Monday, December 8, 2014

Merry Minis


Hello everyone!
Well, before I begin to deck the halls,
I thought I'd start with something small.
And so, as I began to trim my tiny tree,
I felt a flurry of merry inside of me!


Before long,
 the space was filled
   with friends from afar,
who braved the snow 
and followed the star
to take their place
on the mantel.


Santa proudly stands in the decorative scene,
amid the mini motifs and the fresh, seasonal green.
He has a lot on his plate in the next days ahead -
presents! - packed and stacked high on his sled!


 'Won't you stay for tea?' I ask, as we 
wrap up the fireplace photo shoot.
'Thanks ever so much, but I've got to scoot!', he says.
Then, after shining his boots and primping his suit,
he was gone in a snap - ! - airborne, and en route!
  
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 Thanks for visiting and
have a wonderful week!


43 comments:

  1. Hello Poppy, a cute post.. I love your decorated mantle with the pretty little tree and cute Santa.. Wishing you a happy week ahead!

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  2. Poppy, you couldn't talk him into staying for a cup of tea? But he is a busy man. At least you have a reminder of him on your fireplace mantel, and oh, my goodness, that lovely lady with the 2 snowmen! When you featured them in one picture I thought it was a beautiful Christmas card--and it should be!

    There's nothing like the red, white, and green in your room to say "Christmas is coming." I love it!

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  3. I agree with Dewena, Poppy. That second photo does make a beautiful Christmas card.. Your mantel is so festive. Wonderfully joyful! xxx ~ Nancy

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  4. Lovely mantel! I like the red, green and white theme. It's really sweet Poppy. Have a great week. Hugs, Pam

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  5. Your mantel is absolutely gorgeous, Poppy! What a happy Christmas scene to have in your home.

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  6. I love your whole fireplace ... perfect white for summer and suddenly it's Christmas and it looks so festive!! You've made everything so pretty in a very simple manner. Enjoy the rest of your decorating :) Wendy x

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  7. Oh my...do you think he'll be back? I'm sure he will! I love all of the pretty decorations my friend! Holiday hugs, Diane

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  8. Poppy, your mantel looks beautiful! Love the red, green and white theme!

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  9. That cute little Santa is so sweet, I just want to eat him up ;). And Dewena is spot on...that second photo is lovely, and does indeed look like a card. In fact, almost all your pictures do. Not just in this post, but all of them.

    xxx

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  10. Fresh foliage and lovely, tiny items what would be prettier to decorate your beautiful fireplace? Have fun my friend, Christmas preparations give us so much joy!
    Wish you a happy new week dearest Poppy!
    Olympia

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  11. Pięknie ozdobiony kominek i cudny Mikołaj, widzę,że u Ciebie też świateczny klimat, pozdrawiam adwentowo:)

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  12. Such a lovely mantel decoration!!!! Those are exactly the colours I like for Christmas!!!!!
    I can imagine the rest of your home as you start to deck the halls, dear Poppy!!!!
    Have a happy new week!!!!

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  13. Prepare a pot of Lavender tea, and we can then pretend that it is you and me, enjoying a chat and seeing your lovely decorations ;) OK maybe not, yet wouldn't that be grand. I love the figurines, so pretty and I so wish we had a mantle. Happy week~

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  14. cherry!
    merrie minis!
    i love your mantle.
    then i visited last year's and fell in love with the whole room! oh my poppy.
    i might have known you're a snowman and snowlady lover too! xo♥
    after all . . . you're a canadian girl! :)

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  15. I just love your mantle and your little tree. It looks so cute.

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  16. At first I thought that you mini tree was about the size of mine but I can see with it sitting on the mantel that it is much smaller. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas.

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  17. danke für die tollen bilder!!! eine schöne woche wünscht angie

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  18. Hello dear Poppy, What a pretty and bright mantel display you've created. I'm glad you're enjoying getting ready for Christmas.

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  19. Such a beautiful set up :) You just set me in the Christmas mood :D
    Have fun getting ready for the holidays.

    -Tanya
    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/

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  20. Lovely mantel! What a shame Santa didn't stop for tea!

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  21. Now wasn't that just the cutest post?! I can't decide if I loved your adorable little scene on the fireplace or that cute little poem that went with it the most...I think it's a toss up! You also have a lovely new header, I see! Blessings to you, sweet friend :)

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  22. Your mantle is lovely Poppy, so festive and fun - hopefully I can get into the Christmas spirit over the next couple of days but there's still lots of painting to do !

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  23. YOU are too CUTE!! The mantel is adorable and this has to be your cutest poem yet, Wordsmith! :)

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  24. Poppy, I just love your red and white mantle!! :) It's very festive and Santa too!

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  25. Lovely Poppy. Love the simplicity of the mantel....Fresh and clean. Happy Holidays.

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  26. Your pictures are always so beautiful and your prose as well. Love all you did!

    Judy

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  27. Hi Poppy! Oh, I love your sweet mantel! Sweet poem too! It's always so nice to hear from you.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  28. What a beautiful arrangement on your mantel, it looks so pretty and very Christmassy indeed! xx

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  29. Hi Poppy, I love the way you decorated your mantel with the santa and christmas tree! It looks so festive! I loved your mantel from last year too. Enjoy your week.
    Julie

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  30. Hi Poppy- love your cute tree and mantel. Those branches arched inward really added a nice touch! Love the poetry! Happy Holidays!

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  31. Oh my goodness, Poppy, you are simply overflowing with talents! Your poetry was absolutely perfect for this very sweet display.

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  32. What talents you have Poppy!
    Beautiful decorations, accompanied by a lovely poem, and, of course, as always.....splendid photographs.
    Susan.x

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  33. What a sweet mantle -- love that little tree! And your poems were fun to read!

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  34. Your minis make a big impact, Poppy! Very merry, indeed!

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  35. What a cute post! Love your mantel , so festive! Merry Christmas!
    Nancy

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  36. Poppy,
    You know that I enjoy your poetry and decorating so very much, you always brings a sense of wonder and awareness to the beauty of our world and gratitude for being part of it.
    Your mantle is decorated picture perfect and as my 2 year old grandson would say-look at your adorable Ho!Ho!
    Warm Hugs my friend,
    Jemma

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  37. Poppy, what an adorable post! I love everything about this post. Your poem is so sweet and fun. And your Christmas display is adorable. Merry Christmas Poppy.

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  38. What a charming display! Love that Santa and his vintage look!

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  39. There is a rustic element to your cheerful mantle decorations that fits beautifully with your charming home. And it is so happy!
    Ginene

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  40. Popy, you have a beautiful and charming Christmas decorations. The color red is very festive color. Successful Sunday

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  41. I love the fireplace mantel! And small trees are the best! xoox

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  42. Your mantel is so cheerful! Love it! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home and have a very Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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  43. Hi Poppy, I just love your mini Christmas mantel, it is so cute!!! Thanks for stopping by to share your lovely links on Oh My Heartsie Girl!!! Merry Christmas!!
    Karren

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