I can’t believe its all over! The holidays I mean!
![Wide fireplace & tree shot - edited Photo of the Christmas tree and fireplace in my living room 2011](http://deborahdeal.com/backend/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Wide-fireplace-tree-shot-edited.jpg)
I did not go "all out" this year with Christmas decorations. Instead I just focused on the living and dining room.
Hey, even though I scaled back quite a bit this year because the whole family, including me, went to Colorado for the week that encompassed Christmas, I still put some effort into the decor of the house.
![bouquet closeup A Closeup of bouquet over fireplace](http://deborahdeal.com/backend/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bouquet-closeup-A.jpg)
The "star" piece on the mantel this year was just a simple arrangement of white and dark pink poinsettias with light pink roses and some burgundy accents.
Big sigh … Now, it must all come down!
![Bouquet closeup B - edited Another closeup of mantle centerpiece.](http://deborahdeal.com/backend/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Bouquet-closeup-B-edited.jpg)
I used a few poinsettia flowers that had glitter on them just to give the arrangement a conservative amount of sparkle - not too gaudy, I think!
Such a shame because its so romantic and pretty, and lends such a soft and festive air – especially to the living and dining room. This year I really played up the PINK, burgundy and white.
With my Victorian-style ornaments that I have collected over the years, it was an aesthetic treat for me. I really enjoyed seeing it all every day.
But now it’s time to carefully pack it away. (Secretly, I wish I could do like my Aunt Betty used to, and cover the tree with a sheet and stick it behind a decorative screen in a corner of the living room. Unfortunately, there isn’t room here.) Hopefully, I’ll stick to my resolution to wrap and file it so its easier to find next year. Ha! We’ll see …
Sleep peacefully Christmas decorations! See you again after Thanksgiving!
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I love the photos of the Christmas decorations. The doll ornaments are fantastic! I don’t think I saw them last year. My pink flamingoes really didn’t belong with all those elegant Victorian delights. They are so happy with my fish in heels. Thanks for sending them to me!
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