'Twas the night before Christmas - dieter's version ......

Twas the night before Christmas and all 'round my hips

Were Fannie May candies that had sneaked past my lips.

Fudge brownies were stored in the freezer with care

In hopes that my thighs would forget they were there.



While Mama in her girdle and I in chin straps

Had just settled down to sugar-borne naps.

When out in the pantry there arose such a clatter

I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.



Away to the kitchen I flew like a flash

Tore open the icebox then threw up the sash.

The marshmallow look of the new-fallen snow

Sent thoughts of a binge to my body below.



When what to my wandering eyes should appear:

A marzipan Santa with eight chocolate reindeer!

That huge chunk of candy so luscious and slick

I knew in a second that I'd wind up sick.



The sweet-coated Santa, those sugared reindeer

I closed my eyes tightly but still I could hear;

On Pritzker, on Stillman, on weak one, on TOPS,

A Weight Watcher dropout from sugar detox.



From the top of the scales to the top of the hall

Now dash away pounds now dash away all.

Dressed up in Lane Bryant from my head to night-dress

My clothes were all bulging from too much excess.



My droll little mouth and my round little belly

They shook when I laughed like a bowl full of jelly.

I spoke not a word but went straight to my work

Ate all of the candy then turned with a jerk.



And laying a finger beside my heartburn

I gave a quick nod, toward the bedroom I turned.

I eased into bed, to the heavens I cry

If temptation's removed I'll get thin by and by!



And I mumbled again as I turned for the night

In the morning I'll starve...'til I take that first bite!

Merry Christmas Friends and many Blessings to all,
Sylvia

The Countdown begins

10 days to Christmas...can you believe it?

I live in Florida and you wouldn't know it was Christmas by the weather here, a balmy 80 something degrees.  No sweaters, no boots, no scarves - we are living in shorts and flip flops in the middle of December.  The palm trees dance.

I long to see and experience a White Christmas.  The closest thing to white is the white sand on our beaches.

From my home to yours - Blessings to all this Christmas.

xoxo, Sylvia

I'm DONE !!!!

You know the feeling, you can't wait for something, you get all excited with the anticipation and when it finally arrives it becomes a chore?  That is how I felt this year about Christmas decorating.  I couldn't wait to put away all my fall decorations and start with the Christmas stuff, but as hours turned into days I was dreading  pulling out the boxes, sorting throught the stuff and deciding on a theme for this year's Christmas. 

So, this year I am still LUCKY to have my 20 year old living at home (and going to college) and decided to let her make the decisions.  She decided on a real Christmas tree that she would decorate with all different types of ornaments (no theme this year), so she strung the lights and started on hanging the ornaments.  I think it turned out BEAUTIFUL, just like her !!!!

Welcome ......

Come on in....

Entry Foyer

Dining room mirror....the Christmas Village I posted earlier sits on the sideboard directly under this mirror.

Kitchen Tree and Reindeer Cookie Jar .... do you see the penguin and santa espresso coffee cups and mini chip clip??

White feather tree in my bedroom....

Living Room Tree...

Reindeer and Snowman tablescape in living room....

BELIEVE indeed....

Guest Bathroom....

Daughter's silver tinsel tree .....in her room.....

Family Room

Do you see the snowman and red cardinal?

Time to rest up, still have the outside to do.

xoxo, Sylvia

Oh Christmas Tree

Remember these ?

Picture isn't the best quality but got so excited when I pulled this tree out of storage that I just had to share with all of you.  I made this in the 70's in ceramic class.  I LOVE this tree.

Enjoy your decorating.

Christmas Village is Bustling with Christmas activity.....

City Hall with the Candy Shop to the right and a home to the left.

Every city must have one.

Do you see Santa ringing the bell?








Candy Shop, Hotel and someone's Home - Taxi driver is in for a rest and the blue truck is gettting ready to pack up the family to shop for their Christmas tree.

The Bakery, Church and another Home - The Bakery has been working non stop producing all types of sweet breads and cakes; The Church is staying open for last minute workshipers and the family in the pretty blue house is getting ready for dinner.

The skater is taking in one last go around before being called in to dinner.

Firetruck at the ready - just in case.

Another view around the neighborhood.....

Last one ---

And to all a GOOD NIGHT.

xoxo, Sylvia

Bye Bye Fall Decorations .....

Who's packing away their fall decorations and preparing for Christmas?  I am and can't wait 'till it's completed.  Don't much like sorting through the boxes and deciding how to decorate this year but will pump myself up for the task.

Planning three trees this year, one in the living room, one in the family room, and one on the outside patio.  Not sure if I'll make it to the outside patio but psyching myself into thinking I will.

Will post periodically on my progress and wish you all Happy Times Decorating.

xoxo,
Sylvia