My decorations this year

[Giles]

This year we decided to take a step back from what we have done in the past and our decorations are really limited, but I'm happy with what we have done. It is finally Christmas in my house. :D

http://christmasfanclub.com/picture.php?albumid=187&pictureid=2350

http://christmasfanclub.com/picture.php?albumid=187&pictureid=2357

There are a few more pics and some closeups of a few special things in my album.

[Craig]

Beautiful, AND tasteful! (but then, that goes without saying, now doesn't it?):):):)

[Giles]

:D Thanks! Trimming back the decor was hard because I had to go through so many boxes to find the pieces I wanted to use. LOL

[theedwin]

Very nice Giles! Sometimes cutting back is something you need to do. Looks great!

[Just Whisper]

I really like it Giles. It looks very festive without being presumptuous. You really did a lot with a little, framing just the right parts and then bringing the eye right into the front door. What a beautiful tree, also. I will go look at your album too.

[Sickie Ickie]

Ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh pretty!

[Just Whisper]

I love all the pics in your album. You have a nutcracker that reminded me of Putrid. LOL

[DaveBrewer]

Looks great Giles! Nothing wrong with making things simple.

[Giles]

Thanks everyone! I'm happy with the smaller decorating this year. Now as for that nutcracker that reminds JW of Putrid....I can assure you that it was purely coincidental. :D

I had to go check out the accusation again by JW. I believe she may be onto something. idea: So what do you think? I think there is a chance for a celebrity look-alike here. :D Now the big question is this: Is Putrid trying to look like one of my nutcrackers or is my nutcracker trying to impersonate a prominate forum member?

http://christmasfanclub.com/picture.php?pictureid=2375&albumid=189&dl=1292189063&thumb

[putrid]

Had to look at your pics Giles. Yep, I think ya'll are right. It's the season. Everyone tries to look like me this time of year. it's the only time of the year everyone thinks I look good. LOL

Really elegant Giles! Even without everything out it still looks warm and inviting.

[cinders]

Yep, that's definitly Putrid up there with the nutcrackers! Fits right in!

Giles, your decorations are absolutely lovely. So elegant and warm. It surely is Christmas at your house.

[Sickie Ickie]

http://www.christmasfanclub.com/picture.php?albumid=189&pictureid=2375

[Craig]

Naaaaah, Paul has a MUCH nicer smile!:)

[chris]

Looks AWESOME Giles I really like the door your tree looks great!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

LOL had to edit just seen the pic of P the Nutcracker:)

[Perpetual_Christmas]

Looks great!

[Carol]

Really beautiful : )

[bluexmas]

very nice and I am sorry to say Putrid really do look like that nutcracker....

[Daisy-Duck]

Is it Putrid the Nutcracker or just the Nut? lots of giggle on this end....Giles it looks very inviting and comforts the soul.

[MGA828]

Excellent job, looks wonderful!!!

[lisa48317]

It looks like it could be in a magazine! I really like the stockings embroidered with your initals. Elegant!

FYI - I found a website that will custom build 11" nutcrackers, including hair & eye color - so if anyone else wants a Putrid Nutcracker.....www.pardeecrafts.com I was looking for one dressed like a constable, or at least with a similar hat so I could repaint it and found this site in my searchings.

[Giles]

Thanks again everyone.

Lisa, thanks for the link. That will get filed in my "next year for Christmas" folder cause that is a really cool idea.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

Your decorations look really great, giles!
I like the ribbon on the door that makes it look like a present.
Nice work!

[Goofy]

it has that christmas book look!! I really like it Great job!!!!!!!

[Giles]

Thanks folks.

I remember decorating when I was kid and we always put foil wrapping paper on the front door with a ribbon on it. I hadn't thought of that in years and then I was in Walmart and saw they had a kit that included the wide ribbon and a bow to decorate your door. I was shocked! :)