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!
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24 comments:

  1. BonjourRomanceDecember 2, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    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!

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  2. Fete et FleurDecember 2, 2009 at 8:49 PM

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

    Hugs!
    Nancy

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  3. Anne MarieDecember 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    those are sooo neat!!

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  4. LoriDecember 2, 2009 at 9:00 PM

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

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  5. Marie December 2, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    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!

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  6. Donna Reyne'December 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    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

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  7. Brynwood NeedleworksDecember 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM

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

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  8. TheresaDecember 2, 2009 at 9:59 PM

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

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  9. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...December 2, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    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...

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  10. Weathered & WornDecember 2, 2009 at 10:50 PM

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

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  11. trash talkDecember 2, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    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

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  12. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleDecember 3, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Pretties! Come and see me sometime!

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  13. Sammy GirlDecember 3, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    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 :)

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  14. Jacqueline @ HOMEDecember 3, 2009 at 5:05 AM

    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

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  15. L MelohnDecember 3, 2009 at 6:59 AM

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

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  16. FlossDecember 3, 2009 at 7:56 AM

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

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  17. Suzy's Vintage AtticDecember 3, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    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

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  18. RostroseDecember 3, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    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

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  19. JaneDecember 3, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    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

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  20. AngeDecember 3, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    "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...

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  21. HeidiDecember 3, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    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

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  22. CaroleDecember 3, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    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

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  23. Grandma Yellow HairDecember 3, 2009 at 6:46 PM

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

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  24. RobynDecember 3, 2009 at 9:12 PM

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

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