Sunday, December 21, 2014

MacKenzie-Childs Nutcracker Christmas



 The Winter Solstice begins at 6:30PM with 9 hours of daylight. We go up from here! The light will return to us again!

My Christmas wish for you, my friends
Is not a simple one
For I wish you hope and joy and peace
Days filled with warmth and sun
I wish you love and friendship too
Throughout the coming year
Lots of laughter and happiness
To fill your world with cheer
May you count your blessings, one by one
And when totaled by the lot
May you find all you've been given
To be more than what you sought
May your journeys be short, your burdens light
May your spirit never grow old
May all your clouds have silver linings
And your rainbows pots of gold
I wish this all and so much more
May all your dreams come true
May you have a Merry Christmas 
And a happy New Year, too .. 
I decorated my mantel with nutcrackers, just like I did in 2011. Each year the mantel is different, but the nutcrackers is one of my favorites and all I had to do was pull the box out of the attic. 


I am joining A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday.
Thank you for stopping by!
Debbie

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Debbie@Mountain Breaths
Debbie@Mountain Breaths

Hello, I'm Debbie.I enjoy hiking, kayaking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the Adirondack Mountains (thus Mountain Breaths). I live in Upstate NY with my supportive husband and have three precious sons..

27 comments:

  1. La Table De NanaDecember 21, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    I have to Pin your tree.I am telling you it is one of the nicest and cutest full tree photos I have ever seen.
    Your home looks perfect Debbie and I wish you the very same.
    Thank you for renewing our get togethers.It's amazing what one little word can do.

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    1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 21, 2014 at 12:26 PM

      We do enjoy those chubby, full trees best. I actually put more ornaments on it after I took this photo a couple weeks ago. This was the year to organize the Christmas ornaments in the attic, and I didn't realize how many I had. So many beautiful ornaments given to me by such loving friends and family, and I displayed every single one of them on the tree this year!

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    2. La Table De NanaDecember 21, 2014 at 1:51 PM

      I love taking them out and remebering:)

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  2. La Table De NanaDecember 21, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    PS All the pics are fantastic!

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    1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 21, 2014 at 12:23 PM

      I'm glad you enjoyed the pics Monique. I love the photo of the church on your blog! A Canadian winter wonderland.

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  3. MarigeneDecember 21, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful tree, Debbie...and the same for the mantel! I love your decorating style.
    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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    1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 21, 2014 at 12:27 PM

      Thank you Marigene! It's always a treat to visit your blog and see your beautiful dishes, glassware and tablecloths.

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  4. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 21, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    Your tree is gorgeous and elegant Debbie! The nutcracker mantel is beautiful, I so love them. Christmas at your home looks lovely.
    FABBY

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  5. LynnDecember 22, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    Merry Christmas Debbie! I love the little guys standing in the nuts:@)

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  6. kittyDecember 22, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Your tree looks so beautiful all decked out in style, Debbie. I especially love the "Believe" trim running through it ! Ooh your mantle is gorgeously decorated and your utcracker collection is wonderful. I enjoyed seeing the one little fella standing in a hurricane of nuts!! You have a warm and festive home for celebrating. Thank you for the message that you sent for all of us in you post. Merry Christmas to you, sweet friend. xo

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    1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 28, 2014 at 4:29 PM

      Thank you Kitty! I'm glad you enjoyed a peak into our home decorated for Christmas. Thank you for your nice compliment and wish. I hope you and your family are enjoying a lovely holiday season :)

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  7. SheliaDecember 23, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    Thank you for the beautiful Christmas wish! Your mantel is just so gorgeous! Your tree is beautiful too! I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  8. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)December 23, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Gorgeous. All of your decor is stunning and I adore those McKenzie Child candles. Amazing. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me.

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  9. Pura VidaDecember 23, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Oh my gosh...this is gorgeous...I will look and study for sure! So cute to put the nutcracker in nuts! Wishing you the Merriest Christmas!

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    1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 25, 2014 at 6:23 AM

      Merry Christmas to you!! Your hubby cracked me up about having to unplug all your lights each evening!

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  10. Vicki DaughertyDecember 23, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    One of the prettiest decorated homes I've seen on blogland and even though I do not blog, I can enjoy the 'eye candy'! I imagine it is even lovlier in person. Vicki in KY.

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    1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 25, 2014 at 6:22 AM

      Vicki, thank you for your kind comment! Holiday Wishes to you!

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  11. Linda @ Life and LindaDecember 24, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the mantel all dressed for the holidays. Nutcrackers are darling. Merry Christmas Debbie. xo

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  12. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 25, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Merry C'mas dear Debbie, hope you are enjoying this special day.
    Thanks for your C'mas wishes.
    xo
    FABBY

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  13. JacquelineDecember 26, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    Merry Christmas Debbie! Your MC decor is stunning! Your nutcrackers are also. We love nutcrackers and MC at our house (dont' have enough MC though!!) What lovely thoughts for the New Year. I wish the same for you!

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    1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 28, 2014 at 4:52 AM

      Thank you Jacqueline! I've been enjoying (looking at) all the delicious treats on your blog.

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  14. xinexDecember 28, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas, Debbie. Your décor looks fabulous. Happy New Year!....Christine

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  15. Art @ HomeDecember 30, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    *squee* I love love LOVE your nutcrackers! Your mantel is so pretty!!! :)

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