A road trip to Peddler’s Village in PA last week, landed us in the middle of a winter wonderland. The only problem was, we got there a little too early, and the Christmas decor was a little on the dull side. This is what we saw when we approached an arch that lead from one side of the Village to another.
Not horrible, but not very Christmas-y.
So we walked, and we shopped, and we walked some more. We stopped for a great cup of coffee and a blueberry scone and then we walked more – a lot more. And lo and behold, as the darkness started to settle in, the light bulb – or in this case bulbs – went on and Christmas was finally and undoubtedly in the air.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
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Dear Bliary 
These are the Christmas sights we don’t see all that often down here. The lights are beautiful…all that retail therapy paid off…you got your shots 🙂
🙂
Oh I enjoyed your light photos!!!
Thanks, Cee.
Have a feel-good week. 🙂
So pretty. They’re crazy not to light them during the day. They wouldn’t be AS striking, but they’d be prettier than when they’re off. Meanwhile, I hope you bought something fun – besides the scone, which is super fun just on its own.
A few Christmas presents, but the scone is always a welcome treat. 🙂 ❤️
very pretty with the lights on.
Yup. Thanks. 🙂
How are you doing? My favourite pic is bottom right – is it a horse’s head or a reindeer??? A 🙂
Could be anything you want it to be, I suppose. It’s just a gazillion lights on trees and bushes. 😀
Gazillion is good, and very ATP! I mean, here, your ladyship, we say “lots” don’t ya know!
Lots is good. Any way you look at it, it’s a crap load!
I’d rather not look at it in exactly that way, if its all the same to … an aesthetic judgement … really …
Ok then. Lots. 🙂
And who’s the lady in the banner at the top of the page – that’s a nice picture! A
That’s no lady! That’s the big man himself – Santa. I took that pic in a Christmas stop and cropped it to fit the header. The entire shot is pretty neat, actually. I used it when I created my own Christmas card this year. If I knew where you were, I’d send you one. 😉 Even though I don’t think you believe in Santa. LOL
Hugs, G
Sometime after I’d posted the comment, even slow old me realised it was Santa – I get there you know … in the end …
The only Santa I believe in is the one that brings me a bottle of top quality single malt each Christmas – my present to myself – Highland Park, from the Orkney Isles.
Hope you’re good today, Gem. Where I am? Maybe we should swap addresses – on email! But what a risk!!!!!
Hugs to you too – many of them! Adrian
Cheers! Eat, drink and be merry. Then eat and drink some more. 😉
Keep an eye out for an email. Ya just never know…
An email? Lady, daily am I drooling at my despatch box – good job I decided on the rustproof version …
And re the address thing, well by your own words you freak out first and ask questions afterwards. So my ever fertile mind conjures a bang on our front door, I open the door to a screaming riot – my wife rushes out in the hall shouting “What is it? What is it?”, to which I shout back “Its American that’s what it is, its American!!! …”
Oh good grief, I’m half laughing and half crying – from laughter! And if this American showed up at your door it would be a Christmas Miracle BECAUSE I DONT FLY. 😀
But you’d better have some of that single malt handy, if I ever get up the nerve.
I remember Peddler’s Village – been there a few times as a kid. Happy you got to see the lights!
Such pretty lights, Gemma. I love your header. 🙂
Thanks, ad. 🙂
Very impressive light job on that tree.
I thought so. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Allan.
What a nice post to come to after I’ve been in the dark Gemma !
Lovely lit arches .. I was looking for your little charges running in and out of them 😉
Ahhh. They weren’t with me on that day. But I’m thinking they would have loved it. Just me and my husband, on a date. 😉
🙂 indeed Gemma
So pretty! I love a bit of Christmas magic, Gem 🙂
Are you posting less in the run-up because you’re really busy? Hope all’s well.
Busy and I need to start getting up earlier so I can do more!!! LAY-ZEE!!!!! Thanks for asking, Jo. xxx
Yay!!!!!!! It’s Christmas time! (almost 😉 )
It’s coming fast! Look out!!!
Merry Christmas, ioanna.
Merry Christmas Gemma! ❤
Absolutely beautiful Gemma. Looks like something from a fairy tale. 😀
Oh it is. Thanks, Sonel.
I always look forward to your posts Gemma !
Now that makes me smile, Kathryn.
Lights, especially Christmas lights brings out the best and happiest of the Holiday cheer as seen in your fun, amazing pics. Wishing you and your family all the wonderful blessings of Christmas and everyday.
Thanks, IT. 🙂