Monday, December 23, 2013

Christmas IS Coming

Don't stress over the approaching holiday.

Just get into the festive spirit.

My sister and I set out our respective Santa collections.

These are mine.  Most of them are hand carved and painted by the amazingly talented local artisan, Steve Gordon.   

My sister also has several Steve Gordon Santas.

Tom-Cat must have all his shopping done and his gifts wrapped.

Remember my Cardinal Envy thing?
What do you think of this Big Red Guy?

He rests atop my mother's Bird Tree.

The tree has nests...

...and birds of all sorts...

...woodpeckers and owls... 

...and partridges...

...and eagles...

and yet more cardinals...

...and exotics!

The stockings are hung.

Oh, I think we were too noisy...Tom-Cat looks like he is waking up!

I need to get my hair cut, wrap a few more gifts, decorate a bit more, and bake. I guess I can rest on the 26th, right?

15 comments:

Kristen said...

That bird tree is spectacular! Love the cardinal topper. Quite an impressive Santa collection, too.

Vickie said...

Your mom's tree is fabulous! Grocery shopping today. That should be fun. NOT.

Carol said...

Wow--your mom's bird tree is amazing with that gorgeous cardinal on top!! Love your Santa collection, too, Beth...

I'm working today, but will look forward to spending tomorrow baking and relaxing :)

Pam in IL said...

Wow! I love all the santas and the bird tree! Tom-Cat has the right idea -- RELAX! My MIL decided that we should celebrate yesterday, so I had a frantic push to get everything done early, but now I can relax and enjoy the next couple of days. WHEW!

Maggee said...

Love that bird tree! The Cardinal Topper is a doozy! And look at all those Santas! Today, after a little while, I will show what I found at the antique mall yesterday... Needed a break! Got to make the last throw today... I can do it! Yes I can! Hugs!

Melissa said...

It's funny seeing your cats all in snooze mode. You're all decked out for Christmas - what great collections!

Merry Christmas, Beth!

Ann at Beadlework. said...

Cats know how to spend the run up to Christmas. I love the bird themed tree, a lovely idea. Your Santa collections are amazing.

Susan said...

Oh my, thank you for the tour of your decorating. Love the bird tree and the cardinal topper is perfect. The Santas are perfect - definitely will be looking up Steve Gordon. My cats helped me wrap this morning and are now all resting from the ordeal.

Andrea said...

Wonderful decorating. I would expect nothing less for you to have a 'bird tree'.

Have a very Happy Christmas.

Chris said...

Tom-cat has it all figured out!
Your Mom's bird tree is wonderful.

Melody said...

The bird tree is beautiful! I especially like the cardinal on top! How appropriate for you guys! I also really like your Santa collection! What a great group of guys!

Merry Christmas!

Giovanna said...

Your mother's tree is jaw-droppingly amazing! And so is your Santa collection. Tom-Cat has definitely found the secret to a relaxed approach to Christmas, I envy him :-)

Catherine said...

Wish I could be resting like your kitty! I am in love with your mother's bird tree ~ the cardinal is a show stopper ~ beautiful! Such great collections of Santas too!

tangerinedream73 said...

The Santas are lovely. Do you by any chance know where I might find more information about purchasing some of Mr. Gordon's Santas ? I googled it but couldn't find any information. Thank you for any help that you might give me.

Amy Varnell-Miller
tangerinedream73@gmail.com

Melanie said...

That is a wonderful addition to the bird tree. Oh me, oh my. So lovely!