We never even put a tree up because of the kitten. She is in to everything as it is and we don't spend Christmas at our house anyway, so it worked out.
Our kitties were so grateful we put up kitty toys (trees) just for them. I'm a little daunted by the breakage, but I still enjoy the sight of a lit tree at night while I'm reading. And to think I didn't even like cats once upon a time...
Audrey, we had the most lovely snowfall on Thursday here in Illinois. It was such a strange Christmas without snow, I guess that's a part of why I didn't take down our decorations until Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! When the snow fell, I could finally sit by the big tree and feel Christmas-y. ;)
Kittes are lovable...and hair-able...and ornament-destroyable, but I have come to love them.
By the way, Ally, I began a Donna Leon novel over the weekend, the first of her Commissario Brunetti books, and it's been a wondeful escape. I suspect I'll be reading for our Venice in February challenge long past February.
I'm sorry that your weeks have been crazy and depressing. That makes me sad. I, too, hope that you'll be able to enjoy the challenge soon. (At least you'll be operating within the time frame! I got too excited and began early.)
We never even put a tree up because of the kitten. She is in to everything as it is and we don't spend Christmas at our house anyway, so it worked out.
ReplyDeleteOur kitties were so grateful we put up kitty toys (trees) just for them. I'm a little daunted by the breakage, but I still enjoy the sight of a lit tree at night while I'm reading. And to think I didn't even like cats once upon a time...
DeleteDefinitely! They're too lovely to put away too soon. And it sounds like you had some other snowflakes to go with them?
ReplyDeleteAudrey, we had the most lovely snowfall on Thursday here in Illinois. It was such a strange Christmas without snow, I guess that's a part of why I didn't take down our decorations until Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! When the snow fell, I could finally sit by the big tree and feel Christmas-y. ;)
DeleteThe kitties are so lovable :) I so wish I had more room so I can have a cat...
ReplyDeleteKittes are lovable...and hair-able...and ornament-destroyable, but I have come to love them.
DeleteBy the way, Ally, I began a Donna Leon novel over the weekend, the first of her Commissario Brunetti books, and it's been a wondeful escape. I suspect I'll be reading for our Venice in February challenge long past February.
i noticed that :) I haven't begun yet, since the past few weeks have been crazy and depressing, I hope to be able to enjoy the challenge soon :)
DeleteI'm sorry that your weeks have been crazy and depressing. That makes me sad. I, too, hope that you'll be able to enjoy the challenge soon. (At least you'll be operating within the time frame! I got too excited and began early.)
DeleteLove your origami snowflakes. They definitely work for January ; )
ReplyDeleteKittens love to play the cat's cradle.
ReplyDeleteSnowflakes with hieroglyphics.
Printed Word Origami Snowflakes!? oh yes. Most Janurary-like.
ReplyDeleteCute kitties! I think the origami could be snowflakes for January.
ReplyDeleteYou are so good with papers Bellezza. They look lovely... too good to put away. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are beautifully crafted, made to be enjoyed, so yes, leave them out.
ReplyDeleteCute kitties :))
I say keep them up until Valentine's Day. I'm sure you can make some pretty red hearts and hang them on that little tree!
ReplyDeleteBTW, my first Venice selection is Donna Leon's Death at La Fenice! I'm so looking forward to this challenge!
I don't always take down my Christmas stuff immediately. No need to be all conventional and put things away if you're enjoying them.
ReplyDeleteBTW, your kitties are absolutely beautiful! You should post photos of them more often!
ReplyDeleteSnowflakes, kitties, stars - three realities, one lesson. None is the same as the other!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't really ready to take mine down either.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of a January snowflake tree :) Perfect.
These paper ornaments from the written word are lovely! You kitties look like they are having a good time helping you:)
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