Sunday, December 4, 2011

Christmas Memories

I was very blessed to grow up in my Great-Grandma's home and live under the legacy of one very AMAZING woman. Many stories circulate around her life, including memories of how she painted her front window every Christmas--every Christmas was a different depiction surrounding the nativity, and each one was as beautiful as the one before it. My Grandpa asked me to paint the window this year, and I was super excited yet rather terrified--how could I live up to such a legacy? But, let's face it--I'll do anything for my Grandpa. <3 So this week I went to work...


and after three days of painting (that window was a little bigger than I anticipated), I finished! Now, I know it's not the masterpiece my Great-Grandma could produce, but I have a few years to catch up. :) For this year, here it is!


and yes, I acknowledge the pumpkins lining the stairs to the door--we are quite festive at my house. :)


and.... at night time!




Let the Christmas Season begin! :)
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12 comments:

  1. Katy MarieDecember 4, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Kellianne I absolutely love it!

    You did a fantastic job, it looks wonderful, and you captured a really great moment!

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  2. CarolynDecember 5, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    WOW. Can't wait to see it!

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  3. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeDecember 5, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    You did a wonderful job. It looks AMAZING!! I love your blog. I'm your newest follower. Would love you to stop by DIY Home Sweet Home

    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

    P.S. I have a linky every Monday would love you to stop by Monday and link up.

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  4. CherylDecember 6, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Just beautiful! Would love to be one of your neighbors and see it every night!

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  5. JanetDecember 7, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I saw your window at Your Whims Wednesday. I'm so glad I did! That is the most beautiful Christmas decoration I've ever seen, and the most appropriate. Wanna come to my house???
    Janet
    craftythriftydecoratingwifemom.wordpress.com

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  6. Happy Whimsical HeartsDecember 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Beautiful. It looks just wonderful :-)

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  7. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsDecember 7, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    it looks gorgeous what a cool tradition I'd love you to add it to what we wore and made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  8. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateDecember 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    What a wonderful tradition and what a special thing yo did for your Grandpa not to mention it's beautiful!

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  9. JennyDecember 10, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I love this! You did a beautiful job & what a wonderful tradition to pass down.

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  10. Alissa@CraftyEndeavor.comDecember 11, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    what a fun tradition!

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  11. G InspiresDecember 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    You did an awesome job! Thanks for sharing...you are truely talented! Visiting via Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop

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  12. G InspiresDecember 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    You did an awesome job! Thanks for sharing...you are truely talented! Visiting via Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop

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