Christmas Decorating Photos

Well, these are the last of the photos to share. I do have my tree up, but things have been hectic so far this week, and it's still not decorated. I'm going to try and get this done in the next few days. I also have a lot of cleaning to finish since I'm having my family over for Thanksgiving. It seems like things will never get done in time, but somehow it always works out! I have some shopping done, but no presents wrapped yet. This I will need to do soon and get them put under the tree before one of my cats decides to get under the tree and vomit on my tree skirt!! This way they won't be able to get under my tree! I know it's gross, but this is my life and my luck with animals. It's happened before. Also one year my dog thought his mommy actually brought in a tree from outside just so he could pee on it!! This kind of thing happens to me all the time. I could go on and on, but I won't. So, for the pictures......

There are 3 more Jim Shore pieces on this table, the front three, Santa (the small one) Rudolph & Clarice, and Sam the snowman & Rudolph.

The four little snow people are from Jim Shore.

This is a little shelf in the corner of my bathroom. Does anyone else decorate their bathroom for Christmas?

A friend of mine bought this picture for me for Christmas one year. I love snowmen!!

My sister-in-law made this snowman face and the picture of the snowman above is hanging on the wall next to this. Their faces match somewhat!

This is another beautiful box that I'll never part with!

Smiley faces....I LOVE THEM!!

This wall hanging was a gift from my brother and his wife.

I love this book! My sister-in-law had this and other things in a beautiful basket that she made for me one year.

This is my little Pepper peeking through the dining room window from the sunporch.

Well that's it! After my tree is done, I'll take pictures of it and post. Hope you all have a nice day!!

~ A Spirit filled Christmas ~ 2nd Saturdayz Event ~

( St. Therese )

"The Little Flower"

Alice has been such a good girl waiting for Santa to arrive. :)

We hope to see you at this upcoming 2nd Saturdayz Fleamarket Event

You can get directions and info at:

http://www.2ndsaturdayz.com/

We have alot of new items for the event

Hope to see you there!

~ Have a Spirit filled Christmas ~

Kathy & Kris

Christmas Bonus

Apparently, in my 30 yrs of existence out of which more than 10 yrs of working with various companies, i've never really received a Christmas Bonus (in cash not in kind, thank you!). I feel bad to be accepting the fact that i'm not as lucky as i believed with my "Employers". Well Christmas is the biggest holiday for me, and i guess for most yeah? It would lift me beyond heavens having more bucks to spend for food, buying gifts, give aways and keepsakes, charity work etc etc.. the list just runs on and on.. its Christmas! everyone's supposed to be celebrating!

Oh Well, just because i'm bitter not having 'that' again this year, i thought of researching where the hell bonus during Christmas holidays came from, how in the world is that fair that i never ever get to have one for the last 10 years? Oh Santa!

Evolution of the Christmas Bonus

It used to be that business owners would give gifts to all of their employees as a sign of gratitude for all the hard work they have done for the year that passed. This was the origin of the "Christmas bonus". What happened and how come it is what it is now?

An owner of a small manufacturing company, Mr.X was a generous person. His business was doing well and profits were growing steadily. One Christmas, he decided to share the company's blessings to all of his employees.

He gave them ham for Christmas. Since then, it became a yearly tradition. The employees were all very much grateful and delighted. The ham was a symbol of their pride. They felt they were vital to the company's success.

A few years have past, the employees slowly got sick of always receiving ham for Christmas. Some say they didn't like to eat ham. Some say the brand of ham given was not the best. They started complaining. Mr.X heard about it and did something to remedy the situation.

He gave them food baskets for Christmas. Since then, it became a yearly tradition. The employees were all very grateful and delighted. The food basket was a symbol of their influence. They felt their voice was being heard.

A few years have past, the employees slowly got sick of always receiving food baskets for Christmas. Some say they didn't like to eat too much while some say it was still not enough. Some say they didn't want to receive food as a gift. They started complaining. Mr.X heard about it and did something to remedy the situation.

He gave them gift baskets for Christmas. Since then, it became a yearly tradition. The employees were all grateful and delighted. The gift basket was a symbol of their triumph. They felt their will is being followed.

A few years have past, the employees slowly got sick of always receiving gift baskets for Christmas. Some say they didn't like to carry the heavy gift baskets, while some say the gifts were still not enough. Some said they wanted to choose which gift they want to receive. They started complaining. Mr.X heard about it and did something to remedy the situation.

He gave them a gift vouchers for Christmas. Since then, it became a yearly tradition. The employees were somewhat grateful and delighted. The gift voucher was a symbol of privilege. They felt it was only proper for them to be rewarded every year with what they really want.

Do you know what happened next? Some employees didn't like the store whey they got the gift voucher from! Some said the store was too expensive while some said it was too cheap. They started complaining. Mr.X heard about it and did something to remedy the situation.

He gave them CASH for Christmas. The cash gift became the employees' symbol of power. They felt that it was their right to receive the cash gift every year.

Since then, the Christmas bonus was not treated as a thank you from Mr.X. Rather, it was just that extra money the employees receive by the end of the year.

Disclaimer : This is a fiction, article from the web previously written and published at www.blogtopsites.com

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Decorating For Christmas 2011

Its better late then never. Its a sunday today and i decided to make most outof the last few hours of me being on "Rest" mode. Decorating the house is one of my Christmas Tradition. I normally spend quite an amount for my decoration, but i've grown practical to i just reuse the

old one from last Christmas.

Color Coded. I love a color coded or themed Christmas decoration. Unlike before, Christmas colors are normally red, green or so until abt 10 yrs ago, silver came in, then blue, then some metallic chrome, mixed with all hues of metallic nature, nowadays, Christmas decorations vary from colors, settings, texture or tone, so experimenting different color combinations is quite fun.

This year my mom opted out for the Christmas tree. The living room was too small, putting up one with all the ornaments would occupy too much space, thus moving around would be uncomfortable. But the thought of Christmas without a tree isjust too dull for me so instead of putting up the whole tree, i just took the uppermost portion of the tree and stick it in a vase. Put on some rice bulbs, a few ornaments that are neither too big nor native and now Now i have a table top Christmas Tree.'

Since space is a big factor, just like last yr, hanging lanterns was a good option. So i just tried variety of balls intoa string, put on some poinsettias, ribbons etc.

I also replace the plastic flowers with various colors of poinsettias, so i have another piece aside from my table top tree. Unlike the previous Christmasses (decorations), this year will be the most simple arrangement i had, but it don't matter is it. I am home, that what matters now.

The outside of my home is also adorned with a few Christmas lights, my father hung them from the tree in front of the house, a few also in the garage. My mother put star lanterns near the gates.

~ Christmas at Whimsical Whites ~

Christmas at Whimsical Whites is a joy for all of us,( Kathy,Kris,Simmy & Linda)

The decorations are out and we want to share the Holiday Season with you.

Reminisce as you shop for vintage decorations that you remember at grandma's house.

We also carry the LuRay hankies collection.

This year we realize that "kitchie" is a trend.

We have good kitchie stuff!! :)

Including our bags full of vintage kitchie Christmas decor.

We have a large assortment of the Antique Garden Candles in an array of fragrances.

Our collection of handmade wool stockings are charming.

We have so many beautiful vintage Christmas ornaments to choose from.

Vintage glass garland beads to decorate your tree.

Perfect  vintage yard decor for the Season.

As always gift wrapping is complimentary at Whimsical Whites.

Please come enjoy a cup of tea and relax.

If you are good you can have a piece of cake also..

(Remember Santa is watching!!)  :)

~ We wish you all a peaceful Holiday with family and friends ~

Kathy & Kris