Marco, have you heard this one? Bob Rivers Comedy Corp Lyrics The Chimney Song there's something stuck up in the chimney and i don't know what it is but it's been there all night long. well, i waited up for santa all christmas night but he never came and it don't seem right. and there's something in the chimney and it doesn't make a sound, but i wish you merry christmas. there's something stuck up in the chimney and i don't know what it is, but it's been there all week long. well the dog keeps barking up the chimney flue and we don't know what we're gonna do. cos there's something in the chimney and it doesn't move around and it's been a week since christmas. there's something stuck up in the chimney and i don't know what it is but it's been there all month long. well, it's jammed up tight above the fireplace now the house smells funny, such a big disgrace. that there's something in the chimney and it doesn't talk at all and it's been there since last christmas. there's something stuck up in the chimney and i don't know what it is but it's been there all year long. i'll be waiting up for santa like i did last year but my brother says, he's already here... and he's stuck up in the chimney and he doesn't say a word and he'll be there every christmas. and we'll have him every christmas. ------------------------------------------------------------ I know. I am so abnormal. :-) On a serious note, for me it needs to be that Italian guy, Luciano Pavarotti and the O Holy Night CD. Out of those selections my favorite is Gesu bambino Mikey

Close-up of part of the Christmas village I painted in ceramics many years ago: ChChristmas dec made from an old screen: Our Christmas Season breakfast table: Our dining room chandy last December (Nature theme): Our New Mexico home's cozy reading area in our living room: exposed adobe walls; Native American Madonna; original batik painting of a pueblo in the snow, by well-known NM artist, Alice Valdez. Close-up of nature-themed fireplace mantel in same room: Ornament bought just because it was so darn cute! Lynn

Sadler, look on the "Christmas Menu" thread, then ask for recipes that intrigue you. :)

I'm glad someone resurrected this thread because I feel i was remiss in not commenting on all the posts! First, thanks to those of you who seconded my red-dye-#2-free Christmas! I am not alone ... I did buy the dog a red color with white snowflakes on it ... Becky, thanks for all of your blogs and info. I bought a succulent wreath, all your fault, for the dining room over my mantle. It's all stone so I think it'll look great. Gigi - celadon sounds gorgeous! Patty-cake ; what a panoply of trees - do post some! Fun ; Horchow, great idea Interior Stylist; plum and olive... im in love Steph - thanks for your kinds words. The crystal trees sound breathtaking Ttod -- I love all your clippings, thank you! I might steal the green apples idea. Pesky - great centerpiece! Bestyear -- dont you need an invite to pinterest, or somesuch? KitchenDet - great ideas. I do have a magnolia wreath (real, now dried of course) from my old front door, but it's too big for these doors plus id need two! I like everything on your list. I have a great urn on the table in my entry hall, those ideas will help. Tinanm- i havent seen grapevine ribbon; do you have a link? AMysrq - thanks for the tip! Dalma - great photos! Very etsy Luckygal, sock stretchers? lol. I like your style. Love the bracnhes with ornaments. The fabric balls, hmm not so sure! Thanks again, all