I'm Just Not Ready Yet

Finding it harder this year to let go of the past.  Specifically the past Christmas.  I usually can't wait to get everything down and put away and for the most part, everything is, but there are a few things lingering around that I'm not ready to take down just yet.

In the Living Room I have a few reminders left of the Holidays.  Can you spot them?

There's the obvious wreath on the mirror I got for 75% at Michaels.

How pretty is that?

A little too Christmas-y though.  I'll have to put in away soon.  Maybe another week or so.

I just got this tartan throw off of Ebay and I think it adds so much warmth to this room for the winter months.

And how about the needlepoint pillow?  I brought that out from another chair for the Holidays as well.

Something a little less obvious are these coffee table books.

Sitting on top is this red and green arrangement brought in from the Dining Room.

In the adjacent foyer is another more subtle reminder.

I picked up this topiary at a yardale a couple years ago.  Does it scream "Christmas"?  I don't think so.

And in the kitchen I've kept some greenery on my hutch as well as a few other things.

Some mercury glass mixed with pinecones and white ornaments with snowflakes on them.

And some more mercury glass mixed with faux cranberries.

The Christmas linens are still stuck in the bowls with winterberry stems.

And I think I'll keep this wreath here all year long, just without the greenery and pinecones.

Snowman apron.  Why not?

Do you still have any reminders left?

Thanks for visiting and have a fabulicious day.

xoxo,
Kim

One Last Christmas Tradition

Just had to share pix from one of our favorite Christmas traditions at the Bliss House - a trip into downtown Philadelphia to see the Dickens Village.

We stroll back in time through the scenes of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol as people dressed up in period clothes pass you by.

Amy and Tiny Tim.

I just love the charm of this sweet village.

Mallory visits the past with Scrooge!

Amy at the Fezziwig's party.

Scrooge's sister's house.

Now if you're from Philadelphia, you know that the Dicken's Village used to be at Strawbridge & Clothier, but a few years back the entire village was moved down Market Street to Macy's, which is housed in the old Wanamaker building.  It is a magnificent structure with the most amazing architecture you've ever seen.  The Wanamaker building has always been home to the Christmas Light Show as well, which is seen accompanied by the Wanamaker organ, also a staple in Philadelphia.

Here is a pic of the Light Show.

Not a great pic, but you get the idea.

Here's a peak from the 3rd floor looking down at the crowd waiting for the Light Show to start.

Quite a sight!  The Light Show runs every hour on the hour during the Christmas season.    It's another must-see if you are in the area during the Holidays.

I'm off to get ready for Christmas Eve services.  May you have a Blessed Christmas.
xoxo,
Kim

Time to Wrap it Up!

One last look around the Bliss House this Holiday Season.

Wrapping and snacking.

Love decorating with fruit for the Holidays.  Found this swag at a thrift store just after Thanksgiving and it goes perfectly over my favorite piece of wall art in the foyer.

I bought myself an early Christmas present last weekend.  We were in King of Prussia and I stopped at my favorite store - Home Furnishing Consignment.  I spotted this tray and knew it had to come home with me.

Found the perfect spot for it over my curio.

Another peak at the Living Room.

My Christmas mantle.

And just to keep it real....

Merry Christmas from my home to yours.
xoxo,
Kim

O Tannenbaum

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a fabulicious day!
xoxo,
Kim