Monday, December 8, 2008

SLEIGH BELLS RING.......




It was after taking my first horse and carriage ride around Central Park at Christmas a few years ago that I found this horse and carriage for my own front lawn.  I think we chose the coldest day of the year to get it set up on the lawn, and today I filled it with fresh greens and a big red bow.  I love how it looks, and I love the memory of that first ride around Central Park in my own life size chariot, driven by my own personal coach wearing a black top hat, and I bundled in my warm red blanket was  feeling like I was living the scene of a real life Christmas card as we trotted away through the Christmas city streets.

10 comments:

Designs on 47th Street said...

How unusual! I have never seen anything like that in someone's yard. So pretty and I love the arrangement you made to adorn it. I bet you did feel like you were in a Christmas scene.

a quiet life said...

that is adorable, the greens really make it!

Gray Days!! said...

To bad that wasn't up when Grayden was there; it would have madea great Christmas card. It looks great. P.S. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, we love you and hope you have a Great day!!

Designs on 47th Street said...

Carol, I feel badly for my December bd comment...really I feel like I should remove that. Happy Birthday to you this month! My husband's is tomorrow! My father and mother in law had Dec. bd's as well. Forgive me?? :)

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

Hi Carol,

oh wow , that must look awesome at night !! sooooo pretty!! and I know what you mean about the Carriages, we are so lucky to live in such a beautiful state, NYC is just a skip away and so beautiful at Xmas time too!! what a nice memory and now you can think about it each time you look at your gorgeous replica!

Happy Holidays!

Hugs, Cynthia

Neabear said...

Happy Birthday to you today! I hope you had a wonderful day! And an even better year.

Cindy said...

Wow, this is so beautiful! The greenery in it makes it even more beautiful!

cottage farm villa said...

Love,love,love the carriage!! My first visit to your blog. The NYC pics are great....how fun! ~Cheryl

Kathleen Ellis said...

Hi Carol!
Thanks so much for stopping by and introducing yourself! I love meeting new blogger friends!

I love your carriage and horse display...how perfect! Looks beautiful!
Merry Christmas!

"Blossom" said...

And I love it too.
Blossom

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