Wow! Can you believe it is December 1st? It feels like we were all just posting about Halloween! I don't think I am ready for it to be 2011 so soon! LOL
Now if you follow a lot of blogs out there, I am considered way behind on Christmas decorating. But, for me, I have always waited until December 1st to start decorating. I need the time between Thanksgiving and the first to take down and put away all my Autumn decor and clean the house. And, to be honest, just enjoy the holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a good time to reflect on all the things I am thankful for. All the blessings I have. And that is a good frame of mind to enter into the Christmas season.
And one of the blessings I have is wonderful friends. Last night a friend stopped by and gave me a poinsettia and a little bag of yummy treats. She wanted us to enjoy the poinsettia throughout the holiday and so delivered it early. What a sweet gift! Thank you Erin! What better "first" Christmas decoration!
I decided to use the new to me Santa pillar holder I got at the thrift store the day after Thanksgiving. Still in the box, this Fitz and Floyd Santa was marked $4.99 but, it was half off everything in the store day so, I paid $2.49 for it. Since I haven't gotten my Christmas decorations out yet, I just used this pretty red and white checked placemat.
I really love all the pretty and fun details of this Santa candle holder!
I like all kinds of poinsettias but, I have to admit, the deep vibrant red ones are my absolute favorite! They just make you smile!
That is my small start for Christmas decorating. I hope you all are having a fantastic day and don't forget, I still have a Feeding America Giveaway going on until December 1st at midnight!
I'm joining:
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Your poinsettia is beautiful, and it makes me wish I could keep one alive, but I always manage to kill them! Love that jolly Santa candleholder too!
ReplyDeleteHappy REDnesday!
Carol
p.s. I spent the Walmart gift card on Christmas lights, because most of ours were dead!
Your F&F candle holder is just too cute, love it-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you off to a good start on your decorating. I probably will not do too much this year.
ReplyDeleteGood start! Love a Poinsettia and I like the deep red also. That candle holder is so cute! That was a great find. I've got the pink girly tree up and that is it so far. Tomorrow is a day with friends so maybe Thur will be the kitchen tree. Sigh...why do I do this again? Oh yea, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty. I love the candle with the poinsettia, I'm not sure I spelled that correctly. Anyway, Happy Reds!
ReplyDeleteThese flowers are always so pretty! But I also end up with them dead sooner than they should be.....I have one I got this year at Jo Anns that is fake, but my husband thought it was real! I don't think I will be able to kill this one....but you never know! :)
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful and festive post..full of holiday charm and spirit..lovely!!
ReplyDeleteI love Fitz and Floyd, all of their glassware has such great colors and detail. You are so lucky that I was not at that thrift store before you!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Very cute! That is the best price for Fitz & Floyd I've ever heard! Good deal. I think you're off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteSo cute -- I'm at that awful stage of -- partially put away - partially decorated and boxes everywhere! I'll finish up this weekend. ( or go crazy!)
ReplyDeleteYou certainly got an excellent deal on your fitz and floyd. He is a cutie too! I agree the deep red poinsettias are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the poinsettia and your Santa & candle Diann. :o) I picked up two poinsettias today at FoodTown. They had some nice ones 2 for $10. They're on our hearth now and looking very festive.
ReplyDeleteFor what's worth I haven't put one Christmas item out yet, this weekend I'll start. Your Santa is so festive and such a bargin! How could you resist.
ReplyDeleteGreat reds to start the season!
ReplyDeleteThat Santa is one of my favs! Your table looks perfect. I keep seeing poinsettias you've made me want to run out and buy one!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Robin
Thanks for linking up to All Things Merry & Brite! You are wonderful~
Beautiful post to get my Christmas spirit on!
ReplyDeleteLove the little Santa candleholder. You're way ahead of me on decorating. I haven't even given it a thought yet. That deep red poinsetta is beautiful. I can't manage to keep them alive so probably won't get one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poinsettia and I adore your sweet Santa candle holder!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie @ A Debbie-Dabble Christmas
What no wall sconces with festive garland and candles? ;)
ReplyDeleteVery cute Santa candle holder, and I know that candle smells oh so good!
Estive em New York e Oakhurst(NJ) por esses dias e nao encontrei Mercado de Pulgas.
ReplyDeleteYour Santa candle holder is darling! I can't believe it's December 1st either ~ where does the time go???
ReplyDeleteLove,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
What a lovely friend and gift, I adore having poinsettias at Christmastime! Your candle holder is so darling, so much fun. whisper whisper, hanging my head, there are still vestiges of Halloween lingering over here YIKES!, so you're not late in the least according to Sally's calender. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Rednesday,
Sally
Im having a Christmas Party this Sat. so my home has been decorated for Christmas for about a week. I really love your candle holder.
ReplyDeleteAnn
It is a good time to reflect on all the things I am thankful for. All the blessings I have. And that is a good frame of mind to enter into the Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteamen girl. I loved that statement above..I love your Santa pillar. I just ordered poinsettia's from the fundraiser we have at our parish. I will be able to pick them up this week. I'm so excited..MORE RED!!