So the tree went up finally, and I wanted to share my 3 favourite ornaments. Our tree is decorated in white lights, German wooden ornaments, a few collected from friends over the years, and some family ones.
I've got only two of these German gnome dudes. I don't know what they're called, but they're from my opa from awhile back. His little head is on a spring so it wobbles around. Isn't he precious? Dude, I question what's in the pipe...
This other gnome dude in red... The copper walnut beside it was my mom's favourite ornament ever, and I believe it is from her grandfather's tree in Germany. Knowing that I have a little piece of my mom on the tree is cool... I still remember her decorating the tree, singing German carols with the record player, and having tears in her eyes as the music always moved her. I think I got that emotional bit from her too.
I have 5 of these gorgeous hand made crochet stars. They are stiffened with starch. These are from a grandmother of a boyfriend from 15 years ago. I was so fond of her, and these ornaments were one of the favourite things I've received from that segment of my life. I have a thing for grandmas and grandpas, I don't know why, but I cherish old people so much and love to hear their stories and their quirks.
I would love to be able to make some more of these stars...I haven't a clue how to start though. I know it takes a tiny little hook though!
So...do you have a favourite ornament? One that has a lot of history or story to it?
Oh how nice! My favorite ornaments are the homemade ones from my kids and my family. My niece loves to knit and one year she made us all a tiny sweater with a little hanger. That's adorable and I always feel happy when I pull it out of the ornament box and give it place of honor on the tree.
ReplyI just bought some of those snowflake ornaments from a Dutch lady at a craft sale, this year. You are right her hook was very small.
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