Peggy C's photos with the keyword: sand dollars

- the tree is the same - used it as a Seasonal Tree this year - instead of packing it up and hauling it out again - will certainly do again next year - most ornaments are hand-made [not by me] - but, I did collect the seashells and Sand Dollars - cracked open the Walnuts .. matching the halves, then gilding them - any needle-work done by other hands - if you look closely, there are some old fashioned shade pulls - guess my Mom had them - now, the tree skirt [ with a white feather that fell ] - ankle length skirt ..green/white satin embroidered with glitz located in Florida at a Mosque Thrift Store - red with coins on top of it is a belly dancer hip belt - the more glitz and jingle the better [ at least that is what our Dance Troupe thought ] 3 PiP - the collage on the right side has up close photos of the ornaments - © All Rights Reserved -- EXPLORE --

of sugarplums danced in their heads . . (c) 2013

- Christmas in our new home ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 note added ~~~~~~~~~~~~ - same tree and ornaments - finding the right spot for this to fit - that was a challenge - ornaments are handmade - only exceptions are long ribbons purchased - items from beach.bum walking - created by Nature and on our tree - it has been a tradition since our youngest child - all ornaments had to be unbreakable, therefor they were handmade - now a few / shells and sand dollars don't fit that criteria - but having Nature and gifts from friends hang on a special tree - an enjoyable viewing experience [ there might be an regular ornament or two, but something about them was handmade ] (c) 2013 Christmas

ribbons cascade from the top .. framing ornaments hand-made .. crochet and cross stitch from friends .. origami swans from a soul who is always surprising me with her talents .. antique shade pulls - inherited .. sea shells and sand dollars - found on the Gulf shores and the Atlantic ocean .. walnuts gilded by my hands .. always remember a story written about relatives in Austria when hanging the gilded walnuts ... "The Christmas Anna Angel" - my grandmother and great aunt & family .. love the story .. but, that isn't why this tree doesn't have lights or store bought glitz .. it all started with the first Christmas of our son .. the tree was tied by rope to an anchor in the wall .. all ornaments were hand-made - not only so they weren't breakable, but we couldn't afford to buy them ! thus - a tradition was started ... still no lights .. still hand-made ornaments, even if I don't make them all .. like the feel of this tree .. hope you enjoy it as much as I do ! © All rights reserved Florida US tree ..

ah, taking down the tree .. it is done .. would rather leave it up all year .. just change the decorations .. for different seasons .. holidays .. just a thought .. maybe .. © All Rights Reserved

- from me - to you - may your days continue to be filled with Wonder - hearts engulfed in Joy - may we all "..keep the ability to see beauty .." (partial quote from Franz Kafka ..1883-1924) Light Painting ~ 2011 Christmas Tree ~ -Archive Airings - AA23 - Let's put up the Decorations!- © All rights reserved REPOST - 2023 - Light painting done in Florida 2011

all decorations are handmade.. made by nature .. sand dollars, sea shells, angels, bears, origami Long Life Cranes, gilded walnuts, lace fans, cross-stitch .. most are at least 20 years old .. the only thing not handmade are the ribbon streamers .. © All rights reserved

oh, the decorating is complete now, sit back and enjoy © All rights reserved

have a skirt .. one of elegance or whimsy .. it completes the outfit, you know ! for the Christmas tree .. © All rights reserved

huge snowflakes on the tree .. indoor precipitation .. imagination .. framed ... oh, we are headed into a fantastic year ! © All rights reserved

in our World .. views are as different or as similar as are we .. brightness .. darkness .. good .. unpleasant .. we do have choices .. "the best is yet to come .. don't audit life .. show up and make the most of it now .." [ quoted lines are from a friend ] © All rights reserved