tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post7164168197363175513..comments2024-03-08T07:03:12.909-05:00Comments on Life at Willow Manor: deckin' the hallsTess Kincaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-185395731950952722009-12-15T13:56:11.148-05:002009-12-15T13:56:11.148-05:00The kids' ornaments always leave my heart warm...The kids' ornaments always leave my heart warm and fuzzy :)Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02681951546653165197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-35395801790785367772009-12-11T10:12:17.187-05:002009-12-11T10:12:17.187-05:00Willow - some time ago you bought a vintage sled. ...Willow - some time ago you bought a vintage sled. Did you find a place for it in your Christmas decor?Leslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-51032613824393732202009-12-10T19:44:19.335-05:002009-12-10T19:44:19.335-05:00There is a noticeable preference this year for lig...There is a noticeable preference this year for lights to be only white, or only yellow. I am very much in favour of this trend. As a child we had incredibly dangerous real candles on the tree. As I remember them, there were about 40 on special counterbalanced candle holders. On New year's eve, we would light them all again and sit there in the almost dark until the last one went out. Christmas is for children! My mother organised very special ones.marc aurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811106443815434007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-73006449899826836252009-12-09T15:53:06.249-05:002009-12-09T15:53:06.249-05:00My tree won't go up until a week or so before ...My tree won't go up until a week or so before Christmas is to arrive, though it comes out of a box and spreads out all ready with its set of tiny lights. I used to have real trees each year and finally could not spare the expense or the effort to bring one home. The best evergreen I bought was on Christmas Eve in Montreal and a cab driver not only put it into his trunk, but carried it into the apartment for me. I had no decorations then and just having a beautiful tree in the living room was perfect for the time.<br /><br />I have some ancient glass ornaments from my grandmother that were made in 1907, and a few bubble lights from the 50s with their original boxes. The latter go on my box tree but are not plugged in. They just sit nicely among the other lights.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-14496727829602489812009-12-09T07:24:21.282-05:002009-12-09T07:24:21.282-05:00Awesome tree Wilow; the mitt got to me too. I coll...Awesome tree Wilow; the mitt got to me too. I collect old postcards and old christmas cards; great idea! Just make sure not near a light source. Maybe on a table. The ornamentation is marvelous! Reminds me of Victoriana memories; very quaint. Reminds me of sitting round the fire and having an eggnog listening to Bing and shaking presents! Let's go carolling!chiccorealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902834462795623856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-28233798949168952042009-12-08T21:58:38.369-05:002009-12-08T21:58:38.369-05:00What a beautiful tree, Willow! I love. The vintage...What a beautiful tree, Willow! I love. The vintage postcards are a wonderful touch. What a marvelous idea!<br /><br />Happy Christmas,<br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-43207426032291364532009-12-08T14:54:20.417-05:002009-12-08T14:54:20.417-05:00Very very merry and ChristmasyVery very merry and Christmasysukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-90128405814691289102009-12-08T14:05:05.518-05:002009-12-08T14:05:05.518-05:00LOVE your tree! It looks simply FESTIVE!LOVE your tree! It looks simply FESTIVE!Jill from Killeny Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639521470702814007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-33826049406918757252009-12-08T13:41:30.207-05:002009-12-08T13:41:30.207-05:00Willow - we are kindred spirits when it comes to t...Willow - we are kindred spirits when it comes to trees . . . and I bet we have more than a few of the same ornaments! (I have, for instance, those Dutch china shoes.) Probably one of my VERY favorite things is decorating the tree and unwrapping all of the precious, memory-laden ornaments. I have all of my childhood ornaments, and when my children leave home I will give them a box of ornaments -- just as my mother did for me. (Everyone gets a new ornament each year.) I can't imagine doing a tree any other way.<br /><br />I love the idea of the vintage postcards. That is a nice unique Willow touch!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-90419719688881646122009-12-08T13:25:06.882-05:002009-12-08T13:25:06.882-05:00Exquisite! I love your vintage ornaments. My mothe...Exquisite! I love your vintage ornaments. My mother-in-law, before she passed away, was an avid postcard collector. I just love those old ones. They can be so interesting and so can the messages on them.Ronda Laveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-57695944263619123552009-12-08T13:12:51.465-05:002009-12-08T13:12:51.465-05:00It looks lovely--we're so far behind on this! ...It looks lovely--we're so far behind on this! No decorations up at all yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-91459473157677945752009-12-08T12:54:14.106-05:002009-12-08T12:54:14.106-05:00LadyCat, St. Therese is still presiding over her s...LadyCat, St. Therese is still presiding over her spot in the corner window sill. She's on the opposite side of the room, so she's not visible in this pic.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-77645432350757043112009-12-08T12:46:56.961-05:002009-12-08T12:46:56.961-05:00Just magical! Love the idea of tucking vintage po...Just magical! Love the idea of tucking vintage postcards among the branches. Like you I pack my tree with everything I've saved over the years. I have a couple of sweet ornaments the kids made me as well as things I made during my crafting years.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-12555460236402474032009-12-08T12:44:57.664-05:002009-12-08T12:44:57.664-05:00Wow, your place looks wonderful and warm and invit...Wow, your place looks wonderful and warm and inviting. Also looks very peaceful which is perhaps my favorite part.<br />I like the perspective from above. . on the stairs?<br /><br />You have some fine ideas old postcards are really special. It allows the past to come back and share the festivities with you and family in the present.<br /><br />Oh, and yes i would love to take your picture too!<br /><br />All the best for the upcoming holidays.ghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964296075867476410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-30327360971880636902009-12-08T11:57:51.357-05:002009-12-08T11:57:51.357-05:00Looks pretty, Willow! I'm jealous--I'm at...Looks pretty, Willow! I'm jealous--I'm at the airport right now, ready to head home from my last fall trip, and I can't wait! I'm finally done for this fall. We plan to do up the tree etc this weekend if we can. I can't wait!A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-47288829948915900372009-12-08T11:24:36.978-05:002009-12-08T11:24:36.978-05:00I'm adoring those tiny porcelain shoes !I'm adoring those tiny porcelain shoes !BALLET NEWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092798152281062087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-9766505413691267192009-12-08T11:16:16.124-05:002009-12-08T11:16:16.124-05:00Oh willow, your home looks so very beautiful and t...Oh willow, your home looks so very beautiful and the modern tree doesn't look out of place at all. As for hanging up those sweet little mittens - you are a very unique person, a real one-off (just like your lovely blog)French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-71412346519555362822009-12-08T11:06:53.339-05:002009-12-08T11:06:53.339-05:00Just checking to see if your tree is still in the ...Just checking to see if your tree is still in the upright position! :-)))<br /><br />(Truth is, I am escaping bookkeeping tasks every now and then - it's a holiday here, all quiet, so I should be able to work efficiently, but getting slowly tired of sorting through bills.)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-72911465965269206912009-12-08T10:54:46.672-05:002009-12-08T10:54:46.672-05:00Your tree is absolutely beautiful! I agree with th...Your tree is absolutely beautiful! I agree with the others...the postcards are a great idea...never thought of that. BTW...where did you put St. Therese? She is moved from the last time I saw her. I'm sure wherever she is standing is perfect. You have such a midas touch when it comes to arranging : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-52220304925684903092009-12-08T10:46:21.525-05:002009-12-08T10:46:21.525-05:00after reading/viewing this post I might break down...after reading/viewing this post I might break down and get a tree this year. for the last few the 'tree' was the little table top sized norfolk pine <br /><br />we can always count on the manor to inspiremouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-44638372579346452212009-12-08T10:19:32.310-05:002009-12-08T10:19:32.310-05:00Your tree is just awesome Willow!
I want to sit in...Your tree is just awesome Willow!<br />I want to sit in front of it and unwrap a present? :)Carol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-86595755486427823892009-12-08T10:12:04.351-05:002009-12-08T10:12:04.351-05:00That tree has all of the
THREE GRACES --
YvonneThat tree has all of the<br /> THREE GRACES --<br /><br />YvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-50940978802978234332009-12-08T09:52:26.614-05:002009-12-08T09:52:26.614-05:00Beautiful tree. I love the header as well. Would l...Beautiful tree. I love the header as well. Would love to see more pictures of the Manor.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842711799199331211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-41622281926438385112009-12-08T09:44:15.279-05:002009-12-08T09:44:15.279-05:00Lovely tree, willow - and yes it is lovely to brin...Lovely tree, willow - and yes it is lovely to bring out the old and loved ornaments and bits and bobs at Christmas. Often we have forgotten them and it is such a surprise to unwrap them again.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-23504200841807404642009-12-08T08:58:18.567-05:002009-12-08T08:58:18.567-05:00Country Girl, I got it at Anderson's General S...Country Girl, I got it at Anderson's General Store. It's my favorite place to shop. It's a gourmet grocery and hardward store all rolled into one. I think they might only be in Ohio, though.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.com