Friday, December 19, 2008

A Christmas Poem



The mantel is finished,




With ribbons of red,




The stockings are hung, and the paperwhites are dead.




It's the week before Christmas and the tree is still bare,




And "Santa" better get stuff to put under there!  ;)
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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 4:07 AM

    Wow, not only are you a talented interior decorator but a poet to boot!!! Hats off to you my dear!!!!
    By the way on a serious note, your place looks fabulous...

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  2. Country GirlDecember 19, 2008 at 6:25 AM

    It does look fabulous, doesn't it everyone? You've missed your calling as an interior designer. And a jockey. And a supermodel.

    Love the dead paperwhites bit!!

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  3. Kathleen GraceDecember 19, 2008 at 7:16 AM

    You always make me smile:>) Your little red house was made for Christmas! Congratulations, I saw you won the Mikasa gift card over on someone elses blog, (I visit so many I can't remember who!)

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  4. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    Mary, you started my day off with a big smile. Too sad about your paperwhites, but the mantel is a stunner.

    Poor Santa. Would "he" like for us to all come over and help?

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  5. VeeDecember 19, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    You make me laugh. That's a good thing this dreary day when I'm as tired as can be. It appears that you are, too!

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  6. bjDecember 19, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    HAHAAAAA....what a cute cute poem, Mary. So cute and yep, ole Santa better get busy and DELIVER !
    Your sweet home looks just beautiful, all dressed for Christmas...
    love, bj

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  7. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    Very cute poem, and a beautiful room!

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  8. SuzanneDecember 19, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    Can I borrow you to come and "fluff" my house? It needs your decorative touch bad.

    I'm actually loving that tree with nothing but the tiny white lights. It lets the beauty of the tree shine through unadorned.

    - Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife

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  9. DenaDecember 19, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    Very cute poem Mary! I'm loving the tree with just the white lights, I think it looks beautiful even without decorations. Happy shopping!

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  10. UnknownDecember 19, 2008 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful and so charming. the Paperwhites are dead but do they still smell good? : ) Mine haven't bloomed yet. Mine are late bloomers.
    happy holidays from Texas!

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  11. Mental P MamaDecember 19, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    Very fun! Why don't you do the minimalist look for the tree? It is beautiful just like it is;)

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  12. MeMeMeDecember 19, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    Dear fellow capricorn ???? i love your poem i think it's great, i love your mantle (spelling?) and how you decorate
    my tree is bare no gifts have been wrapped, no cards have been sent, what is going on? LOL

    haven't been blogging for a while, there's quite a lot on my plate. I'm asking you to visit me though, I have a poll going on and your input would be great.

    Thank you so much and Merry Christmas

    Jeannie

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  13. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    Mary you are too funny! Love that poem! Your mantle looks beautiful. My tree is up also with white lights, and no decorations yet. that is what I will be doing on this lovely snowy day. Santa needs to get finished with the gifts here too. the last of the Christmas cards will also go out.

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  14. SalmagundiDecember 19, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Thanks for the smile!! I have a feeling you will get everything important done before the BIG day. Take care, Sally

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  15. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    Love that room....Have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy all the snow your going to be getting in the next couple of days!! Sue in Atlanta....on a plane to Jersey!

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  16. CharDecember 19, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    very cute!! have fun

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  17. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    Pretty pictures! lol, the paper whites are dead, that made me laugh!
    The gold star on the mantle...I have the very same one on my hall table =-)
    mary

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  18. RueDecember 19, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    LOL!!! You crack me up Mary! I will say that the mantel does look very beautiful, even if the paper white are dead and you don't have ornaments on the tree ;)

    I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
    xoxo,
    rue

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  19. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 7:34 PM

    Your house is looking fabulous
    Your mantle is a dream
    I've always wanted one just like it
    and the dead flowers are a scream....

    Merry Christmas to all

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 19, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    I don't know how this Christmas came so fast!? Every year I tell myself I will be better organized and start preparations earlier, and something happens -- this year it was the happy event of our first grandchild being born a week ago, after making us wait on pins and needles an extra 9 days from his due date, so I can't complain if I don't even have a tree up -- lol! Enjoy, and Remember the true reason for the season, Mary! :-) Merry Christmas! Hugs, Pat

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  21. AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    LOL!! Your mantle is beautiful. Hope Santa gets in gear in time for Christmas.

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  22. MedaMDecember 20, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    Not only you know how to decorate your beautiful home but you really do that with great love. What other to say but that I always enjoy visiting your lovely home full of warmth and so comfortable. It always makes me feeling like being in a fairy tale.
    Have a very Merry Christmas to you and to your family!

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  23. dlynDecember 20, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    So pretty at your house Mary!

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  24. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionDecember 20, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    Hahahahahaha! Very cute!

    Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  25. imjacobsmomDecember 20, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    Very cute poem and a very warm and cozy room. ~ Robyn

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  26. TaraDecember 21, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    Mary

    Looks so nice here!

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  27. JanetDecember 21, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    I am with you, but my mantel is bare and the paperwhites haven't bloomed ( therefore they haven't flopped) yet.

    Merry Christmas to you and your family and thanks for being such a good friend.

    Janet @ Housepeepers

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  28. AnonymousDecember 21, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Love, love your blog and your little red house.

    Marie-Louise

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  29. AnonymousDecember 21, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    Mary,
    I love this site--and your decorating is so warm and inviting! Keep up the good work.
    Thanks for sharing your ideas and great pictures.
    Jamie

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  30. CindyDecember 23, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    Haha...I love your poem! My paperwhites are dead too and I'm still not finished Christmas shopping!

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  31. Angeline Rose LarimerDecember 30, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    Wonderful!
    Wish I'd stopped in a week and a half ago.

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