The ornaments are still missing, but I have a gut feeling that they remain in the storage area of my old building. I plan to stop there the next time I’m in New York. I asked my ex to go over there for me as he still lives in the area, but he didn’t agree, which has kept me sad over the weekend. But I won’t stay sad for long.
I borrowed a faux tree from my sister. Years ago a real tree nearly sent me to the hospital with an allergy-induced asthma attack, so I haven’t had a real tree since. Actually, I don’t think I’ve had a tree since; I’ve done a lot of creative decorating in the past years. I don’t really like the look of this tree, and after Christmas I may go on the hunt for a spectacularly kitschy white or silver tinsel tree. I’d rather that than pretend a real pine. So the tree is up, but I haven’t had the spirit to decorate it. Tomorrow Neal will pull down his decorations from the attic, and with only a week to go, we will turn our little home into a winter wonderland.
As far as the Christmas crafting goes, I have two sewing projects, a top secret hat project, and a pair of mittens. If the mittens don’t get done, I’m not going to worry about it at all. I have another little project to be mailed out right after Christmas (Fetching), but that’s a quickie.
The day after Christmas, Neal, my older sister, her kids, and I will take a short road trip here to scout the gardens for our ceremony. We’re pretty well decided on a date (if the garden of our choice is available). We want to have our party on a different day, still to be decided. I feel like the vision is starting to gain some clarity.
I’ve been hard at work on some useful goodies for The Organized Elf. I’m still looking for a creative and kind soul to help me make a banner. Anyone?
Bev, so sorry about the ornaments… I bet they will turn up. I too had a terrible reaction to a real tree a few years ago and have resorted to artificial. I do put balsam wreaths on my door so I can get a whiff once in awhile, but the offending greens stay outside.
Take care.
I’ve seen some very fun wreaths. You wouldn’t have to use greenery to make them either.
I’m still hoping the ornaments show up. 🙁
Fingers crossed for your ornaments to turn up, Bev. So sorry your pre-Christmas preps are bittersweet. Sounds like a lot of sweet is coming, though. 😉 Congrats on your engagement. I’m SO happy for you and Neil.
Sorry to hear about the ornaments I hope you do recover them. That location is absolutely breathtaking. Oh how I love weddings! Thank you so much for sharing.
Whadda you mean he didn’t agree to help you! ARRRGH! I hope you find your ornaments and those gardens sure don’t look like they are in Albuquerque :>
Fingers crossed for the ornaments showing up. The gardens look beautiful, and did you know that in the very same town as those gardens is a certain yarn store cough*Webs*cough that starts their end of year sale extravaganza…the day after Christmas. Just sayin’. Missed you Saturday! 🙁