Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Home For Christmas Shopping

        


          As a child I remember the magic of Christmas! Holiday lights that seemed to go on forever. Waiting in line at the mall to see the Big Jolly Man with the red coat and white beard! All the different moving parts of the trains and elves and Christmas Cheer! I grew up in St.Louis and going to the Plaza and seeing all the storefront windows decorated was a special, magical Christmas! This Christmas Treasury is a reminder of simpler childhood times (I'll Be Home For Christmas - St.Louis Style).
         As I have gotten older and my life is a bit more complicated. Having two children with disabilities has been a real challenge and blessing for me. One of my biggest challenges has been Christmas shopping! After all, who wants to drag to wheelchairs to the mall to fight the crowds. When my three boys were little I still wanted to give them that magical feeling of Christmas that I had experienced. We lived in a busy Chicago suburb at the time. Every Christmas, one of the towns around us would put up a light show like you wouldn't believe! Streets lined with lit up Toy Soldiers, Santa's moving in every window, even music filling the streets! We would drive around for hours just taking it all in! Oh the magic!
        
        In recent days, I have resulting in shopping from my Big Comfy Chair, in my warm home. It is not the same magical Christmastime I once new in St.Louis at the Plaza, or the magic of touring the neighborhood for hour upon magical hour. It is a different type of Christmas Magical, sitting in my chair, with my fireplace and Christmas decorations in full view, while listening to Christmas Carols and sipping hot cocoa! I may have a laptop in hand, viewing all the wonderful Etsy Christmas Themed Treasuries, but I think for this season.....I will live at peace with the pleasures of Christmas Home-style!


Blessings to all this Christmas Season!


     Floweringshrub




Here is a list of my Etsy Christmas Themed Treasuries, ENJOY!


Midwest Christmas Splender


Blue Bling Christmas


I'll Be Home For Christmas - St.Louis Style

2 comments:

  1. I've never thought of internet Christmas shopping as such a cozy experience! It's definitely more relaxing than fighting the crowds. And anything involving hot cocoa works for me!

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  2. I love your new blog, floweringshrub! Sorry I hadn't had time to visit sooner! I'm following now and posted a link to your holiday story on Upcyclers' Facebook page! I agree with Gena what a cozy way to shop online!

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