Tag Archives: Christmas decorations

Nostalgia

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It’s that time of year when we think of loved ones and celebrations, and the memories and smiles just bubble up. Holiday decorating with our daughter and then our grandchildren sleeping over on Thanksgiving so we could decorate the next … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged 1840 Farm, Basket, Christmas decorations, Family, Friends, Holiday decorations, Holiday season, Home made baskets, Long arm quilting, New England, New Hampshire, Nostalgia, Quilting, Sewing | 63 Comments

Christmas traditions

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’ll tell you mine, if you’ll tell me yours. 🙂 I’ve always loved Christmas decorations. As a child, we always had a decorated tree, but that was the extent of the decorations. However, my grandparents had lots of decorations. My … Continue reading →

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Colors of the season

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

December seems to bring out the red and green at our house – big and small, wreaths, Poinsettias, and decorations all illuminated by lights. I need light on these dark and gloomy days where you have to make your own … Continue reading →

Posted in New England, Quilting | Tagged Cherry tomatoes, Christmas decorations, Christmas lights, Gardening, Quilting, Red and Green, UNH | 42 Comments

Tis the season

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I like Christmas, I always have. I have more decorations than one woman needs, but most of the indoor ones have a story. The outdoor ones are, well, outdoors and don’t have much of a history except that they are needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Christmas, Christmas decorations, Cookies, Happy Holidays, Let There Be Peace On Earth, Merry Christmas, New Hampshire Maple Syrup, Peace, Santa, Wheat Nuts | 48 Comments

Beauty or Beast

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Thanksgiving eve the first Nor’easter of the season arrived and packed a wallop. Although fresh snow is always beautiful, it was wet and heavy and did a lot of damage. There were almost a quarter of a million New Hampshire households without … Continue reading →