On the Twelfth Day of Christmas….

My closet said to me…wear fringe!!  So, I did.  I guess living in Texas I am somewhat attracted to fringe, but not in the excessive way I see around me.  I like it, but only have two garments with fringe and I do not have it on any accessories.  I never really liked fringe on necklaces, though I know it is a popular trend.This is a cashmere poncho sent to me last year from Chicos and it is super comfy and warm.  Which works well for my life outside of work.  But, I cannot wear it to wrap gifts…the fringe gets in the way!  I do like it though.  I do not wear cashmere often in a warm climate, but I love it and when the weather does get cold, my cashmere items are the ones I reach for first….so soft, warm, and they just feel luxurious.

Now, speaking of the Twelve Days of Christmas, I am going to share with you each day why I like the season so much.  I realize there are some of you who do not celebrate, so i appreciate your patience and will only do this at the bottom of each post.  This is for those of us who do celebrate the season and might enjoy some inspiration.

12. I LOVE CHRISTMASTIME FOR SHARING FAMILY HISTORY

Many of our decorations and traditions were handed down from grandparents and great grandparents.  I always use decor from both sides of our family …like these stockings handmade by my husband’s grandmother.  I tell my children and now grandchildren where these items came from and why they are part of our celebrations.

Do you have any family decorations or traditions you have made a part of your celebrations?

Let us know….and…

 

KEEP SMILING (Though there are only 12 days til Christmas)

10 Comments

  1. I love your poncho! It seems like that would take you straight through to spring when you live in Texas! Great boots too! That Christmas stocking is just amazing! How much work went into creating that, and it’s in perfect condition! What a treasure to have!! I always watch the grandsons to see which one or ones might want to inherit the special things I’ve kept. I try to keep it to a minimum (currently working on downsizing), but some things, like this stocking, I would never part with! I have a collection of family ornaments that are pre-WWII. I have a white tree that is just for these ornaments (white really shows them off) and also for the antique ornaments I collect and have added to the family ones. Every year I look forward to bringing them out and putting them on the tree. My mom wrote dates on the bottoms of them, and everything on that tree has to be at least 50 years old or it goes on the other tree! I love the fact that I’m giving someone’s cast-offs a special place in my home, they are all so beautiful! Every year I read the Christmas story from Luke on Christmas Eve, often when it’s just me and the tree lights. It transports me back to when I was a little girl and my dad would read it before we went to bed that night, after the 11 p.m. church service (it was so exciting to stay up late, sing the carols and know the next day was Christmas. I can still remember how that felt!) I love the old traditions and am keeping them alive! (Even bake the same cookies each year, recipes handed down from my Croatian grandmother! And yes, I eat plenty of them too!) I’m looking forward to your posts about Christmas!

  2. Is there any way to send you a photo? I did a virtual make-over with a new hairstyle and new glasses for you and I wanted to show you.

  3. I love this fringe cashmere poncho on you. Cute pose with your arms outstretched in front of the texture of the tree bark. And the detail of the bracelet and the neck scarf kinda matching up was a clever touch. Black to the max!

  4. Love that poncho, Pam! Love the fringe!!

    As for Christmas decorations, I am totally sentimental and keep them all. My husband and I have a collection that we cherish!

  5. It is always exciting to me when family lets me know they cherish it as much as I do. Thanks for sharing.

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