I can’t believe there are only eight more Saturdays until fall… less than 100 days until Halloween, 147 days until Christmas… and the stores are starting to put holiday decorations on the shelves. I don’t countdown to Christmas, I countdown to the “season”… so for me, the season is nearly here – I can feel fall in the air!

Michael’s started bringing in the Lemax villages for Halloween and some Christmas crafts already.  And Hobby Lobby displays started going up in June and then really went up July 7-8.  There were some awesome Christmas Classic’s on the Hallmark Channel July 14-15.  Many stores were having Christmas in July celebrations… one mall near me even had Santa on a beach chair!  Here in New Jersey there was a Christmas Boat parade sponsored by Coors Light, prizes were awarded for the two best decorated boats. http://njbeachbuzz.com/christmas-in-july-boat-parade-in-the-wildwood-nj/.  I even found a Christmas in July song,  “Sufjan Stevens – Christmas in July ” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L7XcjR4JW4   QVC had a Christmas in July sale and they had tons of adorable decorations at great prices during the weekend of July 21-22.

I have been so excited the entire month but the really big event for me was the Hallmark Ornament Premiere on July 14 – 15^th.   I went to the premiere in my fashionable Christmas tee shirt and earrings; I just wish I had some eggnog.  I bought several ornaments (see photos here) and then I went back the following weekend to get more and I still have some on my wish list for the October release.

I am so excited that we are entering August… it’s the time when everyone is getting ready for back to school and planning for craft shows, Halloween …. The holiday season has begun!  As part of my planning, I am really utilizing the Pinterest boards for organizing recipes, decorations and basically things that I want to try myself; if you haven’t joined Pinterest yet, you should and please follow me there, here is the link   http://pinterest.com/lollychristmas/

Merry Christmas in July to all!

Stay Merry!