I made this Christmas couscous for the magazine, so it doesn’t count, as it was made in early November, but it’s Christmassy and everything. The presents in the background are actually empty jewellery boxes. Erm, I spoiled it for you, didn’t I.
Christmas for me starts tomorrow. We are setting up the tree and I have invited some friends to help us, because this year we have a bigger tree, and as always there is my son’s tree too, which is a big enough tree in its own right. I had decided not to buy many new ornaments this year, because I got the new tree exactly for that reason: The old one wasn’t big enough for all the ornaments and baubles. In fact it looked like an old lady with lots of make up on. So it’s good that I was given some nice new ornaments, two in the mail and one that was brought to me by Stephanie. Drum roll please, to introduce you:
Frog Angel (Stephanie)
Hello Christmas Kitty (Connie)
I am going to cook something Christmassy too, and I hope people are going to bring some port wine, just like last year. Won’t you people? Photos of the biggest tree on my street, tomorrow night. Don’t forget the port.
November 30th, 2006 at 7:49 am
What wonderful ornaments! I’ll be posting a Christmas post too, very soon…I don’t ‘do’ Christmas directly (being not Christian and all), but the trappings of the holiday are wonderful to look at.
November 30th, 2006 at 8:27 am
What fun!
I would crash your tree party if I were a wee bit closer.
We are starting to decroate as well and have all kinds of Christmassy events coming up.
I love this time of year.
xo
Cathy
November 30th, 2006 at 9:34 am
how fun! americans are so boring. we dont really invite friends to help trim the tree because we are finicky and like it “just so”..
have a good time
November 30th, 2006 at 9:35 am
Great Ornaments! The Christmas Tree party marks the start of “the most wonderful time, of the year.”
November 30th, 2006 at 10:02 am
That dish looks so yummy!!! Have fun starting Christmas!! And have a good weekend!
November 30th, 2006 at 10:14 am
i love the ornaments and the pics from last year. i want hair like your were having a great time.
November 30th, 2006 at 11:27 am
I am still trying to decide about a tree, and some lovely friends have offered to come over and help trim it with me, should I get around to it. Wish blogfriends could come too!
November 30th, 2006 at 11:34 am
Oh they look so cute
You just gave me an enormous…yearning of the time when I made the Christmas tree with my GranMa and it looked exactly like an old lady with too much ornaments and make-up
I have plenty of bottles of port at home, no-one drinks them. When you come to visit we’ll have some
November 30th, 2006 at 12:01 pm
That frog looks like a darn good fishing lure!
I hope is well in your world … or on it’s was to being well.
Peace
November 30th, 2006 at 12:02 pm
I love the ornaments -
and your sons forced cutie pie
smile!!
I think your sister puts
neem oill in her hair.
November 30th, 2006 at 4:20 pm
And I thought my mother had the biggest tree on the street…! Then again, she has 3.
Port duly placed in handbag so as not to forget!
x
November 30th, 2006 at 4:59 pm
That sounds like a great exchange. YOur very lucky.
November 30th, 2006 at 5:05 pm
Oh my God, Plaid! I LOVE PLAID! ^_^
November 30th, 2006 at 6:34 pm
What gorgeous ornaments. I’m looking forward to putting up Christmas in and around my house .. now all I have to do is find some time !!!
It’s great to hear you sounding so much happier again, Chloe.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Take care, hugs, Meow
November 30th, 2006 at 8:17 pm
You look happier, I hope you stay that way
December 1st, 2006 at 2:00 am
the frog reminds me of the wind in the willows series. awesome.
December 1st, 2006 at 5:29 am
I am so happy that the ornament has found such a good spot on the tree. Hope you enjoyed the pin as well. I think of you every time I see Hello Kitty.
Hugs,
Connie
December 1st, 2006 at 8:29 am
Finally, something that actually gets me in the Christmas spirit. I mean, the REAL spirit, not the stressful, spend crazy spirit.
December 1st, 2006 at 9:15 am
It is good to know you are cheered by the “presence” of so many real and virtual friends. I’d like to say I am glad to have found you and to have shared our stories.
Sawabona!
December 1st, 2006 at 10:32 am
Well, as it is now tomorrow, so to speak…merrrrry chriiistmaaaassss!
December 1st, 2006 at 12:01 pm
A frog angel.
I like it. I like it alot.
Can a frog be granted sainthood?
Steve~
December 1st, 2006 at 6:36 pm
You are such a delight! I always look forward to your pictures & thoughts. Wishin’ you the best during the early holiday season. Take care. Keep warm!
Muah*****************
December 4th, 2006 at 1:43 pm
I love decorating the tree. I don’t get to this year. I don’t have one here, and as we are going to my sister’s in Seattle, my mother won’t put one up at their place(she hates decorating… too messy.
Wish I could come trim your tree with you, and drink some port as well. I don’t think I’ve ever had port.
December 4th, 2006 at 5:55 pm
This year we are sticking a tentative toe into the turbulent waters of fake Xmas trees. My wife thinks the tree in better off in the ground than our living room. Perhaps.
December 4th, 2006 at 7:09 pm
Those are so cute! Your coucous almost looks like chicken. Mmmmmm. Re: post below HEY! Don’t ever think you’re worthless or you’ll have it from me. Your pictures are great, your writing is great and you’re great so shut up and keep doing it!
I’m just getting in the mood myself. It’s so fantastic to feel Christmassy.
December 5th, 2006 at 3:55 am
hey chloe, the couscous looks delicious
In which magazine can I find the recipe? or will you post it in the other blog sometime? xxx
December 5th, 2006 at 7:12 pm
No classical ornaments!?
December 5th, 2006 at 8:03 pm
BLOG PATROL!! miss you little love!
December 9th, 2006 at 1:01 pm
of all the christmas ornaments i loved the christmas kitty the most, it looks so cute, i wish i cud own one like that too :(….hmm loads of christmas prep sweetie, i see……good ….have a good time srucing up the christmas environment with all those pretty christmas ornaments