Six years, 1100 posts, and Christmas, again

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I love my little blog.  I've been writing it for 6 years and just 4 more posts -- certainly by the end of this year -- until I hit 1100!  I have to dream up something exciting to celebrate, but it will be after-the-fact, in the new year. There's too much to do right now, right?
There's the Christmas countdown,,,
and bowls of vintage glass ornaments to get lost in...

and actual work, like gifts to wrap on a frosty morning!


I went a little nuts with my decorating this year...

 My favorite part is this truck full of Santa kitsch!



But I also did the vintage glass ornament sideboard...


 And got out my genuine Georgia Peachez wreath!

My tree, though droopy, is still splendid, especially at night!
More photos to come.  It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi! I'm here from Merry Kitschmas! I've been blogging a long time, too!

LOVE your ornaments in bowls. I buy a few vintage ones every year.

All your decor is splendid!
♥
December 19, 2014 at 10:03 AM
Tammy said…
So much Christmasy fun! What an amazing collection of vintage ornaments and Santas! I love the Georgia Peachez wreath--drool!
Merry Christmas, Laurie!
December 19, 2014 at 11:53 AM
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said…
It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year! I love your trunk full of fun Santa treasures and of course the beautiful vintage ornaments.
December 19, 2014 at 1:19 PM
Dreaming of Vintage said…
Hi Laurie! Love all of your Christmas decor! Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2014 at 2:49 PM
Curtains in My Tree said…

Hi laurie

congratulations on all your blogging over the years. I think I just found you a couple years ago.

My favorite is the trunk filled with your vintage Christmas items.

I will keep blogging till I get a boyfriend LOL and at my age that not's going to happen ! I have been by myself 8 years now. I started my blog for self entertainment and it's worked.

Merry Christmas
December 19, 2014 at 3:17 PM
Unknown said…
Beautiful!!!! Love what you did with the trunk, and all the Santas!
December 19, 2014 at 5:31 PM
Createology said…
How very glorious your Christmas decorations are! So many wonderful treasures and memories I see. Merry Christmas Blessings with Peace and Joy for all of 2015...
December 19, 2014 at 7:45 PM
Marrianna said…
These are just so wonderful! I love all your vintage Santas and your vintage ornaments. The wreath is fantastic! Congratulations on 6 years and 1100 posts. I always look forward to your posts and the photos you share. Thank you.

Merry Christmas,
Marrianna
December 20, 2014 at 5:42 AM
Sami said…
Beautiful wreath! You have some wonderful Christmas ornaments. I try to buy glass balls every year at the New Year's sales so that I can have a beautiful collection one day. They are just so pretty and special!
December 20, 2014 at 7:54 AM
Kathy said…
Laurie, your Christmas decorating is just stunning!!
December 20, 2014 at 9:55 AM
JoAnne said…
Love all your vignettes and décor Laurie! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! XO
December 20, 2014 at 12:58 PM
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