Oh Where is my hairbrush...wait I meant, where is my hair??

So last thursday I finally was brave enough to chop my hair off, and I mean chop it off!!! After a long time considering and debating I decided to donate my hair to Locks Of Love, a great charity that makes hair pieces for children that have permanently lost their hair.  

This picture was taken about 4 months ago, so my hair was a bit longer, but it is the best one that shows the front.  

So I made the appointment and off I went to See Emma, my very sweet hairstylist.  So as usual she, "So what are we doing today?" To which I said, "I am cutting it off." She was shocked and almost refused to do the deed, but when I told her that I was going to donate it she was happy..well willing to cut my hair for me.  She measured at least 10 times and then was about to start, she look terrified. I asked if she was nervous and she said, "Yes, I am so nervous, I am sweating."  I reassured her that she would de a fabulous job and that I had confidence in her. 

The before shots, wow my hair is soooo long, and this is after being up in a braid all day, so if it was straight it would be even longer.  

 She began cutting the 10.5 inches off, and putting it into my hand, I was...to say the least shocked at how short my hair was.  WOW that is a lot of hair just in case you didn't know.  And I mean...a lot!!! WOW.  NO backing out now I thought.

So this is the ponytail that was mailed off to Locks Of Love, over 10.5 inches....

ONce the hair was cut off it was time to style what was left.  THis is when Emma relaxed and was in her element.  NOw I was the one who was a bit nervous...would it look okay?  I sure hope so!!!

Well I think it turned out pretty well.  WHat do you think?  

It is the shortest I have ever had my hair, but It is fun and so different.  I think I will keep it short for awhile.  

Christmas Transformation

I decided to get the christmas decorations out finally and transform the living room so that it would be a festive wonder.  I love my living room, it is always a haven for me, but now that is has white lights and a christmas tree it is even better.  

Besides the christmas decor, the granddaughter clock in by the fireplace is new...and it adds such a cheery aura to the room with it's tic toc, tic  toc, sounds and the chimes of the quarter hour.  I love it.  It was fun to see all the Christmas stuff that I have collected over the years, the crazy ornaments, stockings, and of course the prized Käthe Wohlfahrt pyramid spinner on the table, it takes me back to my childhood and playing with the candles and watching Mary and Joseph spin faster and faster and my brother and I altered the angle of the paddles, such fun.  

So I had to get an artificial tree since I will be out of town over the holiday and a live would die and shed too much. This one was cheep, and well...a bit lopsided, but I think it gives it a bit of a homey...or is it homely touch... not sure.  But It is filled with all the ornaments that I love, many memories of friends and family.  

This is the nativity scene my brother gave me from Jerusalem....Isn't it beautiful... I love it!!!

I just got this on this year at the Blackthorpe Barn craft fair...it was so unique but elegant...I thought it was fun.  

Well, that concludes the transformation of the house for the holidays. Have a Merry Christmas!!!