I thought that room was magnificent. Too bad cameras don't capture the aroma of the sweets in there!

Wow. That is pretty! I tried to enlarge but can’t see. They twisted the cellophane to make garland?

out enjoying sunshine and warm temps yesterday:

I found Santa's missing elf. He's @ Dillards! lol

Yes Michele, where you see those swaths of blue in the pic, that's the lights reflecting off the cellophane garland, scrunched more than twisted. Keep in mind that this tree is probably about 20' tall, so it's *big* and needs *lots* of large ornaments and lights to decorate it.

Opryland Hotel, Delta Conservatory

Lars, is that one of Kevin's cat paintings in the background? It looks great hanging on that well.

Christmas in Thailand:

Another from our Botanical Garden display. This is a replica of a local retired and beloved physician’s house that he always decorated for Christmas with many lawn displays, Santa, The Grinch, live reindeer, and much more. He also contributed much to the community in his retirement. He passed away last March and the Garden honored him by constructing this display, and re-worked a few of his displays as well.

Dear friends beautiful home!

Santa sends greetings from my mantel.

Dawn, yes that is one of Kevin's paintings, and in that photo, only the cat appears to be looking at the camera! Kevin is on the far left of the photo holding a video camera, and our two nieces are also in the photo with grand-nephew and nephew-in-law.

That cat painting is now in our brother Mike's house in Texas.

Some of my Santas. Happy Christmas Eve.