Joyeux Noël

May 20, 2024

Life Moves Pretty Fast

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” ― Ferris Bueller It's so true. Last week I was checking out my many rose bushes and wondering when they would bloom. They seem late this year. A few days later I was outside chasing one of my little dogs. She is losing her hearing and sight, but I swear her little legs are running faster than ever. It's never been like her to run off. While I was running after her (or more like hobbling and limping) I noticed a couple of bushes with a few roses. After I got the pup settled and inside, I went back out to cut a few roses. The bees even took pity on me and allowed me to cut some of their sage blossoms. I placed the pretty little vase from my Mother's collection by a few Paris mementos.

In another life, there was a time when, on the day after Thanksgiving, I had my house decorated for the holidays, except for the Christmas tree. The tree would often arrive on the first Saturday of December. Now?

I no longer put up a large tree. Sometimes I put up a tabletop tree, and sometimes I don't, but I will sprinkle a bit of holiday joy around the house. Often more winter-themed decor that I can keep up throughout January, such as a collection of trees.

This year, I decided to put up a small tabletop tree with Paris-themed ornaments, so that by February, I can swap out the old vintage French Joyeux Noël postcards for a collection of old Valentines.