First,
I would like to let you know that some technical
problems with my Internet, kept
me away from your blogs
and for mine, for a while, but everything seems
to be
normal again!
So, the Christmas mood makes life easier and happier ...
We use to buy a real
fir , the procedure is always the same,
Christmas pro classic music, my
husband's contribution is
the lights before he disappears , my daughter
and I argue
about the tree decoration, which ball is better here or there...
We always avoid decoration "recipes", I prefer give a personal
touch as much as I can in all the house.I'm showing you
the outcome of our work, mine and my
little accomplice.
Nevertheless
when the Christmas overproduction and anxiety
kicks in and I find it difficult to harmonize with the season,
I try to take a step back
and rediscover the child inside me ...
to be inspired by the wonder and
excitement which
shines in my daughter's eyes and enjoy the merriment
of
the upcoming holiday .
I remember my childhood, we had
fewer things and less glamour but the Christmas magic
enveloped us and fascinated our untainted hearts.
I
think that we can reignite the real meaning behind
these festivities sharing
time and affection
with family , friends, colleagues , neighbours...
be affected by the children's pureness and impatience ..
Looking
forward to Christmas time...
We wish you love and luck, luck and love!
O
Beautiful 'thoughts & things' Olympia - I love the last photo of your little daughter which has captured the magic of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteOlympia, your 'guidance' on this little tour of the magical mementos, that occupy your home at this merry time of the year, certainly 'led' up to a festive finale, found in your warm and cozy living room, with a beautifully trimmed tree as our host! Thanks for 'translating' the spirit of the season into this most decorative delight.
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Ολυμπία, πανέμορφες λεπτομέρειες σε ένα απίστευτα "ζεστό" σπίτι!! Η μικρή μου ανιψιά είναι πανέμορφη!!! Φιλιά
ReplyDeleteYou are so right with your writing! Maybe that is the magic about CHristmas that we can be children again! Luck and love to you too! Christa
ReplyDeleteI wish you some wonderful weeks, I hope we can hold the ligth and warmth of Christmas in our hearts, also during next year.
ReplyDeleteLovely picture of your daughter!!
Sending hugs, Ingrid
Ik wens jou en je gezin ook een mooie Advent en Kersttijd toe!
ReplyDeleteMet warmte, liefde en aandacht voor elkaar!
Wat een mooie dochter heb je!
Lieve groet,
Gerry
Beautiful thoughts, things and pictures, Olympia. Very beautiful indeed! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou have amazing chistmas decorations Olympia.
ReplyDeleteThis are the weeks before christmas...and i always think about the year that is almost gone...it is a little bit sad...many things happend...sad things and happy things.
Enjoy the time before christmas...
Have a nice Weekend.
Greetings,
Inge, my choice
Dear Olympia,
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are so magical today. We have decorated our trees too - stop by tomorrow and take a peek if you get a chance. These are such pretty and unique trays that you have. You know, I have a jeweled red bird that is very similar to this. I love all the RED on your tree. It reminds me of Jess' tree this year. The little girl on the bicycle is sweet. It looks like you are enjoying this glorious Christmas season.
Have a peaceful weekend.
Love,
~Sheri
A beautiful introduction to Christmas! I write from San Antonio Texas where I've been attending a conference and between your post and the hotel's decorations, I am ready to be home and start spreading a bit of Christmas cheer!
ReplyDeleteDearest Olympia,
ReplyDeleteLove ALL of your photos. What a beautiful lacework, either crocheted or the beautiful tatted doily under those two teapots.
You are a lady with great taste and I love your daughter (?) in front of that Old World candle store. Makes me think of The Netherlands and also Germany as those are very much candle countries, as are France and Italy of course.
Enjoy this candle season of light leading up to Christmas.
Hugs,
Mariette
This is wonderful Olympia! You and your family have strong christmas traditions
ReplyDeletethat make that feeling our children need in our busy time...Traditions are very important,
and family traditions bring stability into our lives. Your beautiful daughter will appreciate this
when she get older, too. My grandchildren told me, long before they were teenagers, that
christmas with traditions is very important to them. You have a wonderful home and will
make a fantastic christmas for your family..
This is wonderful Olympia! You and your family have strong christmas traditions
ReplyDeletethat make that feeling our children need in our busy time...Traditions are very important,
and family traditions bring stability into our lives. Your beautiful daughter will appreciate this
when she get older, too. My grandchildren told me, long before they were teenagers, that
christmas with traditions is very important to them. You have a wonderful home and will
make a fantastic christmas for your family..
It all is so lovely ...happy weekend love Ria...x !
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful Christmas decorations ! I too color my home in red for the Holidays and we have strong traditions too . xx
ReplyDeleteYou´re gonne have a magical christmas...you have the traditions, the feeling, that´s important!
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a lovely, lovely weekend!
Titti
Beautiful, and your daughter is so
ReplyDeletecute.
Happy advent to you
AnnaMaria
Tea by the fire looks lovely! Love your red Christmas tree decorations!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week!
xoxo Ingrid.
Everything looks so beautiful, Olympia. Your decorations are so unique and interesting. I love that you did it all with the help of your daughter; she will have wonderful memories and when she has her own home, she will know exactly how she wants it to look because she learned so much from you and had a chance to develop her own tastes too. Thank you for sharing your decorations.
ReplyDeleteWe try to have a simpler Christmas more like our childhood ones too. You have captured the magic of Christmas in this beautiful post. Why do men always disappear when the tree arrives!
ReplyDeleteSarah x
A lovely post, it's looking beautiful chez vous!
ReplyDeleteLieve Olympia,
ReplyDeleteLaten we vooral vasthouden aan tradities van Kerstmis en niet vergeten dat we de geboorte vieren van het Kerstkind,
niet in luxe kwam hij ter wereld maar in een stal in een kribbe gevuld met stro.
Het waren de os en de ezel die hem verwarmden en herders uit het veld die hem kwamen bezoeken en nederig knielden bij het Kindeke Jezus.
Gezellig samen zijn in deze dagen met onze geliefde familie en vrienden in een huis waar warmte en aandacht voor elkaar te boventoon vieren.....al het andere is mooi meegenomen maar bijzaak.
Aan sfeer en gastvrijheid daar ontbreekt het in Griekenland nooit aan,ook niet in jullie harten én huis,je prachtige foto's zijn daar het duidelijke bewijs van,warmte stralen ze uit.
Lieve groet en fijne december maand!!
Ger
Your home looks so festive and beautiful Olympia, with lots of natural trimmings and decorations, all so cosy and friendly.
ReplyDeleteI hope you all have a lovely time preparing for Christmas!
My daughter has always decorated our sitting room tree with colourful handmade and bought decorations collected over the years, each one with memories attached, and I have to stop myself from fiddling and re-arranging, so we also have a real tree in the hall which I can decorate myself, with simple tasteful white and gold decorations! So we have both!
Gill xx
Unas imágenes preciosas!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so cozy and nice at your home Olympia! A great Christmas feeling...
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about your thought´s about Christmas, all those thing´s! I try to have a more natural, easy Christmas this time and enjoy the food and lazy days instead!
Lovely pictures and it´s always a pleasure to visit you!
Take care,
Titti
Beautiful pictures and lovely thoughts. Wishing you a very happy holiday season!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully you have decorated your home for Christmas! I had to smile when you described how your daughter and you worked on decorating the Christmas tree. We have pretty much the same here too, my youngest daughter and me.
ReplyDeleteWords for thought about Christmas. I so agree with you in the description of your thoughts around Christmas.
I wish you a beautiful pre-Christmas, and hope you will enjoy it to the fullest. I send you many beautiful thoughts.
Hugs from Anette Willemine
Thank you, Olimpia for the lovely tour! Well done to you and to your helper as well :0) Your home looks so cozy, warm and cheerful :0)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time with your Family and friends
P.S. Congratulations to your brother and to his twins!
Natalia
Dear Olympia,
ReplyDeletewhat for wonderful impressions - so lovely and warm for my heard.
Now I have no more stress - my courses of French and Italien are finished, my bakingtime is over and my trip to Berlin was great.
So I can enjoy the time for christmas.
Enjoy also the time with your family - it´s so wonderful.
And dont´t worry about the Internet. Sometimes I have also got this problems.
Wonderful wintergreetings from your
Bluemchenmama
Vos décorations pour noël sont uniques et sympathiques. Quand j’étais petite comme j’étais fille unique et que ma mère était aussi fille unique, on avait pas trop de famille. Mon père avait une soeur et sa famille au Caire, en Egypte, et de toutes façons, étant orthodoxes ils fêtaient noël le 6 Janvier.
ReplyDeleteNous, orthodoxes Grecs fetons Noel le 25 Decembre.Or, ceux qui suivent l'ancien calendrier fetent Noel le 6 Janvier comme en Russie je crois.
ReplyDeleteDear Olympia,
ReplyDeleteYour home reflects the beauty and meaning of the season. So lovely and warm. I do agree with your thoughts about the magic of seeing Christmas through a child's eyes. Sometimes we forget the true meaning of the season and it is always good to take a step back and remember.... Wishing you and your family peace and joy during this special time of year.
Hugs xo Karen
Hi Olympia, tu hogar tiene un toque cálido y acogedor que me encanta. Thanks for sharing!! Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so beautiful - just love the flower on the silver tray. With a two year old grandson, I have a whole new appreciation for this time of year - it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteeverything looks lovely and cosy Olympia and I do agree about seeing Christmas like a child ....keeps it more meaningful ....love your little helper too ! Love, luck and laughter to you too !
ReplyDeleteGail x
Dearest Olympia,
ReplyDeleteI am back from the blog break! Thank you very much for your kind words about my break - now I'm glad that I'm with you again: o) Your house loos wonderful "chritmassy" - perfect for shiny eyes! :o)
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This is a beautifully warm and festive post, Olympia. I loved seeing all the wonderful photos. Seeing Christmas through a child's eyes is such a wonderful way to recapture the magic. Sending you warmest wishes.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Such a lovely festive post. You have so many lovely pieces around the house. Enjoy the Christmas preparations.
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