tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post6143151371685692245..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: 12 Things That Make Me Disproportionately Happy About ChristmasWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17222251247467365912015-12-19T13:03:58.711-08:002015-12-19T13:03:58.711-08:00Hi sweet Sanne, please don't worry in the abso...Hi sweet Sanne, please don't worry in the absolute slightest. I'm delighted that you saw this post and really want to thank you again for being the catalyst that lead me to pen it. I always sincerely appreciate your feedback and post suggestions and hope that you'll keep them going in 2016 and beyond! :)<br /><br />We definitely are secret sisters, it's so true, and I love that we continue to discover more points that we share in common as time goes on. That's very sweet of you to say! We can certainly "adopt" one another and I want you to know that you and your family (and pets) are always welcome at our humble little abode here in Canada, too. <br /><br />Your ornament collection sounds marvelous! I love that you've been collecting them together since before I was born (by two years). Are is there one or more of them that really stands out as a firm favourite for you? <br /><br />I have indeed seen that version of Scrooge starring my fellow Canadian, Mr. Jim Carrey. Tony and I saw it in the theater back in 2009, I believe it was. Certainly a fun - and very action packed - take on this beautiful classic. <br /><br />Your evening at home sounds so peaceful and lovely, and I hope that it was just that for you. We all need quiet moments like that amidst the hustle and bustle of this very busy time of the year.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your splendid comment and again for suggesting I write this post. Doing so was definitely one of the blogging standouts of this holiday season for me. <br /><br />Endless hugs & the very merriest of Christmas wishes!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-2015488695955604042015-12-16T03:29:57.584-08:002015-12-16T03:29:57.584-08:00Oh dear, you mention me, and I'm the last to r...Oh dear, you mention me, and I'm the last to read it! Shame on me! Blame it on December, it is kind of suitable, isn't it. This list is mine too, completely, we are secret sisters as so often before. Can I adopt you? You are welcome to bring dear husband, pets and all with to Denmark! ;) What I love about Christmas is especially the colours, the glitter, the food, candy, cookies, candles, and being together with friends and family. The best part is the Chritsmas tree, I simply adore Christmas trees and have been collecting glass ornaments since I moved together with DH 33 years ago, sigh. I have a huge collection of ornaments in all shapes, figures and colours. It is fabulous (and very expensive). Have you seen the MoCap animated version of a Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey as Mr. Scrooge? It is really good. It is made for 3D but can also be seen as normal 2D. Tonight I'm home alone and will make myself a mug of chocolate (no marshmallows for me, thank you) and watch my absolute favourite movie Miracle on Manhattan. I LOVE it and watch it every year. Perfect Christmas movie. Now on to wrap the Christmas presents. Have a lovely day, my dear. :) XOXOSANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-23165052329146833652015-12-11T13:57:33.740-08:002015-12-11T13:57:33.740-08:00Lovely list of winter fun. When reading your yummy...Lovely list of winter fun. When reading your yummy sounding list of baked goodies I came across spritz - what is that? I am enjoying hot chocolate with marshmallows very much at the moment, in fact I might need to make one in a bit! This year is the first year ever that I have wished for some festive attire, I just bought an alpine skirt from Lindy Bop which I love!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-8417153970247029762015-12-11T06:50:59.417-08:002015-12-11T06:50:59.417-08:00YES YES YES. Yes to all of these. There's so...YES YES YES. Yes to all of these. There's something about that perfect recipe, the even mixture of all these little wonderful joys that combine and explode into one awesome holiday season. Merry Christmas, Jessica! It made me happy just reading through these!- abigail - https://www.blogger.com/profile/17404538995705954419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53169838426293177672015-12-11T03:03:52.093-08:002015-12-11T03:03:52.093-08:00Oh no, my lovely friend. It saddens me to know tha...Oh no, my lovely friend. It saddens me to know that you've been having a challenging year and that the holidays aren't necessarily going to be the best ones ever for you. I'm deeply sorry that you're going through a difficult time and want you to know that I am always here if you need someone to talk to about anything at all. <br /><br />Many, many hugs & wishes for a serene holiday season,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-43796750831589837072015-12-11T03:02:11.767-08:002015-12-11T03:02:11.767-08:00Hi sweet Mim, I am truly sorry about your MIL'...Hi sweet Mim, I am truly sorry about your MIL's recent passing. I know firsthand how difficult it can be to celebrate this time of the year for the time after losing someone you hold so dear. My heart and complete understanding are with you and your family.<br /><br />Gentle hugs & peaceful holiday season wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-8508964237138472292015-12-10T07:38:45.592-08:002015-12-10T07:38:45.592-08:00This year things are not that good, so I am managi...This year things are not that good, so I am managing it the best way possible: one day at a time.<br />On the bright side: my tree is up.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12382056791519936082015-12-10T02:51:25.933-08:002015-12-10T02:51:25.933-08:00I'm actually really glad my husband and I have...I'm actually really glad my husband and I have some traditions of our own, because we usually spent Christmas with my mother-in-law. She passed away unexpectedly in February and we're going to see a lot of gaps in our celebrations this year, but at least we can still enjoy the things that were just ours. She never liked the Muppets, so we watched it when we were on our own, and that won't carry any sadness that she's not there.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79138407176652861522015-12-09T16:18:32.198-08:002015-12-09T16:18:32.198-08:00What a fun tradition! I think it's great to we...What a fun tradition! I think it's great to weave at least a few things into the festive fold that aren't per se inherently Christmassy, but which become so for you/your family because of the very season in which they take part in.<br /><br />Happy holiday season viewing, my friend!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90571466996675520092015-12-09T01:42:25.623-08:002015-12-09T01:42:25.623-08:00You get snow! We almost never have snow at Christm...You get snow! We almost never have snow at Christmas.<br /><br />My tree, the annual Lord of the Rings marathon and Muppets' Christmas Carol all make me happy at Christmas.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19924722722103743662015-12-07T18:45:10.771-08:002015-12-07T18:45:10.771-08:00You have hit on a heap of my absolute favourites h...You have hit on a heap of my absolute favourites here! Apart from the snow and cold temperature, this could almost be my list! The Christmas music has been playing for some time now, and I am singing the tunes even if they aren't on :) Decorating, baking, Christmas movies, cards and wrapping presents are all things I love to do, although my efforts are on a smaller scale these past years. Oh and counting down the days with the felt wreath advent calendar my mum made from a kit when I was two. I think I've barely missed a year with it since then!Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72522777724050337602015-12-07T10:15:45.986-08:002015-12-07T10:15:45.986-08:00Dear Jessica, I have been MIA, like bloggers say, ...Dear Jessica, I have been MIA, like bloggers say, because 1) I do have some pain on my eyes, so I am avoiding the computer 2) December is so hectic and like you said, instrospective somehow. It was a bit hard on a certain anniversary yesterday... and by the way, I loved the reasons why you love this time of the year! I myself can say that I remember Christmas just a little bit, particularly once, when I was 6. My mother used to prepare the house for the kids, but with a heavy heart, since my grandfather does on a Christmas day - so I understand her, for sure. When I moved to Europe things changed so much for me. I love now to have an attire especially prepared for Christmas and I love the snow and so many other things. That was in the beginning, when I rediscovered Christmas. Now I still like it, but the excitement faded a bit... getting to be bigger if I go to some places again :) By the way, till the last day of the year many things can happen that change our lives a lot... I say this, because a surprising and good thing happened to me, so... you see!<br />DenisesPlanet.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05122746266523712176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-52705194971292394222015-12-07T05:51:40.342-08:002015-12-07T05:51:40.342-08:00You (and I) are not alone in our love of the holid...You (and I) are not alone in our love of the holidays. I enjoy how it changes people's mood. We are happier and focus more on positive things. For someone who carries work-caused stress 11 months of the year, I look forward to this. Happy holidays, my friend!Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-83940768706799019132015-12-07T04:37:19.577-08:002015-12-07T04:37:19.577-08:00Same here on all points! I have had Christmas musi...Same here on all points! I have had Christmas music on heavy rotation since the start of November and find that it lifts my mood better than almost anything else during these jam packed, hectic, sometimes stressful winter holiday season days.<br /><br />Oodles of hugs & merry Christmas wishes to you, my dear friend!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-36365537349271754012015-12-07T04:36:01.080-08:002015-12-07T04:36:01.080-08:00Same here! I've been playing Christmas classic...Same here! I've been playing Christmas classics since early November and won't stop until the first week of January. They're such a cozy, nostalgic backdrop for this most wonderful time of the year! <br /><br />Many hugs & joyful holiday season wishes!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-8823475038197109572015-12-07T04:35:00.084-08:002015-12-07T04:35:00.084-08:00That's awesome to hear! I usually find, no mat...That's awesome to hear! I usually find, no matter how much I'm wishing it was still Halloween season, that I get in a Christmassy mood quickly, too, and must say, this year it's out in especially full force for me, so there will be plenty more festive posts coming down the pipeline in the next few weeks! :)<br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for your lovely comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-42992248969159391042015-12-07T00:42:57.502-08:002015-12-07T00:42:57.502-08:00you lucky guys!!!
for the end of the year free tim...you lucky guys!!!<br />for the end of the year free time for tony and for having snow already :-)<br />we had snow too but it refused to stay longer than a day....<br />xxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-80612052317245410192015-12-06T23:15:11.652-08:002015-12-06T23:15:11.652-08:00I honestly can't think of anything much to add...I honestly can't think of anything much to add - your list is so comprehensive! I do love chocolate advent calendars though (a big thing here)... But dressing for the season is, probably unsurprisingly, one of my favourite things about it :) and I am certainly not afraid of a tacky Christmas jumper! Other than that, I love Christmas songs of all varieties and will listen to them over and over :) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025321570347909818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12979267866689599712015-12-06T20:28:58.104-08:002015-12-06T20:28:58.104-08:00Winter isn't my favorite season (probably why ...Winter isn't my favorite season (probably why I've chosen to live in a tropical locale). But I love all the sparkle and bright colors of Christmas and New Years. I love listening to Christmas music everywhere, and shopping for gifts for family members...it's so fun to think of picking out something that will add a little extra fun to their lives!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-73902483716322833112015-12-06T11:31:38.181-08:002015-12-06T11:31:38.181-08:00Oh Jessica, what a lovely post this is! After Hall...Oh Jessica, what a lovely post this is! After Halloween, I'm already in the Christmas spirit, but this post has managed to increase it ten fold! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660104808183131670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-14632253997021081422015-12-06T09:39:34.053-08:002015-12-06T09:39:34.053-08:00That's awesome!!! Tony's company doesn'...That's awesome!!! Tony's company doesn't allow employees to roll over unused holiday/vacation days, so if he has some left at the end of the year (and he almost always does), he takes them at the end of the year and thus he'll be off for a couple of weeks this December. I can hardly wait! <br /><br />Fingers crossed you get some snow before (and/or on) Christmas. We had our first fall here in Penticton on the 23rd of November, though, interestingly, it occurred while we were in Vancouver and thus we missed seeing it in person. We've had more since though and the landscape looks splendidly Christmas card-y at this point. :)<br /><br />Big hugs & the very merriest of holiday season wishes!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-30038363527440001792015-12-06T09:36:23.668-08:002015-12-06T09:36:23.668-08:00Thank you very much for both of your lovely commen...Thank you very much for both of your lovely comments, dear Samantha. Definitely! Christmas kitsch is the best!!! I'm really excited for the fun Christmas and New Year's posts (and outfits) that I have coming down the pipeline in the next month and definitely look forward to seeing yours as well. <br /><br />Big hugs & joyful holiday season wishes!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22263346410178456522015-12-06T09:30:33.749-08:002015-12-06T09:30:33.749-08:00Very well said, Kira. That it definitely does and ...Very well said, Kira. That it definitely does and I sincerely enjoy that about this brief time of the year, too. <br /><br />Big hugs & the happiest of holiday season wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-5858047972911730632015-12-06T09:29:14.800-08:002015-12-06T09:29:14.800-08:00It's such a sweet, heartwarming spin on Dicken...It's such a sweet, heartwarming spin on Dickens' classic tale. I try to watch it, along with A Charlie Brown Christmas, each year, no matter how old I get. <br /><br />Wishing you guys a stellar holiday season! <br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46772971766731760022015-12-06T09:26:38.666-08:002015-12-06T09:26:38.666-08:00Decorating is such a blast! I'm a bit behind o...Decorating is such a blast! I'm a bit behind on it this year, in part from traveling last week, but hope to get to it either this coming week or the next. <br /><br />How lovely! I always adore hearing from you and look forward to your next email, sweet Inky.<br /><br />Tons of hugs, <br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com