I'm putting my frowny Christmas face on hold for a minute. Thank you Isa, the hike in the gorgeous Santa Monica mountains, the California warmth, bright blue sky and funny gossips helped, as did Excedrin Migraine, the one and only.
(New slipcover on my ikea couch, ladies! White coat of paint on the coffe table, a kite found for $12 at cost plus and voila my new décor.)
This afternoon I guiltily unpacked my teeny-tiny tree from its box in the garage. I don't have ornaments so I made a few with whatever I had on hands and had tons of guilty fun doing it.
Yes my friends, this year again is another botched attempt at reconciling Christmas and Hanukkah in my head and feeling guilty in two religions.
I laugh at this... our dog manages to be in every picture but I don't see it until later. Maybe she was signaling to me that the broom was also going to be in the picture. Ah!
I made those with silk paper and styrofoam...call me Martha. And was careful to put the menora and the tree in separate rooms so that they don't have to look at each other.
My husband is not with us for Christmas. No sweat off his back as he does not wring his hands over religious holiday identity as I do... and has the nerve to be out of state working on a documentary of poverty in America, thus totaly robbing me of my right to feel sorry for myself at Christmas time. Grrr.
I wish you all a happy, merry, holy everything lovely.
Corine, I know what you mean about holiday confusion. We light the menorah every night, but I really miss decorating for Christmas. Neither holiday holds a lot of religious significance for us, and every few years I throw some pine garlands up on the mantle with the menorah.
I LOVE your cheery decor, and the kite on the wall is inspired.
Posted by: déjà pseu | December 24, 2011 at 04:12 PM
loving the new look - fresh and fab - best le xox
Posted by: le@third | December 25, 2011 at 02:46 AM
Hello My Dear Friend!
I have a new blog address which I have been too lazy to promote to anyone...it's on my to-do list for 2012! Hope you enjoyed turkey and latkes! Hugs!
http://www.pattifridayphotography.blogspot.com
(a.k.a. Liberty Post/Patti Friday)
Posted by: Patti Friday (a.k.a. Liberty Post) | December 26, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Corine, love the new colors in the living room and the fish kite. Delightful. Also loved reading about you furnishing Portland place with Ikea goods. I still think Ikea is the happiest place on earth... or at least one of the most creative. Sitting at my new Ikea desk I got for Christmas right now... Happy holidays and thanks for inspiring us!
Posted by: Robin | December 26, 2011 at 09:59 PM
lovely tree Corinne! When are you going to write your second novel?
I spent a nice time reading the adventures of the girls in Paris :)
Posted by: alicia | December 27, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Hi, I just stumbled upon your blog and LOVED the paisley cushion. Your style is lovely! WOuld you mind sharing if you made it or where you got it from? Thanks. xx
Posted by: S | January 25, 2012 at 02:02 PM
I have to admit that my tree is smaller than ever, it is modern but, I have it on a table much like the Victorian trees. I really like the colors in you room and the fish - nice find .
Posted by: pat griffith | September 13, 2012 at 10:13 PM