Time Out & Last Post for 2010

 
There's been some talk about snow and the hope for a white Christmas, but even if the weather doesn't cooperate--we do have a white tree this year, which I absolutely love.  Yes, I do miss the pine scent of a live cut tree, but that's about all.  No muss, no fuss, no awkward watering, no creepy-crawlies on the ceiling--or bizarre insect noises coming from the branches--like last year.  (When you get a truly fresh tree, you are likely to find anything.)  So yes, LOVE it!  The initial set-up is always a bit of a chore, but I plan to throw one of those covers over it instead of breaking it down and trying to get it back in the box.  Armchair shopped here and got very fast delivery.  I've actually been dreaming about a white tree for a couple of years now, but it took awhile to convince the family.  Some traditions are hard to break.  But they all agree this tree is beautiful.  Lilly's cozy place underneth is slowly shrinking as presents trickle in.  We left a spot for her in the back but she's a bit disgruntled.  Unfortunately, she will also chew and swallow any type of ribbon or string, so our presents have to be left rather plain for her sake. 

 
But I found some snazzy wrap at Michael's to (help) compensate.  I'm "mad for plaid" and this paper is wonderful.  I want to paper the walls and line all my dresser drawers with it.  Wouldn't that be grand?  BTW my 'Gift Wrap Holiday Special' has run its course and the links have been taken down.  It's getting down to the wire and time is up for Christmas deliveries.  Thanks again to those of you who took advantage of that.  I only have one book left!  I'll order more soon to keep on hand for anyone who wants a signed copy.  I also want to take a moment to thank everybody who visited my blog this year.  Your kind words and gestures of friendship are precious to me and reminders that there are still a ton of good peeps out there.  Love you guys! 

Unrelated, but I keep forgetting to mention this; someone asked me if I was "Turkey Feathers" on Facebook, and the answer is NO.  Infact, I don't even have a Facebook account.  (Nor am I part of any other social network sites, games, or discussion boards for that matter---just mentioning that so there's no confusion.)   

Anyway...now it's time to finish wrapping a few more gifts and start the holiday meal prep to freeze for Christmas morning.  I'm going to make my mini-quiche brunch cups (recipe here) and the usual apple turn-overs with puff pastry.  (With much gratitude to Pepperidge Farms for the frozen sheets.) Everyone always asks me if I'm going to make them again, so I guess it has become another tradition we can all look forward to.  Sometimes I make a few with our blackberry or raspberry jam.  Can't go wrong there, and it's quick if I run out of time to prepare the apple filling.  The girls have been baking and decorating an array of cookies all week.  It seems everytime I leave the house and come back there is something new and delightful cooling on a rack.  They made peppermint bark with white and dark chocolate a few days ago that was quite impressive too.  I think homemade peanut-butter cups (for Papa) are on their agenda for today.  I tell ya, the smells and aromas coming from the kitchen have been intoxicating!  From here on out I expect we (and you too) will be fairly busy...so farewell for now.  See you on the flip side in 2011!

 

Comments

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A very pretty tree! I really like the little houses and the little embroidered doll is very sweet too:) Merry Christmas! and let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

[Natalie VV]

Merry Christmas!

[Helen]

Your white tree is so beautiful and all the coloured ornaments look gorgeous on it. Here in the UK we are actually having a white Christmas - not just dreaming of it for once! Your blog is so lovely and colourful, I always enjoy visiting it. Have a wonderful Merry Christmas! Helen x

[Lavender Dreams]

Merry Christmas! Enjoy this special holiday! ♥

[Jo]

I absolutely adore your tree! I nearly bought one just liek it this year but decised to give ours one more year. Now that I've seen your photo, I know I'll have one next year! A very Merry & Happy to you! (I'm hoping for a Christmas snow miracle!)

[Account Deleted]

Merry Christmas to you all at Turkey Feathers Farmhouse my dear friend. You are a gift within my days, with each and every post.

I wish you and yours, peace and great happiness.

xo

[Velma]

My dear Vicki, I wish you and your wonderful family a very Merry Christmas and a most blessed New Year.

[Cgirl]

Hi Vicki,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.

[BoogaJ]

Love the tree! Seeing so many white trees on the blogs has me dreaming of one. Happy Holidays!

[Debbie]

Wishing you a Merry Christmas! I always enjoy your blog and want to thank you for sharing your creativity. Your white tree is beautiful!

[StorybookWoods]

Have a very merry Christmas, full of yummy things. About Facebook, it is your blog. What happened it FB has it own blog reader and blogs are listed by people who love subscribe to them. You, Vicki do not have to be a part of FB. I am one of your 7 readers on FB. It just links your blog post. Sort like goggle reader, someone (it could have been me, I do not remember) looked up your blog and subscribed to it. I hope I am making sense xoxo Clarice

[Donna]

I think the white tree is fabulous. Best wishes for holiday. Husband and I not dreaming of white Xmas as we sit on lanai in hana, Maui watching the palm trees.
Now I am craving peanut butter cups after reading your post.

[tinker]

The tree looks lovely! Aw, cats and ribbons - we only put them on presents going out of the house, now too - and only the minute they're going out the door.
Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!

[andylynne]

Your tree is beautiful! I grew up with white trees, and always wanted a green tree. Traditions do die hard even when there reversed :).
I also love plaid and your paper is right up my alley. Christmas is such a wonderful special season. Lilly needs to give my cats lessons. "Napping" under the tree is way to civilized for them. The haven't actually climbed one in a long time. But they definatly bear watching.

[Chase]

Happy New Year, Vicki~ Hope you and you family well and have a great new year~

[scrappy jessi]

Hey Doll
"Happy New Year!"
Have a Fab 2011!
oxoxo,
Jessi

[Vee]

Happy New Year! I am absolutely in awe of your white tree...how the colors of your beautiful ornaments pop against that white. Should I ever be in the market for another artificial tree, I'll be remembering yours.

[Sherman Unkefer]

The tree looks lovely! I absolutely adore your tree. Happy New Year to you!

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