A Hodgepodge of Thoughts and Decorations

Been having a general feeling of malaise. Dealing with so many health issues between my hubby and I, and rest of family, that frankly it’s too depressing to write about. So I  won’t. Instead I will show you pictures of my mishmash decorating style for the autumn, Halloween and Christmas holidays. Doing the whole shebang, all at once. 

First off, remember the tree that’s lights stopped lighting last year?  Well it got replaced with a new Christmas Tree in April. And four months in, it’s lights stopped working too. So it was returned as defective. Still waiting for my credit card to be reimbursed $180, including shipping.  It was a real pain in the tushy taking it to the post office. Heavy as hell. Meanwhile, I’m on the lookout for another tree. 5ft prelit multi, flocked, pencil shaped. So far… the search is not going well. They are impossible to find. So fingers crossed, one turns up between now and November, so I can put it up in time for Christmas, providing it doesn’t cost a fortune.

Throughout the house I have scattered an assortment of holiday things. You probably think it looks a bit tacky. But I don’t care. It brings me joy.

And joy is what I need… this year, as it winds down

hopefully, into oblivion.

On my mantel… I have my Limoge trinkets and pretty lady figurines, alongside Dollar Store ghosts and pumpkins. Also there, is a Goodwill autumn garland I found for $1.99.

 I sent back the one I planned on using,

from QVC for 36 bucks.

 My thrifting roots always pay off in the end.

 Across the room… a skeleton, jack-o-lantern, deer, snowman and Santa… line my sideboard full of coffee cups.

 Mrs. Santa, one of my many Annalee dolls... sits on a small curio cabinet by the front door.

 And my favorite witch is standing with a sweet jack-o-lantern on the tall CD stand. I wish she could cast a spell on all this upheaval in the world and bring good health and harmony. Wishful thinking, I know.

 The angel fountain is adorned with another faux garland from Goodwill and a pumpkin from there too… with Santa and his plaid pup... standing nearby, ready to spring into action Christmas Eve. (By then, all the autumn and Halloween stuff will be hidden away again.)

 The bedroom is a bit other worldly. I have a galaxy, not ours… on my ceiling. Planets and stars everywhere. With a tree and odd mix of knick-knacks adorning my dresser top.

 Don’t try to make sense of it, you can’t.

Just sentimental things to me, throughout the years.

 Over in my kitchen… there is a tree and wooden pickup truck… on top of the microwave,

to keep the multi holiday theme going.

 

“Oh my Gourd.” 

Not going to show you the bathroom, cause really who needs to see that? Too many pill bottles, ointments, toiletries, etc. At some point, when it’s clean...

I’ll sneak a Santa in there, along with the

wooden snowman my dad made me, decades ago.

 And last but not least…The family room has

 an eclectic mix of everything...

 to finish the photo parade, of my holiday vignettes.

 It’s my favorite room. Feels more comfy, cozy than anywhere else in house. I like to sit there at night and meditate.

 The tree in there has been in place, as is… 

for the past 15 years or more.

And it still lights. 

 And the other displays around the room... 

 with my Fenton trees, Anywhere Hobo, 

 fireplace ladies, cat, reindeer, piano player,

beach Santa and silver tree...  

 stay up year round too. I confess to taking out

the jack-o-lanterns after Halloween.

And then the snowmen, penquin and other Santas

 after the 12th day of Christmas.

 Still digging through boxes to find my ceramic turkeys for Thanksgiving. And the electric Chanukah Menorah.

They are nowhere to be found.

Maybe that’s a sign?

 This year has been so CRAY CRAY... that I just threw all the holidays together and decorated accordingly, super early. I felt a sense of urgency to do this... cause you never know what tomorrow might bring? So come what may... I have all my bases covered. Just trying to spark a little enthusiasm for our Twilight Zone existence, that keeps lingering on, in homes across the country. I keep thinking, “Next year all our troubles will be out of sight. Til then, we’ll have to muddle through, somehow.” Playing that song alot, these days. Hope you’re getting by and enjoyed this little holiday blog distraction. 

Stay safe. Take care. 

And remember to wear your mask. 

and COVER YOUR NOSE, please.