I don't have any pics to show because I'm a scrooge who doesn't decorate but I'd love to see how you've transformed your house!

Share your pics here!

I don't have any pics to show because I'm a scrooge who doesn't decorate but I'd love to see how you've transformed your house!

Share your pics here!



We aren't decorating this year either. We are going to my step-daughter's for Christmas so why bother with a tree?



Cat

We only put up a tree with a few lights on it this year. No money,not in the mood to decorate :-[

We only put up a tree with a few lights on it this year. No money,not in the mood to decorate :-[


Ditto, guess that why I'm compensating with Christmas specials on you tube. :-\\

I should have some pics of our Christmas lights outside our home later today or tonight. Lady Di and Jule's hung the ornaments & finished decorating our tree yesterday. I took some pics and will post those asap too.

We aren't decorating this year either. We are going to my step-daughter's for Christmas so why bother with a tree?



Cat



That's how I feel. My mom always sends me ornaments and one year a table top tree but I live alone what am I supposed to decorate for myself? I'd just have to get out all the decorations put them out and then take them down again a couple weeks later  ::)  that's a lot of work for no one else to enjoy.

I should have some pics of our Christmas lights outside our home later today or tonight. Lady Di and Jule's hung the ornaments & finished decorating our tree yesterday. I took some pics and will post those asap too.



cool, I will be living vicariously through you  ;D

Here's a picture of our Christmas tree this year:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v866/245/100/515069360/n515069360_949019_3070.jpg

Here's a picture of our Christmas tree this year:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v866/245/100/515069360/n515069360_949019_3070.jpg


that's a beautiful tree Erin. I like the ornaments and the way the lights make them sparkle.

that's a beautiful tree Erin. I like the ornaments and the way the lights make them sparkle.




thanks Q!! :) Most of those ornaments were my GREAT-grandmas...so they are very special to me. :)

Here's a picture of our Christmas tree this year:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v866/245/100/515069360/n515069360_949019_3070.jpg


Very nice Erin.

Very nice Erin.



thanks Karen!:)

well since I'm not decorating the apt here are some pics I took at work... my coworker did the decorating.. its not my taste but whatever.


front dispatch window
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/IMG_0020.jpg



staff access dispatch window
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/IMG_0017.jpg



dispatch
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/IMG_0011.jpg




squad room... where the officers write reports.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/IMG_0014.jpg




of course she forgot to account for our Jewish personnel  ::)


and started an argument with me over Kwanzaa >:(

and started an argument with me over Kwanzaa >:(



Did it go along the lines of, "Kwanzaa isn't a real holiday"? ::)

Our gimpy little tree.  We are poor and bought a tiny one, and yes, it is standing on our ottoman.  And yes, the stocking with the paw print on it is for the dog. :D  I'll take a picture of the wreath hanging on my door tomorrow.  It is awesome and colorful and I love it, but I think I'm taking down all the decorations on Friday since we won't be here for Christmas.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/DSC02692.jpg



http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/DSC02693.jpg

Did it go along the lines of, "Kwanzaa isn't a real holiday"? ::)

Our gimpy little tree.  We are poor and bought a tiny one, and yes, it is standing on our ottoman.  And yes, the stocking with the paw print on it is for the dog. :D  I'll take a picture of the wreath hanging on my door tomorrow.  It is awesome and colorful and I love it, but I think I'm taking down all the decorations on Friday since we won't be here for Christmas.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/DSC02692.jpg



http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/DSC02693.jpg








yeah it went just like that.... honestly almost anyone could make this comment to me and I wouldn't care... but she totally rubs me the wrong way... she could say the sky is blue and I would want to argue with her about it


aw I like the tree Jess.... its really cool in the dark pic it just looks like the lights are hanging there in mid air.

of course she forgot to account for our Jewish personnel  ::)


and started an argument with me over Kwanzaa >:(



She used blue which in one of the Channukah colours

and she used red which is one of the colours of Kwanzaa (which I'd never heard of till we moved here)

Here's a picture of our Christmas tree this year:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v866/245/100/515069360/n515069360_949019_3070.jpg
that's nice Erin.



well since I'm not decorating the apt here are some pics I took at work... my coworker did the decorating.. its not my taste but whatever.


front dispatch window
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/IMG_0020.jpg

staff access dispatch window
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/IMG_0017.jpg
dispatch
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/IMG_0011.jpg

squad room... where the officers write reports.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/IMG_0014.jpg

of course she forgot to account for our Jewish personnel  ::)

and started an argument with me over Kwanzaa >:(

the office looks better with the lights and the minature tree  :)

Our gimpy little tree.  We are poor and bought a tiny one, and yes, it is standing on our ottoman.  And yes, the stocking with the paw print on it is for the dog. :D  I'll take a picture of the wreath hanging on my door tomorrow.  It is awesome and colorful and I love it, but I think I'm taking down all the decorations on Friday since we won't be here for Christmas.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/DSC02692.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/DSC02693.jpg

your tree is cute and looks good with the lights  :) 

the lights I put up aren't hanging like icicles as they should. that's what I get for going cheap. Diane told suggested to me that we get better ones for next year but they still look nice when you drive up.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/Xmaslights2.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/Xmaslights.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/houselights.jpg

and the finished product!!!!!!!


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/GriswoldHouse2-1.jpg   
Clark Griswold's house                      ^    ;D

and here is our Christmas tree  prior to being decorated, the next pics will be with lights and ornaments

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/XmasTree.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/XmasTree2.jpg

She used blue which in one of the Channukah colours

and she used red which is one of the colours of Kwanzaa (which I'd never heard of till we moved here)



lol.... the blue ones are actually in honor of fallen police officers.  The blue light project was started a number of years ago and every year we put up blue lights like many other agencies across the US to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty....

Nice lights Mike... looks like a lot of work.... no wonder you threw your back out

I like your house too...


That tree is wider than your living room.... almost  ;D 


can't wait to see the finished product.

oh the funny part about the xmas decor..... she had the trainee put up the decorations... I don't think she's aware our trainee is Jewish.  ;D

Nice lights Mike... looks like a lot of work.... no wonder you threw your back out

I like your house too...


That tree is wider than your living room.... almost  ;D 


can't wait to see the finished product.



thanks, D & J always like to get a good sized tree, and I'm glad you like my pad. it's very cozy and comfy

Thanks for reminding me, there is usually two houses in my area that (previous years) have had lights and decorations on the outside, I see it I can take pictures of them.

Jess and Rice...your tree is adorable!


Mike...nice decorations..and lovely house, too! :)

Awesome decorations everyone! :)

So far I've put up the lights on the outside of the house.  I took a pic on my cellphone last night and just sent it to my home email - if it turned out ok I'll post it later this evening. Will try to get the inside done this week.

Here's a picture of our Christmas tree this year:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v866/245/100/515069360/n515069360_949019_3070.jpg


That's beautiful.  I love the green lights!

Beautiful tree, Erin.

Sorry your co-worker is a freak, snoz.

Jess, the little trees are usually the best.  I love Charlie Brown trees. ;D

Your house looks nice, Mike.  Big dang tree, though. :)

Our gimpy little tree.  We are poor and bought a tiny one, and yes, it is standing on our ottoman.  And yes, the stocking with the paw print on it is for the dog. :D  I'll take a picture of the wreath hanging on my door tomorrow.  It is awesome and colorful and I love it, but I think I'm taking down all the decorations on Friday since we won't be here for Christmas.


http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/DSC02693.jpg





I love it! 



the lights I put up aren't hanging like icicles as they should. that's what I get for going cheap. Diane told suggested to me that we get better ones for next year but they still look nice when you drive up.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/Xmaslights2.jpg




Looks great, Mike. 

We wanted to put lights on the outside of our house this year, but we realized that we don't have a ladder big enough!  We really didn't want to go out and buy one.  Maybe next year.



Snoz, what's up with your coworker?   ::)  Sounds like she needs a nice glass of Christmas shut the hell up.

here are some close-ups of some of my christmas ornaments.

this is a vintage elf...I have a small collection of them, but am always looking for more!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008018.jpg

Another vintage elf
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008021.jpg

One of my great grandma's ornaments
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008025.jpg


Another ornaments of my great grandmas
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008028.jpg

and another
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008024.jpg

a cherub ornament
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008022.jpg

a lovely angel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008027.jpg

a little vintage toy drummer ornament
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008026.jpg

here are some close-ups of some of my christmas ornaments.

this is a vintage elf...I have a small collection of them, but am always looking for more!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008018.jpg

Another vintage elf
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008021.jpg

One of my great grandma's ornaments
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008025.jpg


Another ornaments of my great grandmas
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008028.jpg

and another
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008024.jpg

a cherub ornament
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008022.jpg

a lovely angel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008027.jpg

a little vintage toy drummer ornament
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008026.jpg





Oh wow Erin - those are gorgeous.  I LOVE the old ornaments.  My grandma has several elves that are in the same style as those.  They are too cool. 

Oh wow Erin - those are gorgeous.  I LOVE the old ornaments.  My grandma has several elves that are in the same style as those.  They are too cool. 


thanks Ash! Yes..they mean a lot to me. A lot of them belonged to my great grandma (whom I never got to even meet...she passed away the year I was born). I LOVE antiques of any kind..so I welcomed them with open arms, that's for sure! :)

I love it! 


Looks great, Mike. 

We wanted to put lights on the outside of our house this year, but we realized that we don't have a ladder big enough!  We really didn't want to go out and buy one.  Maybe next year.



Snoz, what's up with your coworker?   ::)  Sounds like she needs a nice glass of Christmas shut the hell up.



;D


more like a keg of it!  Know where I can get some!

sometimes its my fault too I have to say... once she brought cups to a department meeting and she got these animal cups because she thought they were cute.... I have a problem with 3 letters appearing repeatedly in the same phrase....I feel like people are totally ignorant if they do it on purpose or they do it on purpose because they intend to offend... now I reallize this is totally petty on my part but it really does bug me...

so any way she brought in Krazy Kritter Kups. I went off.... 

That's how I feel. My mom always sends me ornaments and one year a table top tree but I live alone what am I supposed to decorate for myself? I'd just have to get out all the decorations put them out and then take them down again a couple weeks later  ::)  that's a lot of work for no one else to enjoy.





The funny thing is, I used to decorate every year when I lived alone. But with Carlos, we may get a tree every so many years-depending if we are going to be home or not. I think I am going to put in a request to have Christmas here next year.

I think it was the first year Carlos & I spent together (I don't know if I was living with him or not-I don't think so), he went out into the woods and cut down a small tree that was along the road. It looked like a Charlie Brown tree with very few and sparse branches.  :D ;D ;D The funny thing was, the back didn't have any branches which was good-it could be put up against the windows. I wish I had a photo of it to show everyone. It was pretty funny.


Cat

The funny thing is, I used to decorate every year when I lived alone. But with Carlos, we may get a tree every so many years-depending if we are going to be home or not. I think I am going to put in a request to have Christmas here next year.

I think it was the first year Carlos & I spent together (I don't know if I was living with him or not-I don't think so), he went out into the woods and cut down a small tree that was along the road. It looked like a Charlie Brown tree with very few and sparse branches.  :D ;D ;D The funny thing was, the back didn't have any branches which was good-it could be put up against the windows. I wish I had a photo of it to show everyone. It was pretty funny.


Cat



maybe I'm just a scrooge.  ;D

Here are some of my snowmen! You may have gathered I collect them.  ;D

Here is the snowman express  and my snowman nativity set.

Here are some of my snowmen! You may have gathered I collect them.  ;D


I like them... when the snowmen are put away do the rest of the monkeys come out to play?

And just to keep Himself happy a glass beer ornament!

I like them... when the snowmen are put away do the rest of the monkeys come out to play?


Actually those surfaces are usually pretty clear which is amazing for me!  ;D

those are great!  are you familiar with the Calvin and Hobbes snowmen creations?

those are great!  are you familiar with the Calvin and Hobbes snowmen creations?
Yeah, someone emailed me some last year. Fantastic.  ;D

Jess and Rice...your tree is adorable!


Mike...nice decorations..and lovely house, too! :)
why thank you Erin  :)



Your house looks nice, Mike.  Big dang tree, though. :)
thanks Dagny



Looks great, Mike. 

We wanted to put lights on the outside of our house this year, but we realized that we don't have a ladder big enough!  We really didn't want to go out and buy one.  Maybe next year.

thanks a bunch Ash, I had to borrow a extendable ladder from my friend.

Here are some of my snowmen! You may have gathered I collect them.  ;D
cute snowmen collection Gis  :)

the lights I put up aren't hanging like icicles as they should. that's what I get for going cheap. Diane told suggested to me that we get better ones for next year but they still look nice when you drive up.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/Xmaslights2.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/Xmaslights.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/houselights.jpg

and the finished product!!!!!!!


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/GriswoldHouse2-1.jpg     
Clark Griswold's house                       ^     ;D


I like those.  Next year perhaps you should do the lights that blink to music.  Yeah know, out do the Griswalds. :D

Jessica, Erin you have such pretty trees.

Snoz, they forgot about Winter Solistice too.

Jessica, Erin you have such pretty trees.

Snoz, they forgot about Winter Solistice too.


Yeah!  >:(    ;)

Here are some of my snowmen! You may have gathered I collect them.  ;D


I collect snowmen too.  I knew Gis and I were kindred spirits.

http://i37.tinypic.com/nlvtlk.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/33bmvsl.jpg

And our tree:


http://i33.tinypic.com/qqd00o.jpg

really cool collection Ash...  I like that shelf too.... so what sits there when the snowmen are gone? or do you keep the snowmen out all year long?


Oh and I love the tree!

Gorgeous tree, Ash.

really cool collection Ash...  I like that shelf too.... so what sits there when the snowmen are gone? or do you keep the snowmen out all year long?


Oh and I love the tree!


I have some angels and some pigs that sit there.  I collect pigs too, and the angels were given to me as gifts.

Thanks for the nice comments!


Gorgeous tree, Ash.


Thanks!  :)

I have some angels and some pigs that sit there.  I collect pigs too, and the angels were given to me as gifts.

Thanks for the nice comments!

Thanks!   :)



after the holidays I'd love to see your pig (and angel) collection... mostly I just want to see the pigs  ;D

oh a little off topic but its my topic so who cares  :D



a friend of my mom's got a hippo once for some reason and people saw it and thought she collected hippos. 

Suddenly every time there was an occasion for a gift she rec'd a hippo.

not only did she not collect hippos but, she was on the large side so she was actually offended every time someone gave her one

True story....  ;D

I collect snowmen too.  I knew Gis and I were kindred spirits.

http://i37.tinypic.com/nlvtlk.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/33bmvsl.jpg

And our tree:


http://i33.tinypic.com/qqd00o.jpg



No fireplace is complete without a Packers stocking.  Lovely tree and collection. :)

Great snowmen Ash.  ;)


I love your tree, I haven't finished ours yet, I put about 6 decs on it and ran out of steam. Maybe tonight.....

Great snowmen Ash.  ;)


I love your tree, I haven't finished ours yet, I put about 6 decs on it and ran out of steam. Maybe tonight.....


Well I'm glad you got the beer bottle on there.  That one is very important!  ;D





oh a little off topic but its my topic so who cares  :D



a friend of my mom's got a hippo once for some reason and people saw it and thought she collected hippos. 

Suddenly every time there was an occasion for a gift she rec'd a hippo.

not only did she not collect hippos but, she was on the large side so she was actually offended every time someone gave her one

True story....  ;D







My mother in law bought us some salt and pepper shakers that she thought were two kissing pigs but turned out to be two kissing hippos.  We keep them out anyway - they're really cute.

This is the ugliest house in Santa Barbara. If you click the pic you should be directed to a slide show.  I hope to add night pics later this week.



http://s198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Ugly%20Xmas/th_DSC00394.jpg

This is the ugliest house in Santa Barbara. If you click the pic you should be directed to a slide show.  I hope to add night pics later this week.



http://s198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Ugly%20Xmas/th_DSC00394.jpg


Gads too much and way too tacky. :P

Gads too much and way too tacky. :P



every year this house gets worse and worse... I really hope they do it on purpose... like that episode of Roseanne... and not because they think it actually looks good.  :o

every year this house gets worse and worse... I really hope they do it on purpose... like that episode of Roseanne... and not because they think it actually looks good.  :o


What are they going for?  Greatest eye sore.

What are they going for?  Greatest eye sore.


I've never seen them but I'd be too embarrassed to ask... just in case they think it's awesome or something.

One thing I can't understand is why people who live in warm climates have to use snowmen as holiday decorations. I have seen this in California AND in (believe it or not) Puerto Rico. It is just soooo wrong!!!



Cat

One thing I can't understand is why people who live in warm climates have to use snowmen as holiday decorations. I have seen this in California AND in (believe it or not) Puerto Rico. It is just soooo wrong!!!



Cat


yeah they don't exactly blend well with the green grass do they... although Snow man under a palm tree... now that's just funny!

Here are two pics my friend uploaded to facebook...

I like the second one best!

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/n1404292656_30163768_9225.jpg



http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/n1404292656_30158906_4858.jpg

Here are two pics my friend uploaded to facebook...

I like the second one best!

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/n1404292656_30163768_9225.jpg



http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/n1404292656_30158906_4858.jpg






Looky what he can do?  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Here are two pics my friend uploaded to facebook...

I like the second one best!

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/n1404292656_30163768_9225.jpg



http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/n1404292656_30158906_4858.jpg





Bumbles!!!  That is just too cool. ;D

A house near me, nothing as grand as above.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/XmasHouse.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/XmasHouse2.jpg

A house near me, nothing as grand as above.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/XmasHouse.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/XmasHouse2.jpg



The top photo looks like Santa has hung himself from the roof.  :-\\

Oh, I guess there is a latter that lights up but it is hard to see in the daytime.



Cat

The top photo looks like Santa has hung himself from the roof.  :-\\

Oh, I guess there is a latter that lights up but it is hard to see in the daytime.



Cat
It is Santa Claus climbing a rope to scale the roof, but it only be the recession.

I rarely go at night, but I see what I can do.

The top photo looks like Santa has hung himself from the roof.  :-\\

Oh, I guess there is a latter that lights up but it is hard to see in the daytime.



Cat



;D  Suicidal Santa! now there's a Christmas you won't forget.

I've never seen them but I'd be too embarrassed to ask... just in case they think it's awesome or something.





The lit palm trees on the roof are a nice Californ-y touch.  ;D

Lord it exhausts me just looking at those pictures.  I can't imagine putting all that stuff up (and then taking it down.)

I can't even find the energy to put my measly tree up this year. 

well..I guess this would work in this thread...


This is a Christmas tree and V and I decorated for his classroom. His teacher gave everyone a blank paper tree...and everyone was to decorate it and be creative...so we got out the glue gun and beads and other fun stuff...and made it all festive looking!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008029.jpg

Here is Vaughn's gingerbread house that he made the other day at school. I volunteered that day and helped his fellow students with the decorating. I was the official "icing" lady! It was a lot of fun!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008030.jpg

well..I guess this would work in this thread...


This is a Christmas tree and V and I decorated for his classroom. His teacher gave everyone a blank paper tree...and everyone was to decorate it and be creative...so we got out the glue gun and beads and other fun stuff...and made it all festive looking!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008029.jpg

Here is Vaughn's gingerbread house that he made the other day at school. I volunteered that day and helped his fellow students with the decorating. I was the official "icing" lady! It was a lot of fun!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008030.jpg


You guys did a great job on the tree.  I love the penguins and the snowflakes!

And that gingerbread house - man, I used to LOVE to make those.  That one is great.  It looks like you had a blast.  :)

well..I guess this would work in this thread...


This is a Christmas tree and V and I decorated for his classroom. His teacher gave everyone a blank paper tree...and everyone was to decorate it and be creative...so we got out the glue gun and beads and other fun stuff...and made it all festive looking!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008029.jpg

Here is Vaughn's gingerbread house that he made the other day at school. I volunteered that day and helped his fellow students with the decorating. I was the official "icing" lady! It was a lot of fun!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008030.jpg


Vaughn makes a better gingerbread house than I do. :-[ 

that tree is great. Very festive...and the gingerbread house looks tasty too.

Love it when Christmas comes to town! Ash your tree is gorgeous, as is everyone elses. Badfinger - can't wait to see that huge thing decorated!

Here's a new ornament I bought for this year. I always liked the gingerbread theme.

That is a great ornament, robby.  :)

Love it when Christmas comes to town! Ash your tree is gorgeous, as is everyone elses. Badfinger - can't wait to see that huge thing decorated!

Here's a new ornament I bought for this year. I always liked the gingerbread theme.



Oh, that's a neat ornament.  I love gingerbread houses too. :)

I like those.  Next year perhaps you should do the lights that blink to music.  Yeah know, out do the Griswalds. :D
thanks Kathie. Julie says we have "clumpy lights" that don't hang right  ::)  I'll do better next year but it won't outdo Clark Griswald. plus my back  :o 


I collect snowmen too.  I knew Gis and I were kindred spirits.

http://i37.tinypic.com/nlvtlk.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/33bmvsl.jpg

And our tree:


http://i33.tinypic.com/qqd00o.jpg

wow! lots of snow people. those are cute displays and a pretty tree Ash


well..I guess this would work in this thread...


This is a Christmas tree and V and I decorated for his classroom. His teacher gave everyone a blank paper tree...and everyone was to decorate it and be creative...so we got out the glue gun and beads and other fun stuff...and made it all festive looking!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008029.jpg

Here is Vaughn's gingerbread house that he made the other day at school. I volunteered that day and helped his fellow students with the decorating. I was the official "icing" lady! It was a lot of fun!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/rapunzel_1689/December2008030.jpg
those are cute Erin and i like your official title of Icing lady  ;D 


Love it when Christmas comes to town! Ash your tree is gorgeous, as is everyone elses. Badfinger - can't wait to see that huge thing decorated!

Here's a new ornament I bought for this year. I always liked the gingerbread theme.

that's a cool decoration robby. as for our tree, I may post some pics later tonight

thanks guys!! Yes...we did have a blast! :)

thanks Kathie. Julie says we have "clumpy lights" that don't hang right  ::)  I'll do better next year but it won't outdo Clark Griswald. plus my back  :o 



remember to stretch next year before hanging the lights.

okay here is the updated photo album of the ugliest house in  Santa Barbara


http://s198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Ugly%20Xmas/th_DSC00434.jpg

click the pic and it will play all the photos for you.




Hey Mike- can you imagine the pain that guys gonna be in when he has to take all that crap down?   ;D

remember to stretch next year before hanging the lights.


thank you, yes i will do the Jane Fonda geriatric warm up next year  ::)



okay here is the updated photo album of the ugliest house in  Santa Barbara


http://s198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Ugly%20Xmas/th_DSC00434.jpg

click the pic and it will play all the photos for you.




Hey Mike- can you imagine the pain that guys gonna be in when he has to take all that crap down?   ;D
it's probably amazing to little kids.  where do they store all that stuff?  :o

Here's our Nutcracker collection:  http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/Nutcrackers.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/NutcrackersLeft.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/NutcrackersRight.jpg

and we also have a few snowpeople http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/snowpeople.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/xmastree083.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/xmastree08.jpg
here's our tree. no tinsel this year & it seems like there are less ornaments than usual  ???  I'll try to get a night pic with the lights & star lit up.

Snoz I love that house... c'mon it's only once a year!  ;)

here's our tree. no tinsel this year & it seems like there are less ornaments than usual  ???  I'll try to get a night pic with the lights & star lit up.


I always say less is more when it comes to Christmas trees. A few choice decorations, some lights and you're good to go. The nutcrackers are nice - though their faces always scare me a little.  :D

Snoz, that house looks better at night...you can't see all the crap. ;D


Your tree is gorgeous, Mike. :)

okay here is the updated photo album of the ugliest house in  Santa Barbara


http://s198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Ugly%20Xmas/th_DSC00434.jpg

click the pic and it will play all the photos for you.




Hey Mike- can you imagine the pain that guys gonna be in when he has to take all that crap down?   ;D


That house is not only ugly but tacky as all get out.  8-P

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/xmastree083.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/xmastree08.jpg
here's our tree. no tinsel this year & it seems like there are less ornaments than usual  ???  I'll try to get a night pic with the lights & star lit up.


That's such a pretty tree.  Actually it's perfect. :)

Love it when Christmas comes to town! Ash your tree is gorgeous, as is everyone elses. Badfinger - can't wait to see that huge thing decorated!

Here's a new ornament I bought for this year. I always liked the gingerbread theme.



Oh, that's such a cute ornament!  I love it!

And thanks!  :)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/xmastree083.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/xmastree08.jpg
here's our tree. no tinsel this year & it seems like there are less ornaments than usual  ???  I'll try to get a night pic with the lights & star lit up.


Mike, everything looks great.  I love the tinsel.  I can never quite work it out - that's why I just throw icecicles everywhere.  Yours looks perfect though!

Noooo, don't take em down yet... :\'(

Well, I just want to say you've got a nice tree there. We just got our tree last night and it was $10! Cheapest Christmas tree in town! It was so cheap they didn't even want to keep it in the lot, so they stuck it out near the gas station where they had light up fake trees. Poor thing, how could we resist not getting it when it was shunned from the rest of the trees :0(

I have it all decorated and we've got it in a pot and it's well love :0)  :)

Oh, and I am loving the smell! :0)


Did it go along the lines of, "Kwanzaa isn't a real holiday"? ::)

Our gimpy little tree.  We are poor and bought a tiny one, and yes, it is standing on our ottoman.  And yes, the stocking with the paw print on it is for the dog. :D  I'll take a picture of the wreath hanging on my door tomorrow.  It is awesome and colorful and I love it, but I think I'm taking down all the decorations on Friday since we won't be here for Christmas.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/DSC02692.jpg



http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/Nerdprincess1980/DSC02693.jpg

Mike...your tree and decorations look great!! :)

That house is not only ugly but tacky as all get out.  8-P



whew.... for a minute there I thought it was just me!



I'll say one thing for that house..... Santa can't possibly miss it!

Noooo, don't take em down yet... :\'(

Well, I just want to say you've got a nice tree there. We just got our tree last night and it was $10! Cheapest Christmas tree in town! It was so cheap they didn't even want to keep it in the lot, so they stuck it out near the gas station where they had light up fake trees. Poor thing, how could we resist not getting it when it was shunned from the rest of the trees :0(

I have it all decorated and we've got it in a pot and it's well love :0)  :)

Oh, and I am loving the smell! :0)




well I'm dying to see a picture of this tree...can you hook me up?

I didn't forget you mike...I just saved the best for last  ;)


that tree is gorgeous!!! I cannot wait to see it all lit up!

Snoz I love that house... c'mon it's only once a year!  ;)

I always say less is more when it comes to Christmas trees. A few choice decorations, some lights and you're good to go. The nutcrackers are nice - though their faces always scare me a little.  :D


thank robby. I like seeing the green branches, and not overdoing it with ornaments. Lighted pics will be next...  ::)  some nutcrackers are cute, but mostly they're a bit stern looking  ;D  I like the traditional ones.



Your tree is gorgeous, Mike. :)
thanks Dagny. we love it  :)


That's such a pretty tree.  Actually it's perfect. :)
thank you Kathie, it's just about the nicest one we've ever had. we are very pleased with it  :)


Mike, everything looks great.  I love the tinsel.  I can never quite work it out - that's why I just throw icecicles everywhere.  Yours looks perfect though!
thanks Ash, Lady Di & Julie get all the credit for tre decoration. I just carried it in and put in in the stand  ::)


Mike...your tree and decorations look great!! :)
thanks a lot Erin   :)




I didn't forget you mike...I just saved the best for last  ;)

that tree is gorgeous!!! I cannot wait to see it all lit up!

thanks a bunch Q. that's so nice of you.  :)  I am just waiting for Julie to send me the pics of the tree lit up, then I will post them.

Well, here you go! First off, here's some other decor around my house:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/ChristmasHouse.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/ChristmasGirl.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/ChristmasAntlers.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/Ornament.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/FrontEntrance.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/ChristmasTree_Small.jpg

Will this be satisfying enough??  ;D



well I'm dying to see a picture of this tree...can you hook me up?

I echo Snoz (or is there another name you go by???  :D ) Beautiful tree! And, it's not even that far from me, like less that 30 miles away!  ;D



I didn't forget you mike...I just saved the best for last  ;)


that tree is gorgeous!!! I cannot wait to see it all lit up!

I echo Snoz (or is there another name you go by???  :D ) Beautiful tree! And, it's not even that far from me, like less that 30 miles away!  ;D




you can also call me Q


I love your pics! 


especially this one


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/ChristmasHouse.jpg

Thank you a bunch. I wanted to take the first few pictures in more ambient lighting, but didn't have time. I will try to get more angles in, too. I love taking pics of Holiday decor! And, oh, I will call you Q from now on :0)



you can also call me Q


I love your pics! 


especially this one

you can also call me Q





You can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay or you can call me...



Sorry. Couldn't resist.  :D :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

You can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay or you can call me...



Sorry. Couldn't resist.  :D :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


that's okay I almost did that too!  ;D

that's okay I almost did that too!  ;D



I figured you would get the reference. Uh oh, we are highjacking another thread.  :-\\



Cat

I figured you would get the reference. Uh oh, we are highjacking another thread.  :-\\



Cat


its my thread... all jackers welcome!

its my thread... all jackers welcome!



Well, Jacks was here earlier. I don't know where Red Ant is.  ;) :D :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Krissy...your holiday decorations are quite lovely! :)

Krissy...your holiday decorations are quite lovely! :)


Thank you much, and so are yours. I am still trying to play catch up on the photo comments, but I love what you've got going :0) :)

Thank you much, and so are yours. I am still trying to play catch up on the photo comments, but I love what you've got going :0) :)


awww...thank you! :)

awww...thank you! :)


You're welcome!  :)

Well, here you go! First off, here's some other decor around my house:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/ChristmasHouse.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/ChristmasGirl.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/ChristmasAntlers.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/Ornament.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/FrontEntrance.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/ultraviolet521/ChristmasTree_Small.jpg

Will this be satisfying enough??  ;D

oh wow Krissy, you got all kinds of cool Christmas'y things and a cute tree. thanks for the close-ups

Everyone has such beautiful pics and decorations.
We have put up our outside lights, and I have done the windows inside. The tree is also up, so here is a pic of it:
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x108/tmhaley32/IMG_1906.jpg

And the pic of the pj's and Grumpy Bear t-shirt my baby sister bought for me. Simone wanted in the pic too - then she went to sleep! ;D
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x108/tmhaley32/IMG_1986.jpg

Gah - I take such horrible pictures. Oh well. 8)

no that's a great pic!  and I love the tree!

Everyone has such beautiful pics and decorations.
We have put up our outside lights, and I have done the windows inside. The tree is also up, so here is a pic of it:
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x108/tmhaley32/IMG_1906.jpg

And the pic of the pj's and Grumpy Bear t-shirt my baby sister bought for me. Simone wanted in the pic too - then she went to sleep! ;D
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x108/tmhaley32/IMG_1986.jpg

Gah - I take such horrible pictures. Oh well. 8)



Great photos.



Cat

Gorgeous tree, Tam.

Great photos.



Cat


Gorgeous tree, Tam.


Thanks Ladies!
It's pretty basic but I like to keep things simple. 8)

no that's a great pic!  and I love the tree!


Thanks for pointing it out to me Tq!
I didn't see your post - so thank you very much for your comment!!! 8)

Everyone has such beautiful pics and decorations.
We have put up our outside lights, and I have done the windows inside. The tree is also up, so here is a pic of it:
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x108/tmhaley32/IMG_1906.jpg

And the pic of the pj's and Grumpy Bear t-shirt my baby sister bought for me. Simone wanted in the pic too - then she went to sleep! ;D
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x108/tmhaley32/IMG_1986.jpg

Gah - I take such horrible pictures. Oh well. 8)
that's a nice tree Tam and it's a big one,  and your outfit is cute too.  :)

Oh fold-up tree
Oh fold-up tree

that's a nice tree Tam and it's a big one,  and your outfit is cute too.  :)


Thanks Mike. 8)

Oh fold-up tree
Oh fold-up tree




Very cool !!! 8)

yeah, but it looses a lot of meaning when you are told your job is to put it up and it seems like no one else really cares.  I know mom had shopping to do.

Oh fold-up tree
Oh fold-up tree


sounds like a Parody in the making.  it's cute  8)

Lights & Star on our tree http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/badfingermike/LitxmasTree2.jpg

I like it lit up to!


now take one in the dark  :)

I like it lit up to!


now take one in the dark  :)
thanks and one in the dark..hmmm, that's good idea  :)    http://bestsmileys.com/christmas3/8.gif

sounds like a Parody in the making. 



Could be, but I don't know what I'd do with it right now so it will have to go in my idea journal.  I have 27 ideas I'd like to make happen and I always seem to be getting more ideas.  

Could be, but I don't know what I'd do with it right now so it will have to go in my idea journal.  I have 27 ideas I'd like to make happen and I always seem to be getting more ideas.  
having that journal is a good idea

having that journal is a good idea


I seem to be a constant thinker and have to do something with my ideas.  There are lots of times I am somewhere in a thread here and it will take me half an hour just to make a post because I'm constantly thinking.  When I asked BAD about recording he told me he never got so many questions at once. 

So Christmas is over and the new year is almost here.... I almost forgot.

Here's what my mom's house looked like....

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Inthe00s/DSC00464-1.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Inthe00s/DSC00469.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Inthe00s/DSC00474.jpg

So Christmas is over and the new year is almost here.... I almost forgot.

Here's what my mom's house looked like....

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Inthe00s/DSC00464-1.jpg

pretty tree in the window Q

I love it, Q.  Your mom did a beautiful job.

I love it, Q.  Your mom did a beautiful job.


thanks... did you see the pics I posted for you the how ya doing Dec. thread?  ;)

yes you did  ;D

I did, they were adorable.

Very sophisticated :0)


So Christmas is over and the new year is almost here.... I almost forgot.

Here's what my mom's house looked like....

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Inthe00s/DSC00464-1.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Inthe00s/DSC00469.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/snozberries44/Inthe00s/DSC00474.jpg

Snoz your mum has great taste. Minimalistic and classy. Looks like a great house too!

Great pics, Snoz.


How about a little artsy photo of decorations?


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3152054580_73b240edb9.jpg?v=0



Cat

thanks everyone!


Snoz your mum has great taste. Minimalistic and classy. Looks like a great house too!



yeah she's a less is more kind of person. When I was a kid it was all colored lights and cartoony ornaments but once I moved out it was her tree her way  ;D





Very sophisticated :0)



thanks I showed my mom all the pics here- and no offense to anyone else- for she liked them all but she liked the pic of your little house and the lighted gate the best.  ;)





How about a little artsy photo of decorations?


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3152054580_73b240edb9.jpg?v=0



Cat




I love it!!!!