Monday, December 28, 2009

Ala Gypsy: .....a bit of Christmas at my house...







































...sharing a bit of Christmas around my house.......

We have a very large family and we try to be together as much as we can during Christmas time.....this year was totally different and strange for most of us...we had a very small gathering ...... but with a 2 year old that entertained us every single moment...this will always be one of my most memorable Christmases...











Here is a few pics of some of the Christmas stockings my Mom and I made for last Christmas.....








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53 comments:

  1. LuizaDecember 28, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Wanted to wish you and your family a happy holiday, and a happy new year.

    Thank you for visiting, and leaving a note =).

    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs/
    Luiza

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  2. Queen Of SmålandDecember 28, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Lovely house with a lot of christmas spirit!
    xxxxxxxxx
    Stina

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  3. maría ceciliaDecember 28, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Chamara (is this your name?) I love your christmas decor and your stockings, they are so beautiful!!

    Wishing you 2010 brings much happiness to you all, and may all your dreams come true, happy new year!!!!
    Cariños,
    Maria Cecilia

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  4. Sea WitchDecember 28, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Ooohhh, so lovely to look at. I so enjoy seeing the things that surround people for their holiday celebrations. They always make me smile. Wishing you a wonderful 2010. Sea Witch

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  5. Melanie@TheOldWhiteCottageDecember 28, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Lovely blog ...

    Happy Holidays!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Chamara~ it is very nice to meet you~ I love your blog~ I could live in any of the pictures~ Happy New Years to you and your family.~Sharon

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  7. LP VintageDecember 28, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    So happy to hear you had a lovely Christmas - having a two-year-old to entertain you sounds like such fun! Thank you for your holiday wishes on my Christmas post! Love your Vogue cover on your last post - just gorgeous. Happy New Year!

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  8. Annie JeffriesDecember 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    You made the stockings??? I'm impressed. Marvelous decor and Christmas cheer. The toddler was clearly everyone's favorite ornament.

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  9. Pooch Purple ReignDecember 28, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    hi gypsy
    coool stockings!!
    all the best for 2010
    ~laura

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  10. the wild magnoliaDecember 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Wonderful pics thanks for sharing!

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  11. LenaDecember 28, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Your Christmas decorations look very festive. I hope that your holiday was a happy one, and that your new year, will be filled with contentment, and peace.

    Best wishes to you,

    Lena

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  12. Les CotrionsDecember 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Nice Christmas in your home! Hope you had a nice time!
    Happy and joyful new year!
    Vale

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  13. EnitramDecember 28, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    It's wonderfull and very nice Christmas !!!!
    Spend a very nice end from this year !

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  14. SusanDecember 28, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Hello Gypsy Purple....Nice silver glasses and cobalt container. Hope our new year is wonderful! Sincerely, Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com

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  15. Slices of Beauty...December 29, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    Lovely!
    Hope you had wonderful holidays.

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  16. UnknownDecember 29, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    Such fabulous decorations, I love all the glasses, Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Wishing you all the best for 2010!

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  17. TardevilDecember 29, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Cute stockings and decorations! I'm impressed w/ your sewing ability!

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  18. Gena @ Vintage Rose StudioDecember 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Great xmas decor - but really love your first pic ... the silver and mercury glass always looks very effective.

    Nothing like a young child to make a memorable event! We also had a real small gathering (family all over the place) and must say it ws the simplest, funnest christmas day I can remember in a long time!!! Gena

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  19. Anne MarieDecember 29, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    looks like you had fun decorating!!

    Merry Christmas a bit late...

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  20. UnknownDecember 29, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Really beautiful pictures!!! You can never have too much mercury glass!!

    Blessings for a peaceful and healthy new year!!!

    :) T

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  21. Absolutely LadylikeDecember 29, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Beautiful Christmas details...love it!

    By the way thank you so much for the Eva Lindh post...I found so many gorgeous pictures on her page...they are so inspiring...

    Hope you have a great week, cheers: Evi

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  22. FROM THE RIGHT BANKDecember 30, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Everything looks so pretty and festive! I hope you had a great holiday. Thank you for stopping by my blog. P.S. I'm also a gypsy and a francophile. :)

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  23. LENEDecember 30, 2009 at 3:47 AM

    Hi Gypsy
    You have lovely christmas decorations in your home. Hope you have a wonderful christmas and wish you a happy new year!

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  24. Kellie CollisDecember 30, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    So very stylish!! x

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  25. idémakerietDecember 30, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Thanks for visiting me,
    I wish you the same, I hope the new year will give you your wishing.
    Hugs Gerda

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  26. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    hope 2010 brings you everything you wish for, sencere greetings myrna

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  27. BonjadeDecember 30, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    So nice that you visited me. I love it here, such lovely things and pictures I see.
    Wishing you lots of love in 2010.
    Happy new year

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  28. Jacqueline @ HOMEDecember 30, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you for sharing some little glimpses of your home at Christmas time. It all looks gorgeous. I love your silver mercury votives.
    Have a wonderful New Year's Eve and I wish you and your family everything that you wish yourselves. in 2010. With love. XXXX

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  29. FILIGREE MOONDecember 31, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Such beautiful images! Especially fond of the whimsical stockings. Thank you for visiting my blog today so that I could find yours. I wish you a very merry new year ~ Angela

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  30. FrenchGardenHouseDecember 31, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Everything looks beyond lovely. Wishing you a fabulous New Year, Chamara. May it be filled with more laughter and happiness than you could ever dream of!
    xoxo Lidy

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  31. Mariluz ArreguiDecember 31, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Chamara,
    Thank you very much for your visit and comment in my blog!.
    I wish you a wonderful 2010, plenty of dreams and happiness,

    See you in 2010!

    Mariluz

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  32. pamelahuntingtonDecember 31, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Absolutely Gorgeous Holiday pictures from you home.. I hope you have
    a fabulous New Year!

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  33. Sherry GoodloeDecember 31, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    I am sooooo happy that you stumbled upon my blog so I had the opportunity of visiting YOURS! I am now a "follower", as I just LOVE all the beautiful things you have here.

    Happy New Year Chamara!

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  34. charmaineDecember 31, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    hello Chamara!

    wow, your house looks beautiful! i love all the decorations, very pretty! the stockings are just adorable! so whimsical. i am so happy that we have met. if it were not for you leaving a comment, i would have been missing out on your amazing blog. it's always a joy and great treat when i visit. i look forward to my visits in 2010. thank you for always being so kind and leaving nice comments. i wish you and your family a blessed, healthy, happy and prosperous NEW YEAR!

    God Bless,
    Charmaine

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  35. ceeceeDecember 31, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    So many beautiful and enchanting things over here at Gypsy Purple!

    Wishing you the happiest of New Years.

    Catherine

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  36. tishjett@yahoo.comJanuary 1, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Oh, it's all so beautiful -- and so personal. That's what style is all about.

    Just a moment to wish you the happiest of new years in all the ways you wish.

    (My first gesture of this new year is to put you on my favorites list -- I can't believe I didn't do it before.)

    warmest regards,
    Tish

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  37. EnitramJanuary 1, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Happy new year 2010, seeyou again very soon !!!!!!!!

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  38. Maison BeldecorJanuary 1, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Dear Chamara,
    wonderful Christmas inspirations from your home. Thank you verry much for your sweet comment. Wishing you all the best for 2010.
    Many warm greetings from Germany
    Bine

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  39. KenzaJanuary 1, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Happy New Year Gypsy!!
    Je te souhaite une très belle et heureuse année 2010!! Beaucoup de rires, de joie et de bonne humeur...
    Bises de bonne année

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  40. MerisiJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    A veritable Christmas Wonderland in your home!
    Every corner manifests your dedication and love for the beautiful object you chose or crafted, truly magnificent.

    Happy New Your to you and your loved ones! :-)

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  41. ValoupetteJanuary 2, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    Happy new year 2010 !

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  42. Julie@beingRUBYJanuary 2, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
    I hope 2010 brings your much joy!! Those mercury votives are sweet... I have similar!! xx Julie

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  43. BridgetJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Happy new year Gypsy, best wishes for you and your dear ones!
    What a beautiful decoration, I imagine the lovely Christmas night!

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  44. Draffin BearsJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Love all the Christmas decorations.

    Happy New Year, Gypsy Purple and I hope that you have a wonderful 2010.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  45. BleudelavandeJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Hi my dear friend, finally my computer works, so I can tank you for your lovely wishes and I can wish a very happy new year full of love and serenity!!!!
    Such wonderful post you made!!!!!I love very very much your Christmas decorations, wonderful!!!!Happy happy new year dear Gipsy,I wish you all the best for this 2010!!!!
    Have a nice week and see you soon.

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  46. Di OvertonJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Happy New Decade. May all your hopes, wishes and dreams come true.
    Much Love
    Di (Designers Block)

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  47. cotedetexasJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    BEAUTIFUL !!!

    Have a wonderful new years!!!

    Joni

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  48. RostroseJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Dear Chamara - thanks for visiting me and I also want to thank you for your Christmas-and New-Year-wishes!! You decorated your house with very pretty things! And I really "have to" tell you, that my husband, my daughter and I spent two wonderful holiday-weeks in South-Africa 7 years ago. It was one of the best experiences in my life (and there have been a lot of good journeys / experiences! :o)) In which part of the country do you live?
    Warm regards from winter-cold Austria - and I wish you a blessed 2010! Hugs, Traude

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  49. RebeccaJanuary 11, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Just came over from Fr Larkspur and so glad I did...love your blog!
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  50. AmyJanuary 12, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Wonderful pictures. Fun pictures, beautiful pictures.
    Amy

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  51. maría ceciliaJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Hola Chamara, just came to say hello!!! Hope you are doing very fine.
    Cariños,
    Maria Cecilia
    p.s. I miss your posts!!

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  52. CandyJanuary 14, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    Well it took me two evenings but I made it all the way to the beginning. I love all the wonderful things you blog about but especially the French decorating.
    I plan on featuring you on my PINK SATURDAY post. Hope you don't mind.
    Thanks for providing all the beautiful inspiration.
    Warm Wednesday Blessing ;-)

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  53. ElinJanuary 15, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Oh, so many lovely pictures of your christmas decorated home... So many beautiful things...

    Wish you a lovely weekend...
    Many warm hugs
    Elin

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