NEW CHRISTMAS TREASURES!!

For those of you who have not visited before, Welcome to my Christmas Blog, A Debbie-Dabble Christmas!
Many of you may have visited Debbie-Dabble before.

Here is where I concentrate on All Things Christmas, which is my most favorite time of the year.

I am currently in the midst of getting ready for our Church's Biannual Flea Market which Joe and I are in charge of. I go through everything that comes in, sort it by deciding to keep it to sell, donate items that are good but we usually can not sell or throw away broken items or just plain garbage.

I also do all of the advertising for this event and pay for ads placed into the local newspapers. Plus I keep a running tab of things that I am buying and usually end up paying the church a hefty amount!! LOL!!

These are some of the wonderful Christmas items that I decided needed to come home with me!!

Here are some ornaments.......

The Santa on the right has a string on the bottom that when you pull it, his arms and legs move! Too Cute!!


Love this nostalgic looking slate plaque!


Sorry this is a bit blurry but look at the sweet face on this little angel!!


This one is a beauty! A Hallmark Snow Globe that was Brand New! I love that Santa is dressed in a green suit! I think this will be finding a home in my Craft Room during the Holidays!


And look at this great Treasure!!

A Mr. Christmas Melodium that plays 15 Christmas Songs and 15 All Time Classics!

Victorian Dancers!


The rolls used for each song!


Just gorgeous!


This piece I will be keeping out year round as soon as I find a place for it!!


Snow Buddies that I actually do not have!


And some Snow Buddy look a likes!


A neat tree!


For those of you that have visited here during the Holidays, you may remember that I have a lot of Christmas Sets that were sold at Sam's Club back in the early 2000's! They no longer sell these wonderful sets so finding one that I do not have was a special treat!!


This one was sold back in 2001


I love the pastel colors of this set and I think it will be perfect in my Guest Room on my fake fireplace mantle or on the round table!

Well, those are my Christmas Treasures!! I will continue to post All Things Christmas here during the year so I do hope to see you soon!!

To see more wonderful treasures that came home with me, please visit Debbie-Dabble by clicking HERE

I am linking up to these great parties:

Nifty Thrifty Treasures

Rednesday

Wow Wednesday

Thrifty Things Friday

Seasonal Sundays

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Wreath Additions!

I bought these tubes of Shatter Proof Ornaments at Target for 75% off for 25 cents each after being inspired by so many bloggers using the Shatter Proof ornaments for their outside decorations.

When I took down my Christmas wreaths that were on my windows, I decided to add some of these ornaments to them for next year.

Before......

And after......


Front Door Wreath Before.....




After I added red glitter ornaments....



There will be just a bit more Glitz for next year!!

I am linking up to these great parties:

Rednesday

All Things Inspired

Show and Tell Friday

Seasonal Sundays

Thanks for stopping by today and everyday that you take the time to visit me!

Hugs,
Debbie

Last Glimpses of Christmas 2010

Merry Christmas, belated that is!
What did I get for Christmas this year.........a severe case of gastroenteritis!

It hit me on Christmas day after I had already made dinner but right before I was to put it on the table for everyone!
Joe handled it and everyone enjoyed it as I retreated upstairs to my bed and bathroom.
I cannot remember being as sick as I was since I was a child so I am going to share my wisdom about Gastroenteritis, alias the stomach flu, with you....what to do and what NOT to do...

I don't want to gross anyone out but I want you to be prepared just in case....

First of all, have plenty of this, Gatorade, on hand.

You need to replace your fluids and electrolytes so you do not get dehydrated or end up with an electrolyte imbalance which can lead to serious complications.
I took medication to stop the vomiting because I needed to retain my Blood Pressure pills since my BP was sky high. I had a prescription medication but over the counter Dramamine will do.
Tylenol for the fever is a good thing. mine was 102 degrees, plenty of blankets for the chills.
The mistake I made after 2 straight days of relentless diarrhea was trying to stop it with an over the counter medication. I had to call my Dr. because since it lasted so long, I was actually afraid that something else was wrong and I had aggravated my already existing Back problem.
DON'T TAKE ANYTHING TO STOP THE DIARRHEA!!!
The medical mind set now is that the vomiting and diarrhea is excreting the virus from your system so if you stop it, you are only prolonging the virus in your system.
Clear liquid diet the first 24 - 48 hours.... Tea, Clear soda, jello,etc....
Then follow a B.R.A.T. diet........ Bananas to replace your potassium, rice for bulk in your diet, applesauce and toast. Along with PLENTY of liquids to prevent dehydration.

It can last 1-5 days. Mine lasted until Tuesday from Saturday evening......

Definitely a Christmas I will remember......

I missed all the after Christmas sales but Joe in his travels to one of our grocery stores found more of the Bearington Bears that I collect on sale for 75% off.

My newest additions are the ones with the tags on......



A few more pics from around the house that I didn't show before.
This is a table in my upstairs hallway....


Just a little Santa added.....

Found some of the bright pink shatterproof ornaments on sale on Christmas Eve morning so I added a few to my fake mantle in the guest room.....




And I did find this at Ross's for only $2.99!!!

Already thinking of the next holiday.....


Even though we are in Pa., the Blizzard that hit the eastern coast did not come far enough west so we only had about an inch or two of snow here...




Well, pretty much the Holiday season of 2010 is just about over as will be my posts here at A Debbie-Dabble Christmas. I will be going back to posting on my regular blog, Debbie-Dabble.
But I will post anything that has to do with Christmas here at A Debbie-Dabble Christmas through out the year.

I would like to invite my followers here to please sign up to follow me over at Debbie-Dabble.
What a great holiday season it has been here in Blogland!!
So many ideas, so many new friends, so many new crafts!!
Who would have thought of creating their own flocked trees by spraying them with Fake snow. Who would have thought of using silver spray paint to change a green wreath into a silver one. And all of the other fantastic ideas that all of you shared....... mind boggling!!!
I am still visiting the homes on all the house tour parties and I suspect I will be for quite awhile as there were so many.

I want to thank you all for enriching my life this Holiday season. Blogging is better than any decorating or recipe magazines or books !!!!

I hope to see you over at Debbie-Dabble!!

Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!

Linking up to:
Rednesday

All things Merry and Brite

Show and Tell Friday

Deck the Halls Friday

Pink Saturday

Seasonal Sunday

Amaze Me Monday

Hugs,
Debbie

Reflections of the Season!

Well, Christmas is almost here and what a Holiday Season it has been!

As many of you know, I decorated my home like the Mad Woman that I am ,
in addition to working full time night shift and participating in 2 Craft fairs and stocking my "Booth".

Since I decorate as much as I do , I usually open our home to our many friends.
Two weekends ago, we hosted 2 Open Houses, one on Sunday and one on Monday.
Yep, back to back. It was easier for me that way because it was my weekend off.

Here I am waiting for guests on that Sunday. I guess I was a bit tired........


This Open House was for members of the Victorian Society that I belong to.
I put Joe in charge of pictures. I told him:

No Talking, Take Pictures!

Here are the pics he took of our first Open House.....






What??? You don't see any?? That is because there are none to see!!!

He talked, took no pictures. He got a bit confused on those instructions!!!! UGH!!!!

So he promised that for our Second Open House the following day that he would do better....


Okay, he didn't have to take that one! I told you I was tired!! Like my silver Christmas socks????? LOL!!

This was the buffet table set up before the food was brought out.....


My punch bowl on a mirror. Idea borrowed from my friend, Joe Matteo , who owns the Stegmaier Mansion. I don't have the Baby Grand Piano though!

This Open House was for every one at our Church that helps us with the Flea Market that we run , the Craft Fair that we also assist with and all the other things that we do for our parish.

Carol, Mary and Regina


Mary, Maryann and Pat


Gen, Cathy and Peggy


Mike, who is Peggy's husband. Mike is always there unloading trucks as we bring the Flea Market items from the garage where they are stored year round to our hall for each Flea Market.

Peggy brought him because she wanted him to see our house to prove to him that her decorations really are not excessive!! LOL!!


Peggy and Janet
Me and Nancy


John and Lisa, who is giving Joe the look!! LOL!!


Lisa and John, both soon to be published authors!
Both are now in charge to managing events at the Stegmaier Mansion, the mansion's web site and the mansion's FaceBook site.


These are the links to some of their many sites:
http://www.victorianalady.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Victorian-Mourning/273627150562

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Passion-Projects/133921303297945

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Frederick-Stegmaier-Mansion/136448019725226

Lisa will also be giving several presentations during Scranton, Pa. 's First Night Celebration!

John's Book "Final Thoughts" will be out in stores in the Fall of 2011. He was recently featured on one of our local TV stations.

Lisa was responsible for making my dream come true.... to help decorate the Stegmaier Mansion for Christmas!
If you missed the Stegmaier Mansion Post, please click HERE

Thanks Lisa, my dear friend!!

Gen and Cathy


Sorry that the pics are a bit blurry. Joe took them!! He didn't talk for this Open House! LOL!!

I want to show you some of the lovely gifts I recieved from my friends...

This cute little angel ornament found a home on my Living Room Lamp Shade! Thanks so much, Ann Marie!!


Mary gifted me this beautiful Lenox Candle Light.....
Love ya, Mary!


Maryann gave me this fantastic book on The Traditions Of Christmas! Now does she know me well or not!!
I used illustrations from this book as part of a previous post.
Please Click HERE if you missed it..



Christmas Spreaders, candy and soaps!


So far, we have had close to 40 people come through our home for the Holiday season. These are the people who are most important in our lives and were glad to share it with them! ! We are truly Blessed!

I just want to tell you that I stayed very tired as I laid down for 2 hours after this second Open House and then went to work all night!! I usually get about 5 hours of sleep a day....Crazy, I know!

Now I want to share with you some Christmas goodies that I have bought recently.....

Love these ornaments from Sears and Kmart...



And these sweet cup cake candles from Kohl's.....


These cute pastry ornaments from J.C.Penney's!

Some things I already had...
A green Depression Glass bowl....


A Victorian stocking with red roses on it!!!


And I just bought this adorable snowman!!
Isn't he an elegant chap!


Who could resist a snowman with a lace collar?????

Well, this is my last post before Christmas!! Soon I will be going back over and posting regularly on my regular blog, Debbie-Dabble.

I will continue to post All Things Christmas here through out the year.

Thanks for a wonderful Holiday season in Blogland. I have learned so much from all of you but your friendship is my most cherished gift this Christmas!

On a sad note, this Holiday season is not without tragedy. My next door neighbor was found dead the other day by her husband. She was 67 years old and worked everyday of her life, frequently at jobs that involved all hours of work. This has made me stop , again, and think about my own life.

And , Joe's Dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. So that will be another journey we will be taking in the coming year....

I did not want to mention it before but before Thanksgiving I , myself, have just received a tentative diagnosis of Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. No surprise as I have been plagued with arthritis since my 30's and my sister has lupus. But I realize that my days of decorating like I do for Christmas are numbered so I think that is why I went all out this Christmas.
To put things in perspective, there are worst things in life than Lupus and as a nurse, I am well aware of that. And look at my poor neighbor, We all could be gone tomorrow!

So .....

Dance like no one is watching you!!

Or in my case, Sleep like no one is taking photos of you!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Linking to all these great parties:

All Things Merry and Brite

Rednesday

Show and Tell Friday

Deck the Halls Friday

Seasonal Sunday

Hugs,
Debbie