Tree's here! Watered it FAST. Hopeful that it will remain supple, not getting too dry. This is a victory, since I've always said that the 5th of the month is a pretty good day for a tree to come in the house. 20 days before, and then just a week after and it's time for the new year and taking it down. Strangely (unbelievably?) I'm on time with one thing!
I hadn't thought of decor in the china hutch. Hmmm... ... Still don't really think of this one as "mine" - it's from my dmother's house. But it is right in the dining area, just across from tree and near mantel that we do decorate.
The Christmas cards are a hold up here. Unlike blessed's dd, mine is slow to actually accomplish, but still says she will... ... not sure how long before I give up on her. Her sketch is lovely but she hasn't put in the color yet.