I've been wanting to participate in boo mama's house tour since the last time she did one. Why? Oh, for the same reason that I like to bare my soul to the internet. Who knows. Anyway, we don't really get into Christmas decorations, but here is what you would have seen if you came to my house during Hanukkah last week.
Every night they would take turns to paint another candle flame until the whole menorah was lit.
These little stars were painstakingly cut out by my 6 year old, and the the Girl embossed them with a swirly pattern using the end of a wooden spoon. The silver ones are old foil plates. (I stole this straight from this months issue of family fun magazine.) They look much prettier than I can show in the photo.
And here is this year's home made menorah. Yes it looks like I just drilled holes in a 2 by four, but really it's white birch, and has such pretty colors in it. And I loved how this years was so sturdy and solid compared to the clay ones that we made last year.
And one more shot, here is the Baby who was born last year on the 3rd night of Hanukkah. Look how she's grown.
Everything looks beautiful and that lil sweetie!!!! She is adorable too!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Your Hanukkah house is so lovely. It is wonderful that you keep these traditions. Your little one is so precious. I am sure your holidays are a joy. Many Blessings to you,
ReplyDeleteJen
Such a precious memory having a baby born on a special day.
ReplyDeleteIt is all lovely! What a blessing to have your little one born during such a sweet time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing it with us!
Hugs,
Sue
Beautiful! And what a wonderful idea to have them paint the flames!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet sweet looking girl!!!
ReplyDeleteMy holiday slide show tour is THIS WAY
Thank you for visiting my tour! yours is lovely! I've only just begun going through the (growing) list!
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Hi- you visited my blog and asked about the balls I had
ReplyDeleteI didn't make them-- I bought them at Michael's! Then I bought some wired ribbon and hot glued it around the balls and tied to the chandelier.
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What an adorable baby!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had fun! How cool that you painted the flames on the window. Your little one is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your birch menorah. Your decorations aren't only beautiful, they're memorable, too. That's awesome. I hope you had a lovely Hanukkah.
ReplyDeleteWhat great decorations. Genius Menorah painting and what a cutie patootie little girl.
ReplyDeleteYour little girl is way too cute!
ReplyDeleteThe painted Menorah looks like such a fun family activity. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the window painting! That's such a cool idea. Your birch menorah is gorgeous, too. I love homemade holiday decorations.
ReplyDeleteI am not very knowledgeable about Hannukah traditions, but is it traditional to make a new menorah every year? I noticed you said it was sturdier than last year's, so my curiosity is peaked.
ReplyDeleteLovely star cut outs :)
hey is your menorah table cloth in the pic actually a javanese sarong sent to you from some loving Canadian friends? Just wondering though I am not opposed to "Javanese Jews"...sounds kinda kewl
ReplyDeleteI love your hanging stars. Very pretty. My boys would love them.
ReplyDeleteCome on over for some gingerbread tea.
The baby is beautiful- the decorations are lovely. THank you for inviting me in!
ReplyDeleteThe baby is beautiful- the decorations are lovely. THank you for inviting me in!
ReplyDeletehey is your menorah table cloth in the pic actually a javanese sarong sent to you from some loving Canadian friends? Just wondering though I am not opposed to "Javanese Jews"...sounds kinda kewl
ReplyDeleteI am not very knowledgeable about Hannukah traditions, but is it traditional to make a new menorah every year? I noticed you said it was sturdier than last year's, so my curiosity is peaked.
ReplyDeleteLovely star cut outs :)