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"Christmas Scenes" 2011
December 30, 2011 - September 17, 2011
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"CHRISTMAS SCENES" 2011

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go!!" 'Tis the season to pull out all the stops! Enjoy these here-and-there random decorations and fashion fabulous scenes associated with Christmas, my absolute favorite holiday.
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 > Sunday, December 30, 2012

"LIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS"

"How much you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And so it is with life, which, for many of us becomes one big gigantic test followed by one big gigantic lesson. In the end, it all comes down to one word.....grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, the darkness and the light." ~ Philosophy

SOOC, other than the frames, which were created with Picnik.......unfortunately, the picnik is over. As announced earlier, Picnik closed on April 19, 2012. 

Entire gallery is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/19881997_k7vHJ6#!i=1595885649&k=SVSM4TJ

Two days until New Year's Day (2013)......

Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ

***#1 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/30/2011)
 > Saturday, December 29, 2012   

"OPEN-DOOR POLICY"

"My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” ~ Bob Hope, American film actor and comedian.

SOOC, uncropped

The Princess Shop offers Fairmont logo goods, TPC Scottsdale golf clothing and accessories, Southwestern gift items, pottery, kitchenware, jewelry, children's apparel, and novelty gift items.

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's photo and the suggestion that it should be a contender for our 2013 Chrismas card. It landed in the #2 spot for the day. A few times, it was in the #1 spot, although Mcdonegal's photo (which was #1) still had more comments; and I still considered mine #2. Anyway, I'd also like to thank those who found some of my former daily posts and commented on them; thus, causing them to reappear in the dailies.

Three days until New Year's Day (2013).....

Have a great weekend, my friends!

The Princess Shop
@Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
 Scottsdale, AZ
 
***#3 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/26/2011)
 > Thursday, December 27, 2012   

"ANGEL ORNAMENT AND POINSETTAS"

"There has been only one Christmas - the rest are anniversaries."  ~ W.J. Cameron

SOOC, other than the clear frame added with Picnik - unfortunately, the picnik is over. As announced earlier, Picnik closed on April 19, 2012. 

A full-length view of this Christmas tree is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/20694943_sTB5gg#!i=1648613321&k=SLV4DNT&lb=1&s=A

 Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
 Scottsdale, AZ
 
***#15 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/26/2011)
 > Friday, December 28, 2012   

"DELIGHT OF LIGHTS"

"To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on these things, there will be born in us a Savior and over us will shine a star sending its gleam of hope to the world.” ~ Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933), American president. Presidential message (December 25, 1927).

SOOC, uncropped  

Have a fantastic Friday. I am certainly enjoying the first week of my two-weeks vacation..........woo hoo!! 

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Scottsdale, AZ

***#2 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/26/2011)
 > Wednesday, December 26, 2012    

"STANDING GUARD"

"A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that's unlocked and opens inwards; as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push." ~ Ludwig Wittgenstein 

SOOC, uncropped

No "day after Christmas" shopping for me, but I am still in the Christmas Spirit; thus, this photo.
 
Silver Saguaro Gift Shop (boutique) sells authentic Native American and contemporary jewelry, including pieces designed by local artist, Colette Simonetta and Sydney Evan, pave diamond rings and pendants, Southwest artistry and artifacts, sunglasses by Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Ferrari and Tom Ford, handbags by Donald J. Pliner and Moulon Rouge, Western boots and mules and assorted Western hats.

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Silver Saguaro Gift Shop (boutique
@Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
 Scottsdale, AZ
 
***#5 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/26/2011)
 > Monday, December 24, 2012 

" 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS"

"The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others’ burdens, easing other’s loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas.” ~ W. C. Jones

SOOC (other than the frames), uncropped

Christmas Eve..........

I'm sure everyone's stockings are hung by the chimney with care, gifts are wrapped and under the tree, the aroma from Christmas dinner fills the air, and chestnuts are roasting by an open fire. My plans are to sit by the fireplace and watch Christmas movies, listen to Christmas music, and sip (hot cocoa, that is) while I sit. 

The frames were created with Picnik. Unfortunately, the picnik is over. As announced earlier, Picnik closed on April 19, 2012. 

Tomorrow is Christmas; don't forget He (Jesus) is the reason for the season.

Have a marvelous Monday.

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale (lobby)
Scottsdale, AZ

***#7 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/26/2011)
 > Sunday, December 23, 2012  

"SNOW WHAT FUN"

"Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse." ~ Unknown Author

Here's a window display at a store near Scottsdale Civic Center Mall - photographed from behind the glass.  The frames were created with Picnik. Unfortunately, the picnik is over. As announced earlier, Picnik closed on April 19, 2012.

2 days until Christmas.........

Have a great Sunday!

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Scottsdale, AZ

 ***#12 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/26/2011)
 > Saturday, December 22, 2012

"RHAPSODY IN RED"

"Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect." ~ Oren Arnold
 
First day of winter..........

I guess this is one from the archives. It was taken in 2009 while we were awaiting to board our flight to Arizona. It's such a creatively festive and formal display - and of course, I love all of the RED (my favorite color).  Also, on March 20, 2012, The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission voted unanimously to rename the Little Rock National Airport to Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, to honor former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Moreover, the frames were added with Picnik. Unfortunately, the picnik is over. As announced earlier, Picnik closed on April 19, 2012.  

View the matching "red, regal, and retro" Christmas trees that were nearby; the photo was my December 18, 2012 post of the day: http://godschild.smugmug.com/Project365/Just-Because/11754405_QVxhMp#!i=1128857937&k=9SHPtcs&lb=1&s=A

3 days until Christmas..........

Have a great weekend.

Little Rock National Airport
Little Rock, AR

***#7 photo of the day***

(photo taken Christmas Eve, 12/24/2009)
 > December 23, 2011
 
Gift Bag - photo 2 of 2 
 
This is a pretty and festive gift bag that contained my Christmas gift from a colleague.
 > December 21, 2011

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 > December 10, 2011

 Yarber's
 > December 10, 2011

 Yarber's
 > December 10, 2011

 Yarber's
Sunday, December 30, 2012

"LIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS"

"How much you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And so it is with life, which, for many of us becomes one big gigantic test followed by one big gigantic lesson. In the end, it all comes down to one word.....grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, the darkness and the light." ~ Philosophy

SOOC, other than the frames, which were created with Picnik.......unfortunately, the picnik is over. As announced earlier, Picnik closed on April 19, 2012.

Entire gallery is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/19881997_k7vHJ6#!i=1595885649&k=SVSM4TJ

Two days until New Year's Day (2013)......

Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ

***#1 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/30/2011)
 > Sunday, December 30, 2012

"LIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS"

"How much you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And so it is with life, which, for many of us becomes one big gigantic test followed by one big gigantic lesson. In the end, it all comes down to one word.....grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, the darkness and the light." ~ Philosophy

SOOC, other than the frames, which were created with Picnik.......unfortunately, the picnik is over. As announced earlier, Picnik closed on April 19, 2012. 

Entire gallery is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/19881997_k7vHJ6#!i=1595885649&k=SVSM4TJ

Two days until New Year's Day (2013)......

Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ

***#1 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/30/2011)
Sunday, December 30, 2012

"LIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS"

"How much you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And so it is with life, which, for many of us becomes one big gigantic test followed by one big gigantic lesson. In the end, it all comes down to one word.....grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, the darkness and the light." ~ Philosophy

SOOC, other than the frames, which were created with Picnik.......unfortunately, the picnik is over. As announced earlier, Picnik closed on April 19, 2012.

Entire gallery is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/19881997_k7vHJ6#!i=1595885649&k=SVSM4TJ

Two days until New Year's Day (2013)......

Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ

***#1 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/30/2011)
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