Little Bit of Christmas

We scaled back on the decorating this year....I'm ok with that.  I had planned to put a tree in the master bedroom....I guess in a way.....there is a tree there...

Albeit ceramic & battery operated...

My heart feels happy I can add some of my doxie stash to the bed....the wire dachshund stuffy is one of my favourite pieces!  I've given daughter quite a few pieces ....she is a true dachshund Mama, as well.  Someday, they will open their hearts to adding another to their family.....currently like most young families, they are busy with work, extra-curricular activities....and being parents....they have lots of time yet to bring in a new family member....

I don't remember where I purchased the cushion....I have another I purchased at Macy's in New York....I'll have Mr. Seventies check the linen closet downstairs for it....

We needed to put the warmer comforter set back on the bed....and matching curtain panels.  Even with the electric blanket....the summer quilt from PB was not warm enough....

Little bit of Christmas in the family room as well....just enough to have the feels....

The wooden Santa dachshund was my very first purchase from Inspired Living.....a few years ago when they were just a pop up Christmas decor store....in a different location as well....

Did you happen to see our little "Lowrider"?  Squeeze the spot on his ear....he'll dance & play the tune "Lowrider".   Not one of our doxies liked him.....not one little bit!   We'll have to see how our new pup reacts to him....next Christmas!

Speaking of our new pup.....I picked up another wire crate on FB Marketplace for $20!  It's like new....all washed, dried & folded down & stored in the guest bedroom closet.....with the rest of the accumulated puppy stash...

I'm hopeful we can crate train this pup to sleep in the crate overnight....it's been a minute since we've had a pup!  When Schatzi first arrived.....at four months of age....she was having no part of it.....and ended up in the "big crate" with us.   Once Oskar & Xena arrived....they all had their own beds in our bedroom...

Since this pup will likely be much younger....I suspect some cuddling will be involved to tell the fear & loneliness .  I'm considering getting a bed much lower to the floor....the current four post bed is way too high for a pup to be in the bed.....if it ever fell out....could be catastrophic.....will have to play it by ear.....

And this happened over night....wet, slushy snow!  They've closed schools for the day....it's a sloppy mess....not as windy as predicted.....yet...it won't stick around long....

 It's the kind of day we'll enjoy a hot chocolate & work on a Christmas puzzle I've had for a while now....

We're celebrating the holiday season with neighbours on Friday & Saturday evenings....looking forward to enjoyable get togethers.... 

Thanks so much for spending time with me.....

Til next time.....