I know some of you have all your Christmas decorations up already, but I tend to start out slow. This little paperwhite bulb in a milkglass mayonnaise cup is just about the only holiday decorating I've done so far. lol
And I've even embellished the saucer with some berries and a bit of pine branch from a recent walk in the park! Wowza, right?
I'm not proud of my lagging efforts. But I have to say that I just don't feel right doing the Christmas thing until after the turkey day stuff is over. That's just the way I roll.
I have a few more paperwhites planted in a Michael's urn that I got a few years ago. I love watching the green tips grow just a little taller each day -- it's lovely to have that symbol of new life in the dark days of winter. And when they eventually bloom, they perfume the whole house!
I'd like to think that the slow procession of growth is also a reminder to slow down in this sometimes hyper season, to turn our faces to the winter sun and have faith that the miracle of Christmas -- the miracle of light and life in the dead of winter -- will happen even if we don't get all the cards mailed and the gifts bought and the cookies baked.
Just a small miracle to remind us of the reason for the season.
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Have a nice month!!!Kisses -Ag
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, Mary! I am waiting to see my paperwhite open soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I love to grow paperwhites:@)
ReplyDeleteI'm having a "The Reason For The Season" party if you'd like to stop by!
What a peaceful post ~ so relaxing and guilt free. I'm behind too with Christmas, I need to change my banner, but first I have to get the Christmas things out and take the pictures. Oh well, sometimes things just take longer than we'd like. Your post is comforting in that it gives permission to lag behind. Thanks for that.
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Oh how beautiful!!! Cathy
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for having some life and a different kind of green. I love forcing bulbs inside. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary ~ Beautiful photos I do love paper whites. Don’t feel guilty you are not lagging behind with Christmas look at it a progressing slowly! I don’t decorate the house until the 8th December my husband’s birthday …… trouble is now I have seen all you lovely bloggers pictures mine look atrocious! Help I need a style guide.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me Mary! I'll have to go buy some paperwhites. Anything to bring life into this home of mine.
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteWe "Martha" types need our "Mary's" in this world to remind us to enjoy the true meaning of Christmas! I took some precious time yesterday to notice the world outside my windows!As your theme song plays . . ."What a wonderful world", indeed! I adore the stateliness of the paperwhite in the cup! Your photography is exquisite! I'll be checking back with you soon!
Fondly,
Pat
I like the way you roll! I have yet to unpack one Christmas carton.
ReplyDeleteThe milkglass is gorgeous, Mary. So unique! I enjoy your photos so much and look forward to taking a peek at Christmas in your home. Eventually we are all swept up with it. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x5
ReplyDeleteOh, perfect! What a beautiful post, Mary! You portrayed something that I love dearly, the weak, slanting, late November sunlight. sigh. Happiness! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love your planted urn. I like the look of paperwhites but can't stand the fragrance! I haven't started any decorating yet. This week, slowly...maybe.
ReplyDeleteI just planted a pot of paper whites for the first time myself! I can't wait to see them when they bloom.
ReplyDeleteMine are in a plain ol' pot....I wish I had a pretty urn like yours instead!
I feel the same way Mary. I don't feel like it's dragging your feet at all. Enjoy that special day we call Thanksgiving and then let's do Christmas. I just got my amaryllis....a pretty red one. I like to get them going after Christmas, giving me something to look forward to in the deep days of wintertime.
ReplyDeleteWell Mary don't feel too bad about the decorating because you are still way ahead of me!
ReplyDeleteBy the way I love the Paperwhite arrangements I have always wanted to try bulb forcing for the holidays! Take care and have fun decorating!
Tina xo
right you are mary!! and beautiful photos, tone, and delivery. jkj
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady is a good way to start... I love the way you'll display your paperwhites. I have an amaryllis bulb somewhere in this house...wonder where it could be.
ReplyDeletei haven't done a thing so...it's all good. and i love paperwhites - i keep telling myself to plant some.
ReplyDeleteI have had to start earlier the past few years because we have a series of celebrations and the first one is early in the month. I won't put up the tree or turn on lights until after Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteYour photos as always are beautiful!
What a simply perfect idea, Mary. I love paperwhites. And hey, you've got more out for the holidays than I have around here.
ReplyDeleteAnd then one morning you come downstairs and they have flopped to one side...so annoying, but I *do* love them. Each year I plant them and hope for stunted ones :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays,
Janet
I LoVe all the clever homes you have created for your paper whites,
ReplyDeleteinspiring and beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
How very beautiful . Happy Decemember
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