Month: December 2003

As promised, here’s a picture of our patio decorations. I don’t want to go overboard, but I really think it’s still lacking and isn’t going to bring home first prize. First of all, we need more lights to go around the patio. The ones we bought, which change from green to red, didn’t reach. Then the area to the side of the patio is too dark as well. I’d also like to hang something on the brick wall, but those brick clips they sell won’t work because the mortar isn’t recessed. So what are your suggestions? It’s hard to tell since the white lights are blown out, but that’s Santa on the left and a snowman on the right with some snowflakes (which sparkle) on the bottom. *Sigh* I’ve never done this before, so your suggestions are appreciated. We’ve gotta win! I’m not a competitive person because I can’t stand to lose, so I hope we can think of something good.

P.S. We’re also going to remove that metal hook from the ground since it’s distracting. We contemplated putting red and white lights around it to make it look like a candy cane … but I can’t decide. :p

Phase One has began. Last night we went to Target and they had some cute lights for the windows for $5 each. So we got the two pictured as well as a light-up wreath, although I’m not sure if we have anywhere to put it. We also got some blue lights to go around the open area between the kitchen and dining room. There’s silver garland there too, so it’s all sparkly which is cool. We picked up a lot of lights this year, actually. Half of it we’re not even going to end up using, but I like to have choices.

I also decorated my cubicle at work. I’ve got green garland going around the top of the cubicle walls and lights hanging around the perimeter. I also have a “window” which I hung some cling-on stuff like candy canes and Christmas trees. I’ll have to take a picture and post it.