Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Peaceful Preparations









I am looking forward to the weekend and putting up our tree.
We plan on keeping things simple.
I hope you are enjoying your preparations for the holidays and that your week is peaceful...
Here is a vintage Christmas postcard from my collection...
...for you to copy and use as you wish!
:) good night!

24 comments:

BonjourRomance said...

Bonjour! Enjoy your time decorating and getting ready for Christmas. I took a copy of your postcard, I love the message, I may use it on my own blog. Happy decorating!

Fete et Fleur said...

I already love what you have shown of your simple Christmas. I look forward to more.

Hugs!
Nancy

Anne Marie said...

those are sooo neat!!

Lori said...

I am loving those ornaments ~ I cannot wait to see them on your tree.

Marie said...

What a beautiful card. I haven't pulled out near as much as I should (even if it's to give some away!)
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
Charmed giveaway!

Donna Reyne' said...

We also decided to take the simpler approach to our Christmas decor.
Already, there is a sense of Holiday Peace in our tiny home.
I hope the same happens for you.
Blessings...donna

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Thanks so much for the postcard image. It's really beautiful.
xoxo
Donna

Theresa said...

Laura, love peeking at your ornaments! Thanks for sharing your postcard! Have a blessed evening:)

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Well have a ball putting up the tree and getting into the Christmas spirit! Love this time of year, doesn't last long enough for me...xoxo~Kathy @ Sweey Up-North Mornings...

Weathered & Worn said...

I hope to put up our tree this week. Your blog and photo's are lovely!

trash talk said...

I long to do simple and always start out that way, but then I get glitter in my eyes and it's whoa Nelly!
Debbie

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

Pretties! Come and see me sometime!

Sammy Girl said...

Hi, Laura ... doesn't seem like my comment "took" ... lol! was just trying to tell you that I think the card is wonderful ... and will probably be made into a gift tag for my MIL. Also love the straw ornaments .... anyone in your family Scandinavian?
hugs and have a super week!
Betty :)

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Isn't this just one of the best parts of Christmas, Laura. I love decorating the tree and the house. I like to keep things simple too. I love your vintage Christmas card. I have a few. Why is it that the things from the past hold so much magic ?
Have fun decorating your tree. XXXX

L Melohn said...

Thanks for the post card scan! I love old postcards, especially the Christmas ones!

Floss said...

Thank you for that lovely picture, which I hope to use on our family's Christmas website! What a kind gift.

Suzy's Vintage Attic said...

Hello Laura

Putting up the Christmas tree is something that I always look forward to but this year we are going away to stay with family so no tree in our house this year...
Have fun decorating!
Warm wishes
Isabelle x

Rostrose said...

Dearest Laura, I also like this kind of tree-decoration, it reminds me to my childhood when we tinkered straw-stars! And thank you very much for your vintage poscard - I think I will decorate a matchbox with this design! Hugs, Traude

Jane said...

Have fun decorating this weekend. Simple is my mantra this year as well. I plan on decorating enough to "say" Christmas but not too much that it drives me crazy getting everything out (and then knowing I have to put it all away!)
Jane

Ange said...

"Avec peu on peut vivre le présent à l'infini.".. it's one of my favourites; We too are doing simple this year. Even my wreath is pared down. It feels peaceful... MY TREE CAME! and now I can decorate it tonight to the gleeful caroling of my wee three! Tis the season to be jolly...

Heidi said...

Pretty, pretty, Laura! It's always so peaceful here at your site! I really appreciate it, esp. during this hectic time. Although I do love decorating for the holidays.
I've got an award for you and 52 Flea, hope you'll stop by to accept it.
Have a great weekend.
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home

Carole said...

i've seen more of the old swedish decorations coming back along with the reindeers...gee now I wish I hadn't thrown them out...darn!
xxx.......c

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Just found your site this evening and loved browsing through it. Very nice pictures and pieces.
Happy Holidays
Maggie

Robyn said...

I can't wait to see what you do! We are going to be pretty simple here to.