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    Home » Holidays » Christmas

    The Last of the Christmas Decor

    By: Jane · Updated: 27 Dec, '17 · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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    Hello, sweet friends! I thought I'd show you the last of the Christmas decor and give you a recap of  Christmas 2017 before it becomes a distant memory. 

    Mom's 95th birthday

    It really has been a busy week or so around the Crossroads. Right before Christmas, we celebrated my mother's 95th birthday. Here she is with my niece and her family. We are blessed to still have her with us. 

    Christmas decorations in a dough bowl

    I was tweaking the Christmas decorations up until the last minute. I don't know why I was so behind this year. I even got started with the decorating before Thanksgiving. 

    Blue painted pine cones in a dough bowl

    I threw in a few more of those blue painted pine cones in my dough bowl along with some other Christmas decorations. The rusty blue orb has spent a lot of time out in the garden before coming inside. 

    Old fashioned bubble lights

    The old fashioned bubble lights have mesmerized me during the entire season, and I'm in no hurry to remove them or the other decorations. 

    Because I'm tired. 

    Red barn christmas ornament

    I just want to enjoy the decorations and sit in the glow of the lights without having to clean, cook, shop, or wrap. 

    Vintage camper christmas hanging decoration

    Or decorate. I never got around to putting a wreath on the front door. I hung this vintage camper Christmas decoration on the front door and that's as far as I got. 

    I don't think anyone noticed or minded.

    Gingerbread christmas decor

    I wasn't even going to put out all my gingerbread decorations in the kitchen because I was running so behind. 

    Christmas gingerbread and marshmallow garlands
    Gingerbread christmas decor

    But I'm so glad I did. The new gingerbread and marshmallow garlands turned out to be one of my favorite decorations of this season. Update: I just found both of these garlands on Amazon. Here is my affiliate link to both: marshmallow garland and gingerbread man and houses garland I just smile every time I see these gingerbread people in one corner of the kitchen. 

    Christmas gingerbread tree

    And these gingerbread ornaments were hung on a tree at the last minute. 

    Christmas kitchen decor

    More old favorites were placed in the area around the stove. 

    Gingerbread christmas decor

    Instead of a candle, I put a gingerbread boy on the candle holder. 

    Juicy, our cat

    Juicy, the cat, adorns the stool. Have I ever mentioned that Juicy is really my mother's cat, and she will sit in the seat of my mother's walker and allow her to push her around the yard. It truly is the funniest thing and I must get that captured on video to show you. 

    Rose and lucy on the vintage camper christmas porch

    I got the last of the Christmas decor in place just in time to pick up 3 of the grandgirls on Dec. 23. Here are Rose and Lucy on the vintage camper Christmas porch. 

    After they arrived, I unplugged to give them my attention and care.

    Jane with the grandgirls

    I wanted to savor every minute with them and little Lydia who came on Christmas Eve. That's when our home is full of family and fun. 

    Lucy, our dog, with her christmas present

    That's when Santa comes to everyone, including Lucy, our dog.

    Lucy, our dog

    Just look at that contented face! That's how I feel, too. Content that we were able to make everyone we love experience a wonderful Christmas. 

    The grandgirls have gone home now and the house is way too quiet. Time to relax now and savor the beautiful memories.

    Thank you for indulging me in sharing the last of the Christmas decor, and I hope your Christmas was filled with lots of love and joy with the ones you love. 

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    1. Joan Bloom

      January 28, 2018 at 6:42 pm

      Jane, your home just seems to bubble with fun, like the lights! Happy New Year!

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    2. marty

      January 14, 2018 at 7:33 am

      Love this! Last of my decorations came don last night with the help of 3 & 7 year old grandsons! Christmas memories are some of the best! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Susan

      December 28, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      i always enjoy your kitchen decorations at Christmas! I know you enjoyed your family visits! Happy birthday to your sweet mama!!

      Reply
    4. virginia

      December 28, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you for sharing a wonderful post....especially thanks for sharing sources.

      Best wishes for a Happy New Year

      Reply
    5. Miss Kitty

      December 28, 2017 at 8:41 am

      Beautiful home and beautiful family! I LOVE the gingerbread decorations in your kitchen. Happy 2018!

      Reply
    6. Anita

      December 27, 2017 at 8:22 pm

      God bless your dear mother! My mother lived with me for 5 years before she passed at 96 1/2!! We still miss her so but she was the center of all our Thanksgving meals for many years along with my dad of course. He passed in1999, she in 2012. Your home is so cozy and comfortable looking!

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    7. phyllis

      December 27, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      God bless your mom; you are blessed; we miss ours. your family looks great and i love your decorations. did you buy or make your gingerbread people. love the gingerbread shelf sitters. have a great new year.

      Reply
    8. Jennifer

      December 27, 2017 at 5:45 pm

      Did you make that adorable marshmallow garland? If so, how did you do it??? Love it!

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      • Jane Windham

        December 27, 2017 at 6:49 pm

        Jennifer, I purchased both garlands at a local store (Taylor's Garden Center in Florence, SC) but I just found both on Amazon. I've updated the post to include both because they are just too cute!!!

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    9. Patti @ Pandora's Box

      December 27, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      Looks like you had a great holiday! Love your gingerbread men! So cute! I also like how you used your rolling pin to hold the dish towel, clever! Happy New Year!

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    10. Cookie Eddings

      December 27, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      Jane, Your pictures show how much fun & love were in your house on Christmas. Last Christmas was our last time with my 95 year old mother. She died suddenly from pneumonia last Jan. 26. We all missed her so very much this year; however, we had, like you, a most wonderful Christmas.
      i loved your pictures, thanks for sharing.

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    11. Jackie

      December 27, 2017 at 11:58 am

      Jane, thank you for sharing. I loved all the family photos- they are the main reason we work so hard to make our homes festive, cheerful, & full of Christmas Spirit!! You did it! Now enjoy!
      I will have to share a photo of some angels I have enjoyed making and sharing for a few Christmas seasons. 🙂

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    12. Dolly

      December 27, 2017 at 11:32 am

      Thank you for sharing this wonderful post with us.

      Reply
    13. Kathleen G

      December 27, 2017 at 11:23 am

      I love this post! The hugs of Granddaughters and Lucy with her new toy:). I'm happy you put out the gingerbread ornaments and decor, very cute! Yes, now between Christmas and New Years is a good time to reflect and enjoy the moments of what this Christmas brought you. Happy New Year!
      Kathleen in Az

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    14. Terri

      December 27, 2017 at 11:07 am

      Just beautiful ... all of the decor and family pics...... I too, can now sit back and just enjoy the glow of the Christmas lights on the tree ... no rush to take it down!! Peaceful... and bright !!!

      Reply
    15. Diane Manseau

      December 27, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Are your bubble lights new or from days gone by?

      Reply
    16. Mary McDonald

      December 27, 2017 at 10:15 am

      Love all you have done. Thanks for sharing with us. Happy New Year.

      Reply
    17. Sandy

      December 27, 2017 at 8:32 am

      It all looks fun and lovely. Your mother looks awesome for 95. My mother has longevity on her side, so we will see. She is 82 and in good shape.

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    18. Nancy Cox

      December 27, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Sweet memories with your precious family.

      Reply
    19. stella

      December 27, 2017 at 7:32 am

      Love the décor Merry Christmas before it get to late

      Reply
    20. Frances Batson

      December 27, 2017 at 7:31 am

      Your Lucy and her toy is precious. It is wonderful to have family with you at Christmas. The joy stays with you after they go back to their busy lives. Have a wonderful new year.

      Reply

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