This and That

My Paperwhites are blooming. They're a little sparse but pretty, too bad they don't smell very good.
I was under the impression they smelled wonderful, but they don't. I don't really keep them on the stairs, it was just not possible to get a decent picture while they were in the window.

We were at the lumberyard this morning ( to buy a new smoke alarm) and I saw that these birdfeeders were half price ( apparently it was a Black Friday special. Who knew?)

I'm not sure if I already posted this picture of the teddy bears little corner of the dining room.
I got that garland that hangs over them at the thrift store. The various stars, people, etc are made of wood and they hang on a sturdy wire.

  This morning the grands came up to set up the nativity sets. This is the one M sets up every year. It's hard to see but he has to have his little joke and put something up that ladder. Last year I think it was baby Jesus; this year it's a cow.  This nativity set fits perfectly onto the treadle of my old sewing machine.

Miss C set hers up under the tree in the sunroom.  I think we're all done decorating now.

I got out some of my Christmas mugs which meant I had to put away as many of the day-to-day ones.
That's done.  I like to choose which mug I use and I think my guests do too.

This section of my cupboards has had the doors taken off for over a year now. I like being able to see my colourful dishes. Those Christmas cups and saucers stay out all year 'round.

Well, that's a peek into my day. It's also our wedding anniversary ( 56th).  We'll be having a lovely quiet meal here where we are the most comfortable.

Thanks for visiting today. 

GRANNY MARIGOLD