Pinecones and Roses

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Red, White and Christmas

 Last year this house and yard were so lavishly decorated in purples and greens.  I drove by yesterday and was delighted to see that this year it's done in red and white and silver.  I was able to capture a birds nest along with these fat red stars. 
 It's hard to get a good angle on it and show everything at once.
Everything is decorated, window boxes, inside the front door.  I knocked on the door to speak to the lady and compliment her but she wasn't home.  Last year I found that she's a little elderly lady and the flamboyant decorating did not seem to fit her.  She told me that her nephew likes to decorate for her, he decorates windows for a big department store somewhere.
I went back last night to get the lighting, 5 reindeer all with big red tinselly bows.  It's so pretty.

11 comments:

Ruth Hiebert said...

Thanks again,for making my evening special.
I love the decorations on this house.
Perhaps if I had someone to do it for me,my house would be lit up too.
Blessings,Ruth

Kit said...

Oh this is just wonderful! I love that her nephew does it for her. We have an elderly lady in her 70's who has tons of twinkly lights all over her yard and house and it looks spectacular. And she puts them up all on her own. Christmas would not be the same without her display. Kit

June said...

I love the decorating that she (or her nephew) did this year! Those big red stars are so cool.

I loved reading the post about your niece Diane. She has a wonderful talent...and me thinks, a very proud auntie. She is such a beautiful girl.

Sending you long Christmas hugs dear friend...

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

What a beautiful home and a wonderful gift from the nephew! Very festive indeed. Happy day to you! Tammy :)

Jayne said...

I remember this house from your blog last year. How neat that he does this for her each year! So pretty!

The French Bear said...

Wow, looks so good!!! I wish I had all that energy, I love to decorate and those stars look awesome!
Happy Christmas!
Hugs,
Mags

Jane said...

Lovely house, especially at night! Here's wishing you a wonderful Christmas,

Jane

Heidi said...

Diane this is amazing I love the red stars wow thats a show stopper!!

Name: Amanda said...

This house is very inspiring isn't it? I remember your post last year. Lovely! xobean

Sharon Lovejoy said...

DARLING! and it definitely gets you into the holiday spirit.

All joys to you and yours,

Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

mudderbear said...

Fabulous. I love to see the decorations and I'm so glad you know how to take such good pictures.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, DIANE. HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY.