Just a quick message to say happy holidays, whatever holiday you may celebrate.
We had a very pretty snowfall last week, so I popped out into the garden just as the sun was coming up to get a few photos of my winter lights.
I’m purposely not calling them Christmas lights because I like to keep them on through the winter, well past the holidays. I think you can do that with white lights.
Last year I tried using red and green lights …
And I have to admit, they just weren’t me.
So I went back to classic warm white lights this year.
I had to replace the twig lights that I use in the front window box. I had some that were quite a few years old, but they were finally giving up the ghost. So I got some new ones at the after-Christmas sales last year.
I also purchased some of the starburst style lights at an after Christmas sale two years ago, but hadn’t really figured out a good spot for them until this year.
I’ve hung them on the potting shed and I love the way they light up the night.
Whether you’re hanging out with family and friends, or just bundled up on the sofa watching Hallmark Christmas movies, I hope you’re enjoying the holiday.
I’ll be taking a wee bit of break from blogging this week, but I’ll be back next week with some non-holiday painting projects. I’m not gonna lie, although I’ll enjoy those outside lights for a couple of months yet, I’m already itching to put the indoor decorations away and get started on that dollhouse renovation!
How about you? Are you pretty much done with Christmas before it even gets here, or are you one that leaves your tree up until the middle of January? Leave a comment and let me know.
q is for quandie 
Beautiful display of lights Quandie! I leave my tree up well into January to brighten the dismal gray skies of Upstate New York. Thank you for brightening my mornings with your posts this past year…I enjoy reading them so much. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! 😀
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Thanks so much Eileen! Happy New Year to you as well 🙂
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We don’t celebrate Christmas, but I do love seeing white lights decorating the outside of a house. Very pretty!
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I figure white lights are generic enough to have up any time of year, right?
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I love Christmas and all that goes with it! I normally take down my trees after New Year’s Day but I sure miss the lights! I usually put little lamps on timers then to brighten up the corners of the house at night. Your outside lights are lovely! I, like you, prefer the white lights too. Merry Christmas!
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That is a great idea with the lamps! I’m definitely going to miss the glow from my Christmas tree in the q branch when I take it down this year.
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It’s all gorgeous!! I love the warm white lights, best, too. And they look fantastic on your buildings!!! Mid January? HA! I’m hosting a holiday brunch on Jan 18 (rescheduled from December 21) and everything will still be up. (Maybe into February if the days are still dreary.) I’m looking forward to more dollhouse posts, too!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
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You are definitely extending the holiday this year! As for the dollhouse, guess what I’m working on during my holiday hiatus? You’re definitely going to see some dollhouse posts coming up soon 🙂
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so serene! Merry Christmas! smiles, Alice
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Thanks Alice!
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Beautiful…..HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
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Same to you!
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Merry Christmas and a great New Year! Thank you for a wonderful year of beautiful posts.
I so look forward to your posts and I eagerly await seeing more doll house furniture. You are an inspiration!! l
Love, love, love your outside lights. Valerie
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I’ve just finished another dollhouse piece of furniture that I can’t wait to share. Stay tuned!
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Merry Christmas Linda!!! Love warm white lights. They are always so pretty with snow on them. Looking forward to the next week of being absolutely lazy, reading books and finally a chance to enjoy the Christmas decorations!
Melissa M
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There is something about that week between Christmas and New Year’s being meant for exactly that, right Melissa?
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what lovely views!! the lights glistening in the night, highlighting the snow. Beautiful winter scenes – thank you so much for sharing. Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas to you too CC!
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Beautiful lights and the snowfall makes it even better and more beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and yours🎄❤️
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It was nice to have a white Christmas this year, but now rain is predicted for tomorrow so we’ll probably lose most of it. And I’m not mad about that either 😉
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Beautiful and peaceful holiday lights!
Best wishes to you and yours in 2025!
Looking forward to watching your dollhouse magic!
Warm regards
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