Christmas Blossoms - 2011

[GingerMel]

 

[kerstig]

thanx, gingermel, that's beautiful!!

 

[kerstig]

thank you as well, Lauriebear and Crown! Amazing thread this instant christmas-spirit!

 

[brent]

Beautiful photos, kertsig! It's great to see Christmas photos of places that I have been in Europe! In the summer of 2010, we trained through Utrecht on the way to Amsterdam! It unfortunate that we didn't get to stop there as the old area of town looks wonderful.

I really like the decorations at the Amsterdam Central Station. We stayed in Amsterdam for four or five days. I am now happy to see how it is decorated for Chrsitmas! Thanks for sharing!

 

[whitney37354]

GingerMel---Thanks for the Pool Place pictures! Mom & I have talked about going there for years, but haven't gotten there yet.

 

[brent]

Hey, that's funny to hear! Traveling through Europe must have been fun! The old town of Utrecht is indeed pretty, and it's an amazing university, i'm glad to study there! Maybe i will visit Amsterdam for more pictures in the city center for you, if i get the chance to, if my study allows it!

Traveling through Europe was a fantastic time. I did not see much on the overnight train from Prague to Amsterdam, but it was still beautiful. Glad you're enjoying your study! I always wish that I did at least a year of (exchange) study in Europe. I have a friend in Stuttgart right now, and he is enjoying it greatly. If you have the time to visit Amsterdam, that would be very appreciated. Keep studying hard though! :transform:

 

[Crown 84]

Thanks for all the recent photos, Guys.
It's really getting festive around here in the thread.
Wonderful color, Gina!

 

[Maureen]

This morning, on the main street outside our house, on the way back from dog-walking!!

 

[Crown 84]

Sounds like Christmas buds turning into blossoms, Maureen!

 

[MerryBells]

This morning, on the main street outside our house, on the way back from dog-walking!!

Oh gosh! I wouldn't mind THAT kind of delay! Wish they had signs like that here. That really made me smile.:lol:

 

[Crown 84]

Santa awaits a young visitor at Crabtree!

Composite of hanging ornamentation.

Better shot of a lamppost out front against the sky.

 

[Crown 84]

Hey!
Where is everybody?

Get those cameras snappin', Guys!

 

[brent]

Hey!

Right here, Crown! And I have a few images from two of the Ottawa malls!

Santa has arrived at the St. Laurent Centre!
He is a little out of focus on this one, but a view of Santa's Village from the side!

 

[brent]

Santa Claus has also arrived at the Rideau Centre!

I wish I could have taken more photos, but there were so many people shopping. The hustle and bustle of the Season is in full swing!

 

[Crown 84]

Looks like things are getting pretty Christmassy.
Thanks, Brent!

 

[brent]

Looks like things are getting pretty Christmassy.
Thanks, Brent!

You're welcome, Crown. Hopefully others will post some of their findings shortly!

 

[Crown 84]

Stepping away from Crabtree.....
I spotted this little touch of Christmas on a garage in a townhouse subdivision near where we live.

A Christmassy garland surrounds this strip mall sign.

Twin wreaths tell the world Christmas is recognized in this neighborhood.
(The lamps on the corners are real gas lamps and look nice and classy at night!)

 

[Crown 84]

This next series of 6 photos is from Belks.
(I always seem to take alot of pictures there. The holiday decor is always nice every year.)

1) Triple wreaths have long been a mainstay outside the south entrance.

2) A nice garland surrounds a shelf of Seasonal tableware.

3) Discreet garland also tops this sign.
(I love little touches like this!)

 

[Crown 84]

4) Nice use of decorations against mirrors.

5) Close up of a section.

6) What better word can be used other than magical!

 

[made582]

2) A nice garland surrounds a shelf of Seasonal tableware.

Okay I want everything in this photo including the hutch. I'll have to stain it a darker color but I just love the way this looks.