No tree this year because we will be out of town for Christmas.
But I still had to put out a little Christmas cheer.
Even my lovely village that I haven’t put up since 1999.
My table usually looks so beautiful when I have all my Spode Christmas dishes out. I haven’t decided whether to take them out of not – just for our enjoyment. Not having Christmas here this year!
Maybe we will have company next year and I can go crazy with the decorations.
In Joy In My Life 
jaz
/ December 7, 2011how festive! i love that you are decorating even though you won’t be there!!! that is the spirit!
Barb
/ December 7, 2011Everything looks bright and cheery. We skipped a tree last year because we were out of town. Makes it a bit easier.
Jane Carter
/ December 7, 2011Love your tabletop Christmas village! I would so love to begin a collection like this. I also like your Santa and his reindeer on the chaise lounge – just adorable!
Thanks so much for stopping by Janie’s Porch! I am prowling through your blog – and enjoying the puppy pics so much! And the falling snow on your background! Blogger doesn’t offer that in a template. So, I love looking at WordPress blogs!
Merry Christmas to you!
Janette Merino
/ December 7, 2011It looks Beautiful!! I haven’t put up decorations yet 😦 Yikes I better get a move on!
Beverly
/ December 7, 2011Ellen, your decorations are wonderful. I love your tea cart!
SUGAR: Golden Woofs
/ December 8, 2011Woof! Woof! No need of a tree … your decoration is LOVELY and festive. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Kim
/ December 8, 2011You are not even going to be there and you STILL have more decorations out than me! Lol I always love the Christmas villages. Very nice.
Ellen Beeton
/ December 8, 2011Thanks so much, all of you. I really appreciate your comments. Have a great day!
Julie Marie
/ December 8, 2011Hi Ellen, and thanks so much for visiting me today… yes, you should put your beautiful Spode out for YOU… all of your decorations look so pretty, I love your hutch with your crystal bowls full of ornaments…. and I love that you love all your grand~doggies and grand~kitties too!… xoxo Julie Marie
DAwn
/ December 8, 2011I haven’t put up a single thing yet! If I keep procrastinating I can decorate for Valentines Day instead!
bichonpawz
/ December 9, 2011Hi there Ellen! I love every single one of your decorations!!! What a wonderful job you have done….and you won’t even be there to celebrate! Now that’s the Christmas spirit!!
Jan
/ December 9, 2011You are inspiring me to get busy this weekend and start decorating.