the goose is getting fat

I was trying to think of a clever title for my post and I just keep singing that silly song now... "Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat...please put a penny in the old man's hat. If you haven't got a penny, then a hay-penny will do, if you haven't got a hay-penny then God bless you! God Bless You!" I have no clue if I got the words right, or spelled them wrong, but do I have you singing it now too? :)

Sorry I took so many pictures of this thing... they just happen to be the ones I like the best. I like this one because it shows the vintage Christmas tree I made with some old jewelry glowing in the background. My grandmothers both have one, and my mother in law and Josh's family all have them, so I have been envious for awhile. I finally gave in and made my own two years ago. I didn't get any great shots of it yet, so I'll save that for another post, so I can show you how nice it came out for a non-crafty person like myself to have made it. I made sure to use pieces that have meaning to me, so I just love getting it out each year.

I bought these very large mercury glass ornaments last year, so I strung them up and hung them from a chandelier I have in this corner. I love mercury glass for the holidays.

This sweet little thing I found a few years ago at one of my favorite stores. "Regalo" in San Juan Capistrano. It's a little red reindeer on a rolling sleigh with a pull chain.

I like to put green garland in my chandeliers and while I was up there, I thought it made a pretty picture....

I'm still not bored with my pedestal plates and cloches on my piano, I have them all decked out for Christmas.

I hope you are having as much fun decorating as I am. I can't wait to get my tree and pick up a few new decorations this year! 

Comments

[Cherie]

Absolutely stunning!! I haven't begun anything yet and after seeing this I feel the urge to get up and start!

[Terri]

Gosh, your house is so heavenly. I love, love, love your style! I will be back to read more and pore over your lovely pictures!!

Terri

[Rosemary]

I love it all Sara.
If you like mercury glass, visit my blog. I have pictures of mine to share with you.
Great shot of your chandelier.
Rosemary

[Lisa]

Your pictures are always so delicious. You have a great eye for finding the beauty in little details. It's always a pleasuare to browse your photos.

[Dawn-Hydrangea Home]

Your Christmas decorating is beautiful! Love your photography too!

[Kelly]

I love the ornaments hanging from the chandilier. I love the brown ribbon you used also! Great style!

[~love]

beautiful, as always, sara! =)
i'm getting ready to go put the finishing touches on my decorating now....i just may have to be inspired by your chandelier. thank you. =)

[ellen Crimi-Trent]

Hello I just found your blog via cottage magpie! I love all the romantic images. I have one room in my house I call the shabby chic room no one goes in that I love to decorate. This is the room the tree goes in and its all done in gold and off-white with a touch of silver.
FYI I am doing a giveaway of some of my products if you like to take a look!!

[Tara]

So enchanting! I love the idea of hanging ornaments from the chandelier, I'm going to do that in the kitchen this year. As always, thanks for the inspiration!~xo

[~ Junkyard Jennifer]

Your home is gorgeous! I love that shot from above the chandelier {which is beautiful, by the way}.

I can't wait to take out the Christmas stuff!

[Teresa]

Sara, I love that reindeer! Very cute! Enjoying your photography, hope you show more!

Teresa
xo

[Pat]

Amazingly beautiful photos, Sara! I love the mercury glass and the little red reindeer on a sled. I can't wait to see your vintage tree close up and your big tree all done and decorated! Everything here is gorgeous, so I know it will be spectacular!

Pat