Just a Peek...

Here is a little peek at the Christmas decorations at home.

I am not close to being done but I thought it

would be fun to share the progress...

Note that suggestions are welcome !

A suggestion already considered was adding pink to my all black and white

Christmas tree, a colleague recommended it and said it would look

very Chanel-esque.

The guest bathroom got a visit from the

Gingerbread man. 

This year I decided to display the birth of Jesus figures I purchased in Peru, 

 inside some glass pieces I originally bought for serving desserts.

I have other birth of Jesus figures that  include the visit of

the three wise men, these have been given as presents

from family, these are also on display.

Also out of the box are my dolls !

I take them out every year for Christmas.

I had dresses custom made for them and they sit in

my sofas through the entire month of December.

Below is Topo Gigio (he is an Italian character).

This Topo Gigio doll is probably around 30 years old,

he was a present from my Grandfather.

The dark hair doll, I have had her since I was 8 or 9.

Also in my living room sit my dear Cabbage Patch Kid doll,

which reminds me of the years I spent in Germany.

A Raggedy Ann doll my mom gave me a few years back

and a plastic black doll that my grandmother gave to me

when I was born.

She gave me several black dolls, as she says

*So you would not be a racist*

So there, you have a peek at my unfinished decorations.

I have to say that these dolls are precious to me.

They are a magnificent tie to my childhood and to Christmas and

bring back beautiful memories.

What things bring you good memories of past Christmas seasons ?