Monday, 24 December 2012

Decorating Delights #9


Well the Apocalypse didn't happen yesterday, did it?  At least I am still here and the walls are still standing.              
I did hobble over to the church a half block away, (with Old Man's support) for the last Sunday of Advent today.  We were delighted with the soft snow and sunshine.  It was a Christmassy day, like this old photo of the village years ago.   

 It was a quiet and reflective time followed by coffee hour and then the last session of a study with Jean Vanier of L'Arche. 


He is such a wise but somehow contemporary man.  




We are leaving in the morning to go to the ranch at 150 Mile Ranch for Christmas with our rent-a-daughter for 3-4 days.  It is too far to go to Ontario to be with the girl grand-children.  Our son in BC is hosting the other in-laws this year.  I am walking better with the one crutch so a change of scene and pace will be good after 3 weeks indoors. 




This will be the last decorating delights set of pictures.  Then I will go back and pick the three that received the most votes.

#1 was decorated with second hand things from a thrift store



#2 is  carved wood table toppers that would look good on my oriental chest 
                                                                


#3 is a tissue paper rainbow whimsy

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8 comments:

  1. aKuna Kumara24 December 2012 at 09:23

    no Apocalypse didn't happen maybe if that was what the actual Mayan Elders predicted it would of, but they didn't and it didn't.
    Have a Happy Holiday leg and all...be safe

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  2. Terri D24 December 2012 at 11:24

    Karyn, I am glad to hear you are getting out and about, and that you are confident on your crutch. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas (and safe travels, too!).

    I will vote for tree #1. The wood carvings are very nice, and the rainbow tree is quite creative, but I would choose the first one out of these three.

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  3. DianeOart24 December 2012 at 11:38

    I vote #2
    Merry Christmas to you and yours, take good care of your leg and be safe.

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  4. nomadtraveller24 December 2012 at 20:09

    Yes, a bit embarrassing to find the world didn't end after celebrating so hard the night before. I vote for #1 - love it!

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  5. nomadtraveller24 December 2012 at 20:09

    We've just come back from our Christmas service - more joyous than reflective. I enjoyed it.

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  6. Ien in the Kootenays25 December 2012 at 00:06

    Are you studying with Vanier in person??? He is such an amazing soul. Have a wonderful Christmas, crutch and all.

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    1. Unknown25 December 2012 at 14:49

      We would be so blessed to have him in our little community. But, no, it was a series on video with guided followup discussions. I missed the first three sessions.

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  7. Unknown27 December 2012 at 07:48

    Christmas Tree No. 1 for me Karyn.

    I love the old photo of your town ~ you won't be surprised at this.

    As for the words of Jean Vanier I rather like them.

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