7 hours of Christmas decorating [Archive] - Merry Forums of My Merry Christmas

JanaBanana

11-01-2008, 06:09 PM

AND ABOUT 20 MORE TO GO!! JANABANANA HAS BEGUN DECORATING!!! Yes! Im exausted! 7 hours of Christmas decorating and Im no where near done! ACK!!! And thats not even the tree's yet :D Im gonna work on it as long as I can through the night... my back is killing me LOL! Only have one of the 4 sections of the 12+ foot tree up so far as I decided to put it on the second level this year instead of the 3rd level.
Look for pictures in the near future... (Well I actually do a website of every year)
Awww its getting so cozy and festive. Cant wait to show you all soon!
Wish me luck. I think Im gonna soak in my big garden tub with some wine when Im done :tree:

Head Elf

11-01-2008, 06:11 PM

Jana,
I'm sure you will do a bang up job on the decorating as usual. I add little things here and there and I don't think I will ever finish, but somehow, it all comes together. Have a good soak and enjoy the quiet time and the wind. Tomorrow is another day to add some more.

Santa's Helper

11-01-2008, 06:17 PM

Can't wait to see the pictures. I had planned on starting today but, I got into cleaning and my mom came down so I didn't do anything. Plus I had to take my dog to the vet today so that kind of sidetracked me. Enjoy your soak!

JanaBanana

11-01-2008, 08:07 PM

Boy what was scary is trying to put up the biggest tree. We cant get the very top on so I will have to wait for the hubs and his ladder. Those pieces are so darn heavy!
Its all coming together nicely.. We are quitting for the night and watching Christmas Vacation. :D Just got the baby to sleep....

act_as_if

11-01-2008, 08:09 PM

cool Jana!

Can't wait for pictures!!

joyful

11-01-2008, 08:10 PM

Enjoy your soak and your wine. You deserve it.

HolidayHoney

11-01-2008, 08:11 PM

Rest well and start again tomorrow. cheesy

MsChristmas

11-01-2008, 08:12 PM

I cant wait to see pics! Im going to start my decorating in about 2 weeks!

JanaBanana

11-01-2008, 08:14 PM

I cant believe its that time of year again. Im so giddy LOL!

MerryNoel

11-01-2008, 08:30 PM

Well that is a lot of decorating and I cannot wait to see pictures :) Today all the signs of Halloween and Fall were put away ;) My hubby and I bought our new Christmas Tree and I am so excited to get it... it is being delivered...

So next steps.... plan out space for movement of furniture when teh tree goes up.. and the two big bins will be brough upstairs this week!

I am so looking forward to bringing everything out ... yahooooooooooo and MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US EVERYONE!

justme324

11-01-2008, 09:16 PM

I can not wait to see your pics I bet they will be great. Especially the big tree.
Rebecca:tree:cheesy:tree:

Annette1990

11-01-2008, 09:34 PM

Sounds like you have been busy Jana. Looking forward to seeing the final results.cheesy

Chewy

11-02-2008, 12:01 AM

You must have a pretty understanding husband to let you start the day after halloween..My brother-in-law is the same way im sure they'll but there tree up this week. I wouldnt mind putting my tree up soon but i know my fiance wouldnt want to haha..Although the other day after watchin a home improvment xmas episode she looked at me and said shes ready for xmas. That made me smile haha.

Holiday

11-02-2008, 12:13 AM

I cant believe its that time of year again. Im so giddy LOL!

I'm giddy just thinking about those of you putting up your tree's!!! Lol! I was wondering if you had started on yours! So exciting!!! :-D Can't wait to see the pics!

I took down my Halloween stuff today & put up Thanksgiving!
:pilgrim:

Courtney

11-02-2008, 01:16 AM

Wow! Where do you get your energy? :)
Can't wait to see the pics of your ginormous tree.

trackrebel

11-02-2008, 01:39 AM

YAY....Jana has started to decorated...my dec-guru is in working on the house....!!! Canm´t wait to check the page You do again....

whychristmas

11-02-2008, 04:12 AM

Wow sounds like some decorating marathon! do you fancy a little trip to the UK? You can do my decorating as well if you like - now you've had some practise ;)

SparkleNana

11-02-2008, 04:33 AM

Wow! Good for you for starting decorating, JanaBanana! But all the rest and rewards are very, very important! You do not want to get injured or sick from doing too much!!!

I love having the decorations up as much in advance as possible!!!

mistletoe misfit

11-02-2008, 05:15 AM

Jana I can't wait to see pictures. A 12 foot tree that is awesome!! Oh I would love to have one that tall.
We have cathedral ceilings in the dining room, but we would have to remove our table to get a 10 foot tree in the middle. LOL We usually get a 7 to 8 foot real tree for the window.

Chillywilly

11-02-2008, 05:43 AM

Wow Jana, that tree must take up a lot of room. I can't wait to see your pictures. I am sure everything will look just Awesome! Congrats!

JOHNOR

11-02-2008, 09:07 AM

you go jana! decorate that house girl! lol! cheesy

can't wait for the pics. i hope you had a nice glass of chilled wine (or the whole bottle!) when you finished? decorating is thirsty work.

Sunshine73

11-02-2008, 05:21 PM

Yay!! Jana is decorating! Sounds like a lot of work but I can't wait to see this year's pics...you always do such an amazing job! :tree:

JanaBanana

11-02-2008, 06:57 PM

Phew, 2 floors done, 1 more floor and tree to do! My third level is decorated and I put the 9.5 foot up there...
My second level is all decorated and the 12.5 foot tree is in that level.. It looks really nice :) I cant wait to show you all.. So now I have to start the first level tomorrow. That will hold my measly 7.5 foot tree :D Oh and I still have to put up the tree in my room.. but its little.
OH and my 5 year old daughters pink tree is all up in her room too. Im tired now. But its all worth it!!!

act_as_if

11-02-2008, 07:51 PM

Can't wait to see the pink one!

justme324

11-02-2008, 07:58 PM

Lord Jana I am glad my daughter didnt see a pink tree growing up I would have had to have had one for her.
Rebecca

bhenson

11-02-2008, 08:06 PM

Can't wait to see the finished pics. sounds like you are a decdorating Goddess at the holidays!

TwinkleLights25

11-03-2008, 02:26 AM

Have fun Jana! And YAY for pink trees! :)

kelly ann

11-03-2008, 02:43 AM

7 HOURS!!! You must be exhausted!! Can't wait to see pics:)

lelly

11-03-2008, 04:57 AM

i cant wait to see your tree well everything you decorate i seen pics of your old tree i think from last yr and i think its sooo pretty cant wait :)

kerst

11-03-2008, 08:09 AM

Wow Jana, that's a major job ! It's just like moving house, isn't it ?? I always feel exhausted after decorating. But now you're all done and you can enjoy it for the next two or three months ! Good for you ! Your kids must be ecstatic !

JanaBanana

11-03-2008, 08:58 AM

Can't wait to see the finished pics. sounds like you are a decorating Goddess at the holidays!

hey i like that title :) thank you cheesy Hehe

Gonna start on the first floor today when the kids are at school

JanaBanana

11-03-2008, 09:00 AM

Oh yeah Kerst, my kids and my hubs love that I decorate so early. They have all walked around with a permanent smile on their faces and a jig in their steps for a day or so now.
But I still have a floor to do, the kids trees and our bedroom tree ...

Silverbells

11-03-2008, 09:05 AM

O yes I wish I were there to help! Can't wait to start my own decorating. This year I've decided to change my color scheme gold and red to white and silver with some subtle hints of blue. What do you guys think?:grin:

Minta

11-03-2008, 10:47 AM

I am jealous!!!! I want to start decorating but got to wait a couple more weeks. We still have to take down the halloween decorations. LOL!

Can't wait to see the pictures.

snowytree

11-03-2008, 10:50 AM

Jana I hope you got some good rest after it was all finished:)

JanaBanana

11-03-2008, 01:40 PM

I had to hold off on one tree.. darn lights!

VeryWelshXmasLover

11-04-2008, 03:52 AM

How far along are you now Jana? :)

JanaBanana

11-04-2008, 07:44 AM

Im happy to report that Im done!! My first floor tree got decorated last night :) Except Im going into town and if I see some things I cant live without I will get it..
My prelit wreath arrived yesterday from QVC so I should start my outdoors soon :D

VeryWelshXmasLover

11-04-2008, 07:56 AM

Well done! I'm sure that it looks beautiful :D

mrspenguin

11-04-2008, 10:16 AM

I can't wait to see the pictures, Jana your decorations are always stunning. You are such a decorating inspiration to me, and I am jealous I don't have anywhere to put a 12 ft tree.

JanaBanana

11-04-2008, 10:37 AM

Aww well thank you MrsPenguin :D

snowangel_x3

11-04-2008, 10:40 AM

I can't wait to see the pictures! :) I'm sure you've done a beautiful job

JanaBanana

11-04-2008, 11:57 AM

Yeah I have only taken a few pics.. then I have to build my webpage. Soon :D

justme324

11-04-2008, 03:49 PM

Yeah I have only taken a few pics.. then I have to build my webpage. Soon :D

Jana PLEASE post to let us know you have updated your webpage with the new pics.
Thanks!

JanaBanana

11-05-2008, 09:55 AM

Jana PLEASE post to let us know you have updated your webpage with the new pics.
Thanks!

I will :D

act_as_if

11-05-2008, 09:59 AM

Wow, all done! Goodness. I guess you have to start earlier with all your trees, decorations!

Can't wait to see it all!

Christmasstar

11-05-2008, 10:39 AM

It has been 20'c here the last couple of days (very unusual for here, last week we had snow squall warnings!) Usually it is around 5'c this time of the year. Anyway, this mild warm weather makes it great to do the out door decorating!
:yahoo:

JanaBanana

11-05-2008, 12:26 PM

We brrrr here too! High of 44 today in town... wont get that here on the lake Im sure.
I cant wait to get the outside done :D

milly&timmy'smummy

11-08-2008, 04:34 PM

cheesyyour decs from lats christmas look fab , like a mag shoot pic

looking forward to you new ones
vicky

Chewy

11-11-2008, 08:11 PM

Any update on ur christmas decorating?

JanaBanana

11-11-2008, 08:35 PM

Any update on ur christmas decorating?

Actually I still have to do the outside of the house :D Then I have to take a few more pics and THEN build my webpage. I will try and work on it this week.
Thanks for asking

Chewy

11-11-2008, 08:49 PM

i saw the pics u had posted looks really neat soo far!!

JanaBanana

11-11-2008, 08:53 PM

i saw the pics u had posted looks really neat soo far!!

Actually that must be last years you are seeing. I havent posted any 08 pics yet :D

But thank you

caseydbell

11-12-2008, 08:00 AM

Wow, I'd like to take a tour of your house at Christmas JanaBanana, your house sounds lovely.

JanaBanana

11-12-2008, 11:08 AM

Thank you!
Yeah my oldest daughters bus driver asked her when I was going to open my home for tours. HAHAHA!!!

JOHNOR

11-12-2008, 11:31 AM

Thank you!
Yeah my oldest daughters bus driver asked her when I was going to open my home for tours. HAHAHA!!!

lol! you'd make a killing if you charged at the door!

trackrebel

11-12-2008, 11:45 AM

Her husband should dress like Santa and they should "sell" it as "The North Pole".....Jana´s house...it looks like Santa´s himself!!! So beautifull

auntieclaus

11-12-2008, 12:51 PM

I can't wait to see the pic's either. What kind of wine do you drink?

JanaBanana

11-12-2008, 09:06 PM

I can't wait to see the pic's either. What kind of wine do you drink?

:rudolph:Ummmm I can say I hate MERLOT :rudolph:

Ms_Speedy_Elf

11-15-2008, 06:32 AM

Can't believe it takes that long to decorate. Not that I doubt you ,but holy cow!!!!!!!

Do you ever take picture's of the outside of your house after you decorate it?

Chillywilly

11-15-2008, 07:34 AM

We have finally started decorating today. I am excited!:treeguy:

snowgirl68

11-15-2008, 08:24 AM

i looked at your websight from last year. The pics are lovely. Do you have a huge log cabin home or what?? and What state do you live in?? Just lovely.

I'm going to be starting my decorations on Monday and we are putting up the tree on Wednesday. I like 2 trees but this year only 1 because of the hubby's accident. And sadly to say we are not decorating the outside of our home this year either....

Hope to see your pictures from this year real soon...

:tree:

JanaBanana

11-15-2008, 01:47 PM

Speedy, yes I do take pics of the outside... its different every year.... I am thinking of doing that today :) Hubs got down my stuff. I have to redo the ribbon on two of my wreaths so i will bring them in house and work on those today. I got new ribbon the other day :)
I am hunting for the link with my outdoor decore. Sorry about that.

Snowgirl, its actually called an A-Frame Chalet home. Here is a pic of it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/JanaD/OURHOME.jpg

JanaBanana

11-15-2008, 01:57 PM

Oh wait.. I found one from a couple years ago..:D
We didnt have snow yet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/JanaD/P1010863.jpg

HolidayHoney

11-15-2008, 02:01 PM

That is so beautiful! Putting the wreath up in the center arch must be scary!
I love your home.

JanaBanana

11-15-2008, 02:05 PM

That is so beautiful! Putting the wreath up in the center arch must be scary!
I love your home.

Yeah we left it up there for several years, but now we have it down and hang it in a much lower area. It was scary watching my husband hang it.
This is much safer now...
Thank you :D

Ms_Speedy_Elf

11-15-2008, 02:24 PM

Oh wow ! Your home is so beautiful ,both decorated and un decorated .

snowgirl68

11-15-2008, 03:40 PM

auntieclaus

11-15-2008, 03:57 PM

Wow, looks like the house could be full of busy elves;)

bhenson

11-15-2008, 04:05 PM

Gorgeous home. that is something like my dream home years ago. Unfortunately I reside in a house trailer now :tree:

pinkini

11-15-2008, 04:07 PM

love your home! i would love a home like that! *swoons*

JanaBanana

11-15-2008, 05:07 PM

Well thank you everyone :D Its a work in progress. Needs plenty of updating for sure.

Snowgirl, I live in Washington state, we are surrounded by mountains filled with evergreen trees but we are also secondary lake front.

I have been working on my webpage today for the 2008 pics. :D Just have to take more pics....

Ms_Speedy_Elf

11-15-2008, 05:09 PM

Oh and I meant to add that now I can see why you can have such a tall Christmas tree seeing the outside of your house . :D

miller4plusmore

11-16-2008, 12:31 AM

You have a beautiful home! I love that type of house!

trackrebel

11-16-2008, 11:43 AM

Jana...don´t forget to post the link for this years decoration here...as soon as the page is done :D....can´t wait to see it....I know it´s beautifull......