Holiday Cheer!

Medusa · 11-02-2009, 10:44 AM

I really DO have my Christmas tree up and decorated already!

Last year after Christmas, I went down to Evil-ville (aka Wal-Mart) and bought all kinds of glittery ornaments for about .25 each and now my tree is a red and gold Victorian extravaganza!

This year they had glittery dragonfly ornaments and all kinds of tempting scrolly things - and I'm trying to abstain. Really. Trying.

Tell me about your cheer!

IrishGrrl · 11-02-2009, 11:12 AM

OOOOO! Glittery dragonflies? I dont think I could resist those!

Well, I"m having to obstain from putting up a tree yet. We always do it the day after Thanksgiving.

I need to get shopping for new ornaments. Sadly, Doc doesnt want a themed tree this year..

PinkieLee · 11-02-2009, 01:48 PM

HOLIDAY CHEER... YIPPPEEE!

Yep, I've already got my cheer going on, although no tree up as of yet. I'm thinking that I'm gonna do my best to abstain until at least Thanksgiving Day. But that night, I'm all over it!

I went to Hobby Lobby on Saturday to oooohhh and awwwww in Christmas wonderment! Of course, I bought 3 new ornaments for the Diva tree ~ 2 different black high heel shoes with rhinestones and a fabulous little red, sparkly purse ornament. I didn't go crazy, because they didn't have them marked 50% off yet... hopefully in the next few weeks they will.

Medusa, they had some FABULOUS red dragonfly ornaments... just sayin'. I might have to make a return trip just for you!!! I looked for Hello Kitty for you ~ but alas, nothing! I might have to break out the hot glue gun and make you a lil' something something!

My boo did get a few sports themed ornaments for her tree, too! See, this two tree things works out pretty well

cara · 11-02-2009, 03:19 PM

I still haven't put away my Halloween decorations and the Christmas stuff is locked in storage until I have time to look at it. I've been makin' ornaments already, though!

Scorp · 11-02-2009, 07:06 PM

* Waves to all the pretty, cool ladies who posted in here *

Walking through the forums and checking out the sights, and of course I see Dusa's already got her Xmas tree up

I thought I was bad with tearing down all my Halloween shit the next morning at 7 AM and thinking about putting the Thanksgiving flag outside. But, figured I'd give it a week or so to hang the flag out. Now here's someone's office/spare room that looks like Vegas with all my red neon stuff in here. Dusa you've seen it <via webcam and pics> You should see it now, we changed the room around and it's awesome. It actually looks like the Hard Rock Cafe' with my stratocaster's hanging on the wall. It's awesome and I love spending my time in here amongst the neon. It's all guitar themed now, etc. So, this is my holiday cheer and my tree will be decorated with guitar gadget ornaments

Selenay · 11-04-2009, 02:54 AM

No! No! No!

cara · 11-04-2009, 02:58 AM

Uh...Scratch what I JUST wrote in your intro thread, Selenay.

*hands you a mugga hot cocoa and heads to bed*

XO!

Leigh · 11-05-2009, 12:09 AM

Did someone say holiday cheer?????

Now those who know Me in R/T know that I am one of the BIGGEST kids at xmas time! I will spend hours at the mall (yes I said it) during this time of year just to admire the decorations and such. Since I'm working now and have My own cubicle there, I am planning on decorating it with some xmas things like abit of garland and ornaments etc. I would love to have a tree up right now but I live at home and My mom just does not have time to even think about that right now so I will just live vicariously for now through those of you who already have the tree up

dixie · 11-07-2009, 12:20 PM

You have ur tree up already?! Oh my gosh that is so awesome!! I just took down the Halloween decorations and am getting ready to find some turkey-ish (lol) decorations to put up for Thanksgiving. My son won't let me put up any Christmas decorations until the day after Thanksgiving because it's always been a tradition in my family. He won't even let me hum Christmas songs til then. *pout*

Words · 11-07-2009, 12:32 PM

And I thought *I* was bad for wanting to put O/ours up on the 1st of December! LOL...

LOVE the sound of yours Medusa. I always do a very traditional (i.e., Victorian style) tree with plenty of red, green and gold (only problem being that O/our 6 foot tree takes up most of the living room).

I have to say though that you (the collective you) have the best decorations. I remember visiting some kind of hobby center in California last year and being totally overwhelmed by the choice and the quality (and don't even get me started on the Christmas shops I once visited in Maine). Yep, definitely much better than what's available here in the UK.

Words

Bit · 11-07-2009, 03:16 PM

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*huuuge beaming grin*

Ohhhhhhhhhhh I am so glad to see this thread. *beam*

I think, had I seen dragonfly ornaments, my entire grocery budget would be ALL shot to hell.

I think when Nick and Gryph go out to celebrate Gryph's birthday I shall request being dropped off at Hobby Lobby so that I have time enough to peruse the Christmas aisles.

I think Big Lots might be in my future too,

I think I wait All Year Long for the winter holidays.

I think *squeeeeeeeeeeeee* oh I am so excited!!!! *bounces, beaming*

My Halloween decs were vastly understated this year, one punkin and a wreath with a few autumn leaves on it, three candleholders--one of which I noticed later might very WELL be shaped like a cute lil black cauldron, but has PINE TREES as the cut out for the candle-light to shine through, lol.... anyhow, they stay up until Thanksgiving, maybe longer, because Autumn is my season.

Heck, y'all been color draped? Autumn is my color, too--and Gryph's, which is convenient, because it means my colors are never going to give him a headache.

Our first tree here in Wichita was decorated with paper and I found dragonflies printed on tissue paper; cut them out in heart shapes, glued them to thicker paper, and hung them on the tree. The problem was that it was a live tree and needed a lot of misting to combat the dry air of the apartment, and the decs didn't last past that first season.

Dragonfly is one of my favorites, though, as are humbirds, and I think it would be amazing and wonderful to decorate a tree with them!

So, one of the advantages of being an Autumn is that Christmas plaids, the kind in the deep jewel tones, appeal to me enormously... and since they are plaid, they're unfussy enough to please the Butch. *grins*

*wiggles with sudden happiness* Ohhhhh I am SO going to love decorating this year!!! *beams*

WolfyOne · 11-07-2009, 04:42 PM

Hopefully reading posts by others may help to bring me holiday cheer. Somehow though, I just don't see it happening. I will, however, leave this thread with an open mind.

Selenay · 11-07-2009, 04:44 PM

If I set my ringtone as a Christmas carol does that make me cheery?

QueenofQueens · 11-07-2009, 06:10 PM

Yes, I confess that I too am a whore for holiday crap. I am way more down with the Halloween tchatchke scene, though I am surprisingly seduced by vintage style flockery, not fuckery.

I'm a cheapskate though, and like our snakey-headed hostess, I tend to buy after the money shot day has blown its load and is begging for a clean-up on aisle seven.

xoxo,

Queen Krampus

Mel C. · 11-07-2009, 11:39 PM

We watched Fred Claus today. It was kinda cute. I'm ready to start watching the Grinch (Jim Carey version AND the original version).

Medusa · 11-07-2009, 11:54 PM

Would it be wrong to make dough ornaments that have been kneaded with brown food coloring and dried corn and peanuts into little turd-shaped wonders to hang on the tree?

I'll spray them with glitter if it makes them more festive

cara · 11-08-2009, 12:17 AM

dusa-that would be gross but i know you would make it work.

i saw the new animated version of the christmas carol today. it was alright. also the mall stores were playing xmas music.

Waldo · 11-11-2009, 01:45 AM

Just realized that this Christmas will be my first as a single person in several years. Usually when I'm single I don't do the tree or anything like that. I will either volunteer or more often take a trip.

But this year, with the house coming together so nicely it seems almost a shame not have a tree. I'll have to struggle with that one a bit.

But the day after Christmas I know exactly what I'll be doing - I'll be looking for bargains at the annual Room & Board Clearance event.

In the mean time I'll get my holiday cheer on with bringing together the company party.

Angelika · 11-11-2009, 04:42 AM

oooo ... the Holiday Markets start in Prague end of NOV ... and I cannot wait.

The Christmas Season is my favorite. I am heading to the Nuremberg Christkindl Market in Germany mid DEC .... ~wooottt~

Angelika

Diva · 11-11-2009, 11:40 PM

This year, I will have 2 trees. I'm very excited.....

I love the holidays!!! This year...I will have to buy a few (10) strings of lights as I blew a bunch of them last year....oh darn.

11-02-2009, 10:44 AM	#1
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,692 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000026	Holiday Cheer! I really DO have my Christmas tree up and decorated already! Last year after Christmas, I went down to Evil-ville (aka Wal-Mart) and bought all kinds of glittery ornaments for about .25 each and now my tree is a red and gold Victorian extravaganza! This year they had glittery dragonfly ornaments and all kinds of tempting scrolly things - and I'm trying to abstain. Really. Trying. Tell me about your cheer!

11-02-2009, 11:12 AM	#2
IrishGrrl Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Leatherdyke Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: In a relationship/non-monogamous Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 877 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 276 Thanked 1,209 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 2427288	OOOOO! Glittery dragonflies? I dont think I could resist those! Well, I"m having to obstain from putting up a tree yet. We always do it the day after Thanksgiving. I need to get shopping for new ornaments. Sadly, Doc doesnt want a themed tree this year..

11-02-2009, 01:48 PM	#3
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	HOLIDAY CHEER... YIPPPEEE! Yep, I've already got my cheer going on, although no tree up as of yet. I'm thinking that I'm gonna do my best to abstain until at least Thanksgiving Day. But that night, I'm all over it! I went to Hobby Lobby on Saturday to oooohhh and awwwww in Christmas wonderment! Of course, I bought 3 new ornaments for the Diva tree ~ 2 different black high heel shoes with rhinestones and a fabulous little red, sparkly purse ornament. I didn't go crazy, because they didn't have them marked 50% off yet... hopefully in the next few weeks they will. Medusa, they had some FABULOUS red dragonfly ornaments... just sayin'. I might have to make a return trip just for you!!! I looked for Hello Kitty for you ~ but alas, nothing! I might have to break out the hot glue gun and make you a lil' something something! My boo did get a few sports themed ornaments for her tree, too! See, this two tree things works out pretty well

11-02-2009, 03:19 PM	#4
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Scorp Italian Stallion How Do You Identify?: DNA Usually... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a van, down by the river.. Posts: 2,702 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,557 Thanked 4,714 Times in 1,263 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	* Waves to all the pretty, cool ladies who posted in here * Walking through the forums and checking out the sights, and of course I see Dusa's already got her Xmas tree up I thought I was bad with tearing down all my Halloween shit the next morning at 7 AM and thinking about putting the Thanksgiving flag outside. But, figured I'd give it a week or so to hang the flag out. Now here's someone's office/spare room that looks like Vegas with all my red neon stuff in here. Dusa you've seen it <via webcam and pics> You should see it now, we changed the room around and it's awesome. It actually looks like the Hard Rock Cafe' with my stratocaster's hanging on the wall. It's awesome and I love spending my time in here amongst the neon. It's all guitar themed now, etc. So, this is my holiday cheer and my tree will be decorated with guitar gadget ornaments

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11-07-2009, 03:16 PM	#11
Bit Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme Relationship Status: married to Gryph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 3,770 Times in 1,264 Posts Rep Power: 10778870	S U B S C R I B I N G!!!! huuuge beaming grin Ohhhhhhhhhhh I am so glad to see this thread. beam I think, had I seen dragonfly ornaments, my entire grocery budget would be ALL shot to hell. I think when Nick and Gryph go out to celebrate Gryph's birthday I shall request being dropped off at Hobby Lobby so that I have time enough to peruse the Christmas aisles. I think Big Lots might be in my future too, I think I wait All Year Long for the winter holidays. I think squeeeeeeeeeeeee oh I am so excited!!!! bounces, beaming My Halloween decs were vastly understated this year, one punkin and a wreath with a few autumn leaves on it, three candleholders--one of which I noticed later might very WELL be shaped like a cute lil black cauldron, but has PINE TREES as the cut out for the candle-light to shine through, lol.... anyhow, they stay up until Thanksgiving, maybe longer, because Autumn is my season. Heck, y'all been color draped? Autumn is my color, too--and Gryph's, which is convenient, because it means my colors are never going to give him a headache. Our first tree here in Wichita was decorated with paper and I found dragonflies printed on tissue paper; cut them out in heart shapes, glued them to thicker paper, and hung them on the tree. The problem was that it was a live tree and needed a lot of misting to combat the dry air of the apartment, and the decs didn't last past that first season. Dragonfly is one of my favorites, though, as are humbirds, and I think it would be amazing and wonderful to decorate a tree with them! So, one of the advantages of being an Autumn is that Christmas plaids, the kind in the deep jewel tones, appeal to me enormously... and since they are plaid, they're unfussy enough to please the Butch. grins wiggles with sudden happiness Ohhhhh I am SO going to love decorating this year!!! beams

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11-11-2009, 01:45 AM	#18
Waldo Member How Do You Identify?: Special Snowflake Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wine Country, Oregon Posts: 470 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22 Thanked 792 Times in 238 Posts Rep Power: 1006288	Just realized that this Christmas will be my first as a single person in several years. Usually when I'm single I don't do the tree or anything like that. I will either volunteer or more often take a trip. But this year, with the house coming together so nicely it seems almost a shame not have a tree. I'll have to struggle with that one a bit. But the day after Christmas I know exactly what I'll be doing - I'll be looking for bargains at the annual Room & Board Clearance event. In the mean time I'll get my holiday cheer on with bringing together the company party.

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Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	This year, I will have 2 trees. I'm very excited..... I love the holidays!!! This year...I will have to buy a few (10) strings of lights as I blew a bunch of them last year....oh darn.