Technically, I didn't get a wreath or poinsettias this year but I'm feeling like that might not get done. The lights are up, and the inside is decorated including the tree, so I think anything else that gets done is just a bonus.

Indoors is done, tree is up! We've made two attempts at outdoor lights and run into all sorts of difficulties. I think we have a workable plan and are just waiting for new lights to be delivered. The plan for this week is:
- Get a wreath for the front door.
- Get poinsettias for the porch.
- Finish putting up the lights.

With luck, we'll be done on the schedule I'd originally set for this. (less)

Indoors is done, tree is up! We've made two attempts at outdoor lights and run into all sorts of difficulties. I think we have a workable plan and are just waiting for new lights to be delivered. The plan for this week is:
- Get a wreath for the front door.
- Get poinsettias for the porch.
- (...more)

We started the outdoor lights. It's a new-to-us house with some challenges. (The only power is in the garage way in the back, for one.) We're waiting for a longer extension cord, but we have a plan we think will work. Meanwhile, we put up some net lights on our back hedge. It's in the alley, but because the lots are on a strange angle, it's right next to the main road and very visible from the street so it seemed like a good way to use some of the lights we wouldn't be able to use. Hopefully, we'll be able to get all the outside lights up this week, and then next Saturday, we plan to pick up a tree. (less)

We started the outdoor lights. It's a new-to-us house with some challenges. (The only power is in the garage way in the back, for one.) We're waiting for a longer extension cord, but we have a plan we think will work. Meanwhile, we put up some net lights on our back hedge. It's in the all (...more)

We got out the boxes today and put up most of the indoor decorations. I need to pick up some hooks and also ordered a new garland for the fireplace. There's no outdoor outlets at our new place but I won't be daunted. Christmas lights are my favorite and I'm going to rig power one way or another. You can't stop me! (less)

We got out the boxes today and put up most of the indoor decorations. I need to pick up some hooks and also ordered a new garland for the fireplace. There's no outdoor outlets at our new place but I won't be daunted. Christmas lights are my favorite and I'm going to rig power one way or an (...more)

12/4/11