Yesterday, I was reminded me that it's time to get the house decorated for Christmas. I had completely forgot that yesterday was 1. December. This morning, I put a few things up. The small advent tree and The Young One hung 2 ornaments on it. I changed the candle ring on the dining room table from the harvest ring to the Christmas one.
Lambie aka Mrs. Claus invited me to her house for lunch tomorrow. Besides a small gift, I wanted to bring her something festive. I came across this idea from the magazine Real Simple
Take 5 or 6 candy canes and tie them together. Turn them upside down to form a "vase" then you can plop a doo-dad in. Michael's had Christmas picks on sale for 50% off. Target had candy canes on sale so I bought a bunch of picks and a couple of boxes to make hostess gifts.
Oh, and Erich, my butler, got decked out in his Christmas collar and jaunty Santa hat.
It's your turn to play. From Elizabeth: Now it's time to share your Second on the 2nd. The rules are quite simple and everyone is welcome to join the fun look back. All you have to do is bring back a post that you are especially proud of, or perhaps one you shared before anyone knew your blog existed. Any post, any genre, any artistic endeavor is acceptable. Join hosts Bleubeard and Elizabeth to see what else is being served up the Second Time Around.
That's a great way to decorate. Lovely gift idea, too. Happy 2nd on the 2nd, Valerie
ReplyDeleteQuick, easy, and inexpensive
Deletefun gift idea with the candy canes and I love your butler-Happy second on the 2nd and Happy weekend-hugs
ReplyDeleteI wish the butler was real! :-D
DeleteClever way to make something decorative for the holidays. I'm another one who likes your butler.
ReplyDeleteEspecially if you need a last minute hostess gift
DeleteDon't we all wish we had a real Erich! (Plus, he's cute!)
ReplyDeleteHandsome is as handsome does :-D
DeleteSuch a fun idea and your photograph is wonderful
ReplyDeleteHappy second on the 2nd
Love Chrissie xx
Thanks!
DeleteWhat a perfect second look, CJ. For some reason, your butler looks familiar, but not your re-post. That is a really generous, clever, and decorative hostess gift you made for friends. A great gift to have on hand when friends drop by, too. Thanks for sharing this with us as your second look on the 2nd. Clever way to decorate your own home, too!
ReplyDeleteErich, my butler, has made an appearance on the blog from time to time. This repost was from 2008.
DeleteWhat a great idea! I'm going to have to make some of those!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
They really are quite cute
DeleteThat's a fun gift idea. Thanks for suggesting that.
ReplyDeleteI love your butler. My sister has one too but i can't remember what she calls him.Yours looks very smart in his Christmas gear.
Really easy to put together especially if you need something last minute.
DeleteErich looks quite festive and what a nice idea for a holiday centerpiece. I like the fact that you have your own butler, and even better that he is on call 24/7 and never complains. Happy december 2. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteToo bad Erich isn't real
DeleteHow useful to have a butler to display your artwork.
ReplyDeleteThe candy-cane vase is a new idea to me, looks good with the doo-dad in it.
Erich, the butler, is very good about holding things steady for a picture. The candy cane vase makes a cute decoration
DeleteI love the candy cane idea! Thank you CJ!
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