Traditional or “Different”: Which Are You?

Yes, they go really well with the tree, and I even have a small, sitting flamingo that plays Jingle Bells.

@AmbiePam Oh how cute! When I see flamingos from now on, I'll definitely be thinking of you!!

I’m glad you like the flamingos. I think a mix of everything sounds like a good idea.

Really? I would have loved to have seen those; they sound very special.

@Tampa_girl7 I’m sorry it is still so painful, and that is more than understandable. It would be special to have one of his flamingos nearby. My mom had a lot of Precious Moments figurines, and I took one to keep in my apartment just to remember her a little every time I see it.

@AmbiePam Much of their things are still in their home. At least some of the flamingos are there. If I go in the home I’ll take a photo. I find it harder and harder to go in. I may take one of the flamingos for myself.

That must have been a hit!

@AmbiePam It was cute, but thankfully we retired him to Dale's shop. We've done very little decorating this year except for the Christmas tree. Dale usually puts up lights outside and I decorate the inside.

Someone, I forget who, said a few weeks ago Dianne would be preparing for Hanukkah. I was like, wait, I don’t think she celebrates Hanukkah or Christmas. I love anyone who has flamingo anything!

@DianneN I just this year learned what gelt is. Live and learn!

@AmbiePam Silly you! Actually, I don’t celebrate Hanukkah since it’s a kids holiday. I just give gifts, but I am Jewish. My brother and my younger son celebrate Christmas because their wife/girlfriend celebrate. In this day and age, anything goes - well, almost

Thank you, Valerie. I love all the decorations of yours I have seen from the pictures. I don’t think of you as traditional, but maybe your creativity straddles the line of both.

@AmbiePam Probably. Thank you.

I could learn so much from you!

I honestly think most people are.

A great one!

That’s a great idea.

I’m glad you like them!

@AmbiePam Christmas decorations are always beautiful.

There are real positives to being a minimalist, as you obviously know.

I like those ornament descriptions. My tree is a two foot tall pink tree with little bells pre attached.

@AmbiePam Easy when its time to put it away till next year.

You sound like you have great taste.

@AmbiePam I was married to a man for years who loved for everything in our home to be stuffy and formal. That isn't me. Formality has it's place, yes, but in a busy home with 4 kids plus extras most of the time, formality wasn't wanted or needed. I am one of those people who like the unusual, the things that spark conversations and bring back good memories. Formal furniture has no place in a home full of children. I just strive for happy and as clean as my time and energy would allow! So great taste? I don't really know. I only know life is short, go with what makes your heart happy!

Thank you.