Yesterday, the morning warmed slowly and slightly under the Winter sun. We unravelled the tangles of fairy lights to twist around the porch posts, stuck the new floodlights in the earth now invisible under the fallen leaves, then stood back in a biting wind and said, "that's it, all done". Later, at dusk, when woodsmoke perfumed the air, and the smell of Christmas wafted on the night breeze, we threw the switch. The cottage, bathed in light, sparkled in the night. The untwisting, untangling, winding with cold fingers, bantering and even arguing a little, suddenly forgotten as we felt the joy of this season.
Christmas tree in the gazebo ~ now an annual part of garden magic.
At night the view is lovely from the house.
At night the view is lovely from the house.
Ornaments are simple but special ~ a garden theme.
As these days leading up to Christmas rush by, stop to enjoy the simple pleasures, and always BELIEVE.
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I bet the tree looks gorgeous at night time, it sure does during the day! Great idea of putting a tree in a gazebo!
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Mary:
ReplyDeleteHeidi was just saying she misses your front porch. Your gazebo looks great. It must be wonderful to look at it with the lights on.
Nancy
It is so beautiful Mary!!! What a joy to have a tree that pretty. Do you not miss having it indoors to wonder at in the evenings or do you and Bob go sit out in the gazebo sometimes? Do you have a nice view of the gazebo from rooms inside the house? I no longer go along with the rush people feel at Christmas. And yes, I do believe!
ReplyDeleteStop in to see how I still believe in Santa when you see my sideboard. :)
Christmas hugs ~
Heidi
Mary, you worked your magic once again by creating a home of grace and enchantment. It is all magical.
ReplyDeleteAnd, we must believe.
Sooo pretty! We are going to have to drive by and see it lit up for night time!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous. I need your help. I only have one candle out so far.
ReplyDeleteOh Mary... your outdoor tree is so pretty and more than many ...many families can enjoy on the inside of their home... You are truly blessed .....
ReplyDeletei think that is a great idea..
ReplyDeleteI knew it would be absolutely beautiful and it is! I love it!
ReplyDeleteMary, I enjoyed your description of it even more than the beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lori
How beautiful! I love the tree in the gazebo...so unexpected - making it magical!
ReplyDeletePenny
The gazebo xmas tree is just wonderful!! The simplest the better!! The ornaments are just perfect! Have a nice evening! See you soon!! Hugs ~ Vanessa
ReplyDeleteYou've transformed it all into a winter wonderland - even in the face of the seventies we are expecting. It's beautiful, Mary!
ReplyDeleteLovely! And I do believe!:D
ReplyDelete~Smiles~Tam