Five Red Beret Winners

 

the base of the Eiffel tower

What is on top of your Christmas Tree?

 A snake skin, intertwined lovebirds, an elf, a gold tin star, a gaudy pink star, an angel, a bow, a top hat, a Radko Santa tree topper with two sunburst reflectors, a stained glass star, A dove wearing a crown, A tarnished tin angel, A star made of capiz shell, peace on earth banner, an owl, a mishape felt Santa's hat, an Eiffel tower, a naked baby….. The list was varied…and like me some of you did not put one up for one reason or another. Whatever is on top or not on your tree may this Christmas crown your heart with peace and joy!

banners on the Louvre

The 5 random Winners are: (Well the first winner wasn't random… the poem was two clever to let slide by.)

 

1) A poem

(Hummed to the Twelve Days of Christmas)
Twelve Gifts to Buy
Eleven Cards to Write
Ten Cakes to Bake
Nine Wreaths to Make
Eight Bows to Tie
Seven Gifts to Ship
Six Cookie Trays
Five Extra Pounds
Four Christmas Teas
Three Office Parties
Two Holiday Dinners
and One REDDD BERET

Laurie

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2) A red winged black bird's nest

I had a red beret when I was 5. I'd love to have another…

The top of my tree has a red winged black bird's nest perched on it.
In fact my whole tree has real bird's nests camped all over it. Most
were given to me by my good friend Janet, from Artois, who was always
coming upon nests at her family farm.

Nan Tofanelli

bubble floating by the Louvre

3) A gold star

A gold
star sits atop my 2ft tree, I too was not up to putting up a tree but
gave in and bought the smallest fresh tree I could find, it makes me
smile just like the idea of wearing a red beret for Christmas. 

Pearl

The Ferris wheel in Paris from the car window as we drove by


4) …the feeling of missing someone,

Alas my
day began with a call from my son saying he was snowed in in Europe and
would not be coming home for Christmas……. the star atop my tree is
not beaming as brightly now. Next year I'm going to leave the tree in
the forest and watch the star twinkle in the sunlight!

bj the canuck

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5) RED BERET

At the
top of my Christmas tree is a Angel tree topper that was my Nana's. It
used to light up, but it hasn't worked in a very long time. Every time
I think of it, I think of her. I remember it was on her little,
beautifully decorated to the nines tree that sat upon a table in her
tiny apartment every Christmas season. She made a lot of her own
ornaments. One of my favorite things was a faux metal skating rink with
little metal figurines. She made the rink by covering a thin plate with
tinfoil. I have so many memories of playing with her Christmas display
and looking up at that shining bright tree with the Angel on top. So
much love.

Kelly


(Please send my your addresses by email so I can send you your Red Beret!)



Photos: Chelsea and Sacha in Paris yesterday.

Thanks for sharing your Christmas Decor with me!

Champs ELYSEES during Christmas at Night 

The Champs Elysees last night as we drove down to the crazy roundabout…



Comments

25 responses to “Five Red Beret Winners”

  1. Oh, your photo of the Champs Elysees is magical, Corey.

  2. Congratulations to all the winners! Red berets all around! Your good looking kids, Chelsea and Sasha look happy and healthy! What more could you ask for this Christmas? Enjoy your time in Paris! Merry Christmas!:)

  3. Happy christmas to you and your family Corey….see you next year, xv.

  4. jend’isère

    Next time I see a red beret, I will think of you and your creative readers. Now for another 2 days of seeing people with red Santa caps around town.

  5. Oh I loved the poem and all those stories.
    You inspire others..
    And the glorious picture of the Champs Elysees is now gracing my desktop.
    So I can tell myself a story that I’m in Paris for Christmas…
    Have fun Corey et famille!
    et Merci
    Carolg

  6. I agree…the poem is a definite winner! While I didn’t win, your blog entry has inspired me to do one of my own about Christmas tree toppers. Merry Christmas, Corey!

  7. Love your pictures. I remember when we rode around the roundabout, we didn’t know we were going to around, my dear husband was a ready a little car sick, it didn’t help, but I will always be able to say we rode around it.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!

  8. congrats to all the winners…
    one day my name will magically be selected 🙂
    love the photos especially the building under construction and tied up with a red bow.
    have a wonderful time with family.
    many hugs

  9. Beautiful pictures Corey!
    Funny story about tree toppers: I asked my class this year if they had an angel or a star on top of their tree…and one little boy gave me a strange look and said, “Spiderman.”
    Enjoy your Christmas travels.

  10. I love Paris during the Christmas holidays. I’ve been to Paris three times. Twice for New Year’s Eve ( 1980 and 2000 ) and earlier this year on my honeymoon. Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks for sharing your Paris photographs with us.

  11. Congratulations to the winners. Bet you’ll look fantastic in your red berets.
    Corey, your children are beautiful.As are your photos.
    Merry Christmas!!!

  12. Have yourselves a merry little Christmas! Joyeux Noel to you and your family, Corey!

  13. merry merry happy happy holidays to you and your nearest and dearest.
    xowendy

  14. Congratulations to the winners. Corey, enjoy your Paris Christmas Time. Your children are beautiful. –Delores

  15. Congratulations to the winners. I am sniffing because now my head will not wear the beautiful red beret. Maybe next time.
    Sasha and Chelsea are looking so beautiful and grown up. Merry Christmas!

  16. Kristin Wight

    The crazy roundabout indeed! My mother in law (who lives near Limoges) said French insurance companies do not insure you when you go around that roundabout! My husband and I took a taxi through it! Never again! There were cars perpendicular to us! Oy Ve!

  17. Love the photos of Chelsea and Sacha–have fun!

  18. WOW, those lights on the roundabout look amazing!!! Corey , you are gorgeous and generous. Thankyou for another year of being faithful to writing your daily blog and the encouragement you give us all to not live life in a box. Jesus certainly didnt and his arrival on earth is why we have Christmas.
    May you and your family have a Christmas of love, fun, special moments and memories in the making. xoxo

  19. Such lovely pictures and such beautiful kids!

  20. Congrats to all the winners!!! I am sure the red berets will look fabulous! The stories were divine. Corey, would you please ask if people can send some pics (along with information about where the ornaments/decorations originated) of their favorite vintage/antique ornaments/decorations to me at:
    lantry4@comcast.net
    I am doing a story about just this topic!!!
    Thanks,
    Jackie

  21. OH Corey!!! I just scared the hell out of my husband and son screaming, “I won” like a five year old kid. Thank you so very very much.
    Also, thank you for the treat of reading what others do…
    XO!

  22. Merry Christmas, Corey.

  23. There is a Santa Claus.
    Yeah!
    Laurie
    San Francisco

  24. Dear Corey,
    Wishing you and your beautiful family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love Rhonda xxx

  25. missy from the bayou

    Amen to peace and joy!! merry christmas to you and yours Corey………….

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