Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Lazy Saturday

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Partly cloudy and cold today! But, so far, I’ve seen more sun than clouds, which I’m grateful for.

We had a lazy morning; reading, drinking coffee and chatting on the sofa. Now that I’ve got all the Christmas decorating done for the big and little houses, I can sit back and enjoy the view(s). Right now, I’m looking at the dollhouse and enjoying not only the decorated tree but all of the detail I see in each room. I mentioned before that usually the dollhouse exterior faces me when I’m sitting in the den, so I go for months without looking at the interior.

It’s like getting reacquainted with an old friend.

I bought this stuff at Target that I mistakenly thought was a small wreath. But it was a long garland, So I cut off a length of it and hung it on the cubby.

Hello, Snow White, Sneezy, Doc and Happy. I am determined to find Sleepy, the one egg cup that has so far eluded me. I’m officially putting it out to the Universe.

I have to throw a little bokeh in here. One of my favorite things to do at this time of year is to try and capture the bokeh from the lights on the tree. I miss it more often than not, but the process is fun.

Nothing on the agenda today other than lazing around and going to get my hair cut this afternoon. It needs it!

Happy Saturday.

 

Our Tree

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Yesterday afternoon, I finished attaching all the egg cups in the cubby cabinet so that they were firmly in place. Always a good idea, but my impulse was fueled by the fact that I needed to move the entire cabinet so that I could get to the Christmas tree and ornaments that were stashed under the stairs. I had some sliders ready to go, but I was able to move the cabinet without them. I had planned on waiting for Don, but I usually end up plowing ahead on my own because I lack patience.

I opened the under stairs cupboard, dragged out the Christmas stuff and then realized that I had neglected to grab the outdoor cushions that I was going to stow under the stairs and I was trapped between the cabinet and the bathroom door and couldn’t get to them.

Ah well. They’re now crammed into the closet in the den. And that’s probably better because after I put everything back, I don’t want to have to move the cubby cabinet again for another year! It’s more than a bit nervous-making.

Because we live in such a small space, I had to figure out what to do with the potted plants that were on the bistro table. I think I came up with a good solution, but, as usual, every surface in this cottage is covered. That’s why I decorate so sparingly for the holidays. The little tree, a couple of little things here and there and the wreath on the front door. That’s it.

Our wee little tree, which is just fine nowadays.

Now I have to figure out what to get Don for Christmas and, even more difficult, come up with a list for me. Try as I might, I can’t think of anything!

Happy Friday.

Caroline’s Tree

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Glue and glitter covered fingers, but it was worth it.

I’m so glad I decided to glue the ornaments on. I made the tree about 5 years ago and I’ve always tried to decorate it without disturbing the preserved princess pine. So I had to resort to draping bits of trim around the tree and, invariably, the trim would slip and fall and I would get frustrated.

This is so much better!

It’s very sparkly, much more sparkly than these photos indicate. I’m not sure why it doesn’t read that way.

All the ornaments are cut from trim I bought at Michael’s. We’re going there today or tomorrow to drop some pieces off for framing and I’m going to buy one more to tuck away and have as backup.

All day long yesterday, I kept looking up at the dollhouse. Makes me happy.

I hope Caroline appreciates her tree. One never knows.

I love this dollhouse. For most of the year, it’s turned the other way, with the exterior facing us as we sit in the den. So, when I turn it around for Christmas decorating, it’s like discovering it all over again. There are the inevitable things that need to be tweaked; something that’s moved, something that’s fallen needs to be reattached.

But gosh darn it, I’m proud of this beauty. Six years of work, and worth every bit of time and effort.

Caroline is done with her shopping – as opposed to me – and is getting ready to wrap presents.

And is that package for her or is it a present for someone else?

Just a simple bottle brush tree on the living room hearth.

In the meantime, my house needs decorating! It’s just about time.

Happy Thursday.

 

 

 

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