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Sunday 7 December 2014

Christmas Is A Coming

This year I'm doing a little better with decorating for Christmas.  We do have the outdoor lights up, the Hoosier is almost decorated and a few garlands have gone up.

A little so far but way more then nothing going up, last year it was just not a good decorating year.


Don't get me wrong we had a good Christmas, my cousin did the family dinner so there just wasn't as much pressure to go all out.




I took the picture of the barn  about 15 years ago, I saw it while  driving down the road one winter day.

Country Christmas

Snow is falling faster now
And dusting on a hill.
Skaters on the river,
Gentle dancers in the chill.
The children's laughter ringing,
As they overturn there sleighs,
Waiting for a country Christmas day.

The chimneys hold the promise
Of a friendly fire inside.
And so it's after bedtime,
All the children's eyes are wide.
There might be cakes and short bread
On a shiny silver train,
Waiting for a country Christmas day.

Christmas in the country,
Like another time and place.
I see it in the little things,
In every smiling face.
It's crystal nights and far of lights
And children count the days
Country Christmas and love will lead the way.

Dogs run after snowflakes,
In a never ending chase.
Soft lights trough the window,
Foster's dalycurtis lay's
And reunited love ones
Who've been far to long away,
Waiting for a country Christmas day.

Christmas in the country,
Like another time and place.
I see it in the little things,
In every smiling face.
It's crystal nights and far of lights
And children count the days.
Country Christmas and love will lead the way.
Country Christmas and love will lead the way.

I found this song on Roger Whittaker's album A Time For Peace.


The above pictures are all outdoor shots the blue Christmas ornaments are part of our outdoor decorating.  The top right picture is of my grandfather shoveling the snow off a building roof.  The bottom right picture is of outdoor Christmas lights from a friends yard.




This picture is out of a book I picked up at a second hand store of Anne Taintor pictures.



I collect old record covers for the art work, the ones with the bows are part of the Firestone Christmas record collection.  The one in the middle in the top row is Hank Snow, an old bus, snow, a Canadian in a Hudson Bay coat - what can't you like!  


I started my search for the soundtrack for White Christmas and this Bing album is as close as I got. I just couldn't leave Gene Autry and Rudolph behind.




I saw these starburst tree ornaments and thought they would be a good addition to my tree collection.






I can remember selling these candles when I was in school, every time I see them I just can't leave them behind.

Thanks for visiting.

Denise

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12 comments:

  1. Loved seeing your barn with star photo. History. I remember the orange candle - was given on 45 years ago as a wedding gift.

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  2. My head is spinning from all the fun here! Ooohhh,,,,the treasures, the lovely photos. You did a great job! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. I just love the barn scene, it is so pretty. Wonderful treasures and images. Thanks for sharing, Have a happy new week!

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  4. Hi Denise,

    Ooo, how pretty! I especially like that snow topped blue ornament. Thanks for making Blue Monday special.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  5. The barn scene is gorgeous. I enjoyed seeing all your found treasures and the album covers. Very clever!

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  6. I'm a big Gene Autry Christmas/Rudolph fan!

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  7. Great finds Denise! I'm a big fan of Anne Taintor, great humor and love the graphics. Oh, those old albums are so great too.

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  8. sweet treasures! thanks for sharing!
    Helen

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  9. I love the lyrics to that song! I think I'll see if I can find it to listen to it! Happy holidays, Diane

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  10. She's got one of those old, scary pressure cookers. Yummy food comes out of them, but my electric pressure cooker is much less frightening.

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  11. I agree with the above - I remember my grandmother's cooker top flying off! I love the idea of collecting Christmas album covers. Thank you for sharing at Make It Monday.

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Look forward to your kind comments.
Denise

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