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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Christmas All Over

47 this morning, mostly clear. High in the 70s today.

Man, what a mess. 




We have dragged out all the Christmas stuff and it is all over the house. You can only see part of it in the above photos. Believe me, there's more. A lot more. 

Normally I wait until after Thanksgiving to do this, but one mall is having Christmas open house this weekend and vendors are expected to get their booths ready.

So. 

Sorting, pricing, fixing, making, wrapping...all day today.

This is the cookie cutter tree. I have some of the cookie cutters hung, more to do.

The piece below was for large candles. I cleaned out the melted wax and re- did it with a forest scene.

Poor old chair got a coat of paint and a little decor.

Tiny tree outfitted with tiny white, gray and silver glass ornaments. It looks so pretty when lit up. Larry had to make a base for this one, as it didn't come with one. A block of wood works great.

We found this little electric fireplace in the trash a couple weeks ago. We removed the guts, gave it a coat of paint, and added little lights. 


I am almost done. We will load up tomorrow-- that is, after we unload the auction stuff. Mercy me, the messes I get into. But this too shall pass, right? 


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19 comments:

  1. CatalystWed Nov 08, 09:38:00 PM

    One hopes so.

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    1. Granny SueFri Nov 10, 04:10:00 PM

      Much better now. Most has been moved to the booths.

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  2. AnvilcloudWed Nov 08, 09:42:00 PM

    We have just begun with the Christmas stuff -- just for home though,

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    1. Granny SueFri Nov 10, 04:10:00 PM

      It feels early but then Christmas is only 6 weeks away.

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  3. Angie's RecipesWed Nov 08, 11:16:00 PM

    I am not ready for X'mas yet...you have some beautiful X'mas stuff. That electric fireplace looks nice.

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    1. Granny SueFri Nov 10, 04:11:00 PM

      Thank you, Angie! I am not ready either but doing my best to get it going.

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  4. Jim and Barb's AdventuresThu Nov 09, 09:17:00 AM

    Christmas in November?!?!? Works for me, great job on that fireplace. Cannot wait to read how the event went.

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  5. DebbyThu Nov 09, 09:24:00 AM

    I just realized you had a blog. I've been so preoccupied here! I love what you did with that little firebox. We also have a decorative cast iron fireplace, picked up from the curb for free, never even used. Hmmmmm.....

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    1. Granny SueFri Nov 10, 04:14:00 PM

      Hi Debby! Nice to see you here. No wonder you have been preoccupied. A lot on your plate!

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  6. Iris FlaviaThu Nov 09, 09:52:00 AM

    We have only few Christmas-deco and it sits around all year long, hence, no hussle.
    Love the fireplace have such one right here, too!

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    1. Granny SueFri Nov 10, 04:16:00 PM

      I have a friend who just covers her tree with a sheet and pulls the sheet off at Christmas. Works for her!

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  7. coffeeontheporchwithmeThu Nov 09, 09:53:00 AM

    Boy that's a lot of work! I hope it pays off for you. The cookie cutter tree is very appealing and great idea with that little electric stove. -Jenn

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    1. Granny SueFri Nov 10, 04:17:00 PM

      Thank you, Jenn! Yes, I hope itvwill be worth the work. Never know! It depends so much on the economy and how people feel about their finances.

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  8. BillThu Nov 09, 11:21:00 AM

    We cut back on our Christmas decorations years ago after our daughter moved. So our season is nice and simple just how we like it. Looks like you'll have a grand decorated booth which is always nice to see and admire. What a nice find with the electric fireplace, I like it.

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    1. Granny SueFri Nov 10, 04:19:00 PM

      I have to admit, I have not cut back at all at home. If anything I do more! But I do love it, and don't mind. The booths, though...a lot of work to get all of them ready. Most people want to " feel" Christmas-y when shopping at this time of year, so I try to fill that need.

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  9. MichelleThu Nov 09, 02:41:00 PM

    I like the lantern idea and how you fixed that fireplace/stove with the paint and lights. It looks great!

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  10. David M. Gascoigne,Sat Nov 11, 05:41:00 AM

    The little stove looks perfect and I am happy to see it have a new life.

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