SHADES OF BLUE

While over the Christmas holiday, as quick as it went, I was able to also visit my good friends, the Capital Street Duo for a Christmas Eve nip, although, the Dame Courtney was out of cups that night, so straws came in handy for the punch bowl........

 

And once again, the Dame Courtney outdid herself with her talents with the decking of the halls! The Dame bends backwards to decorate every year, and it usually takes weeks to get the last touches up and place just so, while I suspect the Master Russ, sits, shaking his head,and laughs at all the hoopla. It's always a spectacular sight , and this year the Dame went with adding in shades of blue, which I loved. It was very calming, especially with the flocked snow about......

 

The tree was very elegant by the fireplace. The rest of the first floor was tied together with white and gold. And as you will see, the Dame is also very fond of the balls!!!! Everything you see is all vintage, and I'm here to tell you, they have quite the collection amassed. A beautiful mantle!!!!

 

 

 

 

For some reason or other this was one of my favorite vignettes......

 

 

I think it reminded me of my grandmother, who used to do little displays like this at Christmas. Aren't those deer adorable?!?! One could spend hours in their lovely home, with little touches like this all over to be discovered. The infamous Victorian shoe collection on the beams.....and as you can see, various trees of all sizes, many from now, defunct department stores.....

 

 

 

As all good things must come to a end, so did this beautiful night, at this Christmas jewel, with warm friends,  good libations, and the feeling of togetherness. Like living in a opulent store window. Tootles!