Holiday Visits And Christmas Tree Decorating

We got a little bit of a late start getting our Christmas tree this year...but at last on Sunday we made it out to our favorite tree lot and cut our petite Noble Fir.  My hubby with a small bit of prodding had it up in no time...and (I laugh at this) after I started putting the lights on myself got into the spirit and finished them for me...This is our ritual every year...and after 23 Christmas's together it never changes.  My lights are on...crystal garlands strung and the vintage and antique ornaments are just starting to go on. 

My Sister-in-law Jodie has a divine collection of Christmas trees.  She starts bringing them out right after Thanksgiving.  Every nook and cranny is Christmasized.  Tiny lights twinkle...mercury glass glows.  Tinsel trees, feather trees, large trees, small trees,  glass trees, paper trees....(Oh..and shoe trees)   It is a wonderland.  These pictures are just a few...I am hoping to take more pictures on our next visit soon (I am also so very  lucky we live pretty close together)

Tomorrow is baking day...my husband is home on vacation...so I am going to put him to work as a baking elf.....Sweet dreams everyone

Freebie Merry Christmas To You and Yours Post Card 1918 Free Image

Another lovely from my collection...I hope you enjoy!! Think the back on this one is very pretty too!

Freebie A Joyous Christmas Post Card 1916 Antique Free Images

From Christmas 1916 a delightful antique post card for you.  Enjoy!!  (This is one of my favorites in my collection)

Freebie Merry Christmas Antique Post Card Free Image

A really lovely vintage post card from my personal collection.  Some great elements in this one.  Enjoy

Freebie Thanksgiving Greetings Post Card 1919 Free Image

It amazes me that every time I go through my stack of antique post cards I find a new one that I have overlooked.  This is a beautiful tom turkey.  The medalion is one of a kind.  The angel cook is very cute too (and kind of strange don't you think?)  I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. 

Freebie Thanksgiving PostCard 1921

Beautiful antique Thanksgiving postcard from 1921 (well almost antique)calling it vintage seems

a little disrespectful since it is so old) It was printed crooked so I am sorry for the tilt.  Enjoy