A photo of the lower half of a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and ribbons primarily in shades of pink and green with crystals and mixed metallics. Two squat gnomes sit beneath the tree on a white fur skirt. An out of focus wood china cabinet is behind the tree with a pitcher of flowers on top and a black framed artwork on the wall.

Almost bailed on putting the big tree up this year because I wasn't sure anyone cared besides me, but Mini-me 1.0 insisted it was necessary. Glad he did as was a definite source of #joy once it was done.

Plus, I finally figured out using ribbons.

#SensoryArt #XmasXtra #ChristmasTree

#XmasXtra #ChristmasTree

Another beautiful work!!
Artist: Lizzie Jayne
"You Rembered Me"
#xmasxtra
#snowman
#caturday
#artchallenges

The sun is gone
A night in desert darkness
Luminosity of the star
Holiday season sparkles ✨

#ImageandVerse #poetry #smartist #Stunday #night #photography #desert #XmasXtra #decorations #holiday #lights #EastCoastKin #photographersofbluesky #star

31 years of baking #gingerbread cookies for Potluck in the Park, a grassroots 501(c)(3) serving holiday dinner to anyone who shows up, no questions asked. "Wouldn't be Christmas without your ginger #cookies," the founder once told me, thereby ensuring I'll go on 'til I drop.

#XmasXtra #FoodOnFriday

#XmasXtra #FairyLights

Youngsong is a metal and resin #sculpture created by my late BIL to "take us to a meadow where a new colt runs free, kicking its back legs high in pure joy." A little #snow can't interrupt his perpetual frolic. :)

#XmasXtra #horse #smartist #ArtYear #BlueSkyArtShow #SensoryArt #ViewFromMyOffice

Snow Peacock bridal #shawl or veil, designed by Tonks. Made some years ago as an engagement gift to my niece. The 760-stitch bindoff could only have been done by a much younger me. :)

#XmasXtra #snow #knit #knitting #knitter #KnittersOfBlueSky #smartist #KnitSky #ShowMeYourKnits #ArtYear

We love our gourdy version of Xmas swans a-swimmin'. They don't need to be fed so they won't bite your fingers off at the joint if you're foolish enough to try.

#XmasXtra #swans #sensoryart #seasons #holidaydecor #smartist #ArtYear #gourds #gourdart #holidayhumor

A photograph of 2 adult swans and 2 cygnets passing along a waterway at a Kent Nature Reserve. They are approaching the camera and out of view is a bridge they will pass under. The day is overcast giving the water a silver quality. Visible in the water are the reflection of trees on the banks and of course the birds. There is contrast to a point between the white of the adult swans, the grey of the maturing cygnets and the black appearance of the trees. The water’s surface is still aside from the ripples cast by the birds movement.

Not (6) Seven But Swans (4) Anyway (Sorry - Genuinely Rather Than Sort Of) #StunDay #XmasXtra #Swans #ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #Photography #Fotografia #Canon #Birds #Nature #Stodmarsh #Reflection

For my son's wedding, he wore his grandpa's gold ring; I wore my mom's rings, my grandmother's white gold wedding ring, and an adorable manicure by my 5 yo grandie -- 124 years of family history.

#XmasXtra #GoldRings #weddingrings #familyhistory #heirloom #heirloomjewelry #grandparents