Colonial Christmas

Writer has been preparing for the holidays. Writer isn't one of those people about whom everyone complains- the ones that start playing carols in October. But, one should think about decorations early, and be prepared. I say yes.

Writer did a partridge in a pear tree theme last year- a lot of green and gold; very folky. I'm not terribly bored with the leftovers either. Of course I don't purchase new decorations every year, but one doesn't want to bore guests either.

To be comprehensible, writer thinks one should have pieces one uses every year for holiday decoration- sentimental maybe or something one can pass down. Still writer has been very inspired for Christmas season on Pinterest and Tumblr. One does enjoy seeing all the creative ideas. Writer has started a "Holiday" board on pinterest.

Writer's favorite pin is a Carolyne Roehm design of a reinvented colonial holiday:



Note how easy; note the lovely paperwhite flowers. Writer usually raises a pot or two, but didn't buy bulbs in time this year. 

The picture got writer thinking- Wouldn't a colonial christmas be just lovely! 

Wouldn't a green garland be freshly colonial:



What about the same ingenuity applied to a fan board above a door- colonial, colonial:



Writer also is fond of how Two Fat Ladies spread walnuts and oranges on cutting board:


One can't forget about dried fruit ornaments:



Finally, Here's one of writer's favorite carol sang by a York Minster choir:

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