special for myself and two sisters. I know I get my love of decorating from her and I hope every year she is smiling down on me for that.
So, HO HO HO and away I go (after Thanksgiving) on the planning and thinking and stressing and then decorating!
No comments:
Post a Comment