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1.06.2011

ReGifting is the act of taking  a GIFT that has been received and giving it to somebody else, sometimes in the guise of a new gift.
Have you ever received a present that you don't particularly like?
                   Was it just the WRONG color?

               Did it look like a designer DEATH TRAP?
Maybe the style was not your own
                                    or just pure Confusion ?
If those questions have ever crossed your mind, you may have though those evil thoughts of "RE-GIFTING".
Re-gifting is one of the most delicate Etiquette topics around, re-gifting is occurring all around the world to pass on those UNWANTED, NOT LIKED, & UNNEEDED Gifts that can't be returned to the store.
I must admit, I have regifted in my day, new & unopened lovelies that I just wouldn't use.  I could totally see myself giving the same present back to the giver. Emily Post would be horrified & so would my Mother.
As I get older, & I hope wiser I am able to find ways to use those thoughtful gifts. Sometimes a LOT of Paint is required, or maybe transforming the original use of the unwanted  gift into something Magical & Special.
(above) In love with these old Metal buckets. I have several I use as Garbage cans in bedrooms.
(below) A great way to use glass jars after you eat (of course) the pickled Yummies from Nannas garden
Wrap a Ribbon around those "white elephant gifts" Hard Bound Book & make them timeless..
Keep the wooden boxes your Pies come in.
The uses are endless.
 If you are a REGIFTER or OPPOSED to such horrors,
 I say try to find a way to mesh them into your lifestyle & create some Magic..

12.21.2010

  CHRISTMAS i HEART YOU
I ADORE the TREE..
                                 (my pink tree)...



My homage to Island Park & the Cabin.
(gotta love the potato sack)



~The ORNAMENTS of Past & Present~
Here are a few ornaments we have collected over the years. We always try to make a point of bringing home an ornament from every Adventure.
I guess you could say, Our Tree Tells A Story.

 
      ~RIBBONS, Pretty Paper & BOWS~


~CHINA & LINENS~
                            ~STOCKINGS HUNG~
This is my little stocking from childhood. A set was made & given to my Mother when she was the chair-person for the "Christmas Tree Fantasy" over 40 years ago.

 Below are the 3 I made for B, Myself, Zak (inherited mine) and Xanthi

~HARD TACK & RIBBON CANDY ON THE CART~
just a waiting our "Sugar Comas"   
~Poinsettias in Bloom~~
Mr. & Mrs. Clause sit next 2 the Tree
This is Sno Girl, she is our
 best chance of getting a White Christmas
~SANTA CENTRAL~
Welcomes each Guest
I love to make my home Cozy & Warm. Most of all, I love the spirit of our Savor in great abundance. Have a Wonderful time spending precious moments with the ones you love the most.
Merry Christmas my Dear Friends..