This year, there is no big tree decorated, there is no large display of my Santas. I am playing it safe this time around. Any Santas I brought out are not the ceramic ones...nothing breakable here! Maybe ONE on the dining room table that is so heavy I don't think he'd could budge it if he wanted to. Of course, I could be wrong!!!! Only the ones safe from much harm. Why? Look, you can see why.....
Ho, ho, ho....Isaiah takes notice of everything and anything that seems out of place or something new added!! Even Rudolph's nose so bright!!!
In the meantime, I decorated the entertainment center [he hasn't jumped up there yet] with my ruby glass and lights. I also bought a very small fiber optic tree. I hafta have a tree, but I'm not wanting all my blown glass ornaments broken with him battin' 'em around. I added some of my wood and woolen, old world santas on the fireplace mantel. I brought out my quilt and my crocheted afghan. I don't even think I'll buy my traditional poinsettia either...don't want him chewing on it!!! But, I think this will be the extent of my decorating this year.....
...at night with lights:
The "Believe" is wood. I drew the pattern, Bud cut it with his jigsaw, and then I painted it. We made this after going to the theater to see Polar Express...a now traditional movie we watch along with Jim Carey's Christmas Carol.
....on the positive side of this all is....
I WON'T HAVE MUCH TO PACK AWAY EITHER!!!!
What you put out looks great. I always worried what each new pet would do on their first Christmas. I only ever had one cat who tried to climb the tree and knocked it over. The rest would just lay underneath
ReplyDeleteNone our cats climbed...but they LOVED batting the ornaments off onto the floor. And Isaiah gets into EVERYthing!!!
DeleteSince Lili joined our home, we have not put up a tree. She is too excitable, and it would be a disaster. Goodness she leaps like a Circus Animal and at 80 pounds that would be deadly! My little tree and some small decorations are just fine.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm trying to avoid...disaster.
DeleteHello, pretty decorations. I love the Believe sign, very pretty. Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat cutting of 'believe' is always out for the season. Thanks Eileen.
DeleteCandles in the fireplace! What a "cool" idea! We haven't had a fire in years. Even a little smoke makes my head ache.
ReplyDeleteToo warm here in Soth Texss to deal with wood in fireplace. Furnace is the thing to use. lol
DeleteI think your decorations are just right. But I am a minimalist when it comes to decorating anything. I'm thinking about buying a wreath for the front door, though. :-)
ReplyDeleteI didn't even bring my wreath out of packing
DeleteIsaiah is growing fast! And very handsome he is!
ReplyDeletePretty decorations! Love the Santa quilt.
Have a wonderful day! (it is raining here in north MS)
Yes he IS getting big...and heavy!! That Santa quilt was made last year. Thsnks.
DeleteI love your display. It is really beautiful. You have a lot of decorative items for the season! Wow!
ReplyDeleteMy ruby glass is usually in my hutch. Thought I'd bring it out of hiding. lol
DeleteIt all looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth!
DeleteIt's like having a toddler in the house! I think you are smart in your decorating this year.
ReplyDeleteI really like your belief sign.
Truly is like having a toddler!!
Deletelovely decorations.
ReplyDeletehave a great day
what pretty decoration you have there. We have yet to set up our tree. Maybe the coming week will do it.
ReplyDeleteMay you have a great weekend
I bet it will be pretty!
DeleteEverything you do have out looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose.
DeleteOoooooh do I love how you decorated especially for Isaiah...LOL Of course the house and all its activities revolve around that most handsome Boy. My goodness he is getting so tall and looks quite regal.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Royal alright. Royal PITA cat. (jk) Gotta love him.
DeleteHark the fun of pet safe decorating. You did a super duper job of it. your home is ready and so beautiful. hope he stays away from the beautiful red glass.... I had a hard time getting past staring at your owl Christmas header. sooooooo beautiful
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping a close watch on his running & playing. At least when I'm home. lol
Deleteare you busy waving your hand at your phone?????
ReplyDeleteI did a couple ... will be more to be sure. And I have YOU to credit.
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