This is our town's Christmas tree planted in this spot after the war. It is a Douglas Fir which was 2' tall then and now towers to a height of 85'.
My eldest daughter has so many different talents one of which is making cards. I have a shoe box full of the creations of past years. To make this one she cut a clear plastic ornament in half and made a "snow globe" by adding tiny stars then running a bead of glue all around to seal it.
My 'talent' is very different and seems to be making food. Here are some of the things that I made this past week.
Apple crisp, raisin scones and cheese biscuits as well as cheese bread and buns ( with the breadmaker making the dough for me. So easy.)
I didn't get much done today because I went to the mall with DH to choose new glasses. ( He sat on his old ones). Although the choosing them didn't take long the person helping us was very slow and took forever to do what little paperwork there was to do. When he goes to pick them up tomorrow I'm staying home.
Thanks for visiting, GM
I love your town tree....it is so gorgeously adorned with decorations.....just beautiful! I also love the card your daughter made....wow....she could sell those! then to finish up.....all your baked things look as delicious as always. You are quite the baker GM! Thanks for a great blog!
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous tree! I love the live ones that are still planted and decorated each year. Tradition. My goodness that card that your daughter made is stunning. I can't even imagine the skill it takes to do that. And patience. And then you have to end with all of that yummy food. Could I come visit please. There is nothing I like more than bread,(except chocolate). Anything with dough is a favorite of mine and your treats look so good.
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Betsy
Hi G.M. Your Town's CHRISTMAS TREE is a really big one- thankfully someone had the sense to plant the Douglas Fir way back when...some of our older towns have large exotic trees that were planted many moons ago - they make the towns and villages look rather special and it is a welcome change from the usual native Gum Trees. Your Daughter is very crafty- the Christmas card is a delight -as is your splendid baking. Best Wishes. KEV. (Sydney-Australia).
ReplyDeleteThe tree is amazing, it must be highlight each year going to see it. Your baking is always a delight to see and admire, you are inspirational.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, so clever to use the globe.
ReplyDeleteYou are so busy with baking, I havent done very much yet.
I love that tree, and that card. That is so creative. And all of your creations sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat card! Very special about that town Christmas tree! I feel like baking is one of my talents too! I always love seeing yours!🥰🥰🥰🥰
ReplyDeleteFrom two feet tall to towering over the town- a beautiful tree of remembrance. Your daughter's card is lovely; what a clever idea. Your baking looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow, bet that took some effort to decorate such a tall tree -- and it turned out beautifully! Your daughter's card is EXCELLENT! I think it's a lot more fun to make brand new creations out of items -- she did such a great job! Making food is a perty durn good talent, too, I'd say. I miss having a good cheese bread ... so I'll be right over! 😁
ReplyDeleteI love that big old tree!
ReplyDeleteLucky you to have family there to eat up all of your lovely food.
That tree is huge and looks so pretty with all the lights.
ReplyDeleteA very talented daughter - that card is so pretty and what an original idea!!
What a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteSo fine a living Christmas-tree with a long story.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter created a artificial card, such a special idea!
Hope you have joy with the new glasses.
A lot of marvellous cakes and breads you have made. All members of your family will be happy!
What a pretty card! Your town tree is so very tall and oh so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is very talented. That is just such a clever card. It reminds me of some vintage ornaments I saw long ago, that were halved like that and had little snow dioramas inside! So precious!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous big tree!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of your town's tree, the lovely snowglobe card, and your baking make for a very festive post. Thank you for sharing.
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Your skill and "talent" is the sustainer of your family, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteAh, sorry about the glasses! That is rough, sitting on them :( The baking looks very yummy and comforting. Happy Christmas week!
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