All signs are pointing to…. Christmas.

I have been thinking of Christmas for over a month now. I’m sure that goes without saying, but there it is… I said it. Now, I would think that people might find that too soon, and I’m sure people would find it strange that while placing my Halloween/Autumn decorations, I was actually thinking about what I was going to change about my Christmas decorations this year. So I have held back starting the blog again thinking that it would be too soon. Granted… I did have a very detailed conversation with my Mom in August about her Christmas tree… and I did sit around in 80 degree weather a few weeks ago and ordered some vintage Christmas decorations on etsy, but that was private insanity. I realize that my Mom and I have a Christmas illness, and not all people are ready for Christmas. So in light of that, I still refrained from posting to the blog.

Speaking of etsy Christmas purchases… here is what I bought:

Soon to make a Christmas appearance in my home: 2 vintage metal tray with winter wonderland leaping deer!

2 vintage brass deer! I'm not sure what I will use these for yet but I think they will look cute near some candles!

So yes, clearly I am thinking of the Christmas season to come. But is the blog reading world also ready? Well apparently they are! I logged into this blog the other week and much to my surprise, I have had 66 blog views since October 1st! So clearly there are other people with the same urge to get into the holiday spirit! I really feel like the world is waiting for me to get on the Christmas ball! And you know I don’t want to let the people down.

Speaking of the people, even my friends are anxious to see me get this bloggy ball rolling. The other day, my friend Amy of Art School Girl sent me a facebook message simply titled “patrese navidad!” with this song in the message! (P.S. Amy, I can’t wait to place my Christmas order this year!)

Thanks Amy! I love this Christmas song in general, but this version is especially beautiful!

So about a week later I am headed to work early in the morning and I see that even the city of Chicago is nudging me in to the Christmas spirit! Every year,  Chicago lights all of the trees along Michigan Ave. with the most beautiful white lights! It is one of my favorite parts of of working on Michigan Ave. and one of my favorite parts of Chicago at Christmastime! This usually starts right before Thanksgiving. Well  I approach my store a week ago and my co-worker and I see that they have started to apply some of the lights. They always start this early, BUT early that morning, they decided to test out only 4 of the trees…. ALL of which are located RIGHT in front of my store!! If that isn’t a sign, I don’t know what is!

LIGHTS! All if front of my store... and ONLY in front of my store!

Oh! I was so excited!! So that was the last straw! Clearly it is time for Patrese Navidad! So welcome back everyone!!! I can’t wait for this Holiday season and I am excited to share all of the Christmassy things that I see!

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